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Old Nov 12, 2019 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by bigdumbnoitall00
dont spend money on extra warranty, harley won't honor it if u pull a trailer.
don't spend money on an extended warranty Harley won't honor it most of the time anyway and they still charge you fifty bucks for a service.Learn how to fix it yourself it's your horse feed it and keep it healthy I've got some real issues with Harley-Davidson extended warranties
 
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Old Nov 13, 2019 | 06:30 PM
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I think that doing just about anything beyond keeping the bike completely stock, will void the warranty and extended warranties are basically saying that there is little to no confidence in the manufacturer’s product. Failing to properly maintain the bike voids all warranties anyways. Doing any maintenance that isn’t performed by a dealership, voids all warranties. Do I need to continue...
 
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Old Jan 10, 2020 | 06:43 AM
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Old Jan 10, 2020 | 07:33 AM
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How much hitch weight and how much does the trailer weigh?
 
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Old Jan 20, 2020 | 03:37 AM
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How much hitch weight and how much does the trailer weigh?
I'm afraid I don't know. Steel frame with a 2 1/2 inch share tongue. It's new to me so I don't have specifics.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2020 | 04:03 AM
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I pull my trailer with a 2012 Ultra Limited.
(Mine is Black)
I added a swiveling hitch to prevent issues.






 
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Old Jan 20, 2020 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Weekender3
I think that doing just about anything beyond keeping the bike completely stock, will void the warranty and extended warranties are basically saying that there is little to no confidence in the manufacturer’s product. Failing to properly maintain the bike voids all warranties anyways. Doing any maintenance that isn’t performed by a dealership, voids all warranties. Do I need to continue...
So doing my own maintenance or repairs voids warranty. I would like to know where you come up with that BS. Pulling a trail or adding a sidecar will void warranty period. They were not designed for it and either one is hard on the drove line and engine. That is a fact.
Even after adding a sidecar I had two minor warranty issue taken care of.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2020 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Weekender3
I think that doing just about anything beyond keeping the bike completely stock, will void the warranty and extended warranties are basically saying that there is little to no confidence in the manufacturer’s product. Failing to properly maintain the bike voids all warranties anyways. Doing any maintenance that isn’t performed by a dealership, voids all warranties. Do I need to continue...
Doing any maintenance that isn’t performed by a dealership, voids all warranties. Do I need to continue ... Okee dokee, you can open your eyes now
 
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Old Apr 10, 2020 | 06:34 AM
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I have a Bushtec Turbo 2+2 with two tone paint matching my 1500 Goldwing SE.
1. Is there a preferred 1-1/4" reciever hitch that can be recommended for my 2014 FLHTCU?
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