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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 09:00 PM
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We need to contact HD and complain, I have the same problems, must be a factory install issue.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 09:44 PM
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I wonder if the 2010's have this problem?
 
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by RangerChief
I wonder if the 2010's have this problem?
Yeah probably
 
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 08:28 AM
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If my smile gets any bigger my face will explode....

Does the warranty cover this?
 
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by RangerChief
I wonder if the 2010's have this problem?
I heard someone say it is all in the dual headlight. Could just be a rumor, but I am afraid to test it out.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 09:50 AM
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Sounds like a class action suit in the making, but the manual does clearly state that it could cause severe death or injury!
 
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 09:24 PM
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Just put my vince&hines on my 09 Street Bob. I love the sound thanks for your guys help. Ill 58 years old So lest put the hammer down. Hey your right it wont go under 70.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 10:13 PM
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Yeah well fatbobs make me sick......

in the sense that everytime I look at one it gives me tourette syndrome

and I just keep sayin "****** A"
 
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It gets worse as they break in , my '08 gets real real smooth over 80mph
 
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 06:42 AM
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How does one cope with such issues? It must take alot of patience on the rider's part!
 
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