Just ordered a SE compensator for the '09
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What, pray tell, required this much warranty work? At 19K, before the warranty expired, I got my front brake rotors replaced due to warping and 50% off the cost of a new installed front tire due to cupping of the OEM tire.....maybe $500.00 parts and labor at the most.
I ask because your answer may foretell my future.
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I ask because your answer may foretell my future.
VR
The warranty has since expired. I'm on my own now. We'll have to see what happens next. Don't let this discourage you buying. There are some great Ultra Classic out there. I just happen to get one of the bad ones.
Last edited by shortride; Apr 14, 2011 at 04:11 PM.
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didn't grind mine, backed out the bolts about half way that are holding the inner primary on, gave the starter a slight bump from the other side and the case fell down just enough for me to change the compensator out, button everything back up, no leaks
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gound my case
ground lip on the bottom of the case, didnt want to take the inner primary off, that would have meant all the clutch had to come off too. taped all over the magneto while grinding, then I used a flapper wheel to smooth the ground area down. No way would the magneto come off unless you grind the lip down. you dont have to disturb the edge of the case where the gasket faces meet.
did head upgrade to mva heads 10.5 :1 domed pistons, v-h power duels, monster rounds, compensator, adjustable pushrods
did head upgrade to mva heads 10.5 :1 domed pistons, v-h power duels, monster rounds, compensator, adjustable pushrods
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I'm in the market in Getting a new bike and had been working with the sales guys at HD for a bike and you guys are really beginning to discourage me. BIG TIME DISCOURAGE. Older bikes with some heavy mileage on them, OK I can see getting some the problems mentioned. But FRIKEN NEW bikes, are you kidding me !!!!!!
Why do you tolerate such a thing ?
You guys are talking oil leaks, compensator malfunctions, Primary Bearing and assorted sensors failures.
Do you guys ever want to ring the dealers neck for fluffing it off as "This is Normal".
Why do you tolerate such a thing ?
You guys are talking oil leaks, compensator malfunctions, Primary Bearing and assorted sensors failures.
Do you guys ever want to ring the dealers neck for fluffing it off as "This is Normal".