Why Is HD So Cheap
 

$20,000 MC and this is the best they can do. What have other's done to make this area a little better looking.

[img]http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u...ckung/pix2.jpg[img]

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Your link isn`t linking!!Toby

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Now it is. What can I put there.

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Your balls..geeewiz!!!

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"Why isHarley Davidson so cheap". Now that's a good question to ask in a HD forum. [:o]I would try the metric forums for a better responce. [&:]

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Very intelligent. Another great answer.

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I have a machined "button" that I bought from Pomona Valley HD. Really looks good. I don't think it's a Harley part though. Give 'em a call.

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So Doc, your saying that it does not look cheapish, and yes, another great answer. I don't think I see a Metric in my sig. Why do you respond if you don't have anything intelligent to say. I was looking for ideas to make this area a bit better looking. I mean a philips head screw over a very large washer. Go figure.

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You might want to get a little leather pouch that you can keep some trinkets in (change,cookies,whatever),or check the aftermarket catalogs and see what`s out there.I`m sure your not the only one who has this ugly dash hardware,bummer.I`m sure someone will chime in with their solution.Toby

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Do you happen to have a pix. I guess it's something I just have to search for. Thanks for the reply.

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94753-99 is the Harley part number for their console washer cover. Just another 19.95.
There are also aftermarket clocks available on ebay to cover this area.

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I went this route with a aftermarket temp gauge. It comes in handy at Sturgis in August!
http://goatlocker.org/pics/rkdash.jpg

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if thats all you got to bitch about , you'll do ok!!

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Did you buy the bike new and it came like that?That isn`t very professional looking from the moco.They could of at least left the fins all the way and drilled the hole with a countersink and matching screw so it could be flush.Toby

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Thank you, very nice add on. I like all those other add on too. Very nice.

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If you stick a guage in there ,what will hold the dash down to the tank at the seat?Toby

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Brand new off the showroom floor. I think they could of done a better job in that area also. Did they get rid of it on the 08's. It must of been something new for the 07's.

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well if everything was perfect you wouldn't buy upgrades then would you...?

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$19.95 "BullsEye" washer. Sorry, I don't have a part number, but it does look better than the pot metal stock washer.

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The gauge holder has a threaded bolt on the back of it just like the stock screw. The guage holder comes with a clock and a temp gauge. Either can be used.

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That`s cool.Redmondp,get on the HD website look up dashes/consoles.Not to kick dirt on you,but the satin finish dash isn`t doing anything for the looks of your bike.Toby

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Sorry dude,,just kiddin..I had a simmilar problem when I picked my scoot up at the dealer..The scew that holds the seat on was offset from centre..Upon checking other bikes @ the dealer we found there were a lot with the same issue..Gotta wonder????

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CHEAP! Where you shoppin'?

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I agree Toby. I do like the looks of 100thRK console. The black border offset the rest of it. I just got to do some shopping. Thanks

Great stuff from everyone else. Thanks for giving me some ideas. Anyhow. Cold, wet and just not a good day to ride in Germany. Weather is getting better this coming week. Ride The Wind.

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Man I feel your pain, I spent some hard earned money on a couple of harleys and the damn things got screws, nuts and bolts all over it, WTF should have bought a Beemer, oh wait, they also have screws and nuts and bolts all over..Bummer Whats a guy to do??[sm=boohoo.gif][sm=icon_rofl.gif]

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The company is like any other company in corp america. It has to maximize profits and please investors. That's the bottom line. There is a fine balance between pleasing and keeping customers and making profits. Too much of one will take away from the other. Look at their line of after market add ons. We spend a ton of money adding all sorts of enhancements. They arein it to make money and keep investors happy - bottom line.

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Well, I do have a Bimmer but, it's a cage. Very nice one too. My other problem is if I wanted to play with the kid's on the block I would of gone to the sandbox. Why is it so hard to post a simple question here. I don't like the ****ing philips head screw looking at me and just asked for some solutions to my problem. How the **** hard is that. I am too old for all this other shit.

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Interesting enough it is not a satin finish but opinions are like ........, everyone has one.

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Words I never thought I'd hear "Why is Harley so cheap...."

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Ok, so maybe I listed the topic wrong. Maybe, I should of said. Why did the ****ing MoCo think I wanted a philips head screw and a big ****ing washer looking at me everytime I ride my bike.

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Actually, I understand what you meant, but in general, the Moco finishes off parts better than most. Check out the triple trees on my Deuce, one of the reasons I bought it. Fine chrome, finely finished, when virtually all competitor bikes are aluminum. The Deuce trees are actually used on customs. But yes, there are places they cheap out. One thing that always comes to my mind - why the incredibly uncoordinated combination of torx, allen, screws and bolts?

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Something like this might work. :D

http://www.anime.com/Hello_Kitty/images/circle-01.jpg

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There's a couple of options available. You can inserts for the entire console and a different washer and bolt, or you can get an entirely different console for about $260.00 (part# 71306-04)

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Every bike ever made by anybody..has that "cheap" thingsomewhere onthem....if you look..you will find it...

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Yup, as usual;..... totally cool question. Don't worry dude.

This is the only thing Harley sells.....

http://a1276.g.akamai.net/7/1276/734...99_M_19604.jpg

http://www.harley-davidson.com/media...IEW2_19602.jpg



I think It looks pretty cool.


Oh, and before clicking the "new post" button, always good to forward your comment to your family lawyer; for checking, .........this can avoid much anguish. :D

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Ok, you paid $20k, but what they didn't tell you is you bought a motorcycle kit! It's up to you to finish it. That's why the accessory catalog is so thick. You see, I thought the same thing-20k should get you a finely finished machine with top notch components, brakes, suspension, etc. Well, some of that is true, but then there is the kit part-just add money and stir....A good friend and multiple HD owner finally explained it too me.;)

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So you post an agressive sounding question initially, and really don't expect to take some flak for it? What forum do you think you're on?!?! ;)

Actually I never noticed that before, but then I haven't owned an RK or Softtail (or WideGlide, now certain SuperGlides also). Was it something that changed on the 07's after all?

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Man seen and heard it all. Must be a slow day for topics. When a phillips screw gets this much attention. HAHAHA

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We're fighting over screws now???? And there's not even any snow yet...........I can't wait until we've had a couple of blizzards[sm=icon_rofl.gif]

Redmond, if you're going to go with the clock/Temp.gauge.....check ebay, there are all kinds of them on there.

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sit a hot little blonde chickadee right there