Bike finally broke.
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From: Brandon,Fl
I.m dropping my 2011 FLHR off at the dealershit this afternoon to have a new noise checked out. When slowing down/coming to a stop with clutch in, I 'm getting what sounds to be a slapping/clanking noise from the primary. They 're supposed to look at it tommorrow. I'll let you know when I hear something...
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From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Well guys. I tell you what. I am impressed with my dealer, and love that tire/wheel warranty.
Got up this morning and called the dealer. Explained the issue, but their driver had a full day and would not be able to pick up the bike until late this afternoon. So they sent a wrecker for it, on their dime. $150 worth. (they found out later when calling in the warranty claim that the tow would be covered also).
We we get there, and everyone is standing around in total awe. They couldn't believe the tire still had air in it.
To make a long story short. They had a Michelin Commander II in my size (their price was more than I paid for it online of course), and saved it for me. Wrecker showed up and I helped the guy load it and then rode with him to the dealership. They took the bike in and did all the work, AND replaced my rear brake pads (they were getting a little thin).
Total cost to me? $59.63 for the new pads. I got the new tire, tube, and labor for both the tire and brake job free. (well, as free as it can get when you buy an extended warranty with tire and wheel coverage).
Just got home a little while ago. If I would have had to pay for all that, it would have been in the $600.00 range.
And two other little benefits.... I got to hear my bike as a pedestrian for the first time and it sounds awesome with the V&H Monster Rounds (windshield kicks so much motor noise back at the rider), and they detailed it for me too. It was really dirty after that ride Sunday.
Got up this morning and called the dealer. Explained the issue, but their driver had a full day and would not be able to pick up the bike until late this afternoon. So they sent a wrecker for it, on their dime. $150 worth. (they found out later when calling in the warranty claim that the tow would be covered also).
We we get there, and everyone is standing around in total awe. They couldn't believe the tire still had air in it.
To make a long story short. They had a Michelin Commander II in my size (their price was more than I paid for it online of course), and saved it for me. Wrecker showed up and I helped the guy load it and then rode with him to the dealership. They took the bike in and did all the work, AND replaced my rear brake pads (they were getting a little thin).
Total cost to me? $59.63 for the new pads. I got the new tire, tube, and labor for both the tire and brake job free. (well, as free as it can get when you buy an extended warranty with tire and wheel coverage).
Just got home a little while ago. If I would have had to pay for all that, it would have been in the $600.00 range.
And two other little benefits.... I got to hear my bike as a pedestrian for the first time and it sounds awesome with the V&H Monster Rounds (windshield kicks so much motor noise back at the rider), and they detailed it for me too. It was really dirty after that ride Sunday.
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From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
LOL I have to admit, you don't hear about that every day.
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From: Mountain Top, Alabama
Danny, that is great news!
Makes me glad I went with that coverage too, even if I never use it.
Pads worked out great for you too, excellent!
Ride safe.
Makes me glad I went with that coverage too, even if I never use it.
Pads worked out great for you too, excellent!
Ride safe.
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As you start to move and put a load on the engine, the comp springs will wind up is the best way I can describe it. My guess is Compensator is either bad or the nut has come loose. Most likely a compensator replacement.