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Old Nov 7, 2022 | 04:59 PM
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I just bought a new Road Glide Limited and I'm doing stage one now myself, is there any certain amount of miles that's recommended to put on a bike before you go stage 2 and put a torque cam in? I was considering having it done when I took it in for my thousand Mile service.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2022 | 05:11 PM
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Some guys get it done before their new bike even leaves the dealership. Go for it.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2022 | 05:12 PM
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There is no reason for you to wait. If you want the benefits of the camshaft(s), install it now!
 
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Old Nov 8, 2022 | 06:00 PM
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Some guys get it done before their new bike even leaves the dealership. Go for it.
This.

Mine had 5 miles on it from the test ride. Go aftermarket if you really want to get your money's worth, and put the biggest smile on your face.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2022 | 05:16 PM
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For warranty purposes I'll stay Harley for now, two years from now we'll see how I like it.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2022 | 05:36 PM
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There's no set milage unless it's a warranty issue.
I did it for something to do over the winter.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2022 | 12:41 AM
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For warranty purposes I'll stay Harley for now, two years from now we'll see how I like it.
Man, do yourself a favor, don't switch to aftermarket, then. It is that much better, and you will wish you had not wasted 2 years. This engine is so great with one of the popular bolt in torque cams, and a Powervision dyno tune. It is a completely different animal, and can only be believed when you experience it.

Best of luck to you

 
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Old Nov 12, 2022 | 05:22 AM
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Well. From the letter I got from Harley they cannot void your warranty any longer. The Gubberment came down on them for denying warranty claims and voiding warranties when nothing the person did had anything to do with a failure. Or future failures. Look into it then don’t spend the money on the TQ cam. Go aftermarket.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2022 | 10:32 AM
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I get them not being able to void the warranty, that's actually been the law since the 70's..........BUT..........I had an issue with Kawasaki on a mower engine, they make great engines but they don't stand behind them. They denied my claim and blamed it on aftermarket parts. they were wrong, and they didn't have to prove they are right, it was on me to prove they were wrong. What's that take?....lawyers and courts which = money and they have more of it than me. Harley does too. I was happy with my Harley torque cam on my other bike and I'm sure I'll like it on this one too.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2022 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by RedShuffler
I get them not being able to void the warranty, that's actually been the law since the 70's..........BUT..........I had an issue with Kawasaki on a mower engine, they make great engines but they don't stand behind them. They denied my claim and blamed it on aftermarket parts. they were wrong, and they didn't have to prove they are right, it was on me to prove they were wrong. What's that take?....lawyers and courts which = money and they have more of it than me. Harley does too. I was happy with my Harley torque cam on my other bike and I'm sure I'll like it on this one too.
Not exactly. When the 17s came out the EPA hit Harley hard. And then they voided any powertrain warranty if their software sniffed out an aftermarket tuner. And that was that. Some people had their **** voided because of only removing the Cat. No MM act was fixing it. But now the federal trade commission just stepped in and said they over stepped their reach as far as the warranties went. So now they cannot just blanket void you. Just because.

And if the MM act is your defense to go aftermarket. Than just go aftermarket anyway.
 
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