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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 08:04 AM
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Noticed the paint peeling on the top of my tranny where the assembly comes together. My buddy has the exact same bike and his is doing it too. Anyone else have this issue?
 
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 08:11 AM
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Please post a picture of the area. Also, has the transmission been apart for any reason since you owned it?
 
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by NDBadlands4-2
Please post a picture of the area. Also, has the transmission been apart for any reason since you owned it?
Not sure how to post a pic. I bought it with 7k on it so it may have been prior to me owning it.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by WestPalmBop
Not sure how to post a pic. I bought it with 7k on it so it may have been prior to me owning it.
Take a picture, and put it in your computer. Then when you post, click on the little paperclip at the top center of the reply box. On upload from your computer, click Browse and find it then upload. Or if you use a service like Flicker you can post it there and then select the Insert Image from this screen. Just below the paperclip. Then inset the URL of your flicker photo. Hope this helps.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by NDBadlands4-2
Take a picture, and put it in your computer. Then when you post, click on the little paperclip at the top center of the reply box. On upload from your computer, click Browse and find it then upload. Or if you use a service like Flicker you can post it there and then select the Insert Image from this screen. Just below the paperclip. Then inset the URL of your flicker photo. Hope this helps.
Ok thanks. I will snap a picture this afternoon and post.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by WestPalmBop
Ok thanks. I will snap a picture this afternoon and post.
please do... I have the same issue i noticed yesturday on my 02 road king, its just a little and barley noticible right now, but I wonder if its the same area..
 
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 10:22 AM
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Yes, I notice some the black wrinkle peeling off the top of my starter.

Wonder if this will be covered under my warrantee?
 
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 12:40 PM
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Paint Peeling on Tranny-paint2.jpg

Here is the pic. It's on the primary side.
 
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Must be something in the air....... I just noticed mine peeling on top of the starter Saturday, put a paper towel over the chrome and shot it with some high heat BBQ grill spray paint.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by WestPalmBop
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Here is the pic. It's on the primary side.

That looks like your starter...... just get one of the engine black touch up pens from your dealer.... easy fix.

While you're at it check the starter bolts....... and clean your chrome
 

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