Blown Motor
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Stage IV
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Blown Motor
So I bought a new Rocker. Wanted the 110" motor upgrade. Let them talk me into pumping up tha motor as a 103" with Screaming Eagle heads, Gear drive aftermarket cams, aftermarket throttle body, fuel injectors, etc. They told me I would lose the Harley warranty but "We guarantee our work" and "You can't break the Motor and if You do we will fix it" Well the motor ate a lifter, which destroyed the case's and now they want $3500 to fix it. So now I'm screwed or what? I am just about depressed over this whole thing. I do have another Harley to ride so the world hasn't ended. But I think I have been totaly screwed by the dealer. Any advice?
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Harley warrentee or not, the shop did the work so they should be responsible for the damage caused by their work. Sounds like a small claims case if they don't give in...
Do you have a receipt with the breakdown of parts and work performed?
Don't just roll over on this. Maybe talk directly with the owner before making any threats or losing your cool.
Mike
NY
Do you have a receipt with the breakdown of parts and work performed?
Don't just roll over on this. Maybe talk directly with the owner before making any threats or losing your cool.
Mike
NY
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So I bought a new Rocker. Wanted the 110" motor upgrade. Let them talk me into pumping up tha motor as a 103" with Screaming Eagle heads, Gear drive aftermarket cams, aftermarket throttle body, fuel injectors, etc. They told me I would lose the Harley warranty but "We guarantee our work" and "You can't break the Motor and if You do we will fix it" Well the motor ate a lifter, which destroyed the case's and now they want $3500 to fix it. So now I'm screwed or what? I am just about depressed over this whole thing. I do have another Harley to ride so the world hasn't ended. But I think I have been totaly screwed by the dealer. Any advice?
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I had about 7000 miles on the motor. The motor work and all the maintenance was was done by Destination Harley. One of the biggest dealers around. I have had pretty good luck with them before this. I will definetly talk to the owner before I pay for the repairs.