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Oct 14th, 2006, 04:09 PM
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#1 | | Rookie 10+ posts
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While changing the fluids for the 1000 mi. service, was I surprised. You would have expected 32 oz' to drain in the pan, right! Or there about. Well, I think 4 or less would surprise you. It did me. The first 1000 mi., I had about that much. What can I say, guess I was lucky I still have a transmission. Would I say anybody buys a new harley, check all your fluids before you ride away from the showroom. YES! Don't be shy. It happened to me. Riding is living.  | 
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Oct 14th, 2006, 09:11 PM
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#2 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
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| a good post and even better reminder.......nobody is perfect........
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Oct 14th, 2006, 10:55 PM
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#3 | | Has posted 500+
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| I guess you can consider your transmission broken in… at least it was little wet.
Because you did your own maintenance, Harley can easily deny your claim of only 4 ounces in the tranny.
I would mention it to who-ever you bought it from and pay close attention to any transmission noise; just in case. | |
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Oct 15th, 2006, 05:40 AM
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#4 | | More than 100 posts!
Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 165 Model: 07 SE ROAD KING, 04 LOW RIDER Interests: MOTORCYCLES, NASCAR Occupation: TRUCKER , OWNER OPERATOR
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I Agree With Killer B, U Should Have Let H-d Dealer Do The First One, I Know Its Cost But Well Worth It, Just Had 1st One Done On My Rk Se | |
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Oct 17th, 2006, 07:42 AM
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#5 | | More than 100 posts!
Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boise, ID
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| Do you think H-D would have admitted finding only 4 oz in the trany?
Or...blamed you for not checking it? | |
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Oct 17th, 2006, 08:22 PM
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#6 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
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| if it was the 1000 mile service, they probably woulnt have said anything.....the hi paid techs dont do oil changes.......it is the grunts. the tech may go behind and check that all was done......they call it on hands training.......
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Oct 18th, 2006, 03:18 PM
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#7 | | Has posted 500+
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rode away on my new bike got home checked the oil and rode it right back. the "excuse" was they checked it in the rack not on the stand. I did against my pocket books wishes but with my wifes wishes take it to the dealer for its first and (warranty excluded) last visit. not that the price was so high as I can easly justifiy it as I work in the field. but again it came back low, although it only made it to the lot. and again the "excuses". I do feel that they understand my position now and that the details is what will make and brake the business and the customer. | 
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Oct 18th, 2006, 10:26 PM
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#8 | | Has posted 500+
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Do you think H-D would have admitted finding only 4 oz in the trany?
| Yup,,, your right. They would have never told ya. | |
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