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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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Just got 2012 heritage 800 miles on it and I smell gas at top of tank . Pulled the speedometer off and found leak , the paint under the speedometer and leather is coming off . Will take it in tomorrow . Hope they will fix it . Now I have said this name is Dan this is my first up to date harley had a 45 back 62 . I have had bikes all my life traded in 2004 K1200LT BMW . Love my heritage alot , Thanks to all
 

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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 06:57 PM
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Holy crap that is not cool. Let us know what they do.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 09:00 PM
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Hope they will fix it .
What do you mean Hope they fix it? 2012, they will fix it or stuff the front tire up their a**.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 10:56 PM
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Bad paint job or a crack near the top plate allowing the fuel to get between the metal and the paint or the top plate not torqued as it should be.

They owe you a new fuel tank! If they don't call HD customer service.
 
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Took bike in today and had no hang up made me feel great . They are going to do 1000 mile service at this time . Thanks to all .
 
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