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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by oldairboater
Another dealer. With another mechanic. Don't give them information about the other mechanic's inability to fix it. I think it is always better to let someone else troubleshoot it without possibly prejudicing their conclusion by someone else's opinion or lack of opinion.
Yes, that dealer done had a shot at it, and said it wasn't right, but they couldn't fix it. ........... I would stay far away from that place!
 
Old Oct 5, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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I think most of our Harleys make more noise than we think they should. Primary chain, lifters, valves, loud shifts. Don't get paranoid. Just don't abuse it.
 
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Again, thanks for the sound advice. The next dealer is about 45 minutes away but both are owned/run by the same guy.

Question: When the dealer enters information into their computer, is that info available to all dealers? Or is it just the factory...or do they even have access?

I think most of our Harleys make more noise than we think they should. Primary chain, lifters, valves, loud shifts. Don't get paranoid. Just don't abuse it.
Yeah, I hear what you are saying but this noise is new. It didn't always sound like that, so I'm thinking there is something wrong somewhere.
 
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Again, thanks for the sound advice. The next dealer is about 45 minutes away but both are owned/run by the same guy.

Go ahead and take it to Lebanon. Same owner yes, but different mechanic and maybe a better result. At least I hope so.
 
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Originally Posted by DannyZ71
+1. And if you can't find a dealer with any knowledge, contact HD.

If all else fails, demand a new motor and tranny from them.
+2 I have used 3 different Hd dealer on work, not for not fixing an issue just reg services and more options on winter specials.
 
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