This is a shame. Im in TX and my dealer says they can do whatever I want to the bike, that they dont have to worry about all that garbage. You guys need to get out of those liberal nanny states.
Hey Dobe,
I just talked to the dealer and I will get the bike over there this Friday when they open at 10:00, and this time of year, I can just wait on it. I have to go to a dealer that is about 45 minutes away. My local dealer that I buy from stopped doing ALL mod work other than HD accessories this past summer. They will not put anything on a bike that modifies emissions or is listed as "for off-road use only", like full exhaust systems.
It's whacky. they told me something about their lawyer said that the EPA can come in and inspect their shop and it's a $5,000 fine per violation?
? I have never heard of this happening, ever. Especially here in Ohio-EVERYBODY has a bike with aftermarket exhaust, so I don't think anyone is really worried about EPA violations. The parts and service guys there are losing their minds watching all of the business for aftermarket work going elsewhere.
It's a wonderful, small family owned dealership and nobody services my bikes but them as they take great care of me, but this seems a little out there....
There is another local dealer in town that I am actually only 2 miles away from, but I wouldn't send my worst enemy there for service, not even for something simple like exhaust installation.
It's supposed to be sunny and 45 Friday, so I should be able to get a good long ride on the bike after the install.
will let you know!
Jeff
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