View Poll Results: Why Buy a 2014
Water Cooled
25
27.78%
Touch Screen
29
32.22%
Cause it has no miles
32
35.56%
Would never own a water cooled Harley w/Touch Screen
28
31.11%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 90. You may not vote on this poll
Official 2014 Recall thread
#351
10-18-2013 | 08:18 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 55,909
Likes: 76,635
From: Western South Dakota
Yeah it did.
The gas tank had to be raised, something about if it was in a head on collision it might catch on fire.
Then there was the rear brake cylinder switch.
I still rode it though and did not panic about taking it into the dealer.
I did not think it was a life or death highest priority/govt shutdown situation.
The gas tank had to be raised, something about if it was in a head on collision it might catch on fire.
Then there was the rear brake cylinder switch.
I still rode it though and did not panic about taking it into the dealer.
I did not think it was a life or death highest priority/govt shutdown situation.
#352
10-18-2013 | 08:27 AM
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 425
Likes: 0
From: Wake Forest, NC
#353
10-18-2013 | 08:35 AM
Supporter
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,236
Likes: 62
From: Northford, CT
#354
10-18-2013 | 08:45 AM
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 547
Likes: 2
From: Oregon
Man, can you imagine the problems for the dealers associated with this recall. They must be sh!tt!ng themselves. Having to pick up all the bikes, space to store all of them that come in, pissed off customers, no time for the normal service of other bikes, more pissed off customers. The trickle down effect must be a nightmare. Used to fantasize about being a Harley mechanic. But I bet the next month or 2 is really gonna suck.
#355
10-18-2013 | 08:49 AM
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 709
Likes: 2
From: SO Cal
With all the problems you've had with both of your 2014's and you're calling the 2013 loaner a piece of ****? Ouch! I'll bet there are plenty of 2009-2013 owners that don't agree with that perspective, but hopefully all the 2014 owners get this and other issues resolved quickly.
I've had more than my fair share of issues with my 2010 but never had to fight Harley to buy it back like some 2014 owners have.
(No, don't have a 2014 but don't think I'm breaking any state or federal laws by posting. Oh oh, here comes the forum police...)
I've had more than my fair share of issues with my 2010 but never had to fight Harley to buy it back like some 2014 owners have.
(No, don't have a 2014 but don't think I'm breaking any state or federal laws by posting. Oh oh, here comes the forum police...)
#357
10-18-2013 | 09:00 AM
#358
10-18-2013 | 09:28 AM
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 855
Likes: 2
From: Bonaire, Ga.
Yeah it did.
The gas tank had to be raised, something about if it was in a head on collision it might catch on fire.
Then there was the rear brake cylinder switch.
I still rode it though and did not panic about taking it into the dealer.
I did not think it was a life or death highest priority/govt shutdown situation.
The gas tank had to be raised, something about if it was in a head on collision it might catch on fire.
Then there was the rear brake cylinder switch.
I still rode it though and did not panic about taking it into the dealer.
I did not think it was a life or death highest priority/govt shutdown situation.
#359
10-18-2013 | 09:46 AM
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,388
Likes: 4
From: Wisconsin
Just making a general statement. I don't understand so called Harley loyalists. Why all the bashing of the 2014's.
My 2014 has a recall. Big deal.... It is being taken care of before any harm was caused to the bike or myself. MOCO acted in a fast and efficient manor.
When I bought my 2009 many said to wait since that was the first years for the new frame and larger tire. It was an awesome bike with only a few minor issues.
I believe the 2014 is also an awesome bike. I am proud and fortunate to own one. I only hope that if I can afford another new model some day that someone will enjoy my hand me downs!
My 2014 has a recall. Big deal.... It is being taken care of before any harm was caused to the bike or myself. MOCO acted in a fast and efficient manor.
When I bought my 2009 many said to wait since that was the first years for the new frame and larger tire. It was an awesome bike with only a few minor issues.
I believe the 2014 is also an awesome bike. I am proud and fortunate to own one. I only hope that if I can afford another new model some day that someone will enjoy my hand me downs!
Last edited by bksmoky; 10-18-2013 at 12:17 PM.
#360
10-18-2013 | 10:10 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 55,909
Likes: 76,635
From: Western South Dakota
I do not recall people jumping up and down about how bad their 09's were and that they were deathtraps.
Please reference.
Not out to get into a pissin' match or start an argument w/you.