Lemon Law
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From: Lewisberry PA
+1 I have to agree. I can't imagine that you are going to get a new bike because...At some point you are going to be out something (in your case more). I think the easiest option may trade up to the 103 engine. You may be able to get within 3K of what you paid.
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From: Altoona, Pa.
I believe the lemon laws says there has to be three attempted, but not fixed reapir to a single safety related issue. They dont care if there are a million different problems, but need just one unresolved one. good luck
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From: ST. Louis
Sounds like you are having a rough time of it. I've had some of your issues too.
10. excessive engine heat (all 96 engines)
12. rattling sound in jugs (is this the ticking sound the 09s have?)
15. poor gas mileage (I get right at 40 or 41)
18. fm radio station static (I can't believe they still use the HK company - it may be like Ford and Firestone tires being friends for life)
19. avc not working (mine works, but the sound level doesn't get any louder after half way up)
22. inner fairing fading white (I got a painted inner)
10. excessive engine heat (all 96 engines)
12. rattling sound in jugs (is this the ticking sound the 09s have?)
15. poor gas mileage (I get right at 40 or 41)
18. fm radio station static (I can't believe they still use the HK company - it may be like Ford and Firestone tires being friends for life)
19. avc not working (mine works, but the sound level doesn't get any louder after half way up)
22. inner fairing fading white (I got a painted inner)
100% correct. With the issues you have/had, they will not help you in a Lemon Law suite. Sorry but for now you are SOL!!
You might also try sticking to one single dealer since the Lemon Law people don't like it when you bounce around. It also looks strange that you are going to every dealer in the area versus just staying at one!!
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Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Ronkonkoma NY
A while ago I had a blown engine on my 07 that was still under warranty. ( I was told by stealer I had "bad oil"). My first suggestion is that you document every time you bring the bike back. I would also suggest that you ask for the harley rep to meet you at the dealership. Thats where my saga ended. The rep told the dealer to replace the engine within 5 min. I did retain a lawyer for this. The lemon laws in New York are very clear and very pro consumer. My Lawyer told me that these cases almost never go to court because the dealer is almost always held liable. Another pro consumer point is that the dealer or the MOCO have to pay your lawyers fees if they lose. It cost me nothing to talk to the lawyer and I just followed his advice on the above points and the matter was resolved. Stay calm and document everything. You also might want to look at the Magnuson Moss act. The Harley rep in my case was a class act and made every effort to make me happy( Including giving me his cell number if I had any problems. Good luck
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Athens, Georgia
I don't know about Ohio but in Georgia you would have a long, drawn out process and in the end probably would fail at getting HD to give you a new bike. As long as the dealers are "trying" to fix the problem (it doesn't seem to matter if they do or not) the state is going to side with the dealer, when they give-up then maybe you have a shot. I had some issues with Ford one time and they finally "wore" me down to the point I just traded the truck, these guys have a lot more patience with your bike than you do + HD is paying them something every time they "try" to fix it as long as its under warrenty. Good Luck
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Joelton, TN
I hate to add too this because knock on wood, I love my old bike, But Harley Davidson Just Bought-Back my cousins 2007 Street Glide Yesterday. It was in the shop over 20 times due to ALOT of issues. His electrical system died 4 times. New computer, New wiring harness, still issues. Then the Engine Management system cut-off the rear cylinder and it never fired again. The dealer did all they could, he purchased the extended warranty, a Harley Representative came down and met them at the dealer yesterday and Harley cut him a check for $500 less than what he paid new. I was amazed. So stick with it. They will eventually make it right.
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I've never had one single problem with any Harley but if this is so common from all these posts I read, I can now understand why so many people I know went with metric bikes or Victorys lately. Dang!
Just read where Harley sales took a 31% nose dive. Maybe aside from the poor economy and so many out of work or working reduced hours, maybe this is a contributing factor?
Just read where Harley sales took a 31% nose dive. Maybe aside from the poor economy and so many out of work or working reduced hours, maybe this is a contributing factor?