Not happy with HD after 30 years
#62
10-31-2013 | 08:46 PM
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: North Carolina
If nobody purchases the first model then how are the bugs going to be worked out?
#63
10-31-2013 | 08:54 PM
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 842
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From: N. CA & East TN
I would trade it in for a 2013 road glide. seriously that does suck, i am glad that i dropped the hammer on a 2013 road glide and did not wait to see what the new road glide will bring when it comes out. All of the new stuff is awesome, but all of the problems that come with that new stuff blows. All minor stuff still, little cosmetic damage can all be fixed. Clutch and coolant have been known issues and will work themselves out. Sounds like you are more unhappen with the service then just the bike.
#64
10-31-2013 | 09:02 PM
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 1,446
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From: Mesquite Tx
Man that really sucks about them dropping the bike, that would really make for a bad day for sure! As for the 2014 I bought mine on a Saturday and it rained Monday thru Wed and then they announced the recall and do not ride. I was very upset that I had a bike with 90 miles on it that I could not ride. Dealer had the bike fixed by the following Wed and 500 miles later I'm in love again. As far as stock HD's go this is the best bike out of the 98, 02, or 07 that I have owned.
#65
10-31-2013 | 09:36 PM
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 171
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From: Central Florida
I would like to clarify a few items for the few negative nellies who have responded. My issue is HD, not the bike. In the course of 30 years and I ridden a lot of HD including the AMF days and the 2014 Limited by far it an unbelievable ride. The fact that Corporate will not call me back and address the issue is why I am upset. Fully understand issues on a new product, but that is no excuse for the clutch, as the hydraulic clutch has been out for years. The leaking doesn't bother me, new product easy fix, although I still have to manually turn on the fans. Lack of qualify control on the clutch and badge is not acceptable. HD prides themselves on a quality product and brotherhood of riders. Right now there is no quality that I see (in my situation). Dropping of the bike happens and I was not mad at the guy who did it, it was an accident. It was just bad timing of everything else and no bike for 30 days. I ride almost everyday and have done so for many years. Again, I am pissed at HD for not taking responsibility for delivering a QC product and handling me in a timely fashion. The manager from HD has yet to call me back. Almost a full week and she has never returned a call. For this, a combination of everything that has happened has me feeling the way I do.
It's a great bike. I hope yours becomes trouble free when you get it back, fixed!
#67
10-31-2013 | 10:11 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 10,867
Likes: 674
From: Illinois
The problem is Harley's, not yours. You've been through the ringer. Considering the cost of a new bagger, I'd be pissed, too.
Selling your bike means you'll lose money. On the other hand, your happiness is more important than any bike. My suggestion is to get the bike fixed, give the decision to sell more time, and then reconsider your options.
Selling your bike means you'll lose money. On the other hand, your happiness is more important than any bike. My suggestion is to get the bike fixed, give the decision to sell more time, and then reconsider your options.
#69
10-31-2013 | 10:40 PM
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From: Virginia Beach
#70
10-31-2013 | 10:42 PM
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 1,392
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From: Delaware
Now THAT takes some ***** to hand you that bill.