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Old Nov 8, 2021 | 04:12 AM
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So I had my 2021 114 heritage for 3 weeks and did 440kms, was originally told it needed a top end rebuild but I've now been told the whole motor is junk with the Crankshaft and bearings, cam and cam plate, oil pump, oil cooler, cylinders and piston needing replacing. I also have been told it's a 2 month wait at least to get my bike back and the dealership and Harley are refusing to refund me.... Good times
 
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Old Nov 8, 2021 | 04:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Bells76
So I had my 2021 114 heritage for 3 weeks and did 440kms, was originally told it needed a top end rebuild but I've now been told the whole motor is junk with the Crankshaft and bearings, cam and cam plate, oil pump, oil cooler, cylinders and piston needing replacing. I also have been told it's a 2 month wait at least to get my bike back and the dealership and Harley are refusing to refund me.... Good times
You want fries with that ?
 
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Old Nov 8, 2021 | 04:50 AM
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You want fries with that ?
Think I got the whole meal
 
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Old Nov 8, 2021 | 05:22 AM
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was the bike purchased new? what is the dealer sayin in refusing warranty?
 
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Old Nov 8, 2021 | 06:51 AM
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Troll?

Maybe we ought to get a Paul Harvey on this (The Rest of the Story).
 
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Old Nov 8, 2021 | 06:55 AM
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Refund you what exactly?

How long have you owned the bike?

What is the law on sales of goods where you are?
 
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Old Nov 8, 2021 | 06:55 AM
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Uh, Ok new guy...not gonna make many friends here by joining & bashing HD's. What's the real story/reason for joining?
 
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Old Nov 8, 2021 | 07:12 AM
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3 weeks and 400KMs and the bike's engine is shot before break in is over... and there's a warranty issue at play, yet nothings being resolved? The bike is under warranty from HD. Its brand new.
Pretty sure the warranty covers 2 years and 100Ks.

Unless you nuked the warranty with a tuner the moment you got it home, you're not telling us something.
 

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We have a winner folks.
 
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