14th Dec '08

Today 14th Dec '08, the problem with the self start persisted despite riding the bike for around 8KM. So took the bike down palm beach road and onto panvel to Naman Auto Sales. On reaching the showroom - with the trip meter showing 24 KM - tried the self again. Again, no-go. So inquired about the workstation and was exposed to callous - indifferent behavior - was told that the service center was closed and to come back the next day. It is now crystal clear that you could put a million dollars in front of a dog - but a dog will remain a dog.

I persisted and made further enquiries in the showroom. Fortune/Luck favor the brave and those who persist. The time a mech by the name Liyakat took a look at the bike. And it was confirmed beyond reasonable doubt that even after riding 24KM the battery did not get charged and hence was faulty. Was again asked to leave the bike with them or come the next day. But I persisted for an immediate and appropriate resolution - considering that I took delivery of the bike only on 29th Nov '08. It was definitely not acceptable for the bike to be seeing the mechs so often. Well then Liyakat (God bless him) put in another battery and voila the self start worked.

Liyakat also advised me that loose connection could possibly drain the battery and if the problem occurred with this battery too then they would need to take a closer look at the bike. That sounded good with me. And I was off home :).