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Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2013
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From: On the Big Blue marble
Tell that to my buddy Richie who has a cracked jug and is waiting on a replacement engine... 1400 miles..
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2017
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From: Phoenix
Uh oh.🙁
You shouldn't have put that in writing.
Now Harley will deny your claim. You just admitted the bike ran fine until you put on aftermarket parts. 😁
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2016
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From: Pittsburgh suburb
The Problem with Indian is & Just my opinion, they axed Victory and bought a brand - then want an outrageous price for accessories (maybe to make up for their loses from victory). Which makes HD look reasonable, the fit & Finish on their bikes is really sub par for the price, their Ride command system sucks, they have issues with the Throttle by wire, the windshield that goes up & down has been problematic & most who jump to Indian regret it & come back to HD. The threat of Indian as the "other" american brand is really more of a romance with the past once you buy & find out the shortcomings you realize some things are better left as they were & Indian is just that.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2017
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From: Phoenix
I agree, brand loyalty is insane here. I'm a big f-150 fanboi. But if I had an engine blow right after the warranty expired and the dealership said I was s.o.l. I'd be trading for Dodge or a Chevy. And I sure wouldn't belittle anybody else for doing the same.
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Joined: Aug 2017
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From: Nowhere
I will say cylinder leak test, rings and/or valve seals should be looked at unless you have damaged cylinder walls. These will cause oil to burn. Other options is excessive oil from head vents shooting oil to be burned. Oil pump not so much but good to upgrade
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Florida
My bike has the HD stage 2 cam, not as good as aftermarket cams I will admit, BUT if I had gone that route I would be facing a massive rebuild cost right now!