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Apr 1, 2020 | 04:08 PM

#11

wildandfree

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From: Prescott, AZ

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Originally Posted by goose222

I paid $21 for the kit through Utah Harley. Not worth the hassle some dealers put you through

100% agree. Picked up the kit and did it myself in 45 minutes, including the cleanup.

Apr 1, 2020 | 04:09 PM

#12

TriGeezer

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From: Carlsbad, CA

Look pretty easy to do:

Apr 1, 2020 | 04:47 PM

#13

dawg

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From: Vermont

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Originally Posted by Red

I don't think it matters if the deflector is removed or not. Vent was installed in my '19 last April at 1,000 miles. Deflector wasn't removed. I now have almost 20,000 miles and no transfer since the vent install.

I had the vent installed and the dealer didn’t remove the deflector; continued to transfer. Took it back and made them remove the deflector and it stopped transferring.

Apr 1, 2020 | 06:22 PM

#14

mikes300

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From: Nor Cal

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Originally Posted by Quik

Talked to a guy at Daytona bike week a few weeks ago. He rode down from up north and started having a problem and stopped at a dealer on the way. He had lots of engine work so they told him no warranty but it needed the vent. He showed me the bill and it was $658 total for the job, he was in a bind with that being his only ride so he let them do it......ridiculous!!!!

that can’t be possible it’s an hour max plus parts, they did something else too.

Apr 1, 2020 | 06:27 PM

#15

TriGeezer

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From: Carlsbad, CA

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Originally Posted by mikes300

that can’t be possible it’s an hour max plus parts, they did something else too.

...yeah and I wonder if when they did that something else if they used any lube.

Apr 1, 2020 | 06:32 PM

#16

dawg

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From: Vermont

Probably performed a 25k service or something at the same time.

Apr 1, 2020 | 06:36 PM

#17

Red

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From: Clearwater, Fl

Quote:

Originally Posted by dawg

I had the vent installed and the dealer didn’t remove the deflector; continued to transfer. Took it back and made them remove the deflector and it stopped transferring.

I remember. Think you're the only one I've heard of on this forum.

Original inner vent install instructions didn't mention the deflector!

Apr 1, 2020 | 06:49 PM

#18

Quik

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From: On my bike!

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Originally Posted by mikes300

that can’t be possible it’s an hour max plus parts, they did something else too.

The work order showed over $400 for labor/diagnostic, the vent kit and new fluid. He was not happy at all but said he didnt have the energy to fight them, just wanted to get back on the road.