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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 06:23 PM
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I accidently put some rear tire air in the front wheel. Dealer says I'll have to bring it in to purge and refit with the proper air. Also thinks I may need the wheel air positioner, or whatever it's called, ypu know the thingy that keeps the pressurized air at the bottom of the tire. Do I really have to take it to the dealer or is this something I could do myself?
 
Old Nov 20, 2012 | 06:45 PM
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you can do it yourself , have another one on Me
 
Old Nov 20, 2012 | 06:49 PM
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you can do it yourself , have another one on Me
Think I may have had too many already! lol
 
Old Nov 20, 2012 | 06:52 PM
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I'd get that air out as soon as possible before the corrosion sets in on the rims, if you have tubes I think you'll be alright till spring then release the air in a safe environment and put in the good spring air.
 
Old Nov 20, 2012 | 07:18 PM
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Well, your warranty is toast!
 
Old Nov 20, 2012 | 07:24 PM
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HD will recommend to use the synthetic air which costs more. Well worth the money since the tire will only go flat on the bottom.
 
Old Nov 20, 2012 | 07:37 PM
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Aw man you so seriously screwed the pooch doing that , the one thing you never do to a harley and you blew it .

Your man card just got permanently revoked and I'm telling you now take your own **** lube cause the dick the dealer the is gonna stick in you to fix that would make an elephant faint .
 
Old Nov 20, 2012 | 07:50 PM
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Damn, I never even thought about corrosion or warranty issues, makes me wish I hadn' t discussed this with my dealer, should be ok though cause we're good friends. He always calls me buddy and pal and tells me that he's gonna take care of everything. I know that the authorized moco synthetic air is more expensive, but I'm wondering if I can reuse it, maybe in balloons or basketballs or footballs. If not then I guess like Twizted says I'm pretty well fu(ked! Owowowiee ouch!!
 
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 08:00 PM
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I've always heard Amsoil made the best air. I wouldn't trust that MoCo wind in any of my bikes.
 
Old Nov 20, 2012 | 08:08 PM
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how did you put rear tire air into a front tire? Does the MoCo sell separate cans of this (Milwaukee air)? I was in the doo rag/fingerless glove section just the other day but darned if I could find it.
 



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