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I had to have both automatic cam chain tensioners replaced on my '04 Vulcan 750 replaced the first 2 summers I owned it, and I bought the bike new. I had to have the carbs rebuilt. It blew a lower gasket which cost me $700 to fix.
I have my "03 FLHTCUI, this year , bought used. It fired up every time, and only needed the 5k, and 10k service and a rear tire. One bolt did shear off, and I lost the passenger floorboard and bracket. I didn't lose one drop of oil.
I am posting this, not because I don't have a sense of humor, but because I want people who read this forum, who don't own a Harley, to know that they are great, reliable bikes. And they frikkin sound awesomer than any metric!
Oh I also bought 3 HD shirts this summer. They are also awesome, and made in USA! I saw some shirts I liked that ,but they were not made in USA, so I didn't buy them. Stil a free country.
That Video Sucks ! ......it's Stupid ! Sorry, but I Hate Jap bikes with a passion ! I like to have a sense of humor about almost everything, but this strikes a nerve because of all the BS I got for riding Harley when Harley's weren't cool. A lot of the Asshats that used to give me a very hard time are now riding Harley's with Harley Fu__'in underwear !
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