Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Difficulties with spare parts and repair shop help

Wheels of Happiness




We always look forward to good service and solutions from suppliers for bike concerns.  However it is not so...

1.  Buying bolts from a nuts and bolts store

    I bought 4 pcs of stud bolts for a small engine cylinder stud bolts.   Upon verification I noted that
    the bolts would not bite into the thread of the bolt as it looked small.   When I returned this, the owner
    was insisting it was the  right stuff, although:   1.  it looks thinner than the sample   2  I brought a                digital micrometer.  The sample was 4.7 mm diameter, hers was 3.6 mm.   The assistant was saying
    that we can not depend on micrometers.  What?   

    It was good that the owner realizing her mistake simply refunded the amount paid (P36).  The assistant
    should be trained to open his mouth for correct information

2.  Patching interior with holes

    I brought three interiors with holes that I seem unable to repair at home   Before I decided that the best 
    move to repair interior was in a vulcanizing shop  The suki repair man was there and the newbie
    found out he did not have adapter for Presta valve and suggested that I should bring my adapter
    always.  What a large vulcanizing shop does not have money to invest in P30.00 adapter

    And suggested that I DIY by buying a repair kit. Which I did.   Ii cost me P50.00 to buy a patch
    and glue.   I was able after trial and error to patch up all the holes.

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