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Buying Used '05 Road King - have Dealer Check It Over???

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Old 07-22-2012, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by lewgar_FLHRSI
Was thinking of having the dealer do a full look over the bike after I bought it just to let me know what else might be an issue when I take it in for the 5K service.
Some of the '05 models had valve guide seal problems which leads to oil consumption.
If your not handy with a wrench,then might well have the 5K service done.

Here is a link to one of the threads.If you do a search here,you will find many threads like this one........
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...uide-seal.html
 

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Old 07-22-2012, 05:35 PM
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I agree that if you get a good deal just buy it and have the 5k service done.....and enjoy
 
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Old 07-22-2012, 06:54 PM
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I'm with those who recommend an indie to look it over. He doesnt have a vested interest in the outcome of his findings and is more likely to be more forthright on any issues
 
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Old 07-22-2012, 07:51 PM
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A dealer will run your vin to see if it had any warranty issues addressed
IMHO I'd go for the 10,000 service; more in depth IMHO plus two new tires w/rimstrips and tubes.

Just me, do what you will
 
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