07 tranny probs?
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RE: 07 tranny probs?
thats when I hear most of my noise , after the bike has been ridin for a while
when i first leave the garage,, its like,,ahhhhh this is nice,,, hour later,, 5th is like a circular saw ripping a sheet of plywood,,, almost,!
when i first leave the garage,, its like,,ahhhhh this is nice,,, hour later,, 5th is like a circular saw ripping a sheet of plywood,,, almost,!
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No word back on mine yet,everyone must be riding it,told the wrench to ride it home if need be.Yes the bike HAS to be hot before the racket starts.With the weather getting cooler here it may take alittle longer.I feel convident that my noise wont be normal.
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I talked to the HD Svc Mgr today about the transmission noise. He said the straight-cut fifth gear is part of the shaft and cannot be replaced separately. That probably means that in two years when the warranty has expired and the gear fails, the entire shaft will have to be replaced. More money for the stealership.
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RE: 07 tranny probs?
ORIGINAL: ndotken
I talked to the HD Svc Mgr today about the transmission noise. He said the straight-cut fifth gear is part of the shaft and cannot be replaced separately. That probably means that in two years when the warranty has expired and the gear fails, the entire shaft will have to be replaced. More money for the stealership.
I talked to the HD Svc Mgr today about the transmission noise. He said the straight-cut fifth gear is part of the shaft and cannot be replaced separately. That probably means that in two years when the warranty has expired and the gear fails, the entire shaft will have to be replaced. More money for the stealership.
ORIGINAL: pittguy...The dynas only became a warranty issue after 2 trans locked up.Nobody got hurt I believe but this is sometimes what it takes for a massive recall.Cost HD millions....
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I feel that if there is REALLY a problem with our 07's and we all express this enough, HD will be forced to do something at some point. Hate to say it but if something BIG happens (someone get's killed) and files compaints and or suits with the right people (outside of HD) that will start getting their attention. Is there not a division or complaint source for all to file complaints that will FORCE HD to take action? In the automotive industry I believe there is. Something to check into?
I am more worried about there really being something wrong but the bike won't break till after the 2 yr warranty.... then we'll all be forking up the $$$$ to get it fixed.....
I am more worried about there really being something wrong but the bike won't break till after the 2 yr warranty.... then we'll all be forking up the $$$$ to get it fixed.....
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RE: 07 tranny probs?
Maybe we should all call and complain during a particular week or a particular day. Overwhelm MoCo's phones with complaints. Surely someone there would raise an eyebrow. Maybe someone could start an online petition in which you have to leave your name and a contact like email. That would help plus would be a good way to notify everyone what day they should make a complaint call.
PROBLEMS DO EXIST! My 07 FLHRCI does make a slight noise in 5th. I wouldn't say it's too loud actually it's bearable BUT it just clatters like hell in 5th and 6th!!. I know people are calling names, like LUGGERS but damn! You wouldn't expect it to be THAT loud. If I'm not going 70 then 6th gear makes the engine clatter like hell. Same thing with 5th under 55.
It's hard to say where the clatter is for me but it sounds LOUD like REALLY loose rocker arms on a solid lift chevy. I don't notice a difference with temps only RPMs. I know better than this but it reminds me of a piston loosely slapping around in it's bore so I shift that sucker!
Once I got about 1000 miles on it I was on my way to the HD dealer I bought it from out of town, for a rally and it started STUMBLING!! Not when opened up on the road but when I hit a small town and a series of 1st gear curves. It was always going from 1st to 2nd that it just fell on it's face and then took off. Like fuel starvation. WHAT THE HELL!!!! this should NOT be happening with a new bike!!
This is the first zero mile HD I bought brand new off a showroom floor. I don't like the idea of unfixable mechanical problems. Or being told "That's just the way it is." I love the bike but it should be "perfect". After all I supplied "perfect"ly good hard earned dollars to buy the damn thing!!!
PROBLEMS DO EXIST! My 07 FLHRCI does make a slight noise in 5th. I wouldn't say it's too loud actually it's bearable BUT it just clatters like hell in 5th and 6th!!. I know people are calling names, like LUGGERS but damn! You wouldn't expect it to be THAT loud. If I'm not going 70 then 6th gear makes the engine clatter like hell. Same thing with 5th under 55.
It's hard to say where the clatter is for me but it sounds LOUD like REALLY loose rocker arms on a solid lift chevy. I don't notice a difference with temps only RPMs. I know better than this but it reminds me of a piston loosely slapping around in it's bore so I shift that sucker!
Once I got about 1000 miles on it I was on my way to the HD dealer I bought it from out of town, for a rally and it started STUMBLING!! Not when opened up on the road but when I hit a small town and a series of 1st gear curves. It was always going from 1st to 2nd that it just fell on it's face and then took off. Like fuel starvation. WHAT THE HELL!!!! this should NOT be happening with a new bike!!
This is the first zero mile HD I bought brand new off a showroom floor. I don't like the idea of unfixable mechanical problems. Or being told "That's just the way it is." I love the bike but it should be "perfect". After all I supplied "perfect"ly good hard earned dollars to buy the damn thing!!!
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ORIGINAL: superprohero
Maybe we should all call and complain during a particular week or a particular day. Overwhelm MoCo's phones with complaints. Surely someone there would raise an eyebrow. Maybe someone could start an online petition in which you have to leave your name and a contact like email. That would help plus would be a good way to notify everyone what day they should make a complaint call.
PROBLEMS DO EXIST! My 07 FLHRCI does make a slight noise in 5th. I wouldn't say it's too loud actually it's bearable BUT it just clatters like hell in 5th and 6th!!. I know people are calling names, like LUGGERS but damn! You wouldn't expect it to be THAT loud. If I'm not going 70 then 6th gear makes the engine clatter like hell. Same thing with 5th under 55.
It's hard to say where the clatter is for me but it sounds LOUD like REALLY loose rocker arms on a solid lift chevy. I don't notice a difference with temps only RPMs. I know better than this but it reminds me of a piston loosely slapping around in it's bore so I shift that sucker!
Once I got about 1000 miles on it I was on my way to the HD dealer I bought it from out of town, for a rally and it started STUMBLING!! Not when opened up on the road but when I hit a small town and a series of 1st gear curves. It was always going from 1st to 2nd that it just fell on it's face and then took off. Like fuel starvation. WHAT THE HELL!!!! this should NOT be happening with a new bike!!
This is the first zero mile HD I bought brand new off a showroom floor. I don't like the idea of unfixable mechanical problems. Or being told "That's just the way it is." I love the bike but it should be "perfect". After all I supplied "perfect"ly good hard earned dollars to buy the damn thing!!!
Maybe we should all call and complain during a particular week or a particular day. Overwhelm MoCo's phones with complaints. Surely someone there would raise an eyebrow. Maybe someone could start an online petition in which you have to leave your name and a contact like email. That would help plus would be a good way to notify everyone what day they should make a complaint call.
PROBLEMS DO EXIST! My 07 FLHRCI does make a slight noise in 5th. I wouldn't say it's too loud actually it's bearable BUT it just clatters like hell in 5th and 6th!!. I know people are calling names, like LUGGERS but damn! You wouldn't expect it to be THAT loud. If I'm not going 70 then 6th gear makes the engine clatter like hell. Same thing with 5th under 55.
It's hard to say where the clatter is for me but it sounds LOUD like REALLY loose rocker arms on a solid lift chevy. I don't notice a difference with temps only RPMs. I know better than this but it reminds me of a piston loosely slapping around in it's bore so I shift that sucker!
Once I got about 1000 miles on it I was on my way to the HD dealer I bought it from out of town, for a rally and it started STUMBLING!! Not when opened up on the road but when I hit a small town and a series of 1st gear curves. It was always going from 1st to 2nd that it just fell on it's face and then took off. Like fuel starvation. WHAT THE HELL!!!! this should NOT be happening with a new bike!!
This is the first zero mile HD I bought brand new off a showroom floor. I don't like the idea of unfixable mechanical problems. Or being told "That's just the way it is." I love the bike but it should be "perfect". After all I supplied "perfect"ly good hard earned dollars to buy the damn thing!!!
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Phone numbers:
I have two numbers for Harley Davidson corporate offices in Milwaukee:
(414) 342-4680
(414) 481-0184
Ask for customer service. You will need the bike's VIN.
Maybe if enough people call they will begin to take notice.
I have two numbers for Harley Davidson corporate offices in Milwaukee:
(414) 342-4680
(414) 481-0184
Ask for customer service. You will need the bike's VIN.
Maybe if enough people call they will begin to take notice.