no idea, but our Service Manager said because of the fines they were told by the MOCO would occur, for each instance, and long term repercussions of repeated violations, they won't even consider doing any work on any bike for any customer that would put it out of compliance plain and simple

 

Yep, that will become the standard answer for all HD dealerships if your bike is still under factory warranty. Once its free from the factory warranty through expiration or being voided, they will do whatever you want to your bike.

 

 

What business owner is going to jeopardize their relationship with the company that allows them to exist? I have a HOG meeting tonight and the owner starts his piece off every month the same way. Warranty work is tight, if you care about keeping it, leave the bike alone for the first two years or settle for Screaming Eagle parts. We cant protect you.

 

Sounds like a bunch of old ladies at a hog meeting. If you want to run your bike sounding like a sewing machine for two years because you're scared of your dealership that's your choice. I'll take the risk and put my slip ons on the bike (I did). I already bought a new air cleaner which I haven't installed yet and when I do I will get a tuner also. I bought a new Harley not a Toyota Prius. If the dealership refuses a warranty claim they'll lose my business forever. But I'm not losing sleep over it. I'm going to enjoy my new bike.

 

The dealership doesn't make the decision about whether something is covered by warranty. Only Harley themselves can make those decisions.

 

I did the same thing! New Rinehart mufflers and a Power Vision tuner. Runs like a top and its now the coolest running Harley I've ever owned. I fought with Harley over a speedo full of moisture. Got the typical park it in the sun and when the glass becomes too stained to be legible or if the moisture pools enough to ruin the electronics we can look at replacing it. I'm sending the speedo to a guy who fixes the issue and guarantees it after the riding season is over. If you have to battle every single warranty issue you'll never get the opportunity to enjoy your bike...

 

 

Exactly, insults from others aside, this is the main point the dealer is making at our meetings. Its HD's choice and the dealer will not go out on a limb not even for their best customers. Of course they can slip some things in but HD is getting involved more and more on lesser and lesser claims. Of course, Power vision away, but just hope you dont need any engine work done because its wont be covered. Me? I went with Vance and Hines Eliminator 400's (EPA Compliant) and SE stage 2. Plenty of power and warranty in tact.

 

right, cause youre a badass biker arent ya! My bike sounds fine with my Vance and Hines on it. Scared ? nope, just not stupid. I'd rather not have to go home and tell my girl I need to **** away 8000 on a new motor cause I just had to try and be cool. But hey, your money you do what ya want. My money, I do what I want.