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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 06:38 PM
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I got to keep my original front fender after "I" dropped my 14' SGS due to my own stupidity. I like my 14' SGS and was impressed with my local HD quick response to the recall/customers.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 06:47 PM
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I too own the new '14 SGS and I don't recall getting upset with the recall and the "Do not Ride" request that went along with it.. For it was my decision to but it knowing it is a first year mod, my decision to continue to ride it in spite of the recall and in my opinion, the BEST bike I have ever owned.. I think HD stepped up to the plate and handled it well.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 07:12 PM
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The problem was with a few supplier parts for the assembly line. All fixed. The issue was not with HD or its design or engineers. The issue is now relegated to the history books.

Sorry if that disappoints you.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 07:24 PM
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I'll take a recall and fix any day of the week.

Sure, in an ideal world everything is done perfectly. Instead, the world is populated by imperfect humans.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by lh4x4
The problem was with a few supplier parts for the assembly line. All fixed. The issue was not with HD or its design or engineers. The issue is now relegated to the history books.

Sorry if that disappoints you.

There will be those that just won't let it go...
Not much talk going on about it so they feel the need to start a new thread to bring it back to the top... Ridiculous...
 
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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 08:23 PM
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Hi, my name is rootro, and I am an alcoholic.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 09:36 PM
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For all of you morons that think I said the bikes weren't any good, read again. And if you don't think $20K+ is an investment, you must have too much money, and a yuppie wardrobe to prove it. I didn't expect to attract so many kool-aid drinkers...yeah, I've got one, and it's a fine bike. Just sayin
 
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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Rootro
Hi, my name is rootro, and I am an alcoholic.

Perhaps the wittiest reply I've seen on any forum in years! Quote worthy right there.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by primdl
For all of you morons that think I said the bikes weren't any good, read again. And if you don't think $20K+ is an investment, you must have too much money, and a yuppie wardrobe to prove it. I didn't expect to attract so many kool-aid drinkers...yeah, I've got one, and it's a fine bike. Just sayin
An investment makes (earns ) money. A Harley ( and most any other vehicle) is a DEPRECIATING asset. Maybe the reason I don't see my bike as an investment is the reason I have done well with my real investments? No Kool aid, certainly no wardrobe and no morons here..Never had 'too much' money but know what an investment is. A recall and a fix is a win win. Move along, nothing to see here....
 
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