Oh No!!! Help?
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Either way, hope the OP gets it sorted. Good luck.
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First all race products from a cam to a 120R are not warranteed as stated in the SE catalog. Any issue may be denied.
However the installation of the engine to the tranny is somewhat difficult and the gasket may shift.
I have had two 120 installs and have over 11K between them with no issues.
If it turns out to be the gasket between the engine and trans a good dealer would R&R at no cost. Should be an 8 hour job though.
I suspect the gasket is the problem. But I know nothing just ask my wife.
However the installation of the engine to the tranny is somewhat difficult and the gasket may shift.
I have had two 120 installs and have over 11K between them with no issues.
If it turns out to be the gasket between the engine and trans a good dealer would R&R at no cost. Should be an 8 hour job though.
I suspect the gasket is the problem. But I know nothing just ask my wife.
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OK, Cylinder gasket not head gaskets !
Last edited by krouke; Oct 1, 2016 at 12:03 PM.
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So then it's not under warranty because it's the head gasket?
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As for the FEW drops of oil? Its a puddle! Plus its a 2016 low rider with 120R motor on it and 1700 miles and had it since end of July . The motor is not in warranty and one dealer looked at the oil leak and said its where the heads bolt onto the gear housing and said he did not think there is warranty. The gear box and lower assembly is suppose to be warranty but the motor is not! The dealer quoted me 826.00 for repair. I took it to the dealer I bought it from now has it and is hoping to get it covered under some kind of warranty. I think it should be covered because its not like the motor has a valve or push rod or mechanical issue from racing or hi RPM , I never get on it hard anyway! Since its a gasket and couple of seals and its also attached to the gear box I hope it is covered otherwise, I'll be pissed !
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Since you bought a motor with no warranty, bring it to an Indy and have them do a head gasket. Don't pay the dealer. And be prepared to pay for repairs going forward...
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my dealer called and said it is the rear head gasket and said it is 650.00...but said that includes an oil change. I said forget the oil change because it was changed at 1000 miles and only has 1770 on bike now or 770 miles on last service. So he knocked off 100.00. So I end up paying 550.00. Which is still too much. It should be covered warranty because it is a gasket between the head and block. It is not the motor! So I am going to call Harley!
I keep saying head gasket! Its the cylinder gasket where it mounts to the block or gear box !
I keep saying head gasket! Its the cylinder gasket where it mounts to the block or gear box !
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A gasket is as much a part of the motor as the pistons, rods or crankshaft. And if there is no warranty on the motor it won't matter what the problem is.
You bought a race motor without a warranty so stop whining about it. You're lucky it's only a head gasket.
You bought a race motor without a warranty so stop whining about it. You're lucky it's only a head gasket.