2007 Fatboy has a Design Flaw?
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RE: 2007 Fatboy has a Design Flaw?
I was surfing the net to see if anyone had the same delima with the off-set front tire of the 2007 Fat Boy and had come across your postings. I understand that this was a "flaw" or a "screwup"...but what's the remedy?....I bought my bike july 07 had it customized and when my chrome front end was in place, i noticed the off-set tire...since then i've been trying to get some answers...i haven't really noticed a problem in the ride but i had to have the sliders replaced with cut-outs to accommodate the front fender...i dreamt of this bike for so many years and finally got it...with an eye-sore...I was in touch with the corporate office and they said there wasnt anything wrong with the bike,it was the design of the 07...i mentioned that the 08's are in line and cheaper and the reply was that they decided not tocarry over the "off-set"feature for the 2008s...i dont think it should be considered a "feature"...i dont see the benefit...i'm not impressed at all....
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RE: 2007 Fatboy has a Design Flaw?
Welcome to the Feature club.
You can change to the 08 forks and then the wheel bearings. The rims are the same but Harley used different part numbers because they come with the bearings. When and if i chrome mine I will get 08 forks and change it. My first tire cupped one side and i am on the second and it seems it will do the same. I have 18000 miles now and I am sure Harley hops they get sold before the problems show up. I think it will take a class action before they do anything.
You can change to the 08 forks and then the wheel bearings. The rims are the same but Harley used different part numbers because they come with the bearings. When and if i chrome mine I will get 08 forks and change it. My first tire cupped one side and i am on the second and it seems it will do the same. I have 18000 miles now and I am sure Harley hops they get sold before the problems show up. I think it will take a class action before they do anything.
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RE: 2007 Fatboy has a Design Flaw?
Thanks for your welcome...and reply! I guess i would just expect that since there are so many issues involving the off-set tire and people's complaints...that HD would accommodate the customer in resolving this issue? why should we have to spend the time and money tofix something that should've been that way in the first place?....what will it take to get the bike recalled?...and even at that....it still means a lot of work, all custom parts transferred...it seems like a nightmare to think about and the alternative?....just do nothing and live with it...i cant help but feel ripped-off.
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