WTF! 57 miles and it dies!
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From: holland
Quote : Not that it matters what you think, jackhole.
Then why react upon it ehh?
I can understand your preordered customs.
I can't understand your naivety riding without oil.
Any even little experienced rider knows that oil warning is vital.
But not YOU..and you will have a hard time to prove your case.
Good luck with it..sincerely.
Then why react upon it ehh?
I can understand your preordered customs.
I can't understand your naivety riding without oil.
Any even little experienced rider knows that oil warning is vital.
But not YOU..and you will have a hard time to prove your case.
Good luck with it..sincerely.
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From: Portland, ME
The dealership called me this morning and sent a truck out to get it. There aren't many dealerships in this area, the next closest is an hour away, but I think they will be honest and take care of me rather than have their name tarnished. They have been really good people so far.
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From: Valdosta, GA
Gotcha.. a little clearer now... at least it was the Sales Manager who should remember you and the bike and not one of the "apparel babes".. he might get chewed out for telling you to ride it home, but I wouldn't think he'd deny telling you to...
Wasn't sure if you brought it home, rode it some and everything was fine then installed the mods yourself... not that any of your mods should have any effect on the oil pump!
Wasn't sure if you brought it home, rode it some and everything was fine then installed the mods yourself... not that any of your mods should have any effect on the oil pump!
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From: Toronto, Ontario
Hey Brother,
Do not fret too much about it, the MOCo better take care of this, the only thing you are losing is a couple of weeks of riding.
I say There are only 2 stories here, either the oil light was on and you called the dealer and they told you it is electronics and try to get home (Truth always save you), if the dealer denies the call, then the heck with it, there was no oil light also I would say.
I would be sad to miss on Americade if you were planning to go, but otherwise, Glad you are OK and bike will be fixed..
Good luck.
Do not fret too much about it, the MOCo better take care of this, the only thing you are losing is a couple of weeks of riding.
I say There are only 2 stories here, either the oil light was on and you called the dealer and they told you it is electronics and try to get home (Truth always save you), if the dealer denies the call, then the heck with it, there was no oil light also I would say.
I would be sad to miss on Americade if you were planning to go, but otherwise, Glad you are OK and bike will be fixed..
Good luck.
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From: TEXAS
Wabbit,
You should be fine bro! You have no fault in this, no matter what jackhole says lol
. My coin is on the dealer being stand up and taking care of this.
If not, then as previously stated, the Lemon law will protect you in this case. Let us know how it turns out.
You should be fine bro! You have no fault in this, no matter what jackhole says lol
. My coin is on the dealer being stand up and taking care of this.If not, then as previously stated, the Lemon law will protect you in this case. Let us know how it turns out.
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From: So Cal
Oil light on and the engine losing power or stalling at idle = seized up engine.
it sounds like the engine is toast, as previously suggested push for a replacement "new" engine. I would not want the dealer to rebuild, there are too many things that could cause problems later due to the lack of oil now. Also your bike is too new so dont let them try to pass a factory remanufactured engine off on you. They may very well be just as good but you have a new bike and should have a "new" engine in it.
Best of luck, let us know the outcome.
And thanks for serving
it sounds like the engine is toast, as previously suggested push for a replacement "new" engine. I would not want the dealer to rebuild, there are too many things that could cause problems later due to the lack of oil now. Also your bike is too new so dont let them try to pass a factory remanufactured engine off on you. They may very well be just as good but you have a new bike and should have a "new" engine in it.
Best of luck, let us know the outcome.
And thanks for serving
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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
Some States don't have a lemon law that cover motorcycles. My cuz found out this yr that here in Ind, they don't per say. but they have laws that make company's fulfill there obligations on the Warranty.
Thinking if ur had oil in tank and Ur pump went south, then its a warranty issue.
Did U check to see if there was oil in the Prim or tranny. could be they didn't fill one of those to..
I'd just say wait and see what the dealer finds and what he does...
Thinking if ur had oil in tank and Ur pump went south, then its a warranty issue.
Did U check to see if there was oil in the Prim or tranny. could be they didn't fill one of those to..
I'd just say wait and see what the dealer finds and what he does...
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From: Sunny South Florida
Some States don't have a lemon law that cover motorcycles. My cuz found out this yr that here in Ind, they don't per say. but they have laws that make company's fulfill there obligations on the Warranty.
Thinking if ur had oil in tank and Ur pump went south, then its a warranty issue.
Did U check to see if there was oil in the Prim or tranny. could be they didn't fill one of those to..
I'd just say wait and see what the dealer finds and what he does...
Thinking if ur had oil in tank and Ur pump went south, then its a warranty issue.
Did U check to see if there was oil in the Prim or tranny. could be they didn't fill one of those to..
I'd just say wait and see what the dealer finds and what he does...
AND, there are plenty of issues with these bikes turning on that light with no oil problems whatsoever so I would have taken the dealers advice too. HOWEVER, that said, most of the issues that I have read regarding false oil lights also turn on the security (key) light.
I think a new motor is a done deal here.
I would personally talk them into a 110 if I could. Not that you need the speed or additional power but if you have it you CAN use it. The only downside I can think of with having a 110 over the 96 is that more CI's will use more fuel. I can't imagine much more, but more just the same.
If it is a $500 upgrade, I would do it, if more, I would think twice.