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Old Apr 7, 2021 | 11:32 AM
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Anyone else having sumping issues?
 
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Old Apr 7, 2021 | 01:16 PM
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Nope. I guess that would be the third choice in your poll?
 
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Old Apr 7, 2021 | 01:22 PM
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Yes. All they do is sump. Even when they are sitting in the garage. Sump, sump, sump. All day long.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2021 | 01:40 PM
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Welcome to HD Forums.

I could be wrong, but there's been plenty of discussion on this already.



sumping site:hdforums.com - Google Search
 
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First time posting and you create a poll on Sumping. That is special. Let us know how the poll goes.
 
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OK, I'll bite....being this old man is new to Harleys...what the hell is sumping LOL
 
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Is this like when there is always sumping wrong with your bike?
 
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OK, I'll bite....being this old man is new to Harleys...what the hell is sumping LOL
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Is like when there is always sumping wrong with your bike?
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Good poll. I've been curious how sumping decreased by year models, as well as the number of occurrences on softails. A poll is easier to reference.

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