I'm on a 2019 too and am just on the other side of the mountains in Tennessee. Sorry about the leak. I bought mine in 2020 used and have put about 10k on it. I've ridden it pretty aggressively on and off road, and it's been a beast. Only problem I've had, which I caused, was I broke off the menu thumbstick when I went down while riding off road. You can't replace that piece...have to buy the entire control collar, which was about $180. Bought a $15 tool required to swap them out, and after much cursing, took it back to the dealer and paid them $100. ...so an almost $300 whoopsy for a little thumbstick. Check with a non-dealer repair shop if there are any near you that work on imports to get a second opinion or a second quote. Not moto related but we just work done on my wife's Subaru and it was 1/3rd the price quoted by the "steal" ership. I haven't seen a lady rider on an XE live or on RUclips, but I ride with a lot of adventure bike riders on all makes, and though the seat height is tall, the overall bike is sleaker and shorter than most adv bikes. I look forward to more of your experiences on the Scram. If you ever come towards the Smokies and want to try some good but not too challenging gravel and dirt roads, I can make some recommendations.
We are keeping an eye on what they thought was a leak but the verdict is that someone used spray polish on the engine and it was like white grease. I’ll have to make a video about how some mechanics knee jerk when making a diagnosis. 😜 So, woohoo, expensive mechanic work avoided by just a little deep cleaning. That menu thumb stick is a delicate piece for its handlebar placement. Sorry you had to deal with that. My husband and I will be hitting up Gatlinburg area next month and spend some time around Cade’s Cove. Are you around that area?
350dollars for an oil change! 😮 Holy S$%t! There are so many videos on RUclips on how to make a service on your own on the scramblers, get a Haynes service manual and your golden, there is no rocket science about it, at that water leak that you mention, tell that mechanic that he is full of Crap, if it had a leak by now you would know, the motor would act funny, Beautiful bike and a very nice location where you ride btw.
I'm on a 2019 too and am just on the other side of the mountains in Tennessee. Sorry about the leak. I bought mine in 2020 used and have put about 10k on it. I've ridden it pretty aggressively on and off road, and it's been a beast. Only problem I've had, which I caused, was I broke off the menu thumbstick when I went down while riding off road. You can't replace that piece...have to buy the entire control collar, which was about $180. Bought a $15 tool required to swap them out, and after much cursing, took it back to the dealer and paid them $100. ...so an almost $300 whoopsy for a little thumbstick. Check with a non-dealer repair shop if there are any near you that work on imports to get a second opinion or a second quote. Not moto related but we just work done on my wife's Subaru and it was 1/3rd the price quoted by the "steal" ership. I haven't seen a lady rider on an XE live or on RUclips, but I ride with a lot of adventure bike riders on all makes, and though the seat height is tall, the overall bike is sleaker and shorter than most adv bikes. I look forward to more of your experiences on the Scram. If you ever come towards the Smokies and want to try some good but not too challenging gravel and dirt roads, I can make some recommendations.
We are keeping an eye on what they thought was a leak but the verdict is that someone used spray polish on the engine and it was like white grease. I’ll have to make a video about how some mechanics knee jerk when making a diagnosis. 😜 So, woohoo, expensive mechanic work avoided by just a little deep cleaning.
That menu thumb stick is a delicate piece for its handlebar placement. Sorry you had to deal with that. My husband and I will be hitting up Gatlinburg area next month and spend some time around Cade’s Cove. Are you around that area?
350dollars for an oil change! 😮 Holy S$%t! There are so many videos on RUclips on how to make a service on your own on the scramblers, get a Haynes service manual and your golden, there is no rocket science about it, at that water leak that you mention, tell that mechanic that he is full of Crap, if it had a leak by now you would know, the motor would act funny, Beautiful bike and a very nice location where you ride btw.