lenale fan is a ripoff
Banned
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 771
Likes: 2
From: Hurricane,WV
Stage III
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
I am an active member of the HDTalking forum (378 posts) and I am very familiar with this topic.
My LeNale fan has functioned flawlessly for the past year, including a 4,250 mile round-trip to Sturgis. Several other members have had the same experience.
And some members have had problems, especially one member whose fan allegedly caught fire. At least some of those customers have received replacement fans. Some customers claim that they haven't received any customer service from the company.
I mention the above because one of the posters above referred to the HD Talking thread and to show there are two sides to the LeNale fan issue. Your mileage may vary.
My LeNale fan has functioned flawlessly for the past year, including a 4,250 mile round-trip to Sturgis. Several other members have had the same experience.
And some members have had problems, especially one member whose fan allegedly caught fire. At least some of those customers have received replacement fans. Some customers claim that they haven't received any customer service from the company.
I mention the above because one of the posters above referred to the HD Talking thread and to show there are two sides to the LeNale fan issue. Your mileage may vary.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,028
Likes: 1
Mr. Walsh,
The fan is designed to be water resistant but not 100% waterproof. We recommend to customers not to use it in the rain or while washing the bike. We have tested it in those conditions with good results, but we still recommend not doing so. Please contact us through e-bay messages and we will replace your fan at no cost. We have a one year free labor replacement policy and a 30 day 100% replacement policy. LeNale Engineering is a service disabled veteran owned small business and we take pride in our product. Many years have been put into the engineering of these fans. It is our goal not to have any unhappy customers.
The fan is designed to be water resistant but not 100% waterproof. We recommend to customers not to use it in the rain or while washing the bike. We have tested it in those conditions with good results, but we still recommend not doing so. Please contact us through e-bay messages and we will replace your fan at no cost. We have a one year free labor replacement policy and a 30 day 100% replacement policy. LeNale Engineering is a service disabled veteran owned small business and we take pride in our product. Many years have been put into the engineering of these fans. It is our goal not to have any unhappy customers.
what you make something to be mounted on a motorcycle that you say should not be used in rain? WTF maybe you should re design you product or state it in big letters and warnings saying this is only for people who dont use their motorcycles!!
years of engineering and its not waterproof. what bs.
man i`m glad i read that your fan is a poorly built product. I almost bought one.
you said it.
its not waterproof and it is made to be mounted in the open on a motorcycle. to me and others that is poorly made.
LOL
Last edited by ranman469; Mar 7, 2010 at 07:18 AM.
Trending Topics
4th Gear
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
I spoke to the people at LeNale. I wanted to stop by their shop which is close to where I live, and let them look at my fan. Their response to me was that they sell the fans through shops and dealers and did not want to see me, or their defective fan.
The dealer did replace the fan only because it was installed by them.
Now I have a second bad fan.
The only thing this fan blows is fuses.
The dealer did replace the fan only because it was installed by them.
Now I have a second bad fan.
The only thing this fan blows is fuses.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
Club Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 4,892
Likes: 2
From: DUNDALK,MARYLAND
I liked my fan till it stop working. I had it for less then a year. It's has power no fan. Talk to the HD Dealership where I bought it and was given a phone for Len Nale # (703)-919-9441. He told me for shiping cost and $60 he can rebuild it for me.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 9,254
Likes: 283
From: Lake City, Florida (Native)
Well I just purchased one and too early to make any calls yet .. But the last couple days in record high heat here in FL has done a fine job so far ..
Last edited by JayStronghawk; Jul 30, 2010 at 07:49 PM.