Motorcycle Auctions, Las Vegas
Another year, Las Vegas has its big motorcycle auctions,January 22-27 Over 1500 cycles are to be offered to me and you. Every year more and more Japanese cycles and less Harly's, BSA's, Trumph's. I ...
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fj12ryder wrote:
You prove my point perfectly when you say you had to replace the compensator on the HD. A known issue for umpteen years. I had to replace the one on my step-son's 2008 Street Glide, with many people complaining it didn't really fix the problem, just put a bandaid on it. This is a known issue, but HD took how many years to "fix" it. And don't forget the Big Twin cam oiling issues. These are engineering issues, not one-off problems. Then there is the chain tensioner issue and don't forget the "death wobble" due in part to the swing arm being rubber mounted with the frame. SMH.
As I said, HD has been making V-twins for 100 years and still can't get it right. After that many years, the only problems with an HD should be an assembly problem, not engineering problems. I don't care for the cruiser-type bikes, but HD does make the best looking ones IMO.
Mine is a 09, no death wobble. Totally new frame. The compensator was designed for the smaller engine. I installed the same part that was standard on the 10's, SE.
Chain tensioner? Mine looked perfect at 30k and was doing it's job.
Has my Harley left me with a no start? NO but the YAMI did with the stuck fuel pimp.
Big deal to replace!
HD fuel pump and filter are in the tank and EASY to replace.
I did a lot of research and for $9,500 and 23k on the odo I got a steal for a full dress bike.
