Warranty question.
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Warranty question.
I'm going to be moving back to Japan at some point and intend to purchase a new M8 Fatboy. Being aware of the sumping issues (etc) I don't want to void the warranty but would like a Stage-1 setup, to include the breather, baffles-out V&H short-shots and a fuelpak. Will any of that void the warranty if installed by the Harley dealer?
TIA.
TIA.
Last edited by Siggi Langnasen; Feb 23, 2020 at 08:12 AM.
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no, but the issue is the V&H, chances are only THAT dealer will honor the warranty
your best bet is have them install the stage 1, and YOU buy the V&H without telling them,, you can always remove it to take the bike in for warranty work if needed.. it doesnt leave an imprint on the OE ECM
i went thru the same thing when i exported my CVO, but i had ordered the bike with a stage 3 HC kit, so my original dealer invoice stated the stage 3, which they put in the system so i was covered here in greece, all this happened before i took possession of the bike.. but it was ALL HD parts, no V&H
your best bet is have them install the stage 1, and YOU buy the V&H without telling them,, you can always remove it to take the bike in for warranty work if needed.. it doesnt leave an imprint on the OE ECM
i went thru the same thing when i exported my CVO, but i had ordered the bike with a stage 3 HC kit, so my original dealer invoice stated the stage 3, which they put in the system so i was covered here in greece, all this happened before i took possession of the bike.. but it was ALL HD parts, no V&H
Last edited by ghost183; Feb 23, 2020 at 08:20 AM.
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With cars the Warranty does not transfer to other countries other than Canada. You could purchase an extended service contract, extended warranty, when you get there. Bikes may be different.
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that's not correct. in the owner's manual, they even spell out that they will sell and install components that may impact your warranty. just because the dealer sells it, does not make it warrantable.
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Thanks guys. So, obvious follow-up question...if I installed a fuelpak, then uninstalled it, does the stock ECM hold a record it was installed that a technician could spot?
I see Ghost says not.
I see Ghost says not.
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I would prefer there be a clear line. If you cross the line, you void your warranty.
There is obviously no clear line.
There is obviously no clear line.
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not to mention, that it is an automatic thing. dealers have been directed to plug your bike in to the digital tech if you bring it in, regardless of what you bring it in for, and the tech will pick up that footprint and automatically flag your bike in the system.
Last edited by skratch; Feb 25, 2020 at 07:07 AM.
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Haven't heard of any Softail sumping issues. Are they going to let you ride that in Japan? Just curious. Can you buy it in Japan?
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