problems with new ultra
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From: Naples FL / Pine TWP PA
Well that really depends. It's not really an either or thing. The extended service plan saves you money on scheduled maintenance. If you are happy with your dealers service department it can be a good thing. The extended warranty is good if you plan to keep the bike more than two years and you don't modify your bike from stock other than cosmetic things.
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From: Naples FL / Pine TWP PA
Been there. More often than not, its a dealer problem.
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From: Central Oklahoma
First they said the CB module was bad. They disconnected it and were ordering another one. Now they say the module is fine and it is the voltage regulator. First the battery would just drain down from sitting a day or two. We had the 1000 mile service done, that's when they disconnected the CB module and tested the system. We got the bike back and rode for about 200 miles and the system stopped charging the battery, so now they are saying it is the voltage regulator. I hope they are right this time.
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From: San Tan Valley, Arizona
We purchased a 2009 Ultra Classic 3 weeks ago and have had a lot of problems with it. No one seems to want to take responsibility for a lemon!
The bike has been in the shop 9 of the 23 days we've owned it with electrical problems. It died on the way to the dealer and had to be towed. The dealer told us to drive it in. Guess we shouldn't have listened to them, but now we have a $229 tow bill and the dealer has our bike again. This is our first Harley experience an it isn't a good one. I guess we should have stuck with the
Gold Wing, it's a 1978 and has never given us a problem.
Is anyone else having electrical problems with a 2009 Ultra?
The bike has been in the shop 9 of the 23 days we've owned it with electrical problems. It died on the way to the dealer and had to be towed. The dealer told us to drive it in. Guess we shouldn't have listened to them, but now we have a $229 tow bill and the dealer has our bike again. This is our first Harley experience an it isn't a good one. I guess we should have stuck with the
Gold Wing, it's a 1978 and has never given us a problem.
Is anyone else having electrical problems with a 2009 Ultra?
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From: Houston, Texas
I think the service plan is dealer-specific. It was in my case. Just getting to the end of mine, with 38K miles on the bike. I made money on this deal......
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From: So Cal The Golden State
Now I am confused, if the bike is at the dealer and they are working to take care of the problem. Or in your words "No one seems to want to take responsibility for a lemon!" What is your gripe. Hate the guys that just love to here themselves b$%$h
Sound like you should never bought a Harley if you where so enamored with GW.
SG and RK No problems.
Sound like you should never bought a Harley if you where so enamored with GW.
SG and RK No problems.