2240 miles and motor sounds like a rod knock in a car. HD dealership is pretty sure lower end is shot but still need to tear down. They are pushing upgrading to Screaming Eagle parts for complete engine as HD will pay labor and base parts cost. Considerable HP upgrade as well as reliability of parts.



My end $2100.00 Would you do it?

 

Question is were you looking into doing performance work before the bottom end went south ? If you have a need for more power then yes other wise waste of money . Wouldn't you also have to buy. A tuner and a AC also or does the $2100 include that

 

There is no way that I would pay $2,100 to "upgrade" parts that went bad after only 2200 miles. I've read about several similar stories where dealerships pressure people to go SE parts after the stock ones fail. This is one of the things that bugs me about HD. I totally get SE performance upgrades like pipes, tuners and air cleaners, but shouldn't our bikes already come with the "better" versions of things like rods, pistons, cranks, compensators, stators, clutches, etc? You know, the ESSENTIALS to keep them running. If they are telling us that the SE versions are more reliable, then aren't they basically admitting that they intentionally build their bikes with sub-par parts, only adding to the argument by some people that Harleys are junk?

 

First question is what went out ? Have they actually tore into the engine yet, if so then they should be able to tell you what the problem is but I wouldn't pay a dime to get it fixed yet since it's on HD's coins.

 

Only if you want or need more power, then I would demand better price for the aggravation and inconvenience! Otherwise NO!

 

It's up to you. I'm not sure i'd do screaming eagle parts, but i'm not afraid to step out into the aftermarket. When we found the flawed engine case during my cam install, the tech said if I was gonna do a build, that was the time. Since the case was to be replaced under warranty, and they have to strip it and split it to replace it, I would have been getting a ton of free labor towards an engine build. I opted not to, as I didn't want to spend the money on parts, but enjoyed having my entire engine gone through and re-built by a tech I trust, on the MoCo's dime. If you want to build the engine into some fire breathing beast, this is the time. If you're happy with stock, let them fix it and enjoy the free "new" engine

 

How old is the bike? If it is a couple of month's old, tell them to put you on a 15. Pay the difference in MSRP. Tell them to keep there warrantied bike.

 

Been there and the answer is "No!" It's absurd to suggest that you pay that kind of money to make the bike right. It's an insult even. Let them toss in another crank and call it a day. Brw - it should take them no more than a week to do the job. Or, if you plan on hanging onto the bike long term, do what I did - negotiate that you will pay to have the existing crank aligned, welded, balanced, and plugged and they pick up everything else. That way you will never spin another crank. It cost me $600 and it's a shitton better end result than another pinned crank - Screaming Eagle or otherwise. There may be a bearing upgrade to consider as well, but I was told it was unnecessary on my bike (11 Ultra for reference).

 

This.

 

They want to squeeze more money out of you at every opportunity. No way.