Inner Fairing Premature Failure
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
at this point it's Tradition.
never had a marked problem like your and I live where it's sunny.
I use just soap and water.
no cleaners no chemicals no sprays.
Had a pal ruin my windscreen once with his magic bug and sap remover. He was trying to help a situation that I use a warm damp towel on
Mike
never had a marked problem like your and I live where it's sunny.
I use just soap and water.
no cleaners no chemicals no sprays.
Had a pal ruin my windscreen once with his magic bug and sap remover. He was trying to help a situation that I use a warm damp towel on
Mike
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From: Alberta, Canada
Not the case with mine. How do you know the ones you see are ALL neglected? Sounds like a comment taken directly from the Harley manual on "How not to pay out a warranty claim". Did you drink the cool-aid? <G>
I can't imagine that a properly cleaned and maintained bike that is stored inside most of its life can show sunburn in less than 2 years. If peoples cars or trucks looked like crap in such a short time there would be h*ll to pay. People just wouldn't stand for it. I don't see why Harley owners should have lower expectations - our bikes cost more than some cars. Poor quality like I'm seeing is BS.
For the record, I do ride a lot but where I live we have months of winter (Almost 8 months this past winter) so Canadian bikes are not seeing the outdoors like a bike from the southern states - especially if they are being parked in a garage. Last year I crossed Canada and the States from coast to coast so the bike was outside for a month straight but that is not a normal year. Mostly my trips are local and the bike is back in the garage at night. Some weeks in the summer it never even sees daylight (Its been raining here for almost two weeks.).
I can't imagine that a properly cleaned and maintained bike that is stored inside most of its life can show sunburn in less than 2 years. If peoples cars or trucks looked like crap in such a short time there would be h*ll to pay. People just wouldn't stand for it. I don't see why Harley owners should have lower expectations - our bikes cost more than some cars. Poor quality like I'm seeing is BS.
For the record, I do ride a lot but where I live we have months of winter (Almost 8 months this past winter) so Canadian bikes are not seeing the outdoors like a bike from the southern states - especially if they are being parked in a garage. Last year I crossed Canada and the States from coast to coast so the bike was outside for a month straight but that is not a normal year. Mostly my trips are local and the bike is back in the garage at night. Some weeks in the summer it never even sees daylight (Its been raining here for almost two weeks.).
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From: Indian Land, SC
Not the case with mine. How do you know the ones you see are ALL neglected? Sounds like a comment taken directly from the Harley manual on "How not to pay out a warranty claim". Did you drink the cool-aid? <G>
I can't imagine that a properly cleaned and maintained bike that is stored inside most of its life can show sunburn in less than 2 years. If peoples cars or trucks looked like crap in such a short time there would be h*ll to pay. People just wouldn't stand for it. I don't see why Harley owners should have lower expectations - our bikes cost more than some cars. Poor quality like I'm seeing is BS.
For the record, I do ride a lot but where I live we have months of winter (Almost 8 months this past winter) so Canadian bikes are not seeing the outdoors like a bike from the southern states - especially if they are being parked in a garage. Last year I crossed Canada and the States from coast to coast so the bike was outside for a month straight but that is not a normal year. Mostly my trips are local and the bike is back in the garage at night. Some weeks in the summer it never even sees daylight (Its been raining here for almost two weeks.).
I can't imagine that a properly cleaned and maintained bike that is stored inside most of its life can show sunburn in less than 2 years. If peoples cars or trucks looked like crap in such a short time there would be h*ll to pay. People just wouldn't stand for it. I don't see why Harley owners should have lower expectations - our bikes cost more than some cars. Poor quality like I'm seeing is BS.
For the record, I do ride a lot but where I live we have months of winter (Almost 8 months this past winter) so Canadian bikes are not seeing the outdoors like a bike from the southern states - especially if they are being parked in a garage. Last year I crossed Canada and the States from coast to coast so the bike was outside for a month straight but that is not a normal year. Mostly my trips are local and the bike is back in the garage at night. Some weeks in the summer it never even sees daylight (Its been raining here for almost two weeks.).
I see you were using HD branded UV protecter.....If you still have it, check the ingredients. See if it's a water base product like Armor-All which is chit. It does not protect or last long, it basically only puts a nice shine on the surface.
Last edited by HDV-GLIDE; Jun 2, 2013 at 07:49 PM.
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From: Woodinville, WA
Not the case with mine. How do you know the ones you see are ALL neglected? Sounds like a comment taken directly from the Harley manual on "How not to pay out a warranty claim". Did you drink the cool-aid? <G>
I can't imagine that a properly cleaned and maintained bike that is stored inside most of its life can show sunburn in less than 2 years. If peoples cars or trucks looked like crap in such a short time there would be h*ll to pay. People just wouldn't stand for it. I don't see why Harley owners should have lower expectations - our bikes cost more than some cars. Poor quality like I'm seeing is BS.
For the record, I do ride a lot but where I live we have months of winter (Almost 8 months this past winter) so Canadian bikes are not seeing the outdoors like a bike from the southern states - especially if they are being parked in a garage. Last year I crossed Canada and the States from coast to coast so the bike was outside for a month straight but that is not a normal year. Mostly my trips are local and the bike is back in the garage at night. Some weeks in the summer it never even sees daylight (Its been raining here for almost two weeks.).
I can't imagine that a properly cleaned and maintained bike that is stored inside most of its life can show sunburn in less than 2 years. If peoples cars or trucks looked like crap in such a short time there would be h*ll to pay. People just wouldn't stand for it. I don't see why Harley owners should have lower expectations - our bikes cost more than some cars. Poor quality like I'm seeing is BS.
For the record, I do ride a lot but where I live we have months of winter (Almost 8 months this past winter) so Canadian bikes are not seeing the outdoors like a bike from the southern states - especially if they are being parked in a garage. Last year I crossed Canada and the States from coast to coast so the bike was outside for a month straight but that is not a normal year. Mostly my trips are local and the bike is back in the garage at night. Some weeks in the summer it never even sees daylight (Its been raining here for almost two weeks.).
You're from Canada - one thing I would like to point out living in NW WA is that we seldom appreciate how strong the UV exposure is in the northern latitudes but it's much stronger than further south in the Summer time.
There's a lot of cosmetic things I'd just love Harley to fix for me but I don't expect it to happen. Pitted chrome is a prime example - the chrome just doesn't seem to be up to snuff sometimes (quality is variable). Getting angry about it doesn't seem to help.
Last edited by davessworks; Jun 2, 2013 at 08:35 PM.
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From: Dover, Oh
Not the case with mine. How do you know the ones you see are ALL neglected? Sounds like a comment taken directly from the Harley manual on "How not to pay out a warranty claim". Did you drink the cool-aid? <G>
I can't imagine that a properly cleaned and maintained bike that is stored inside most of its life can show sunburn in less than 2 years. If peoples cars or trucks looked like crap in such a short time there would be h*ll to pay. People just wouldn't stand for it. I don't see why Harley owners should have lower expectations - our bikes cost more than some cars. Poor quality like I'm seeing is BS.
For the record, I do ride a lot but where I live we have months of winter (Almost 8 months this past winter) so Canadian bikes are not seeing the outdoors like a bike from the southern states - especially if they are being parked in a garage. Last year I crossed Canada and the States from coast to coast so the bike was outside for a month straight but that is not a normal year. Mostly my trips are local and the bike is back in the garage at night. Some weeks in the summer it never even sees daylight (Its been raining here for almost two weeks.).
I can't imagine that a properly cleaned and maintained bike that is stored inside most of its life can show sunburn in less than 2 years. If peoples cars or trucks looked like crap in such a short time there would be h*ll to pay. People just wouldn't stand for it. I don't see why Harley owners should have lower expectations - our bikes cost more than some cars. Poor quality like I'm seeing is BS.
For the record, I do ride a lot but where I live we have months of winter (Almost 8 months this past winter) so Canadian bikes are not seeing the outdoors like a bike from the southern states - especially if they are being parked in a garage. Last year I crossed Canada and the States from coast to coast so the bike was outside for a month straight but that is not a normal year. Mostly my trips are local and the bike is back in the garage at night. Some weeks in the summer it never even sees daylight (Its been raining here for almost two weeks.).
Ask all the jeep Gus about their fading black plastic. 6 months and it gets the white hue.....
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Joined: Mar 2010
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From: USA
Use Wizareds Black Renew, real simple fix.
Mine was white on top of the right side, a coat of the black renew and it looks like new. I apply it every two months or so.
Mine was white on top of the right side, a coat of the black renew and it looks like new. I apply it every two months or so.
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Joined: May 2012
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From: illinois
i clean my bike with one thing and one thing only sparkle glass cleaner. its the best thing in the world. it was made in ww2 to clean aircraft windows with. no ammonia or anything else to hurt your bike. grant it my bike is one 1 year old but it all looks as good as the day i picked it up and i have never put anything else on it. used it on my last bike as well. that harley stuff is crap. im about to wax my bike once i get it back together this week with 854 aircraft wax. but sparkle glass cleaner is the way to go.
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From: DOWN SOUTH
My inner fairing still looks brand new. It sets in the sun while I am at work and in the garage covered up when I am not riding. Each time I wash, I use armor all wipes on it. I have heard of people using kiwi paste shoe polish to take the fading away, say it works. If your fairing is faded already, you got nothing to loose except the couple of bucks the kiwi is gonna cost. I feel that you are azz out on the warranty thing, good luck with that one. You could also try fleabay/craigs list for a cheapo fairing or have yours painted. Good luck man.