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Old May 4, 2010 | 06:49 PM
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Okay here's what happend. I turned my 86 flhtc into harley because it wasn't charging. After a month of waiting they changed the stator and voltage regulator. Day two of having the bike back it breaks down. I rode it all day making about four stop through out the day. Well when I get home I pull into the driveway and hit the kill switch but it keeps running making this awful whinning noise. Getting nervous I try and bog it out but nothing but backfire so I turn it back on while still running and ride it around a bit to see if the noise will go away and after feathering the clutch it stops. I take it back home and turn it off, good right, NO. I go to turn it back on to put it into the garage and nothing but a clicking starter. I paid 650 to get my bike fixed and this is what it get. I fully expect harley to fix it free of charge. They had to have done or not done something last time they were in my primary.
 
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Old May 5, 2010 | 09:37 PM
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Yes they should fix it, call them and tell them about the problem. Be firm but not demanding.
Mechanics at most dealerships aren't familiar with working on a bike that is that old.
Find a good indy (hourly rates are usually lower) or a service manual for the next problem.
With a bike that old it wouldn't be a bad idea to check/clean all the ground connections and give the wiring at least a visual inspection for damage.
 
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