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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 08:28 PM
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Default Adjustable pushrods SUX
Need help!
Had 103 BB done on 08 Fatbob, 80 miles bike was down, took back to dealer & they were glad to confirm & fix problem. They said it was a pushrod (they said adjustable pushrods were the way to go) that had came loose & now bike was good to go, now 110 miles later, down again?? Note: when your bike quits its always in the middle of nowhere, would'nt have it any other way.
What should I do? Thought I would reinstall old pusrods? Why didn't they recommend this the first time? Lots of questions w/ bike on trailer again!
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 08:32 PM
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i"ve had the s.e. adjustable pushrods on my bike for over 14000 miles now,no problems. maybe your tech is the problem instead of the pushrods.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 08:36 PM
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i"ve had the s.e. adjustable pushrods on my bike for over 14000 miles now,no problems. maybe your tech is the problem instead of the pushrods.
I tend to agree!
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 08:39 PM
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Yup, allways use em - great product! I'm thinkin the thing that sucks is the tech! Sure everybody else will agree to this.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 08:41 PM
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guess I'm glad I'm not having mine done in Oklahoma. Sorry yours is down. Hope it gets fixed correctly soon.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 08:43 PM
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Yup, allways use em - great product! I'm thinkin the thing that sucks is the tech! Sure everybody else will agree to this.
+1,tech suxs
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 08:46 PM
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Thanks for input, I requested wrench to do work for everyone recommended him, he fixed 2nd time as well, maybe crack pipe got in the way ??
 
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hope it stays fixed, got me nervous on mine now. Anyone else have problems with their 103 install?
 
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I agree with the majority so far. I've got about 7400 miles on mine...no problem yet.
 
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I used to live in OKC and went to Freedom Cycles for motor work. They rebuilt a couple motors for me and had no problems.
 
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