Never ending repairs,when does it stop.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: San Antonio, Texas
I've owned my 2007 UC for about three months and have had the entire exhaust system off, both wheels off and will need to tear the front fairing off to find out what that rattle is. I've done this because when you buy a used bike, you have no idea how the previous owner took care of it. I love wrenching on my ride and my wife thinks I am crazy: she couldn't figure out why my "new" ride is up on the lift with both wheels off.
To get to the point, the only thing I had to fix was the cracked "y-pipe" and rear brake pads. A bunch of little stuff was wrong, but I figured that would happen - it's a used bike. The dealer didn't do a fsking thing when they sold it - I firmly believe they just make sure there is tire tread, wash 'em and put on a for sale sign.
So far, she's been a good bike and my 2004 Wide Glide was as well. This is my third Harley and all of them, even my old '77 Ironhead, have been reliable. I firmly believe, as someone else said, they need more TLC than metrics, but that's part of the experience and I wouldn't trade it for anything.
Now if I discover my whiny drivetrain is a tranny or primary bearing, I may say different, but for now I'm saying HD builds pretty darn good equipment.
To get to the point, the only thing I had to fix was the cracked "y-pipe" and rear brake pads. A bunch of little stuff was wrong, but I figured that would happen - it's a used bike. The dealer didn't do a fsking thing when they sold it - I firmly believe they just make sure there is tire tread, wash 'em and put on a for sale sign.
So far, she's been a good bike and my 2004 Wide Glide was as well. This is my third Harley and all of them, even my old '77 Ironhead, have been reliable. I firmly believe, as someone else said, they need more TLC than metrics, but that's part of the experience and I wouldn't trade it for anything.
Now if I discover my whiny drivetrain is a tranny or primary bearing, I may say different, but for now I'm saying HD builds pretty darn good equipment.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: St. Charles, IL
I've owned my 2007 UC for about three months and have had the entire exhaust system off, both wheels off and will need to tear the front fairing off to find out what that rattle is. I've done this because when you buy a used bike, you have no idea how the previous owner took care of it. I love wrenching on my ride and my wife thinks I am crazy: she couldn't figure out why my "new" ride is up on the lift with both wheels off.
To get to the point, the only thing I had to fix was the cracked "y-pipe" and rear brake pads. A bunch of little stuff was wrong, but I figured that would happen - it's a used bike. The dealer didn't do a fsking thing when they sold it - I firmly believe they just make sure there is tire tread, wash 'em and put on a for sale sign.
So far, she's been a good bike and my 2004 Wide Glide was as well. This is my third Harley and all of them, even my old '77 Ironhead, have been reliable. I firmly believe, as someone else said, they need more TLC than metrics, but that's part of the experience and I wouldn't trade it for anything.
Now if I discover my whiny drivetrain is a tranny or primary bearing, I may say different, but for now I'm saying HD builds pretty darn good equipment.
To get to the point, the only thing I had to fix was the cracked "y-pipe" and rear brake pads. A bunch of little stuff was wrong, but I figured that would happen - it's a used bike. The dealer didn't do a fsking thing when they sold it - I firmly believe they just make sure there is tire tread, wash 'em and put on a for sale sign.
So far, she's been a good bike and my 2004 Wide Glide was as well. This is my third Harley and all of them, even my old '77 Ironhead, have been reliable. I firmly believe, as someone else said, they need more TLC than metrics, but that's part of the experience and I wouldn't trade it for anything.
Now if I discover my whiny drivetrain is a tranny or primary bearing, I may say different, but for now I'm saying HD builds pretty darn good equipment.
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From: SoCal
Really is that all , LOL... I mean my list is well documented, but still i sit here with my
09 FLHTCU... 18,340 miles 9 months of riding - 2 months at Harley dealer.. but the 4 days in Yosemite and other trips I been on...man you meet the nicest people just cause it's a Harley...
I treat her like my '78 - '80 Maico's carry a tool kit , great tow insurance and phone numbers of any friend with a truck and trailer ;-)
Wax her, take her out and tell her ya love her, cause if you don't she will take all your money............
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09 FLHTCU... 18,340 miles 9 months of riding - 2 months at Harley dealer.. but the 4 days in Yosemite and other trips I been on...man you meet the nicest people just cause it's a Harley...
I treat her like my '78 - '80 Maico's carry a tool kit , great tow insurance and phone numbers of any friend with a truck and trailer ;-)
Wax her, take her out and tell her ya love her, cause if you don't she will take all your money............
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...09-flhtcu.html
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Tourer
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Ft LAuderdale
I ain't ready to give up my UC. I like her too much. She rides awesome and looks great. Most of the feedback I have gotten has been pretty good. Most people here have not had many problems over 30 to 40 K miles. Maybe going into limp mode with my wife in the back and luggage surrounded by trucks and fast going cars made me pesimistic about Harleys, but there is also the fact that I am at the dealer often for repairs or bying parts and I do not tinker with the bike. I ride it very gently. Gonna give it one more chance like six months without any significant issues. That is not too much to ask and if does not pass the test I'll sell it to you guys cheap :=) , I'll be saving lots of money in the long run
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From: ID Ho
I ain't ready to give up my UC. I like her too much. She rides awesome and looks great. Most of the feedback I have gotten has been pretty good. Most people here have not had many problems over 30 to 40 K miles. Maybe going into limp mode with my wife in the back and luggage surrounded by trucks and fast going cars made me pesimistic about Harleys, but there is also the fact that I am at the dealer often for repairs or bying parts and I do not tinker with the bike. I ride it very gently. Gonna give it one more chance like six months without any significant issues. That is not too much to ask and if does not pass the test I'll sell it to you guys cheap :=) , I'll be saving lots of money in the long run
Thats your problem, theyre like a hot chick with an inferiority complex.......they like to be beat on now and then, some more than others!
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From: Illinois
Oh my god! I jinked myself after bragging on it
. My 07 FXSTC that I bought in July 06 would not start today. The cheap battery in the FOB went bad. I had to by a new one. Checked the manual and it said to change it every year. Well 3 years 11 months on the the $3 battery isn't too bad.
. My 07 FXSTC that I bought in July 06 would not start today. The cheap battery in the FOB went bad. I had to by a new one. Checked the manual and it said to change it every year. Well 3 years 11 months on the the $3 battery isn't too bad.
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Oh my god! I jinked myself after bragging on it. My 07 FXSTC that I bought in July 06 would not start today. The cheap battery in the FOB went bad. I had to by a new one. Checked the manual and it said to change it every year. Well 3 years 11 months on the the $3 battery isn't too bad.
. My 07 FXSTC that I bought in July 06 would not start today. The cheap battery in the FOB went bad. I had to by a new one. Checked the manual and it said to change it every year. Well 3 years 11 months on the the $3 battery isn't too bad.Better buy a Goldwing.
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The last time I had to have a "repair" to a Harley was on my '78 Shovel Low Rider when the speedo had to be replaced under warranty. 
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Road Warrior
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From: San Antonio, Texas
But, no other weird noises so I am just riding it and enjoying