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Feb 13, 2010 | 11:56 PM

GMbagger

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Valve cap issue.

My valve cap came off the stem on my rear wheel.. It was a chrome one.

Is it safe to ride?

Capless in Va....

Feb 14, 2010 | 12:22 AM

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No. Stay off the bike. You probably need a new tire and maybe a new rim. Have a certified Harley Davidson Technician thoroughly check your bike for other missing parts. Use JB Weld on the new cap when you get it so it doesn't happen again.

Feb 14, 2010 | 01:07 AM

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Also you will void your warranty if you don't use HD brand air in the new tire.

Feb 14, 2010 | 01:13 AM

MidnitEvil

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Your'e gonna have to rebuild the motor before you can even think about firing your bike back up.

Feb 14, 2010 | 02:43 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dope_man_21

Also you will void your warranty if you don't use HD brand air in the new tire.

Man, he ain't lying either.
The MOCO is atomate about only using their air!

Feb 14, 2010 | 04:44 AM

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Is it a new bike? Sounds like a warranty issue. Have it trailered to the nearest dealer, don't ride it in that condition.

Bob
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Feb 14, 2010 | 04:57 AM

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Feb 14, 2010 | 05:25 AM

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Probably be a good idea to stop at every gas station to check and or adjust your pressure!

Feb 14, 2010 | 05:29 AM

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Personally, I would be sure to confront the dealer which did your last service. If they did not check ALL fasteners as to the condition (looseness), they could be forced into paying for the lost part, the labor of installation, AND any consumables used for the re-installation. If they give you any ****, just go directly to the nearest attourney's office, as I am sure they'd want to know about it so they could conduct a survey of other Harley owners plus the MOCO's manufacturing records to see if this could be an ongoing problem with certain models thus warranting a class action law suit. I'm SURE mine came off at least one time, a few years ago!