Busted Crank Shaft
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I'm kinda new to the Harley scene, so forgive my ignorance, but growing up around bikes my whole life (41 now), I never remember Harelys to be known for their longevity, actually just the opposite. Man, we used to kid all the time about the HD's leaking oil, blowing up, being slow, etc. (most of which was true back then).
To be honost, I read a thread like this one and think, "it lasted 70K"!?!?
Now, I just spent a bunch of cash on my 1st Harley, so I'm praying I have good luck (if I didnt think it would last, I wouldnt have bought one). But isnt 70,000 miles kind of a lot to NOT be paying some attention to a bottom end??
To be honost, I read a thread like this one and think, "it lasted 70K"!?!?
Now, I just spent a bunch of cash on my 1st Harley, so I'm praying I have good luck (if I didnt think it would last, I wouldnt have bought one). But isnt 70,000 miles kind of a lot to NOT be paying some attention to a bottom end??
My Twin Cam has 81k. I wouldn't be afraid to ride it coast to coast.
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From: The Woodlands Texas
Finally
Well it took from December 14 till January 7 for the ESP adjustor to look at my bike. It is covered under the ESP and now the dealership has to order new motor This coming Tuesday. 5-7 business days for delivery. I would estimate a total of 6 weeks for the bike to be repaired. Pretty sorry as far as I'm concerned for paying for a ESP. I've never had an extended warranty on a car take longer than 3 days. HD needs to work on their PR duties.
Jerry
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From: Roswell, GA
Suggestion: Use the "edit" function and edit your original post to state ESP authorized new motor; saves reading a lot of replies.
Don't think I've ever seen an "angry" smilie when the poster is getting a new engine for the $50 deductible. Write cricial letters to the dealership because it took them 5 days to figure out you needed a new motor and make a claim under the ESP; the ESP underwriter for taking from 12/16 to 1/7 to get an adjuster to inspect the bike and authorize the repair; the new motor vendor for taking 5-7 business days to deliver the new motor to the dealership; and, possibly the dealership if they don't have your new engine installed pronto. Perhaps writing the letters will relieve your anger.
Enjoy the new motor and many more miles and smiles.
Carl
Don't think I've ever seen an "angry" smilie when the poster is getting a new engine for the $50 deductible. Write cricial letters to the dealership because it took them 5 days to figure out you needed a new motor and make a claim under the ESP; the ESP underwriter for taking from 12/16 to 1/7 to get an adjuster to inspect the bike and authorize the repair; the new motor vendor for taking 5-7 business days to deliver the new motor to the dealership; and, possibly the dealership if they don't have your new engine installed pronto. Perhaps writing the letters will relieve your anger.
Enjoy the new motor and many more miles and smiles.
Carl
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From: 'Noke, VA
Suggestion: Use the "edit" function and edit your original post to state ESP authorized new motor; saves reading a lot of replies.
Don't think I've ever seen an "angry" smilie when the poster is getting a new engine for the $50 deductible. Write cricial letters to the dealership because it took them 5 days to figure out you needed a new motor and make a claim under the ESP; the ESP underwriter for taking from 12/16 to 1/7 to get an adjuster to inspect the bike and authorize the repair; the new motor vendor for taking 5-7 business days to deliver the new motor to the dealership; and, possibly the dealership if they don't have your new engine installed pronto. Perhaps writing the letters will relieve your anger.
Enjoy the new motor and many more miles and smiles.
Carl
Don't think I've ever seen an "angry" smilie when the poster is getting a new engine for the $50 deductible. Write cricial letters to the dealership because it took them 5 days to figure out you needed a new motor and make a claim under the ESP; the ESP underwriter for taking from 12/16 to 1/7 to get an adjuster to inspect the bike and authorize the repair; the new motor vendor for taking 5-7 business days to deliver the new motor to the dealership; and, possibly the dealership if they don't have your new engine installed pronto. Perhaps writing the letters will relieve your anger.
Enjoy the new motor and many more miles and smiles.
Carl
6 weeks seems like a long time, but you're getting a new motor with a warranty for $50. I agree with Carl, write some polite letters expressing your displeasure with the wait. Then go ride your bike and enjoy it.
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From: Naples FL / Pine TWP PA
I'm kinda new to the Harley scene, so forgive my ignorance, but growing up around bikes my whole life (41 now), I never remember Harelys to be known for their longevity, actually just the opposite. Man, we used to kid all the time about the HD's leaking oil, blowing up, being slow, etc. (most of which was true back then).
To be honost, I read a thread like this one and think, "it lasted 70K"!?!?
Now, I just spent a bunch of cash on my 1st Harley, so I'm praying I have good luck (if I didnt think it would last, I wouldnt have bought one). But isnt 70,000 miles kind of a lot to NOT be paying some attention to a bottom end??
Maybe I'm just used to my Honda 450 race bikes that get a new crank every other year as preventitive maintinance.......LOL......Honda junk.....LOL
To be honost, I read a thread like this one and think, "it lasted 70K"!?!?
Now, I just spent a bunch of cash on my 1st Harley, so I'm praying I have good luck (if I didnt think it would last, I wouldnt have bought one). But isnt 70,000 miles kind of a lot to NOT be paying some attention to a bottom end??
Maybe I'm just used to my Honda 450 race bikes that get a new crank every other year as preventitive maintinance.......LOL......Honda junk.....LOL
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From: Elizabeth, CO
On top of that, this was through 2 major holidays that shut many businesses down for a week.
6 weeks seems like a long time, but you're getting a new motor with a warranty for $50. I agree with Carl, write some polite letters expressing your displeasure with the wait. Then go ride your bike and enjoy it.
6 weeks seems like a long time, but you're getting a new motor with a warranty for $50. I agree with Carl, write some polite letters expressing your displeasure with the wait. Then go ride your bike and enjoy it.
Ron
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From: Northern Colorado
I wouldn't lose any sleep over it. Just because it happened to some people on the internet doesn't mean it's going to happen to you.
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