Just an FYI;

The reason behind the 17+ models being different warranty wise is because of the EPA settlement about the HD Super Tuner.

https://www.epa.gov/sites/production...avidson-cd.pdf

One of the COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS of the agreement is -

14. Denial of Warranty.
a. Defendants shall deny all warranty claims for functional defects of
powertrain components for any Harley-Davidson vehicle (Model Year
2017 or later) registered in the United States, if any Defendants have any
information to show that such vehicle was tuned using a Tuning Product
that was not covered by a California ARB Executive Order or otherwise approved by EPA.

C. No later than December 31, 2016, Defendants shall ensure that their
warranty policies and product literature state that Defendants will deny
warranty claims for functional defects of powertrain components for any
Harley-Davidson vehicle, Model Year 2017 or later, that was tuned using
a Tuning Product that was not covered by a California ARB Executive
Order, or otherwise approved by EPA.

 

Yet another reason I will only buy a used bike.

 

hey cHarley, long time no see here.

Yes and I'm not touching my pipes, not even doing slip ons on my new bike.