.This is a insurance claim and not a warranty issue.
Frame replacement
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ORIGINAL: PoorBoy
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.....As far as being bent from the factory, that is a new one. The frames are all jig welded.
.....As far as being bent from the factory, that is a new one. The frames are all jig welded.
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I agree with rydermike. I will take an assembled bike anyday. It all depends on the tech. I can tell you from experience that the MOCO isn't just changing the frame. There is more to this story. If HD didn't trust the shops reputation they wouldn't have them do a frame swap. At my shop we have replaced frames and rebuilt everything, while other shops gets things replaced. The factory knows it's service capabilities.
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ORIGINAL: Gutman
I agree with rydermike. I will take an assembled bike anyday. It all depends on the tech. I can tell you from experience that the MOCO isn't just changing the frame. There is more to this story. If HD didn't trust the shops reputation they wouldn't have them do a frame swap. At my shop we have replaced frames and rebuilt everything, while other shops gets things replaced. The factory knows it's service capabilities.
I agree with rydermike. I will take an assembled bike anyday. It all depends on the tech. I can tell you from experience that the MOCO isn't just changing the frame. There is more to this story. If HD didn't trust the shops reputation they wouldn't have them do a frame swap. At my shop we have replaced frames and rebuilt everything, while other shops gets things replaced. The factory knows it's service capabilities.
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A little fenderbender? I think your going to have a very hard time convincing HD that they were at fault for shipping out a "bent" frame. Unless you have documented complaints about the bike not tracking straight before the accident, I don't think you have much of a chance of them picking up the tab. And if you and the dealer really believe that the frame was bent right from the factory, why are you dealing with an insurance company? Something's not right with this story.
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the dealer replace my frame from a wreck and my bike was two months old . and they did a awsome job.no problem anywhere.they put it back just as good as new more than likely better than new.
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RE: Frame replacement
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A little fenderbender? I think your going to have a very hard time convincing HD that they were at fault for shipping out a "bent" frame. Unless you have documented complaints about the bike not tracking straight before the accident, I don't think you have much of a chance of them picking up the tab. And if you and the dealer really believe that the frame was bent right from the factory, why are you dealing with an insurance company? Something's not right with this story.
A little fenderbender? I think your going to have a very hard time convincing HD that they were at fault for shipping out a "bent" frame. Unless you have documented complaints about the bike not tracking straight before the accident, I don't think you have much of a chance of them picking up the tab. And if you and the dealer really believe that the frame was bent right from the factory, why are you dealing with an insurance company? Something's not right with this story.
The problem is the dealer dont want to let MOCO know about it. Im wondering if the neck doesn't have cracked paint. I told Paul twice to check the neck and He said it was ok. Yea Right ! I also had a stage two done to the bike with Screammin eagle cams. The cams are to small.
So I think this is going to turn into a mess.
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RE: Frame replacement
I had a recent accident that tweaked my handmade custom frame. Insurance covered a new frame and all the other damage. I opted to do the rebuild myself and have the frame straightened by the original fabricator. Will cost less than the new frame and I can keep the frame I designed. I'm not one to trust others to work on the bike but the Ins. covered parts and labor so I should make out OK.
Didn't your Insurance cover the rebuild and new frame?
Didn't your Insurance cover the rebuild and new frame?
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RE: Frame replacement
ORIGINAL: HarleyForeverFLHX
....So I think this is going to turn into a mess.
....So I think this is going to turn into a mess.
All of this sounds like you're taking a big hit on a 6-month old bike.I would stay buddy-buddy with that dealer. They're the only ones who will show you any love when it comes time for trade-in allowance. (because they will know the whole story). Otherwise, another dealer isn't going to be too excited accepting a rebuilt as a trade. JMHO.
Also, I wonder if HD will honor an extended warranty on that bike after it gets a new frame. It might be a good time to sign up foran extended warrantybefore anyone tears into the bike.