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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 10:50 PM
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I have an '05 Dyna and I have installed several goodies. One being a chrome master cylinder on the bars. Well, the thing has leaked since I first put it on and I took the bike in recently about another issue. I asked them to check the MC seal b/c it was leaking They said..."we can't find anything wrong with the MC." Imagine that. I took it back in Friday 11th b/c it is still leaking and they finally got to it today. They said, we rebuilt your MC. Yea, we put a new seal in there. Of course my response was "OK"??? I can't believe they call replacing a seal a freakin' rebuild. It makes me think they are going to want $$$ for fixing a brand new chrome piece that has a 1 yr warr. already. I guess you could apply that term loosley, but does that not sound odd to you guys?
 
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 10:59 PM
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Leaking where? top, line?

Did you try to reseal with teflon pipe dope yourself? Are you losing brakes?
 
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 11:04 PM
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I guess my question is, did they charge you anything?

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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 11:20 PM
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Leaking where? top, line?

Did you try to reseal with teflon pipe dope yourself? Are you losing brakes?
Yes, it leaked b/w the lid and main body. I would rather them replace the seal since I just bought it. No, I didn't lose the brakes, but there hasn't been much opportunity for me to ride.

I guess my question is, did they charge you anything?

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Stay tuned...I should find out tomorrow. But I haven't filled out the little survey that they want you to say "extremely satisfied" for every category either. So, it may not be an issue.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 11:33 PM
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Good luck Yada man!
 
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 12:00 AM
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Hopefully they won't charge you, you said it was under warranty, so I think you have an arguement. Let's hope we're worried about nothing. Be sure to let us know tomorrow what the outcome is.

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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 12:30 AM
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What is up with these quotes. They don't show up the way I am accustomed to them.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 12:39 AM
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What is up with these quotes. They don't show up the way I am accustomed to them.
Hit the quote button for the guy you want to quote to see how the format on this forum works.

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I seem to remember that chrome M/Cyls have an issue with leaking, something with the process I beleive and metalurgy
 
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 03:29 PM
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Well, they called and said everything is in working order. I asked them what exactly they did to the master cylinder. They actually rebuilt the whole thing. I am impressed. He said, "And of couse that is at no charge to you"!!!
 
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