Converting late model touring to chain drive???
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From: Orrville, Ohio
Lol
I never really gave any care to the warranty.
People worry about the warranty but it is mostly useless. Things don't start breaking on a stock bike until after the warranty is expired. Either way there is a lot of misinformation out there regarding a voided warranty.
If your bike does foul up and need valid warranty work some dealers will look for any reason to tell you that you voided the warranty. Do not go on their word alone. Surprise surprise!!! Some dealers lie.
There is a federal law covering voided warranties. It states that the dealer is responsible for PROVING that the modifications made to the bike CAUSED the damage that is in question. Keys here are common sense an shopping for a dealer that is reputable and not just a move product type joint.
For example if I instal a chain drive on an otherwise stock bike, and my bikes computer takes a dump.....The warranty is not void.
It gets more interesting when you have a new bike that you toss on a full exhaust that has no catalytic converter, an intake and a tuner to run it......then your crank bearings go out. This, in my opinion, would still be warranty as the mods don't change power level anywhere near enough to tear up a bottom end. At this point a lawyer could probably get you that warranty work done but you would have to weigh the attorney cost against the cost of repairs.
I've heard some dealers tell people that you have to have all oil changes and services performed by them to keep warranty intact and that is a complete load of BS that is only there to get you back for an expensive service.
As you can see, voided warranties are a sore point for me because I HATE dealers that lie. If a dealer tells you that you will void your warranty, ASK AROUND. A dealer saying that you voided your warranty is not much different than me telling my girlfriend that my chin drive will only cost about $100. Lol
I never really gave any care to the warranty.
People worry about the warranty but it is mostly useless. Things don't start breaking on a stock bike until after the warranty is expired. Either way there is a lot of misinformation out there regarding a voided warranty.
If your bike does foul up and need valid warranty work some dealers will look for any reason to tell you that you voided the warranty. Do not go on their word alone. Surprise surprise!!! Some dealers lie.
There is a federal law covering voided warranties. It states that the dealer is responsible for PROVING that the modifications made to the bike CAUSED the damage that is in question. Keys here are common sense an shopping for a dealer that is reputable and not just a move product type joint.
For example if I instal a chain drive on an otherwise stock bike, and my bikes computer takes a dump.....The warranty is not void.
It gets more interesting when you have a new bike that you toss on a full exhaust that has no catalytic converter, an intake and a tuner to run it......then your crank bearings go out. This, in my opinion, would still be warranty as the mods don't change power level anywhere near enough to tear up a bottom end. At this point a lawyer could probably get you that warranty work done but you would have to weigh the attorney cost against the cost of repairs.
I've heard some dealers tell people that you have to have all oil changes and services performed by them to keep warranty intact and that is a complete load of BS that is only there to get you back for an expensive service.
As you can see, voided warranties are a sore point for me because I HATE dealers that lie. If a dealer tells you that you will void your warranty, ASK AROUND. A dealer saying that you voided your warranty is not much different than me telling my girlfriend that my chin drive will only cost about $100. Lol
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From: Stockbridge, GA (Atlanta)
I was adding parts and install - figure 1k
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From: ocean springs
the most important question you need to ask when making these modifications especially on late model bikes is, does harley davidson offer repair parts when you break down.Aftermarket parts are hard to come by when you are broke down on the side of the road.
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From: Belmont, MI
Precisely the reason many of us with the bigger motors have gone to chain. Some of us like to hot rod a bit and don't want to be on the side of the road with a snapped belt. If the HD dealer doesn't have the belt I need I can get any of the sprockets/chains just as fast. It's just a lot less likely I'll need them.
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You're not going to snap a chain, but I'll humor the possibility. A few extra chain links in the bottom of your saddlebag will have you back on the road.
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From: Belmont, MI
A Harley store 75mi away on after 7pm with a $200 belt doesn't get you anywhere after you snap your belt. If you happen to snap one in a Harley dealers parking lot and they have one in stock, enjoy bending over and letting them go in dry for replacement labor...
You're not going to snap a chain, but I'll humor the possibility. A few extra chain links in the bottom of your saddlebag will have you back on the road.
You're not going to snap a chain, but I'll humor the possibility. A few extra chain links in the bottom of your saddlebag will have you back on the road.
Rick
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From: Stockbridge, GA (Atlanta)
Panama city beach - stunting in the parking lot - broke belt on a RG 107 - local dealer did not have a belt - towed bike back to ATL - lucky for me we had an RV with a four bike trailer - in vegas 2011 - riding bud broke teeth on sprocket drag racing (RG with HQs 120) - went to local sport bike store got new sprocket in and out in less than two hours.
A Harley store 75mi away on after 7pm with a $200 belt doesn't get you anywhere after you snap your belt. If you happen to snap one in a Harley dealers parking lot and they have one in stock, enjoy bending over and letting them go in dry for replacement labor...
You're not going to snap a chain, but I'll humor the possibility. A few extra chain links in the bottom of your saddlebag will have you back on the road.
You're not going to snap a chain, but I'll humor the possibility. A few extra chain links in the bottom of your saddlebag will have you back on the road.