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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 09:13 PM
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i have a 08 nightster and the swingarm bolt came out a inch on both side today while i was riding has anybody else ever had this problem
 
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 09:29 PM
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Man its an 08 still under warranty, take it in.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by SpursDarkrider
Man its an 08 still under warranty, take it in.
Tighten the bolt back in but not so much that you break the bushing. Then take it to the dealer and have it torqued back to spec / inspected.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 12:20 AM
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gotta watch the nuts and bolts on these sportys. heard a vibration yesterday and after some checking , it was the top bolt on the rear shock. locktite - locktite- locktite.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 01:08 AM
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lost the shifter peg twice, and recently one of the motor mount bolts fell out somewhere. It's a Harley.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 04:47 AM
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No, in 5 years of ownership this is one problem I have never experienced nor have I encountered anyone that has. The bike is under warranty, do not touch it. This is an extreme safety issue and it should be left as is for the dealer to see and report. Call the dealer and tell them what has happened. They will likely send a tow truck to get the bike.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by 7/11 The Crapshooter
No, in 5 years of ownership this is one problem I have never experienced nor have I encountered anyone that has. The bike is under warranty, do not touch it. This is an extreme safety issue and it should be left as is for the dealer to see and report. Call the dealer and tell them what has happened. They will likely send a tow truck to get the bike.
I agree don't touch it.....had a friend who broke his springer and the stealer would not honor the warranty because he change the tire
 
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 09:05 AM
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let it sit and take pictures of it for records
have dealer haul that hog back in on trailer

that is some major Bad
 
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 09:08 AM
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not to freak you out ,but that could of been your last ride
 
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 01:57 PM
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it just freaks me out bc my girl is all ways on the back
 
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