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Old Oct 18, 2011 | 08:43 AM
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Has anyone else had any issues with the plating on Performance Machine parts? I've got a set of grips, and an air cleaner that the plating has come off. Grips are 10 months old, air cleaner is 7 months old. Both on my 2011 FLHX that has a little over 2000 miles on it. Always garaged, always covered, very well maintained.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2011 | 08:45 AM
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Contact me via email at DREW@DRVTWIN.COM and I can put you in touch with the right person at PM. I was down there on Friday making new friends. All polishing and plating is done in house at PM.

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Old Oct 18, 2011 | 10:26 AM
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Hello eddiepoindexter,

Noticed you were having issues with some parts. Give us a shout, we can help! 1.800.479.4037 or sales@performancemachine.com

Thank you!

-PM


Originally Posted by eddiepoindexter
Has anyone else had any issues with the plating on Performance Machine parts? I've got a set of grips, and an air cleaner that the plating has come off. Grips are 10 months old, air cleaner is 7 months old. Both on my 2011 FLHX that has a little over 2000 miles on it. Always garaged, always covered, very well maintained.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2011 | 10:45 AM
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You might also try “not covering your bike while it is in the garage”. That will trap moisture.
During the winter, I actually have a fan blowing air over the bike to keep the condensation off.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2011 | 10:49 AM
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Its possible they just had a bad run of degreaser or something that messed with the plating.

I'm betting they make it right, the have a pretty good rep.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2011 | 10:53 AM
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while i dont have chrome pm parts, their anodized/contrast cut parts are holding up well 11k on them. shifter is wearing , but thats expected with big clunky boots.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2011 | 11:14 AM
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I make things happen. I forwarded an email to PM regarding this issue and bingo.

Drew
 
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Old Oct 18, 2011 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by DR. V-TWIN
I make things happen. I forwarded an email to PM regarding this issue and bingo.

Drew
Drew,

How about making things happen with Yafee.... defective part and taking for ever to send out replacement. ask Shawn
 
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Old Oct 18, 2011 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by DR. V-TWIN
I make things happen. I forwarded an email to PM regarding this issue and bingo.

Drew

Yes sir!

Thanks for the e-mail!
 
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Old Oct 18, 2011 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Performance Machine
Yes sir!

Thanks for the e-mail!
This gentleman called yesterday and apparently having to send the stuff in with receipts is the issue as he has a reciept for one but not the other. And, he is unable to have his bike down while he wiats for inspection on the parts as he uses it to get to and from work each day.

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