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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 02:42 PM
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Default Poor Fitment
Everyone I've talked to about their new bikes seem to agree...that the bikes are coming poorly assembled.

The windshield rubbers fall out, the lock backs drop off, the fairings are crooked the stereo doesn't work, the radio doesn't play AM, the bags rattle....

ad nauseum....the problems are many and the excuses are costly...

Why is there such a poor effort made to turn out properly finished bikes?
 
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 02:49 PM
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I see the same thing my 09SG has a few quirks trying to straighten it out still
 
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 02:50 PM
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Everything perfect so far on my 2010. Might be certain Dealerships.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by billkoeh
Everything perfect so far on my 2010. Might be certain Dealerships.
Mine is about same as prior years. No issues like mentioned though.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 03:01 PM
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my 09, 1 flaw on tour pack hinge chrome a little thin.. all around well pleased.......
 
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The issues I had on delivery were attributable to lack of quality dealer prep. They were easily addressed. No issues with the overall build quality (so far)...
 
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 03:06 PM
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No issues here.
 
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2010 SG have had it since Oct. No problems at all, have 3,000 miles on it. I do have an exceptional dealer, and I know that does make a difference.
 
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My 09 was perfect. I think it's dealer related.
 
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