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Old 08-29-2016, 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by VDeuce
Or they didn't put enough oil in it...
I wish!
 
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Old 08-29-2016, 11:30 PM
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bad engine or not. a pile of money and a brand new bike that sucks and is very poor in my book
 
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Old 08-29-2016, 11:31 PM
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This is the reason I wouldn't buy a first year of a new model, major engine change, etc. Sorry to hear you're having issues with the new ride. Hopefully it will get resolved quickly.
 
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You should of just rode it on back home. If it were to either grenade or implode, that's what the warranty is for.
 
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Originally Posted by OldEnuf2NoBtr
You should of just rode it on back home. If it were to either grenade or implode, that's what the warranty is for.
My thoughts exactly. You should have a two year warranty. Relax, take it to the dealer and have it resolved.
 
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New engine........new oil pressure switch vendor??
Have you checked the engine oil level?
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Originally Posted by glj100
Oil light goes out when revving the engine
Can still be a faulty sensor for the gauge. Wouldn't be suprised if the issue is something simple and silly. And good luck to you on the repair. Hopefully they get you out within an hour and riding that new bike.
 
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Originally Posted by Buelligan666
This is the reason I wouldn't buy a first year of a new model, major engine change, etc. Sorry to hear you're having issues with the new ride. Hopefully it will get resolved quickly.
I'm with you on that one, I'm not interested in being one of their beta testers.
 
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Old 08-31-2016, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by glj100

Spoke to Harley and they want the dealer to resolve this. It has 120 miles on the bike, shouldnInpush for a new bike or new engine?
Ever buy a new anything?

Factory puts a warranty on these for a reason. This stuff happens.

You can push for a new trike or new engine all you want. Go ahead and let us know how that goes.........................

What was the oil level? Did you check it?

Not sure if they extend any lemon laws to motorcycles in your state,(they don't here in MN), but if they do, please read what has to happen to the bike before the manufacturer is obligated to remedy via those laws. You're not even close..............
 
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Old 08-31-2016, 11:06 AM
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Well I was a "beta" tester back in 2007....Had to have that new 96 motor and 6-speed gear box....
The bad news? Many issues cropped up like excessive heat, bad compensator, bad sensors, etc.
The good news? I still have the bike, and all major issues have been fixed (mostly by me)
Not sure I will make the choice to be an early adopter again....I will wait until the bugs are worked out.
 

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