Major motor problems ?? On a 14 SG
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2014
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From: Queen Creek, AZ
I do check my oil every day that I ride. Tire pressure is usually once a week.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 1,570
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From: Southeast NC
i just cant bring myself to take my bike to a dealer for basic maint. and this is the reason i dont. Sorry for your issues. New bike should be enjoyed not takin to dealer for catastrophic failures. dealer gonna try and blame you cause well afterall, they are the smart ones and we are the screw ups that forget to check our oil. Joke
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Eastern NE
For OP, hope you get the problem resolved w/dealer...maybe a new motor's in order, or a good rebuild. Either way, keep us updated...thks!
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 168
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From: Whidbey Island
I'm a 30+ year heavy equipment mechanic, what I would do in your place or recommend to anyone with a warranty is let them do what ever they want to that engine, then once you pick it up take it to an INDY and let them check it out for you. If the INDY says its bad get his diagnostic in writing and go back and let HD replace or fix it.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Lake City, Florida
I bought a Monaco class A diesel motorcoach in 2007 that turned out to be a real lemon. Spend three try to resolve all the issues. Don't waste your time and money hiring an attorney, (I tried, cost me a lot) the legal system is this country is broken.
Let the dealer fix it under warranty, and if your not satisfied after that, cut your losses and unload it.
Let the dealer fix it under warranty, and if your not satisfied after that, cut your losses and unload it.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: St.Louis Mo.
I bought a Monaco class A diesel motorcoach in 2007 that turned out to be a real lemon. Spend three try to resolve all the issues. Don't waste your time and money hiring an attorney, (I tried, cost me a lot) the legal system is this country is broken.
Let the dealer fix it under warranty, and if your not satisfied after that, cut your losses and unload it.
Let the dealer fix it under warranty, and if your not satisfied after that, cut your losses and unload it.
Tourer
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 263
Likes: 30
From: Canada, Thailand
You don`t need a 150 dollar dipstick to figure out if the engine has enough oil....
It`s as easy as pulling the dipstick and reading the level, which is what the OP should have done.
Another thing the OP should have done is give the dealer a chance to make the issue right before accusing the mechanic on the forum.
There are two sides to every story. And I am a little skeptical of someone who doesn`t take the time to check the oil before riding.
It`s as easy as pulling the dipstick and reading the level, which is what the OP should have done.
Another thing the OP should have done is give the dealer a chance to make the issue right before accusing the mechanic on the forum.
There are two sides to every story. And I am a little skeptical of someone who doesn`t take the time to check the oil before riding.
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Joe Kucinski
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 39
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From: Flint Texas
Not to mention the oil pressure gauge. For an engine to have a failure due to no engine oil, ridden over 500+ miles the light should have come on way before the valve seals failed etc and the pressure gauge would probably have been unsteady. If the engine light malfunctioned, then you have a very legitimate bitch. If the bike was telling you that it was starving for oil and you didn't notice, then its an expensive lesson! Hope the warranty covers it for you!
my thoughts exactly.