And it begins
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And it begins
Brand new Road King, purchased in March 2014, left rear shock absorber leaking oil badly. Only 1800 miles. I thought they would last a little longer! From the forum I gather that OEM Harley shocks are not exactly a quality part. Anyone else having this problem with a new Rushmore model?
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Brand new Road King, purchased in March 2014, left rear shock absorber leaking oil badly. Only 1800 miles. I thought they would last a little longer! From the forum I gather that OEM Harley shocks are not exactly a quality part. Anyone else having this problem with a new Rushmore model?
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Why all the negativity ("And It Begins")? Are you expecting this to be the first of many problems? Really don't understand the title of your thread, are you having major problems? You have a shock that's leaking, I'm pretty sure it's a warranty thing and it will be fixed. Good luck...
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I have had a Honda could not keep valves in it had a Suzuki that would not stay in third gear . I had a 78 Sportster , 84 FLH, 02 Hheritage, 07 Roadglide, 08 Crossbones and now the 14 Limited. I have not had any problems with the Harleys and when it came time to sell or trade I sure got more for the Harleys. I would rather travel on my Harley across country. With the dealer network if something would happen I feel that I can be back up and running in no time. I have had more trouble with new cars and my I phone then the motorcycles.
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Yeah, I'm sure they will take care of it just fine. Maybe the choice of thread title was poor judgment. For years I avoided Harley ownership because of the mechanical problems for which Harley is famous. I was finally convinced that those days are over, especially with the new Rushmore models. So, yes, I was disappointed that something like a shock absorber would go bad (never had that problem on any bike before), and so quickly, and I have to admit it makes me a little nervous about the bike's reliability. I'd feel the same kind of nervousness if I had a new car that did the same thing. Maybe this is my one problem I will have with the bike and it will be trouble-free for the next 10 years. Don't get me wrong -- I'm proud to own a Harley and I love the bike, and I do not expect anything in this world to be perfect. I just didn't expect a problem like this so soon.
Overall; from my many years of experience with Harley touring models, the rear shocks are far from the best but I have never had one fail. The most important factor is keeping the air pressure properly adjusted. If you want higher quality their are plenty of options. Most will improve the bikes ride and handling.
The Rushmore bikes are a major upgrade, and IMHO, a great bike; with that said, they are bikes that most owners choose to upgrade or modify. Examples include suspension, seats, exhaust and tuning. What really sets the Rushmore bikes apart from earlier models is that they run great stock, they have very capable brakes and handling. Overall, they are wonderful motorcycles.
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