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Jul 22nd, 2007, 10:44 PM
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#1 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: May 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta
Posts: 667 Model: '07 Harley Davidson ElectraGlide Classic Interests: Riding the bike (and the wife!)
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Just have to b*tch and complain here for a second. If they know the bikes are going to rattle so much (which is a BIG selling factor of the bike), then why can't Harley Davidson manufacturers add Locktite to the nuts, bolts and screws?! I recon' cause they are too damn cheap!
I was out for a great ride yesterday (about 700kms)... when I was about 75kms from my final destination, I noticed that I had an exhaust leak at the manifold and exhaust pipe area. I rode the bike to a friend's and took a closer look. As it turns out, one of the bolts which attaches the exhaust to the manifold had rattled right off the bike. This also caused the stud screw in the manifold to strip.
It took a heck of a lot of p*ssing around to get that stud screw out of the manifold... an overnight stay at my friends... and then a 150km roundtrip to the nearest Harley shop for the part. All of which could have been avoided if HD just used some Locktite!
I love the bike... but I absolutely hate how HD gets cheap on some sh*t!  | 
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Jul 23rd, 2007, 07:28 PM
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#2 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Stanton, NJ
Posts: 1,298 Model: 04 Dyna WG (with a 240 rear tire) Interests: Harleys, drag racing, family, fishing, my rottweilers, the UFC Occupation: Carpenter/Builder
| That sucks!! Hey, when did my luck jump over to you?? At least you got it fixed....  And hey, bitch and complain all you want.....that's why we're here, we're good listeners! | |
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Jul 27th, 2007, 02:19 PM
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#3 | | Newbie
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 2
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Got a windshield and two of the loctited bolts lost their nuts within the first 5 miles. Managed to retreive one of the bolts with blue loctite (looked dry and brittle). | |
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Jul 27th, 2007, 11:43 PM
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#4 | | 200+ posts and climbing
Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: West Texas
Posts: 306 Model: '68 FLH, '99FB,'02 RK Interests: riding,custom paint, pinstriping. Occupation: retired
| I remember an Independent shop I went into. They had a big sign in the wrenching area that said, PUT BLUE LOCTITE ON EVERYTHING. I bet they used red on compensating sprocket nuts though. I'm surprised HD doesen't use a thread sealant. Of course they would put the HD logo on it and sell it for ten bucks a bottle but WTF. AL | |
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Jul 28th, 2007, 08:32 AM
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#5 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: May 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta
Posts: 667 Model: '07 Harley Davidson ElectraGlide Classic Interests: Riding the bike (and the wife!)
| Ten bucks, Al? Come on... you wouldn't get it for near that cheap! | |
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Jul 28th, 2007, 09:10 AM
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#6 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alvin TX
Posts: 1,812 Model: 03 E Glide X cop bike Interests: My family Old Dodge truck's Riding My Glide Occupation: Retired truck Driver
| Sence about 1995 I thought HD stood for Hundred dollars 
at least it seem's that way any more , nothing seem's to interchange like it used to & all cost a lot more then it should | |
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Jul 29th, 2007, 09:43 PM
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#7 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: I'm everywhere, I'm everywhere
Posts: 840 Model: 06 flhxi Interests: family,fun, fast chrome Occupation: causing hate and discontent
| If'n ya can change the standard grade 5 bolts to 8 and install lock or ny lock nuts where you can
I believe in overkill | |
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Jul 30th, 2007, 06:02 AM
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#8 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: May 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta
Posts: 667 Model: '07 Harley Davidson ElectraGlide Classic Interests: Riding the bike (and the wife!)
| Overkill is better than what HD has now! I'll try it out! Cheers. | |
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Jul 30th, 2007, 10:02 AM
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#9 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 1,123 Interests: Anything outdoors (climbing, backpacking, fishing, Mtn biking, riding) Occupation: Chemistry teacher
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HD stands for "Hunnerts o' Dollas"!!!  | |
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Jul 30th, 2007, 07:38 PM
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#10 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: May 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta
Posts: 667 Model: '07 Harley Davidson ElectraGlide Classic Interests: Riding the bike (and the wife!)
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Originally Posted by mwelych  HD stands for "Hunnerts o' Dollas"!!! | Hahahahaha! I agree! | |
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