2008 model problems, brakes & throttle, tracking
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The Troll catchers are all paid by the MoCo to scare off anyone who bitches about HD. Ignore them. It is your GOD given right as an American to bitch about Harleys. [:@]
Knobinter:
The Troll catchers are all paid by the MoCo to scare off anyone who bitches about HD. Ignore them. It is your GOD given right as an American to bitch about Harleys. [:@]
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RE: 2008 model problems, brakes & throttle, tracking
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Who has actually road tested their bikes at the dealership prior to buying? I was able to ride mine for a few miles, but from what I understand some dealerships do not actually allow you take the bike out, am I wrong?Just wondering since some folks feels that he should have been able to do that.
Who has actually road tested their bikes at the dealership prior to buying? I was able to ride mine for a few miles, but from what I understand some dealerships do not actually allow you take the bike out, am I wrong?Just wondering since some folks feels that he should have been able to do that.
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RE: 2008 model problems, brakes & throttle, tracking
1600 miles on my 08 RG and not a single Biatch, .........yet.
Best Harley I have owned.
Doug
BTW: No test rides around here either. Dealer has some demo bikes you can ride but if you are buying a new one you cant ride it until its yours.
Best Harley I have owned.
Doug
BTW: No test rides around here either. Dealer has some demo bikes you can ride but if you are buying a new one you cant ride it until its yours.
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RE: 2008 model problems, brakes & throttle, tracking
ORIGINAL: blkdimon8
Who has actually road tested their bikes at the dealership prior to buying? I was able to ride mine for a few miles, but from what I understand some dealerships do not actually allow you take the bike out, am I wrong?Just wondering since some folks feels that he should have been able to do that.
Who has actually road tested their bikes at the dealership prior to buying? I was able to ride mine for a few miles, but from what I understand some dealerships do not actually allow you take the bike out, am I wrong?Just wondering since some folks feels that he should have been able to do that.
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RE: 2008 model problems, brakes & throttle, tracking
ORIGINAL: Punisher
Why the hell did you buy the bike in the first place? Didnt you test ride it? Foolish......
Why the hell did you buy the bike in the first place? Didnt you test ride it? Foolish......
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RE: 2008 model problems, brakes & throttle, tracking
I refused to buy mine in June until I test road the bike. Salesman had to call the owner for approval. Some dealers want you to rent a similar bike to test ride, but my dealer discontinued the rental program. The test ride is what sold me.
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The only issue I have with it is that sometimes when it comes time to leave a traffic light after a minute or so of idling, the throttle seems totally non-responsive and it sounds and feels like I am trying to take off in third gear or something.
I had the same thing happen, I thought I must have forgot to downshift (getting old ya know) it only happened a couple of times in 4000 miles so far. Might be something worth whatching, maybe throttle posistion sensor?
I had the same thing happen, I thought I must have forgot to downshift (getting old ya know) it only happened a couple of times in 4000 miles so far. Might be something worth whatching, maybe throttle posistion sensor?
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I was able to ride the "demo" ultra home to show the wife! Was told to have it back in an hour.. I am somewhat of an older guy and gray.... Think they felt I had already swollowed the hook so what's the harm.. Have noticed that younger shoppers have a harder time at the dealership... not right but that's the way it seems to be!
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So the guy has a few questions about the problems he is having with his new ride and some brain dead idiots on this forum flame the **** out of him and call him a Troll, what a bunch scum bags. It's no wonder this forum is going in the *******!!!