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Old Jul 2, 2018 | 01:46 PM
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I was hoping someone will give some insight to purchasing a 2017 Forty Eight. I found one for sale and was advised that it was dropped in the garage and caused only a bit of damage. Is there any way to check if there are codes to insure this is the case and not a total that was just fixed? If so I can check this myself or do I need to take to dealer? The bike looks great so I don't see any damage. Let me know..

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Codes can be deleted and a total therefore does not provide codes.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2018 | 03:01 PM
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Thanks for the information. If they have not changed the DTC codes how can I look and see what codes are showing or is this something for can Harley to Check for me.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2018 | 03:04 PM
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I reading some google information and some people are say that there are history hidden codes. Its a lot of money for me and want to make sure that my wife is not on something that will hurt her.

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Originally Posted by Agee11
HI Everyone

I was hoping someone will give some insight to purchasing a 2017 Forty Eight. I found one for sale and was advised that it was dropped in the garage and caused only a bit of damage. Is there any way to check if there are codes to insure this is the case and not a total that was just fixed? If so I can check this myself or do I need to take to dealer? The bike looks great so I don't see any damage. Let me know..

Thanks
Does it have a "Salvage" Title?

I ask because you say... "The bike looks great so I don't see any damage." ... "No Damage"... If that's True, why would someone advise you that it was "Dropped" unless that would "Come Out" later?
 
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Old Jul 2, 2018 | 03:57 PM
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Clean title... He told me that he just wanted to make sure everyone knows what is wrong with the bike, I guess you can say he is being 100% honest.
 
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Take the bike to your indy or local dealer, if the seller doesn't want you to do that before buying it you know somethings up.
 
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Clean title... He told me that he just wanted to make sure everyone knows what is wrong with the bike, I guess you can say he is being 100% honest.
What's Wrong with it.?...you just don't bring that up unless there's something
 
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As far as I can tell, nothing. Rides good. took a few try to get it neutral but that's about it. To have peace of mine I will ask him if dealer says its clean then I have not receive any other input codes that it should be a good thing to buy.

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