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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 05:07 AM
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So bike recalled due to issue of leaking cap HD says not their problem ******* even tried to lie to me and say the recall was because it didn't vent enough. I had t in my hand and know how to read. said not covered under extended warranty.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 05:37 AM
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BS. I had my recall done. They re-roll the cap threads on the tank. It fixed my leaking problem so far.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 08:37 AM
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I had the same issue, not quite as bad as yours, on my '10 shortly after I bought it and they replaced the tank. The told me they were having paint problems and not the first one they had seen. The filler neck mod seems to have taken care of my leaky cap as well.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 09:47 AM
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Agree that it's a paint problem as well as leaky cap. If all else fails, contact HD corporate and report that dealer.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 10:04 AM
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from the picture is looks like the clear is falling off around the opening and the gas is working its way under the clear also
 
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 10:45 AM
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Is that damage I see on the fuel gauge hole on the other side also or a reflection of something??





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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 09:35 AM
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Is that damage I see on the fuel gauge hole on the other side also or a reflection of something??


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Thats a reflection from the side of the chrome console.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 11:43 AM
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When through a tank already on that issue had the guys warranty it at the dealer to bad to hear your dealer is a dick
 
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