General Harley Davidson Chat Forum to discuss general Harley Davidson issues, topics, and experiences.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Is anything ever right?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 7, 2008 | 11:38 PM
  #1  
ZJAvy's Avatar
ZJAvy
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 543
Likes: 0
From:
Default Is anything ever right?

Is anything you ever buy from the stealership ever right the first time?? I have bought things countless times from the stealerships, like parts and get them home and have them F'd up or missing parts. I guess I should learn to inspect everything before leaving with it now days but nope, once again I bought my black lowers and uppers for the front end of 08 SG and one can of the upper was jacked up and one fork leg was screwed up. Both of these items had to be ordered, neither were in stock and I picked them up the day they came in off the truck so I doubt it was the dealership that messed them up but its always something.
 
Old Mar 7, 2008 | 11:43 PM
  #2  
Kolni's Avatar
Kolni
Banned
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 7,292
Likes: 13
From: Sacramento California!!!
Default RE: Is anything ever right?

I'm always right.
 
Old Mar 7, 2008 | 11:58 PM
  #3  
ZJAvy's Avatar
ZJAvy
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 543
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: Is anything ever right?

Damn you Kolni! lol. Btw I was able to get new uppers right away but when I called my dealer about the lowers he said none are in and he can order them so I explained the situation and he said he would track some more down for me but it was 1830 and to late to start calling other dealers. Um....to late? So i called a couple dealers and found them in less then 10 minutes. Just delayed me getting my new forks on by a day no biggie.
 
Old Mar 8, 2008 | 12:19 AM
  #4  
Other Sheep's Avatar
Other Sheep
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 5,615
Likes: 9
From: Escondido, CA
Default RE: Is anything ever right?

Why would you torment yourself by going to someplace called a stealership? Just the name alone would keep me away from the place. I just don't understand how someone can feel that way about a place of business and still shop there. My dealership has always been right. So there.
 
Old Mar 8, 2008 | 01:20 AM
  #5  
coastrider's Avatar
coastrider
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 757
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: Is anything ever right?

Give them a break. Is everyone right all the time? I mean besides wives and girlfriends.

Ride Safe.
 
Old Mar 8, 2008 | 04:17 AM
  #6  
Arizona's Avatar
Arizona
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 5,878
Likes: 17
From: The Desert SouthWest
Default RE: Is anything ever right?

I've had good luck I guess, no problems with stuff I've gotten.
 
Old Mar 8, 2008 | 04:31 AM
  #7  
Jrsess's Avatar
Jrsess
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 8,907
Likes: 69
From: Wesley Chapel Fl.
Default RE: Is anything ever right?

You called it, Check things before you leave.
 
Old Mar 8, 2008 | 06:36 AM
  #8  
JSU77's Avatar
JSU77
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 669
Likes: 0
From: Opelika, AL
Default RE: Is anything ever right?

I've not had any problems from Harley, butI understand exactly where you are coming from. We've all had those experiences at one time or another. Car parts places have been a problem for me. I live about 10 miles out of town and it can be a real pain in the a** todrive all the wayhome and have a part that won't fit.
 
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Mar 8, 2008 | 08:56 AM
  #9  
jwb47's Avatar
jwb47
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,319
Likes: 2
From:
Default RE: Is anything ever right?

kinda like plumbing , first trip to get what you think you need , second trip to get what you really need and third trip to get what you broke.
 
Old Mar 8, 2008 | 10:46 AM
  #10  
firemankrug's Avatar
firemankrug
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 2,199
Likes: 1
From: Salt Lake City, Utah
Default RE: Is anything ever right?

ORIGINAL: Arizona

I've had good luck I guess, no problems with stuff I've gotten.
+ 1
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:20 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE