I was discriminated against
Dirt don't hurt
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From: Haslet Texas
After I saw your quote I had to go back and edit my post to put the right word in.
As for what the Navy wears now a days hell you might be right!!!
As for what the Navy wears now a days hell you might be right!!!
Road Master
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From: earth
I've had similar experiences around here with my bike - from a Harley Dealership no less! If your bike isn't at least a 2006, they're not interested in it at all, Harley or not.
What they will do though, is try their best to get you to buy a new Harley from them which they will then be more than happy to work on ... go figure!
I love my bike but as for Harley's principles - well, perhaps I best not say .....
What they will do though, is try their best to get you to buy a new Harley from them which they will then be more than happy to work on ... go figure!
I love my bike but as for Harley's principles - well, perhaps I best not say .....
Seasoned HDF Member
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From: Poolville
It's kinda a shame that not all indy's are as reliable as we would like. I was taken advantage of twice by same guy and decided three times would not be that nice, So I started looking for another and it's not as easy as one would think. I left one behind upstate several years ago but still pinch his ear whenever I can, locally I'm trying to find that one that will look at me not my money. Unfortunately when you do most of your own wrenching they don't pay as much attention to one as one would like.
Road Master
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From: earth
I have heard stories where guys have taken their bikes to a HD dealership to be told they can't get the parts, so the individuals find the parts themselves but then can't get anyone to put them on because they (the business) wont fit parts they didn't purchase. All that tells me is we are going to have to do courses in Evo engine repairs and do the work ourselves or, find that allusive guy who knows Evo's and is willing to work on them for those of us who are mechanically inept.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: WA
I have both Evo and TC. Like them both. I hate to plug a site but if you need OEM parts present to past 1980 try Ronnies OEM Finder. I bought new front rubber mount for 08 TC. They had it to my house in 3 days. Still trying to figure what I want to do with dads S&S 80 L Custom Shop Heritage. But that will be the first place I look. Drag Specialties has the Old Book where you can find new parts for old rides.
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From: Lafayette, Louisiana
In all seriousness part of Evo ownership is wrench your own. Instead of that next bolt on chrome foo dad, money is better spent on a factory service manual.
As for as dealers working on older bikes, it will largely depend on the service manager.
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Road Warrior
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From: Up North
I thought this thread was going to be about a wedding cake.
In all seriousness part of Evo ownership is wrench your own. Instead of that next bolt on chrome foo dad, money is better spent on a factory service manual.
As for as dealers working on older bikes, it will largely depend on the service manager.
In all seriousness part of Evo ownership is wrench your own. Instead of that next bolt on chrome foo dad, money is better spent on a factory service manual.
As for as dealers working on older bikes, it will largely depend on the service manager.
Agree 100%. Went to the HD dealer last week (you know, one of the ones with trendy BMW and Audis jamming the parking lot out front) and the guy behind the counter said they don't carry parts for Evolution bikes anymore. Told me to go to JP online and get used to them. I told him that was a bad way to do business and that it would come back to haunt Harley Davidson. You used to get parts for 30 year old bikes at HD and now nothing. He agreed with me because he can't even get parts for his own Sportster anymore.
Even if I bought a new bike I never let anyone touch my bikes. I do all my own work and have less trouble for it. For the mechanically retarded among us there are some good Indie shops who are happy to do Harley work - and they do it well. Some others are not so good, but that even goes for dealers.
I'm not going to go out and get a new bike when I have a perfectly good, almost new Evolution in my garage and said engine is famous for easily going above 100,000miles with no problems. It's also a better looking engine IMO, the LAST with the look and feel of the original engines.
So, a few people here need to read ZEN and The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, then realize the value and the fun of maintaining your own bike. It's what REAL bikers are made of.
Outstanding HDF Member
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You know what bothers me. Just because any one of us chooses to ride an evo doesn't mean we have any less income or money to spend on a bike. The guy behind the counter makes less for certain and the attitude is just ridiculous. They should be happy I want to own something that is going to always need parts. Service income should always exceed front end gross if they are doing it right. A good GM would retain us all as customers.