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Old 05-30-2012, 07:33 PM
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Could be me being picky b/c I work there but that is Timken with an e.


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Wow, thats quite a few damaged parts. Makes a guy wonder if there were any good pieces left.....


This was my Dad's 2006 Street Glide Stage 1 after 40,xxx miles.

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I am not an expert by any stretch but maybe you're son is better off with a reman or a new engine. It will only take one weak link in the rebuild of a pretty severely damaged engine for it to all happen again... (Though knock on wood it doesn't!)

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Thanks 6 Gun. We have the flat tops on order. Went with these to decrease the compression from 10.5 to 9.8
 
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That's why I ride my 2012 Goldwing on long trips !!.......and most of the time.
 
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Old 05-30-2012, 09:49 PM
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That's why I ride my 2012 Goldwing on long trips !!.......and most of the time.
When you stop for gas have you ever walked around behind that Goldwing and looked at the rear end. Maybe you've said to yourself something like, "Holy crap, that's like looking at a dreadfully obese teenage girl eating a double dip ice cream cone." Then, when you get back on the bike you're haunted by that image and hope nobody you know sees you.
 
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Originally Posted by UC4ME
Wow, thats quite a few damaged parts. Makes a guy wonder if there were any good pieces left.....


This was my Dad's 2006 Street Glide Stage 1 after 40,xxx miles.

Zach
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It was a total loss. Got sent back to the factory for reman. He took the opportunity to upgrade and it came back as a 103" though.

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What warranty does the dealer offer on this build? I've never had that big a job done at a dealer and would like to know for future reference.

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Originally Posted by mtgriz
When you stop for gas have you ever walked around behind that Goldwing and looked at the rear end. Maybe you've said to yourself something like, "Holy crap, that's like looking at a dreadfully obese teenage girl eating a double dip ice cream cone." Then, when you get back on the bike you're haunted by that image and hope nobody you know sees you.
Coffee hurts when it comes out of your nose!! Thanks a lot!
 
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Old 05-31-2012, 12:58 AM
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What warranty does the dealer offer on this build? I've never had that big a job done at a dealer and would like to know for future reference.

Thanks.
Don't know about the OP, but I've had two cranks/bearings go and the ESP covered literally everything needed for the $50 deductible.

The ESP paid for itself three times over on both bikes... it's not for everyone, but it worked for me.

My apologies for the slight hijack, but every time I hear of an incident like this it reminds me of a couple I've been through.

Good Luck; and sorry to hear about your untimely misfortune.
 
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original quote by mtgriz.......When you stop for gas have you ever walked around behind that Goldwing and looked at the rear end. Maybe you've said to yourself something like, "Holy crap, that's like looking at a dreadfully obese teenage girl eating a double dip ice cream cone." Then, when you get back on the bike you're haunted by that image and hope nobody you know sees you.
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Coffee hurts when it comes out of your nose!! Thanks a lot!
I agree!!!
 


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