Harley newb with problems
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Cruiser
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From: Montreal
I did check to see if it was hot.....it wasnt piping like its been normally but not cold either.
Also, the level seemed almost too high (about an 2 inches from the top).
What pisses me off is that I told them about the oil light and they did nothing about it. Now I'm out of a bike and may have to fight with them for replacement if its damaged as opposed to repairs. Guess my season ended earlier than I thought with winter around the corner.
I'll keep you posted with what the dealer says
Also, the level seemed almost too high (about an 2 inches from the top).
What pisses me off is that I told them about the oil light and they did nothing about it. Now I'm out of a bike and may have to fight with them for replacement if its damaged as opposed to repairs. Guess my season ended earlier than I thought with winter around the corner.
I'll keep you posted with what the dealer says
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I'm no mechanic but I would say it's the oil pump or something. Because for the engine to be knocking and not running right I would say it's not getting oil.
HD should fix everything under warranty...and I would be adament that since you were given garbage and if they want some repeat business to loan you a rental bike or something along those lines until yours is fixed.
HD should fix everything under warranty...and I would be adament that since you were given garbage and if they want some repeat business to loan you a rental bike or something along those lines until yours is fixed.
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Went to the BBQ rally in Arkansas last weekend and talked to a guy with a similar problem. Oil kept disappearing but there was no sign of burning or leakage (brand new street glide). After a couple trips to the dealer they determined that a seal between the engine and tranny was leaking and all the oil was going into the tranny. Might be something like that happening to your ride. HD had to replace the engine because of damage as a result of no lube in the engine block.......make sure they figure it out or you could be down again! Good Luck!
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Went to the BBQ rally in Arkansas last weekend and talked to a guy with a similar problem. Oil kept disappearing but there was no sign of burning or leakage (brand new street glide). After a couple trips to the dealer they determined that a seal between the engine and tranny was leaking and all the oil was going into the tranny. Might be something like that happening to your ride. HD had to replace the engine because of damage as a result of no lube in the engine block.......make sure they figure it out or you could be down again! Good Luck!
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thanks for the input guys.
This is what they told me this afternoon, apparently there is a plastic crank casing cover (eke in mind she told me over the phone in french) and that was the problem as it stopped the oil form circulating properly. They are now dealing with the MoCo to see what the next step is. She says she'll update me on that tomorrow. But I shouldn't expect to get the bike back anytime soon.
We'll see what happens.
This is what they told me this afternoon, apparently there is a plastic crank casing cover (eke in mind she told me over the phone in french) and that was the problem as it stopped the oil form circulating properly. They are now dealing with the MoCo to see what the next step is. She says she'll update me on that tomorrow. But I shouldn't expect to get the bike back anytime soon.
We'll see what happens.
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thanks for the input guys.
This is what they told me this afternoon, apparently there is a plastic crank casing cover (eke in mind she told me over the phone in french) and that was the problem as it stopped the oil form circulating properly. They are now dealing with the MoCo to see what the next step is. She says she'll update me on that tomorrow. But I shouldn't expect to get the bike back anytime soon.
We'll see what happens.
This is what they told me this afternoon, apparently there is a plastic crank casing cover (eke in mind she told me over the phone in french) and that was the problem as it stopped the oil form circulating properly. They are now dealing with the MoCo to see what the next step is. She says she'll update me on that tomorrow. But I shouldn't expect to get the bike back anytime soon.
We'll see what happens.
I wish you the best
