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#581
Well picked up my new FLHCS last Wednesday morning with the day off and drove around till my arms fell off. Unbelievable handling, comfort, and new feature my old bike didn't have....PASSING! Sunday morning with 600 miles on bike I hear a scraping sound coming from back wheel. Down hill neutral did not change it. Press rear brake did not change it. Did not find anything rubbing. Maybe a warped rotor? It was enough to return bike to dealership Monday morning.
Monday evening dealership called me and said, We checked everything cleaned brakes but there is still a squeal coming from rear wheel. Do you mind if we keep it for another day so the service manager can look at the bike and talk to the factory? SURE
Tueday at end of day. We don't have an answer yet. Service manager has to look at several bikes today.
Wednesday toward end of day me calling. "Need to know what's going on with my new bike?" Well we are still trying to figure out where the squealing noise is coming from. "Two and a half days and you guys can't figure out where the squealing noise is coming from on the back wheel???" Well we think it's something from the belt guard. "A fixed piece of metal and it's squealing?" Let me get the service manager. "Thank you!" Hello? "Hi, can you tell me what's up with my bike?" We think it's something with the belt guard. We are going to loosen the belt, re-torque and align back wheel to see if squeal disappears. We will let you know.
My guess why they are being so cagey with me, they are having to jump through some hoops and check things before the factory will replace the rear axle. Who know's, sigh!
Sucks but I'll keep you guys up with this saga if your interested.
Monday evening dealership called me and said, We checked everything cleaned brakes but there is still a squeal coming from rear wheel. Do you mind if we keep it for another day so the service manager can look at the bike and talk to the factory? SURE
Tueday at end of day. We don't have an answer yet. Service manager has to look at several bikes today.
Wednesday toward end of day me calling. "Need to know what's going on with my new bike?" Well we are still trying to figure out where the squealing noise is coming from. "Two and a half days and you guys can't figure out where the squealing noise is coming from on the back wheel???" Well we think it's something from the belt guard. "A fixed piece of metal and it's squealing?" Let me get the service manager. "Thank you!" Hello? "Hi, can you tell me what's up with my bike?" We think it's something with the belt guard. We are going to loosen the belt, re-torque and align back wheel to see if squeal disappears. We will let you know.
My guess why they are being so cagey with me, they are having to jump through some hoops and check things before the factory will replace the rear axle. Who know's, sigh!
Sucks but I'll keep you guys up with this saga if your interested.
#582
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I have been paying attention to the new bikes since the M8 cane out in 2017. Belt misalignment causing a chirping sound on the rear sprocket, though not prevalent, is a known issue with a simple fix. Touring bikes even experience it. It's not common, but it is not so rare that it is unheard of.
Good news is the fix is quick and easy.
Good news is the fix is quick and easy.
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Thingfish (06-14-2018)
#583
I managed to install some 2" risers on my bike. The good news is: both the brake and clutch cables are long enough. I had to slide the brake cable support grommet a bit. Bad news is my heated grips don't seem to be working so I might have pulled something. I'll figure it out. But the main thing is the bars are UP! My arms are now parallel with the pavement. Still getting numbness, but more comfortable.
I also added the solo seat rear rack and did not need the extra hardware kit.
I also added the solo seat rear rack and did not need the extra hardware kit.
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Thingfish (06-15-2018)
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I managed to install some 2" risers on my bike. The good news is: both the brake and clutch cables are long enough. I had to slide the brake cable support grommet a bit. Bad news is my heated grips don't seem to be working so I might have pulled something. I'll figure it out. But the main thing is the bars are UP! My arms are now parallel with the pavement. Still getting numbness, but more comfortable.
I also added the solo seat rear rack and did not need the extra hardware kit.
I also added the solo seat rear rack and did not need the extra hardware kit.
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I love the tone.
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#589
Well picked up my new FLHCS last Wednesday morning with the day off and drove around till my arms fell off. Unbelievable handling, comfort, and new feature my old bike didn't have....PASSING! Sunday morning with 600 miles on bike I hear a scraping sound coming from back wheel. Down hill neutral did not change it. Press rear brake did not change it. Did not find anything rubbing. Maybe a warped rotor? It was enough to return bike to dealership Monday morning.
Monday evening dealership called me and said, We checked everything cleaned brakes but there is still a squeal coming from rear wheel. Do you mind if we keep it for another day so the service manager can look at the bike and talk to the factory? SURE
Tueday at end of day. We don't have an answer yet. Service manager has to look at several bikes today.
Wednesday toward end of day me calling. "Need to know what's going on with my new bike?" Well we are still trying to figure out where the squealing noise is coming from. "Two and a half days and you guys can't figure out where the squealing noise is coming from on the back wheel???" Well we think it's something from the belt guard. "A fixed piece of metal and it's squealing?" Let me get the service manager. "Thank you!" Hello? "Hi, can you tell me what's up with my bike?" We think it's something with the belt guard. We are going to loosen the belt, re-torque and align back wheel to see if squeal disappears. We will let you know.
My guess why they are being so cagey with me, they are having to jump through some hoops and check things before the factory will replace the rear axle. Who know's, sigh!
Sucks but I'll keep you guys up with this saga if your interested.
Monday evening dealership called me and said, We checked everything cleaned brakes but there is still a squeal coming from rear wheel. Do you mind if we keep it for another day so the service manager can look at the bike and talk to the factory? SURE
Tueday at end of day. We don't have an answer yet. Service manager has to look at several bikes today.
Wednesday toward end of day me calling. "Need to know what's going on with my new bike?" Well we are still trying to figure out where the squealing noise is coming from. "Two and a half days and you guys can't figure out where the squealing noise is coming from on the back wheel???" Well we think it's something from the belt guard. "A fixed piece of metal and it's squealing?" Let me get the service manager. "Thank you!" Hello? "Hi, can you tell me what's up with my bike?" We think it's something with the belt guard. We are going to loosen the belt, re-torque and align back wheel to see if squeal disappears. We will let you know.
My guess why they are being so cagey with me, they are having to jump through some hoops and check things before the factory will replace the rear axle. Who know's, sigh!
Sucks but I'll keep you guys up with this saga if your interested.
We agreed it's a warped rotor. They plan to replace at the 1000 mile checkup. I also bought the touring pack. The rivets holding the clam shell hinge were put in backwards plus the fake leather was releasing from glue. The backward rivets (I have picture) damaged my full face helmet. HD agreed to replace touring pack and helmet for no charge. They are really trying to make things right which is great because most of their products are solid and I really want to support their products.
Also I have the mustache engine guard. So comfortable when you prop you feet up. I added aftermarket vinyl covers with pockets that fit the mustache engine guard, they are call Desert Dawgs. They are super awesome, easy to install and remove. Waiting on my Rifle.com windshield. Expect in 3 weeks but still amazed by bike and glad HD realizes that I'm a loyal customer that will buy a lot of products if they treat me right.
#590
Just an update:
We agreed it's a warped rotor. They plan to replace at the 1000 mile checkup. I also bought the touring pack. The rivets holding the clam shell hinge were put in backwards plus the fake leather was releasing from glue. The backward rivets (I have picture) damaged my full face helmet. HD agreed to replace touring pack and helmet for no charge. They are really trying to make things right which is great because most of their products are solid and I really want to support their products.
Also I have the mustache engine guard. So comfortable when you prop you feet up. I added aftermarket vinyl covers with pockets that fit the mustache engine guard, they are call Desert Dawgs. They are super awesome, easy to install and remove. Waiting on my Rifle.com windshield. Expect in 3 weeks but still amazed by bike and glad HD realizes that I'm a loyal customer that will buy a lot of products if they treat me right.
We agreed it's a warped rotor. They plan to replace at the 1000 mile checkup. I also bought the touring pack. The rivets holding the clam shell hinge were put in backwards plus the fake leather was releasing from glue. The backward rivets (I have picture) damaged my full face helmet. HD agreed to replace touring pack and helmet for no charge. They are really trying to make things right which is great because most of their products are solid and I really want to support their products.
Also I have the mustache engine guard. So comfortable when you prop you feet up. I added aftermarket vinyl covers with pockets that fit the mustache engine guard, they are call Desert Dawgs. They are super awesome, easy to install and remove. Waiting on my Rifle.com windshield. Expect in 3 weeks but still amazed by bike and glad HD realizes that I'm a loyal customer that will buy a lot of products if they treat me right.
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Tom Thompson (08-22-2018)