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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by masterblaster
Don't disagree. Not recommending anyone go anywhere, I just know that this will be my last Harley.
Tell it like it is,hopefully we're all big boys here.I've owned 6 Harley's,220k mi. and loved them all,the last a '10 Limited.Not related to Ness or Fairless but My Vision is tough to beat.26k mi.,41 states in 16 mos. on the Limited so can make a pretty objective comparison.My Vision is $7k< after $2k in mods and I'll take the Vision any day. More power,94hp/106ftlbs for $800 over MSRP of $20,800,HID lighting,heated seats,grips,adj. elec. wind shield,no comparison in ride and handling,5yr warranty on the drivetrain,the list goes on.I'll just have to swallow my pride here in 26 days on my 3rd coast to coast trip in 3 yrs. on the "BOZO BIKE"
 
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by mikelikesbikes
I can hardly imagine your sense of frustration and sympathize with you. Just thinking maybe you should give MOCO a little time to get the issues with the regulator straightened out. Or perhaps take a step back in time, pick up maybe an 09 or another year that has less issues. Just sayin' is all...
I went through 2 years of factory warranty and they still hadn't got all of the issues resolved on my '09. With 18,000 miles on the Ultra Classic it was in the shop for warranty repairs on an average of evey 3,000 miles.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 06:59 PM
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I bought a brand new 2011 Road King FLHR. 700 miles on it and the voltage regulator goes out. It was fixed under warranty. No problems with the new one. I also had my horn go out around 2,000 miles. Agin fixed under warranty. I really hope I don't regret buying my first Harley.
 
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