Just ordered a SE compensator for the '09
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Green Country Oklahoma
My 07 has had lots of issues from wheel bearings to primary bearing twice then transmission twice,stock compensator cracked, three starters, finally upgrade to heavy duty starter and SE compensator. Never got stranded though and all these issues happened within 20K but since then now at 57K no problems, I assume finally it has every thing the way it should be from the factory. I bought the ESP and glad I did.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2010
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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".
The worst part is when the dealer causes the problem and the MoCo wont stand behind it because all of their dealers are "independent businesses...blah blah blah..."
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Al Bu Ker Key, New Mexico
mi2az, relax. You have to take into consideration that what you see here on the forum is NOT a true or valid statistical sampling from the entire Harley population. The only people posting are the people with problems. I have yet to find the "I Have No Problems With My Harley" thread anywhere here. Maybe I should just start one.
6th Gear
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 14
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From: Utah
Yea Right
You can't find the no complaint section because everyone has problems. The HD giru's have had my bike for 5 weeks now for a problem they can't find. It's under warranty so I get the run around that their terribly busy. Go figure...
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Joined: Apr 2010
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just had the compensator replaced last week on my '09 RK...paid the difference for the upgrade. bike will be out of warranty next week and has 38k on it. i use the dealer for all my service work and spend money there on a regular basis. so when i asked the service manager to replace the compensator(which was working fine), he said "yeah, i can take care of that under warranty for you".
i imagine that the story would be different if the only time they ever saw me was to complain. my bike is always ready on time and is spotless and clean. the work is done right the first time. spend some time and money at the dealer...most of them are good business people trying to make a living...they appreciate good customers and will help you when they can. JMO
i imagine that the story would be different if the only time they ever saw me was to complain. my bike is always ready on time and is spotless and clean. the work is done right the first time. spend some time and money at the dealer...most of them are good business people trying to make a living...they appreciate good customers and will help you when they can. JMO
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Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Central Illinois
Instead of grinding the inner primary, use the opportunity to throw on a chrome inner primary. At the same time, put in a heavier clutch diaphragm spring and you will be good to go. I used the clutch spring for a '09 103 engine. It isn't hard at all to pull the clutch hub, in fact you generally have to remove the clutch hub/compensator sprocket/chain as one unit usually. On 07 and 08's the hardest part with a inner primary change is getting to the starter bolts. I used a rod end long shank allen head socket with extension and ratchet. On 09 and up the bolts are wide open. Not only does the bike look better, but you get a new inner primary bearing and seal already installed.
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Joined: Jun 2009
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From: NYC
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.
VR
I ask because your answer may foretell my future.
VR
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