M8 transmission issues
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From: SWMO
I wouldn't know whether to laugh or cry if I'd actually paid for that.
Rats I got my reply that 3rd gear bite the dust and metal everywhere in transmission! And my fault for add ins that voided warranty, again my fault, just didnt think a newer bike would spit up all over the transmission! Now trying to decide to replace gear set with hd(no warranty) or baker and pay 3x the cost???but no way do I want a ding wing!
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From: Granville New York
The old saying you get what you pay for applies here. Why buy another possible grenade from Harley when you can get a bullet proof setup? Of course it costs more but you'll never have to worry about it again. Since your warranty is being voided buy what you need from baker and fix it yourself and you'll probably be close to what the dealer would charge to fix it with their junk.
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Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2018
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From: Virginia
Upgrade us on the way
New gear set is on the way, Baker 7, 5 yr warranty vs hd 1 year on new gear set, could not make sense of that, but with no reasons for original fail I cant risk another grinder, very happy with everything else I have upgraded ! life is an education, already having withdrawals a whole week with no ride! Thank you all for replies!!
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From: Connecticut
#1 It gives the bike time to show all manufacturer defects
#2 When mods are done by a dealer you get more warranty
#3 You might find that as is the bike is good enough
New gear set is on the way, Baker 7, 5 yr warranty vs hd 1 year on new gear set, could not make sense of that, but with no reasons for original fail I cant risk another grinder, very happy with everything else I have upgraded ! life is an education, already having withdrawals a whole week with no ride! Thank you all for replies!!
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From: Carlsbad, CA
New gear set is on the way, Baker 7, 5 yr warranty vs hd 1 year on new gear set, could not make sense of that, but with no reasons for original fail I cant risk another grinder, very happy with everything else I have upgraded ! life is an education, already having withdrawals a whole week with no ride! Thank you all for replies!!
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Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2018
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From: Virginia
Originally estimated
The original quote was to remove a damaged hd transmission and replace with a piece by piece hd transmission , and hd estimated 1000, I would have been smart to first go to my usual independent shop, but service writer reinforced warranty would cover! My bad, but just chalk up to lesson learned!!
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Joined: Nov 2018
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From: Virginia
Ego
The dealer had done the stage 2 install, but even though it ran great, but my ego had an issue with limiter shut off and like my old bike wanted a cooler ride with an aftermarket header, and tuner, and now it runs much stronger! But it will be even better, but I recommend being patient even with giant moco, but less likely to buy another new hd!