New 2010 Bucket of Bolts
#31
10-21-2009 | 01:16 AM
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From: Palm Harbor fl.
the 05 dyna seen in my signature is my first Harley. All my previous bikes were Japanese and I had some fun on them but none were close to being as enjoyable as my Dyna. Also I have not had any problems with my bike and all the parts have remained attached. Park a Harley next to a jap bike and you can see the difference. The jap cruisers are cheesy knock offs. Ugly bikes loaded with plastic and clutter. Oh and their v-twins sound like garbage next to a Harley.
#32
10-21-2009 | 01:34 AM
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From: Vancouver B.C.
FXDB/I Street Bob
Seriously, why does HD sell new bikes with such crappy parts? Runs fine in a straight line on the highway, but make a turn at 30-45 mph and the front tire vibrates or go over bumps . . . sounds like a bucket of bolts!
I have to replace:
1. Michelin tires
2. Floating front brake disc & pads (to non-floating)
3. Shocks
4. Front fork suspension
5. Exhaust and more I expect that I have not gotten to yet.
Any suggestions as to shocks, front fork suspension, disc pads? Exhaust? I have chosen Pirelli Night Dragons with a wide tire kit. TIA!
Seriously, why does HD sell new bikes with such crappy parts? Runs fine in a straight line on the highway, but make a turn at 30-45 mph and the front tire vibrates or go over bumps . . . sounds like a bucket of bolts!
I have to replace:
1. Michelin tires
2. Floating front brake disc & pads (to non-floating)
3. Shocks
4. Front fork suspension
5. Exhaust and more I expect that I have not gotten to yet.
Any suggestions as to shocks, front fork suspension, disc pads? Exhaust? I have chosen Pirelli Night Dragons with a wide tire kit. TIA!
http://www.cas4.com/Forks-Suspension...-brace-002.htm
http://www.superbrace.com/proddetail.asp?prod=5191-03
Last edited by shovelheadroad; 10-21-2009 at 01:43 AM. Reason: add links
#33
10-21-2009 | 01:38 AM
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From: Qualicum Beach, B.C. CAN
This is all I hear about Harley! I agree, I always liked the name and the image that came with Harley, BUT come on here! Do you want to spend 15-20,000 on an American image??? Just to look cool! I own two metric motorcycles, one is a supersport racer and the other is a 2010 Honda Fury. I have never had any problems! Other then oil changes, I have never had any problems.
My purchase of the past Harleys and this one were always because it was the bike I desired, even after looking at all the options, metric, Italian, German, sport bikes and even dirt bikes.
Glad your 2 metrics fit the bill of the bikes you desired. Too each his own.
Wonder how the Fury rides. You didn't buy it for the image, did you!
As for Harleys being junk, my 98 is holding together very nicely, despite my best efforts to modify her to death! Those hardware store nuts and bolts hold up to my sloppy mechanics, are cheap to replace when I screw up, can be replaced with chrome if one wishes, and are available down the street at the hardware store if I lose one.
#34
10-21-2009 | 02:21 AM
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From: NYC
No I (we) didn't buy a Harley 'to look' cool.
My purchase of the past Harleys and this one were always because it was the bike I desired, even after looking at all the options, metric, Italian, German, sport bikes and even dirt bikes.
Glad your 2 metrics fit the bill of the bikes you desired. Too each his own.
Wonder how the Fury rides. You didn't buy it for the image, did you!
As for Harleys being junk, my 98 is holding together very nicely, despite my best efforts to modify her to death! Those hardware store nuts and bolts hold up to my sloppy mechanics, are cheap to replace when I screw up, can be replaced with chrome if one wishes, and are available down the street at the hardware store if I lose one.
My purchase of the past Harleys and this one were always because it was the bike I desired, even after looking at all the options, metric, Italian, German, sport bikes and even dirt bikes.
Glad your 2 metrics fit the bill of the bikes you desired. Too each his own.
Wonder how the Fury rides. You didn't buy it for the image, did you!
As for Harleys being junk, my 98 is holding together very nicely, despite my best efforts to modify her to death! Those hardware store nuts and bolts hold up to my sloppy mechanics, are cheap to replace when I screw up, can be replaced with chrome if one wishes, and are available down the street at the hardware store if I lose one.
#36
10-21-2009 | 09:58 AM
Crappy
LOL I didn't say the bike was crappy. I love my bike. I just am tired of having to replace parts to bring my bikes up to snuff. This is not the first time. I lost many of thousands of dollars on my last Harley upgrades. I understand that Harley has to make a profit by reducing costs and therefore using some (not all) cheaper parts. I would just like to get kissed once or twice if I am going to get FITA. hehe I mean Harley acts like "how dare you suggest some of our parts are inferior" When every salesman knows darn well that you will be spending a lot more on various upgrades. I never get a straight answer from a dealer. But I still love the bikes. :-)
#37
10-21-2009 | 10:39 AM
crappy?
LOL ;-) Never said I thought the bike was crappy. I love my bike. Just have to replace some stock parts at my expense. Nobody ever complains to HD CS about these things so they are never forced to produce a complete product.
#38
10-21-2009 | 10:52 AM
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From: Joliet, Illinois
There is nothing you *have to* replace on a new Harley. You could ride any Harley right off the showroom floor and never do anything to it other than gas it up and routine maintenance.
#39
10-21-2009 | 10:57 AM
This is all I hear about Harley! I agree, I always liked the name and the image that came with Harley, BUT come on here! Do you want to spend 15-20,000 on an American image??? Just to look cool! I own two metric motorcycles, one is a supersport racer and the other is a 2010 Honda Fury. I have never had any problems! Other then oil changes, I have never had any problems. Harley Davidson is a huge name and they have made billions of dollars since they have been in business, if they cant produce a motorcycle by now that is problem free, without parts falling off as you ride down the road, they need to start over and come up with a new and improved product. Do you now see why each and every time you look on the back of something, It never says made in the USA. Thats sad! Im a freakin proud American too, but Im not just gonna buy junk with my hard earned money to support my country.
Having said that, you would never see me on a rice burner. LOL JUST KIDDING MAN!
#40
10-21-2009 | 11:01 AM
Fork Brace
I'm not that familiar with your bike, but all my buds who ride dynas use a fork brace to stiffen up the front end. Have you considered that?
http://www.cas4.com/Forks-Suspension...-brace-002.htm
http://www.superbrace.com/proddetail.asp?prod=5191-03
http://www.cas4.com/Forks-Suspension...-brace-002.htm
http://www.superbrace.com/proddetail.asp?prod=5191-03