Performance Machine Fixed Rotor Issues

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01-25-2011 | 01:11 AM

itimmers

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The worst of it was even the HD service department acted like I was stupid... I used to trust these guys to steer me in the right direction, and am friends with my advisor. They even looked at me like I was nuts. IT WAS AN OBVIOUS PULSING TOO!

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01-25-2011 | 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by itimmers

But I bet it was a REALLY COOL shirt and hat!

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01-25-2011 | 02:01 AM

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But I bet it was a REALLY COOL shirt and hat!

BAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Actually, the shirt is starting to unravel in the middle of the back and the hat is kinda ghetto(hat with a huge bill thats worn off to the side)... not my normal style. I prefer a more "normal" or "classic" type hat. I tried it on and my wife laughed so hard she fell to the floor holding her sides. She's quite the support system.

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01-25-2011 | 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by cyclonecutting

Are you calling the non-floating solid rotors "fixed" rotors or are the fixed rotors something else?

Yes, non floating.

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01-25-2011 | 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by BadPiggy

PM cuts their parts from blanks, therefore, no vendors that supply already finished parts.

I meant retailers. Surely they can go to one of their retailers and borrow a pair.
(...and don't call me Shirley)

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Also, it's the beginning of show season.
Most manufacturers are focused on showing new products at these parts shows.

We are talking about Heathens, most likely in their top five sales. There is no excuse why they don't have a pair.

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01-25-2011 | 09:13 AM

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What kind of signs alerted you the rotors were bad? I was in a wreck and got my bike back together around Sept.2010. I got a little riding in before it got cold but the rotors are making a buzzing noise. I thought (and was told) it would go away after a few hundred miles but so far it has not. Just curious.

The front brake handle was pulsating when applying the brake. Using a dial indicator the right was out .012 thousands and the left was out .016. I believe Harley allows .008.

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01-25-2011 | 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by leohd

6 to 8 weeks DOWN time, why not just throw a set of stock rotors on till they get you yours?

That's an option. I need to sell the old stockers.

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the rotors should have never warped in the 1st place, just curious what is to stop the next set from warping?

I'm thinking the same thing. I was considering adding a set of Heathens to my 2011 FLTRX but now that is out of the question. I'm not going to purchased anymore POORformance <---

Machine wheels.

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01-25-2011 | 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by r8rs4lf

Had the same issues with the same rims. I took my bike to PM, had one of their people look at it, found it to be, u guessed it, warped rotors. They replaced both and all was fine.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-question.html

I read your thread, exactly the same.

I'm wondering how long the replacement set will last. Cost of two rotors is $659.90

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01-25-2011 | 09:32 AM

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I did get a check for the R&R, plus shipping... but GEZZZZ, it was a huge hassle.

I doubt they will reimburse me for my labor and shipping but I will be asking for it.

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They did throw in a shirt and a hat for my troubles (ROLLS EYES).

I hope they send me two t-shirts, one to take a dump on and one to cover it up.

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01-27-2011 | 02:35 AM

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I doubt they will reimburse me for my labor and shipping but I will be asking for it.

I hope they send me two t-shirts, one to take a dump on and one to cover it up.

^^^^^^^LMFAO! Now thats funny stuff right there^^^^^^

I would hope they do something for you... I now know it is an ongoing problem, but since they "repaired" my rotors I have had no issues. Something tells me either they have really poor quality control or they designed these rotors poorly. To think they checked my rotors when I sent the whole front wheel assembly back and told me they were in spec. Then why was there a repair made? It's not like brakes are important or anything...

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