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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by sbrn33
Just took my bike(98 fatboy) in for a service at 26,000 miles. shop called and told me the Primary chain is loose and at the end of the adjustment. It will need to be replaced at a cost of around $200 does this sound about right?
Thanks Scott
thats not bad, its a pretty messy and a pain on the floor so if your not a wrench its a good deal. Consider its 1 qt of fluid, new chain, gasket and labor. Open primary drives are soooooo much easier, no mess, gaskets or covers to pull, everything is right there in front of you.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Beemervet
Ain't that the truth!
And don't get me started on parts counter guys!
The counter guys at the local H-D dealer used to be a bunch of older guys who really cared and knew their stuff. But after the dealer moved from its old building to the new "glitter dome" it's now staffed with kids that only know how to look parts up in the parts manual. No advice given.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Tucson_Tim
The counter guys at the local H-D dealer used to be a bunch of older guys who really cared and knew their stuff. But after the dealer moved from its old building to the new "glitter dome" it's now staffed with kids that only know how to look parts up in the parts manual. No advice given.
It's a shame it's come to that...They all work commission today and not by the hour...It used to be different years ago..

The current market brings in the BIG bucks....It doesn't take a college education to figure out why it has become what it is.....
 
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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 08:58 AM
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Thanks for the replies guys. A good bike mechanic in Nebraska is a rare find, if somebody knows one let me know.
We have a good dealer here but they barely even know what an EVO is. Just want to sell me something new, and that's not what i want.
 
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