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Old Sep 14, 2016 | 08:55 PM
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Reverse was going for the past two weeks. Yesterday, it died. Went to
dealer today. Service looked at it, flipped the breaker, still nothing. Went inside and ordered a new motor with the extended warranty. Said it should be in within a week or so. Told me just the motor without the warranty would have been $1500. plus an hour labor. Got my warranty money in one shot, and still covered until 2019!!
 
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Old Sep 15, 2016 | 05:16 AM
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When I had my 2011 Triglide, the reverse motor fell off during a trip. Cost then was $1300 plus labor. Luckily I was still under warranty. That was one of the main reasons I bought the extended warranty on my 2013
 
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Old Sep 15, 2016 | 09:41 AM
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I 86th the electric reverse and put a mechanical reverse in my 2011 Tri... No more worrying about where to park...
 
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Old Sep 15, 2016 | 12:02 PM
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Exactly what I will do if and when it craps. Baker makes a very nice drop in reverse.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2016 | 04:41 PM
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I also opted for the extended warranty and the 3 year service plan. It cost tons of money for service if you do not have it. Especially for the scheduled services. 1k service at my dealership is $450. Then every 2500 after that. It can add up quick!
 
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Made me feel good about the warranty!
 
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H-D needs to wise up and put both a mechanical reverse and an independent suspension on their 2018 CVO Tri-Glides!
 
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Why ?
 
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H-D needs to wise up and put both a mechanical reverse and an independent suspension on their 2018 CVO Tri-Glides!
I would just be happy with a CVO Tri Glide....the only way I would trade Miss Mysterious...
 
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I would just be happy with a CVO Tri Glide....the only way I would trade Miss Mysterious...
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