Motor maybe gone
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Road Master
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From: NORVA / Pittsboro, IN
Saturday, 29 November, Bike is done.
$4120.XX Parts, labor, taxes, etc. New crank, bearings, jugs, pistons, cam and Torrington bearing and a new stator while they were there at my request. Same heads, pushrods, lower cases, and pump reassembly.
The Service Department had it cleaned, polished, and ready to go.
The trip home was only 20 miles, but all went well. I will put more miles on it once I get over the Flu.
30 days, 1000 miles, to answer the warrantee ?s.
My only grind is the time and how little communication was offered re: parts delays.
I got what I wanted so far: My VIN (original cases) new guts from someone I knew and still do trust, communication skills not considered. We did not call or pester daily, but they also did not give us any pie in the sky optimism. They said they would call when it was ready and they did.
$4120.XX Parts, labor, taxes, etc. New crank, bearings, jugs, pistons, cam and Torrington bearing and a new stator while they were there at my request. Same heads, pushrods, lower cases, and pump reassembly.
The Service Department had it cleaned, polished, and ready to go.
The trip home was only 20 miles, but all went well. I will put more miles on it once I get over the Flu.
30 days, 1000 miles, to answer the warrantee ?s.
My only grind is the time and how little communication was offered re: parts delays.
I got what I wanted so far: My VIN (original cases) new guts from someone I knew and still do trust, communication skills not considered. We did not call or pester daily, but they also did not give us any pie in the sky optimism. They said they would call when it was ready and they did.
Last edited by FLGEEZ; Nov 29, 2008 at 04:51 PM. Reason: crappy spelllllling
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Road Master
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From: NORVA / Pittsboro, IN
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From: Alexandria, VA
Dave,
My hopes are like yours. That things are going well. Well, things have not seemed to be going much this week.
31 OCT 08, one week later, no word. This might become one of those , "I told you so" opportunities. EOD, I call the Service department and ask what's up.
58,000. 3rd owner, at 32,500 (May 04) after second owner put 1500 miles in two years. Original owner was a Tech at HD Manasas. No records were available re: service from their dealership and the manual was misplaced by the second owner.... since 32.5K, HD of Washington and I have sheduled service the ride well enough. Went to SYN3 at 34K.
Near 40K (SEP 05) Quad seal leaked and had all transmission seals replaced, rear base gasket, plus new starter.
At 51K (OCT 07) Clutch spring plate rivets failed and jammed the clutch package.
I replaced the clutch plates, honed the basket and shell and replaced the primary chain shoe.
The noise (whirr) lasted just a moment at start up. The quarters in the dryer sounds did not become appearant till I turned off my radio, because something was not right. Less than 20 miles probably till I shut it down at an HD dealership in Plainfield, IN and towed it back to VA.
I had a squeal sound that no one could identify in 06 on the way thru TN on a make up loop after we missed Billings. (Trike got rear ended. 11 Weeks for new body on hers) Have no idea what it was, whether it was related to the cam, but I asked along the way.
In summary, not finished, partially done, hopefully soon.
My hopes are like yours. That things are going well. Well, things have not seemed to be going much this week.
31 OCT 08, one week later, no word. This might become one of those , "I told you so" opportunities. EOD, I call the Service department and ask what's up.
58,000. 3rd owner, at 32,500 (May 04) after second owner put 1500 miles in two years. Original owner was a Tech at HD Manasas. No records were available re: service from their dealership and the manual was misplaced by the second owner.... since 32.5K, HD of Washington and I have sheduled service the ride well enough. Went to SYN3 at 34K.
Near 40K (SEP 05) Quad seal leaked and had all transmission seals replaced, rear base gasket, plus new starter.
At 51K (OCT 07) Clutch spring plate rivets failed and jammed the clutch package.
I replaced the clutch plates, honed the basket and shell and replaced the primary chain shoe.
The noise (whirr) lasted just a moment at start up. The quarters in the dryer sounds did not become appearant till I turned off my radio, because something was not right. Less than 20 miles probably till I shut it down at an HD dealership in Plainfield, IN and towed it back to VA.
I had a squeal sound that no one could identify in 06 on the way thru TN on a make up loop after we missed Billings. (Trike got rear ended. 11 Weeks for new body on hers) Have no idea what it was, whether it was related to the cam, but I asked along the way.
In summary, not finished, partially done, hopefully soon.
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Road Master
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From: NORVA / Pittsboro, IN
Once again, HDeja Vu
Long time since the last post. Went into relocation mode. Rode a bit on the rebuild. Did a few PGR missions, made plans for the ride to Branson for the trike rally in AUG 09.
Started on the VA house and spent 8 weeks after I took the CFO to Indiana in May. Got the house close enough, put it on the market, too an offer out of the first 5 the next day. Happy times. Hauled my EVO and the Sporty to Indiana....
The Evo Started Sounding not good, ... Broke in Oklahoma, on a day ride out of Branson to Tahlequah, OK. Total mileage from rebuild to OFF was less than 1900 miles. rented a car to drive from Branson, MO to Indianapolis, to get the trailer. Back the next day, back to Indy the next day, dropped it off at INDY West in Plainfield to have it checked and had to return to Alexandria, VA the next to sit with my sister and help our Dad through Hospice.
Have to go back for the Internment at Arlington in late Oct.
The EVO now has a REMAN from the factory. Put back together at INDY West. They said the crank had 1/4" of end play when they took it apart. What they said....
To all who had bad thoughts about the Dealer rebuild---- less than 2k miles and another $4500 to the MOCO and it's stock holders.
We will see what the Reman does. May be my Ticket to Hondas again. Don't want to P on the parade, but my money does not seem to be quality enough for a keeper.
Later. Good Luck and Ride long.
Started on the VA house and spent 8 weeks after I took the CFO to Indiana in May. Got the house close enough, put it on the market, too an offer out of the first 5 the next day. Happy times. Hauled my EVO and the Sporty to Indiana....
The Evo Started Sounding not good, ... Broke in Oklahoma, on a day ride out of Branson to Tahlequah, OK. Total mileage from rebuild to OFF was less than 1900 miles. rented a car to drive from Branson, MO to Indianapolis, to get the trailer. Back the next day, back to Indy the next day, dropped it off at INDY West in Plainfield to have it checked and had to return to Alexandria, VA the next to sit with my sister and help our Dad through Hospice.
Have to go back for the Internment at Arlington in late Oct.
The EVO now has a REMAN from the factory. Put back together at INDY West. They said the crank had 1/4" of end play when they took it apart. What they said....
To all who had bad thoughts about the Dealer rebuild---- less than 2k miles and another $4500 to the MOCO and it's stock holders.
We will see what the Reman does. May be my Ticket to Hondas again. Don't want to P on the parade, but my money does not seem to be quality enough for a keeper.
Later. Good Luck and Ride long.
Last edited by FLGEEZ; Nov 25, 2009 at 07:27 PM.
Cruiser
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From: Arnold, MO
Sorry to hear about your problems. It's an old design but the design isn't the problem. Lack of attention to detail is the problem. Unfortunately greed is the problem. Find a good indy and stick with them. The MOCO and their outlets are just in it to make money. I know everyone has to make a living but the passion for riding isn't there anymore at most dealers. Selling the logo is what matters.
Last edited by Fatboy931; Oct 7, 2009 at 09:47 PM.
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