Softail Models Standard, Custom, Night Train, Deuce, Springer, Heritage, Fatboy, Deluxe, Rocker and Cross Bones.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

How can I learn what's been done to my bike

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 08-10-2016 | 06:21 AM
Skeaterbait's Avatar
Skeaterbait
Thread Starter
|
Stage II
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
From: KCMO
Default How can I learn what's been done to my bike

Howdy. I picked up a used Deuce yesterday and it seems to run pretty strong. I was curious about what mods may have been done.

Understanding that if Harley didn't do the work they can't tell me, but is there any place I can find out what work Harley may have done to this thing? Or is this info only going to be stored what whatever dealer may have done any work?

Thanks for any advice you can offer.
 
  #2  
Old 08-10-2016 | 06:33 AM
Warp Factor's Avatar
Warp Factor
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 3,217
Likes: 88
From: Detroit
Default

My dealer had access to any service work performed on my bike by any Harley dealer.
Curious about one of my bikes too. It might have cams, but I'm not willing to go to much trouble to find out.
 
  #3  
Old 08-10-2016 | 06:34 AM
Notgrownup's Avatar
Notgrownup
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 23,555
Likes: 7,232
From: Snow Hill, NC
Default

Previous owners.
 
  #4  
Old 08-10-2016 | 06:36 AM
Skeaterbait's Avatar
Skeaterbait
Thread Starter
|
Stage II
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
From: KCMO
Default

Thanks Warp. I may have to try a new dealer. I asked my usual dealer about one that I bought from them, they claimed they only had info on work they did.

Like you, I want to know, but but not all that bad.
 
  #5  
Old 08-10-2016 | 09:30 AM
Next In Line's Avatar
Next In Line
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 3,427
Likes: 163
From: Home
Default

If you are talking about engine work, the only way to be 100% sure is to tear it down and look for yourself.

There are too many people who are dishonest in the world that will say anything just to benefit themselves.
 
  #6  
Old 08-10-2016 | 03:01 PM
SPRINGER's Avatar
SPRINGER
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 68,022
Likes: 3,271
From:
Default

Originally Posted by Notgrownup
Previous owners.
That would be a good place to start.
 
  #7  
Old 08-10-2016 | 03:07 PM
Super Glidester's Avatar
Super Glidester
Seasoned HDF Member
Veteran: Air Force
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 34,973
Likes: 18,398
From: 40.2444° N, 75.6419° W
Default

take it for a ride, if it is scary fast, it had work done to it
 
  #8  
Old 08-10-2016 | 09:10 PM
Axle1980's Avatar
Axle1980
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 40
Likes: 6
From: Connecticut
Default

All HD dealers should have access to work done by other dealers. All they have to do is look the bike up by VIN. Anything done by the local indy or shade tree and you will have to tear into like Next In Line said.
 
  #9  
Old 08-10-2016 | 09:18 PM
Greezey Rider's Avatar
Greezey Rider
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 6,322
Likes: 2,499
From: Tennessee
Default

Take it apart and look...It's the only way to really know what's been done to it.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Big_Redneck
Sportster Models
5
01-24-2012 12:26 PM
HuronBob
General Harley Davidson Chat
5
06-07-2008 11:03 PM
thrillseeker
General Harley Davidson Chat
58
05-29-2008 08:17 PM
Fla Glide
Touring Models
3
08-24-2007 07:51 AM
03ultra100th
General Harley Davidson Chat
24
04-27-2007 12:50 AM



Quick Reply: How can I learn what's been done to my bike



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:33 PM.