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Offline SkipH76

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Re: Recommendation of Fred Harmon for C-14 Service
« Reply #20 on: May 28, 2013, 12:24:47 PM »
Quote from: tjpgi on May 28, 2013, 07:16:43 AM
Just curious...what did Fred charge you for the work?

He was very much in line with what a dealership would charge.  However, I feel he went far beyond what most dealers would do.  There were several little things like a broken fairing tab and a stripped well nut that he took care of.  He took his time and had a good 12 - 15 or so hours into the job (my estimate).  He'll be more than happy to quote you a turn key price. 
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Offline SkipH76

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Re: Recommendation of Fred Harmon for C-14 Service
« Reply #21 on: May 28, 2013, 12:33:19 PM »
On another note, I didn't mean to stir the pot on his forum exit.  I didn't even realize it until my recommendation post and have no idea why and I'll leave it at that   :)
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Re: Recommendation of Fred Harmon for C-14 Service
« Reply #22 on: May 28, 2013, 04:01:57 PM »
While I don't claim to know the facts for sure, it was my understanding that Fred quit posting here because of some sort of commitment to the COG or whatever it's called.  I have followed him on several forums - most notably the Goldwing forum.  I have also had some phone conversations with him a few years ago.  Hopefully there is not bad blood here - I only know him to be a really good guy.  I also know that a few people on the Goldwing forum have used him for service and were VERY please.  He lost his job of many years a few months ago, and while deciding what to do with his life decided to work on the bikes he knows well.
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Re: Recommendation of Fred Harmon for C-14 Service
« Reply #23 on: May 28, 2013, 08:16:24 PM »
Quote from: martin_14 on May 28, 2013, 12:39:49 AM
And I do feel the forum lost something by his leaving.

I would have to agree. No disrespect to anyone here, there are some knowledgeable folks on this board. But,........ Fred was the guy that Kawasaki engineers call when they are stumped.
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Re: Recommendation of Fred Harmon for C-14 Service
« Reply #24 on: May 29, 2013, 09:49:33 AM »

FWIW, this thread started off innocently enough but it is almost like picking on that scab which is gonna make the scar bigger.

My advice is simple, please stop picking before the blood starts flowing.  We have ours, they have theirs and it has been working out great.
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Re: Recommendation of Fred Harmon for C-14 Service
« Reply #25 on: May 29, 2013, 11:12:07 AM »
Well, you didn't drive me crazy with that comment... :goodpost: and very sound advice.
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Re: Recommendation of Fred Harmon for C-14 Service
« Reply #26 on: May 29, 2013, 08:56:27 PM »
Quote from: BlkBird on May 26, 2013, 03:08:54 PM
Tell him I said hi the next time you see him.  Are you guys still getting together each month?  I plan to have more free time this summer than I've had for a couple years.

Dave

^^^good to see you post too BTW my friend
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Re: Recommendation of Fred Harmon for C-14 Service
« Reply #27 on: May 30, 2013, 10:45:14 AM »
Quote from: OCK913 on May 28, 2013, 08:16:24 PM
I would have to agree. No disrespect to anyone here, there are some knowledgeable folks on this board. But,........ Fred wishes he was the guy that Kawasaki engineers call when they are stumped.



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And he couldn't hold a candle to the depth of engineering resources that Kaw has....
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Re: Recommendation of Fred Harmon for C-14 Service
« Reply #28 on: May 30, 2013, 11:31:51 AM »
Little did I know what I was starting...  Wish everyone would just let it go.
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Re: Recommendation of Fred Harmon for C-14 Service
« Reply #29 on: May 30, 2013, 11:53:33 AM »
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Re: Recommendation of Fred Harmon for C-14 Service
« Reply #30 on: May 30, 2013, 01:44:48 PM »
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Re: Recommendation of Fred Harmon for C-14 Service
« Reply #31 on: May 31, 2013, 07:28:43 AM »
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Re: Recommendation of Fred Harmon for C-14 Service
« Reply #32 on: May 31, 2013, 09:39:18 AM »
this thread is 'mo drama than a FOB with a weak battery
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Re: Recommendation of Fred Harmon for C-14 Service
« Reply #33 on: May 31, 2013, 05:55:53 PM »
Entertaining, isn't it?
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Re: Recommendation of Fred Harmon for C-14 Service
« Reply #34 on: May 31, 2013, 06:30:37 PM »
Quote from: stevewfl on May 29, 2013, 08:56:27 PM
^^^good to see you post too BTW my friend

Glad to see you are still running the snot out of your Connie.... ;D
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Re: Recommendation of Fred Harmon for C-14 Service
« Reply #35 on: June 01, 2013, 06:11:29 AM »
Quote from: BlkBird on May 31, 2013, 06:30:37 PM
Glad to see you are still running the snot out of your Connie.... ;D

BlkBird: do you have a bigger picture of your avatar? looks like a sick paint job  :)
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Re: Recommendation of Fred Harmon for C-14 Service
« Reply #36 on: June 01, 2013, 06:24:23 PM »
Quote from: martin_14 on June 01, 2013, 06:11:29 AM
BlkBird: do you have a bigger picture of your avatar? looks like a sick paint job  :)

It's factory paint, just did a little light painting, example attached.

Thanks BTW
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Re: Recommendation of Fred Harmon for C-14 Service
« Reply #37 on: June 01, 2013, 06:53:55 PM »
wow. Just... wow.

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Re: Recommendation of Fred Harmon for C-14 Service
« Reply #38 on: June 01, 2013, 08:02:33 PM »
+1!
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Re: Recommendation of Fred Harmon for C-14 Service
« Reply #39 on: June 01, 2013, 08:26:11 PM »
Funny thing but 'photography' literally means 'light writing' from the Greek. But the technique is unusual.

Great photos Dave, and great technique. Thanks for sharing them.

Brian

Quote from: BlkBird on June 01, 2013, 06:24:23 PM
It's factory paint, just did a little light painting, example attached.

Thanks BTW
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