September 30, 2011 6:36 AM PDT
I am not understanding why a reputable dealer/repair facility would NOT be able to change out a tire & axle
....they do this stuff every day..right ???
I am also not understanding the axle being stripped out....you mean the threads that hold the axle onto the bike?
Wonder if the axle was stripped before they got ahold of your bike??
And they are bending the swingarm trying to get the axle off? Who are these guys....are they even bike mechanics?
The bearings should be on the Shop as the Shop messed em up, the bearings were OK before the Shop tried to "fix" the tire.
I would absolutely be gathering up my parts and heading out looking for a different Shop to fix what these guys have messed up. AND I would expect a NO CHARGE receipt from the first guys. AND I would expect the first guys to PAY for the bearings PLUS any other damages they have done to your bike ( swing arm, bearings, possible re-tooling the axle or replacement of the axle).