07 RoadKing do we own a lemon?
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From: Poplar Grove, IL
RE: 07 RoadKing do we own a lemon?
ORIGINAL: 76shovelhead
We purchased a 2007 RoadKing this June-since then we have had nothing but trouble with it. As Idownshiftto come to a stopthe bike stalls andwhenIfire itback upit won't idle. We have taking this bike to the dealership 3 times for this repair- they assure us it's fixed but I get back on and the same thing happens. I am NOT a newbie to bikes- I have a 76 shovel and have more than 25 years riding experience. Anyone out there have a suggestion? (Other than returning the bike and suing the dealership)....
We purchased a 2007 RoadKing this June-since then we have had nothing but trouble with it. As Idownshiftto come to a stopthe bike stalls andwhenIfire itback upit won't idle. We have taking this bike to the dealership 3 times for this repair- they assure us it's fixed but I get back on and the same thing happens. I am NOT a newbie to bikes- I have a 76 shovel and have more than 25 years riding experience. Anyone out there have a suggestion? (Other than returning the bike and suing the dealership)....
Someone else posted the number to HD HQ. Call and start the complaint process with them as well. If you do have lemon laws in your state I would not recommend taking the bike anywhere but the dealer you purchased it from. You have a serious safety issue if the bike cannot be counted on to run after simply downshifting.
Let the selling dealer handle it and pursue a lemon law return if they can't fix it. I think most are 3 strikes and you're out type of situation. Perhaps you have a new bike in your future and they can eat their inability to correctly work on the bike to determine the problem.
Perhaps their techs don't downshift??
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RE: 07 RoadKing do we own a lemon?
ORIGINAL: casique
Sorry to hear. My RK Custom has been a jewel, no noises or clatters. The front brake squeals a bit. The bike has been awesome so far. Sounds like you need to find another dealer. Start complaining to the MOCO.
Sorry to hear. My RK Custom has been a jewel, no noises or clatters. The front brake squeals a bit. The bike has been awesome so far. Sounds like you need to find another dealer. Start complaining to the MOCO.
casique, does your front break squeal when you apply the brake? If so, have you tried swapping the rotors from left to right? Check and see if it has been done. It was a service bulletin I read on here a while back. I have a '05 and had the same issue. For mine, the dealer filled the chrome dome thing with some silicon/foam, and that stopped the noise. When I read about the bulletin, I took it in and had the rotors swapped, as well. I now have no squeal at all in my front brake. The silicon/foam worked for me, but I did the swap, just in case the silicon/foam ever bled out. Hasn't been a problem for me for quite some time. Maybe you should check it out.
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RE: 07 RoadKing do we own a lemon?
Hello thereI just joined up today,I took delivery of my2007 custom roadking May 25 and have 6300 miles on it..Now understanding your problem harley's hands are tided to pollution standards. your bike like all 06 and 07 bikes have narrow band o2 sensorin exhaust pipes regulated bygovernment.. So the dealer will never get it to run right if you have changed anything like pipes or intake etc.. The factorynarrow band senors on yourharley havebeen tunedwith stock system to work proper.. U knowtune junk with junk, it works.. NOWmy advise throw out your brain box (computer )and replace with thundermax computer boxwhich are wide band o2 senors,I did and my bike runs like a top.Cost me a G note well worth it.. best part it lowers the temp. of your engine by 90 degs. has adjustable idle and rev limiter and more.... ww.thunder-max.com don't let the dealer try to sell you the harleyEFI racer fueler it is junk.. i'm a canadian from B.C. Canada and own my own business in Washington state so i travel as much as i can on my bike.
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RE: 07 RoadKing do we own a lemon?
Not disputing the idea that narrow-band O2 sensors are or can be less useful than wide-band ones. They stock ones in conjunction with the ECU do a great job, really, and most definitely are not "junk". There are some very neat features of the ECU and for most folks, who don't change engine/breathing components like underwear, the SERT is probably the best bang for the buck.
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RE: 07 RoadKing do we own a lemon?
ORIGINAL: KCBULLDOG
very happy with my 07 RK Custom. No issues, heat dosnt bother me either.
very happy with my 07 RK Custom. No issues, heat dosnt bother me either.
"07 RoadKing do YOU own a lemon?"
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From: Western Washington State
RE: 07 RoadKing do we own a lemon?
PA law says:
Protection
The law states that the manufacturer must correct any flaw, at no cost to you, that occurs under any of the following conditions:
Within one year of the vehicle being sold.
Before the vehicle's odometer clicks out 12,000 miles.
While the express warranty is still valid.
By definition, the flaw must be something so substantial that it either plummets the car's value or makes the car unsafe.
If the Flaw Is Not CorrectedIf the kink in your car has not been rectified after three repair visits, or if your vehicle slumbers out of service for a total of 30 or more days, you may be eligible for a replacement vehicle of the same value or a full refund.
To initiate compensation, you need to alert the manufacturer of your intentions. If you are met with indifference or are completely brushed off, the Pennsylvania Automobile Lemon Law―under the backing of the state's attorney general―gives you the green light to launch a lawsuit.
Lemon Law Documentation
To assure that the Pennsylvania Automobile Lemon Law works in your favor, begin maintaining detailed records the moment you start having problems with your car. These documents will serve as your star witnesses should you go to court. To prove you've been sold a lemon, have ready:
Sale or lease documents.
Maintenance records, including receipts for maintenance supplies.
Repair statements.
All documents pertaining to the flaw.
Assistance
If you have questions or concerns, call the Office of Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection at (800) 441-2555. The attorney general's Web site also offers a summary of the Lemon Law.
Seem like you qualify.
FBL
Protection
The law states that the manufacturer must correct any flaw, at no cost to you, that occurs under any of the following conditions:
Within one year of the vehicle being sold.
Before the vehicle's odometer clicks out 12,000 miles.
While the express warranty is still valid.
By definition, the flaw must be something so substantial that it either plummets the car's value or makes the car unsafe.
If the Flaw Is Not CorrectedIf the kink in your car has not been rectified after three repair visits, or if your vehicle slumbers out of service for a total of 30 or more days, you may be eligible for a replacement vehicle of the same value or a full refund.
To initiate compensation, you need to alert the manufacturer of your intentions. If you are met with indifference or are completely brushed off, the Pennsylvania Automobile Lemon Law―under the backing of the state's attorney general―gives you the green light to launch a lawsuit.
Lemon Law Documentation
To assure that the Pennsylvania Automobile Lemon Law works in your favor, begin maintaining detailed records the moment you start having problems with your car. These documents will serve as your star witnesses should you go to court. To prove you've been sold a lemon, have ready:
Sale or lease documents.
Maintenance records, including receipts for maintenance supplies.
Repair statements.
All documents pertaining to the flaw.
Assistance
If you have questions or concerns, call the Office of Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection at (800) 441-2555. The attorney general's Web site also offers a summary of the Lemon Law.
Seem like you qualify.
FBL
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