Am I being overly sensitive???
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From: Stanley, NC
RE: Am I being overly sensitive???
ORIGINAL: WARG
You're right, I probably coddleit too much. I have opened it up a few times and hit triple digits on the speedo, but I do baby it a bit too much.
You're right, I probably coddleit too much. I have opened it up a few times and hit triple digits on the speedo, but I do baby it a bit too much.
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From: Bay Area, Left Coast
RE: Am I being overly sensitive???
ORIGINAL: zimman20
Not talking about top speed, here...talking about hammering through each gear and winding each one out until it screams. You can stop when you hit 4th/5th...your point will be made to your scoot re: who's in charge.
ORIGINAL: WARG
You're right, I probably coddleit too much. I have opened it up a few times and hit triple digits on the speedo, but I do baby it a bit too much.
You're right, I probably coddleit too much. I have opened it up a few times and hit triple digits on the speedo, but I do baby it a bit too much.
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From: Maryland
RE: Am I being overly sensitive???
I have over 6000 miles on my Harley and haven't had any problems yet. They replaced the original injectors with the 25 degree injectors but I never had any problems with the original ones.
My Ducati broke down while doing 90 mph on the freeway with a little over 500 miles on it. My Toyota 4 Runner was in the shop 24 days the first year I had it. I had a BMW Z3 that seemed to never leave the shop. So far so good on the Harley.
My Ducati broke down while doing 90 mph on the freeway with a little over 500 miles on it. My Toyota 4 Runner was in the shop 24 days the first year I had it. I had a BMW Z3 that seemed to never leave the shop. So far so good on the Harley.
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From: The Lone Star State
RE: Am I being overly sensitive???
I never had any problems with the 8 degree injectors either, my dealer just did the switch as a courtesy. That probably shouldn't even be listed.
The only "problems" I have had is the sensor and the fuel line. After some reflection, I see these are two extremely minor issues.
No oil leaks, No burning oil, no smoking, no running hot, no rideability problems, basically none of the bad stuff.
The only "problems" I have had is the sensor and the fuel line. After some reflection, I see these are two extremely minor issues.
No oil leaks, No burning oil, no smoking, no running hot, no rideability problems, basically none of the bad stuff.
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RE: Am I being overly sensitive???
ORIGINAL: WARG
I have had my bike 18 months. I have had the following issues:
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am I just being a sissy.
I have had my bike 18 months. I have had the following issues:
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am I just being a sissy.
Don't feel bad all bikes have problems. Here are some I've HAD:
1990 ZX-11 =At 10K electricalcables got burned since they were not tied correctly and were sitting on top of engine, right under the gas tank, lucky bike did not explode. Sold it after 4 years and 40K.
1999 Hayabusa = New, kept stalling, engine would cut off at any time, spent a lot of time in the shop, solution: removed fuel filter, then sold it.
2004 BMW 1150RT = New would consume 1 quart of oil every 600 miles!! and it was hard to start when cold, no solution!! SOLD it.
2007 HD Fat Boy. Wooohoooo at last a bike with no problems (at least for me and knocking on wood). I may get another bike later on, the call of the rocket is strong.
Finally, if you are not happy with it anymore, and like others suggest, sell it. It's a relief, believe me, you'll feel better and enjoy your ride more, I know I do.
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