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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 07:26 AM
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I would push for a new engine also. air cooled bike engines are not like car engines that they can be repaired with confidence of a long lasting repair.

i know hind site is 100%, but if anyone has a engine, either bike or cager, making intermittent knocking noise and the dealer says nothing is wrong.. when it starts happening and its full of oil, run it till it blows up.. they have no choice but to put a motor in it..
 
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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 12:58 PM
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If you've only had the bike since June and a lot of the time its been off the road, i'd be pushing Harleys for a new bike,never mind a new engine.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 01:20 PM
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I don't know about a new bike....although I wouldn't turn it down. Maybe I'll push for a new bike in hopes to getting a new engine ??
If they put a new engine, do they restart the odometer ?


Cant do much for now. They're closed sunday/mondays so it'll go to tuesday. We'll see what they say, if I'm not satisfied in regards to them working on it too slowly, or not wanting to replace the engine, Im giving harley a call and letting loose.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by JonnyVegas
I don't know about a new bike....although I wouldn't turn it down. Maybe I'll push for a new bike in hopes to getting a new engine ??
If they put a new engine, do they restart the odometer ?


Cant do much for now. They're closed sunday/mondays so it'll go to tuesday. We'll see what they say, if I'm not satisfied in regards to them working on it too slowly, or not wanting to replace the engine, Im giving harley a call and letting loose.
If you don't get a satisfactory plan today, it's may be time to lawyer up.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 11:10 AM
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Good time to ask for a 103" upgrade if you pay the difference in cost. Thats if they decide to pull the motor.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 06:07 PM
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are there any updates about your bike ?
 
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by goats
are there any updates about your bike ?


yes there is. I've been MIA for the past week or so but had a message waiting of me when I got back. The dealer had a scheduled visit from the MoCo guys, apparently Quebec has some claim issues (not surprised).

They took a look at called in a brand new crated engine. It'll be arriving and installed soon. Hopefully I can still get one ride before the snow hits the ground.

Its been a long process, but I'm satisfied with the way the dealer handled me and very happy with MoCo guys getting me that engine no questions asked.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 09:03 AM
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Good to hear you've been taken care of properly!
 
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 09:16 AM
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Im glad to hear they are taking care of you.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 10:29 AM
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Way cool Jonny, I'm glad to see they did you right. You got off to a real rough start with your new ride, but now it's all about "Miles of Smiles" for many years to come.

Enjoy!
 
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