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Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by FLHTbiker, Jan 5, 2011.

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  1. cardboard

    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    When you got a new bike a dealer will do a lot to make you happy and take care of you.
    HD gives each dealer so much money each year. Forgot what its called.
    But they are suppose to use it on customers bikes to make them right and happy.
    They did that with me till my 2 yr warranty ran out.
    Should of gott'n a extended waranty over 2 yrs.
    cardboard, Jan 6, 2011
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  3. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    I bought the extended warranty on this bike cause its gonna be my last new Harley. :D I know that's what my wife said but it really is.

    CB, our dealer treats everyone like that.
    FLHTbiker, Jan 6, 2011
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    Notised that HD came down in prices on their web site.
    Also read they been laying a lot of folks off.
    Especially where they build the motors.

    If I don't spend my money in a couple years I might git a new Harley, and git a extended warranty on it. Been saving some money if'n a project don't come and take it away.
    Might let the dealer do the cams and pipes and leave it there. Keep my bike to play with.
    But I will probaly still put a Thunder-Max onit.
    Not goin with a Sert, TTS mastertune, nor PCV,
    cardboard, Jan 7, 2011
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  5. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    If you like the bagger and you have
    one older than 09, then it's a great
    time to swap over, get the 103 kit
    and have them put in 255 cams at
    delivery, it's over 100/100 then.

    New frame and fat rear tire
    makes the bike handle way better
    rides better, runs great...

    I may trade my 09 in on an 11
    this year as the warranty
    is up, and get a 103 Ultra RG.

    If you can keep your hands
    out of the upgrade catalog
    and trade every two years
    it's pretty easy to get a new
    bike without a lot of cash...
    hotroadking, Jan 7, 2011
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  6. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    That is kinda what I did when I upgraded to the 2011 with the 103. I had em put in the 255 cams but I also had them put the Vance and Hines power duels before I even picked up the bike.
    FLHTbiker, Jan 7, 2011
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    Trade it in after only 2 years??? You don't have enough miles to even know the motorcycle yet! Well, you might, but I get attached to my baby and don't want to let her go. This one has 55,000 miles in only 2 years, and I'm not giving her up for anything. The last one I had (HydraGlide) for 25 years and put 185,000 miles on her. Lots of good memories.
    alex the dog, Jan 10, 2011
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  8. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Yea I just never got attached to it. The bike had about 20,000 on it but like I said just never got attached to it. Now my Springer is a different story, she mine.
    FLHTbiker, Jan 10, 2011
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    fxdxriderleo Active Member

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    If using synth oil is bad for an engine during break in, how come so many cars come right from the factory with synth oil?
    fxdxriderleo, Jan 11, 2011
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  10. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    And how come all the SE Models from HD come with Synthetic oil.
    FLHTbiker, Jan 11, 2011
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  11. cardboard

    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    I'm a Amsoil Dealer.
    Talked to them like over 4 yrs ago.
    There is no reason you can not break yer bike in with Synthetic oil.
    cardboard, Jan 11, 2011
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  12. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    I thought you use Mobile 1 V-twin oil :confused:
    FLHTbiker, Jan 11, 2011
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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    I even knew that CB was an AMSOIL dealer. :D
    JohnnyBiker, Jan 11, 2011
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Yea but doesn't he use Mobile 1 V-twin?
    FLHTbiker, Jan 11, 2011
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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    I remember that thread vaguely. I am pretty sure that he uses AMSOIL.
    JohnnyBiker, Jan 11, 2011
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    To keep from using my charge card. I was walkin into Walley World and gittin
    Mobile 1 or Synthetic Castrol Harley Oil.
    And I'm a Amsoil dealer but I have to use my charge card.

    With the Limited I'm only gonna use Syn3 oil in all 3 holes.

    I'm a MVP member and can git a break on it. The more I buy the brake goes up till it hits 15% off.

    And FLHT my Oil pressure guage stays around 32lbs of pressure.
    cardboard, Jan 11, 2011
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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Isn't that MVP Great!!!?
    JohnnyBiker, Jan 11, 2011
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  18. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Man, even the lead mechanic at the HD shop hear who is a master builder and big time racer does not recommend using Syn3 in all three holes. He even likes Mobile 1 V-twin for the engine and a oil designed for the gear box only. The primary he recommended Harley oil made for that specif or another oil designed also for that purpose. He said never put Syn 3 in all three. It will make the engine run louder and will have more wear in the trans.
    FLHTbiker, Jan 11, 2011
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    Yep !
    My member ship moves up as I buy.
    cardboard, Jan 11, 2011
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    Got a 5 yr unlimited warranty milage warranty man.

    I ran Amsoil 75-140 in the other bike and had all the bearing in the tranny replaces once under warranty.
    I would like to run Redline heavy shock oil in the tranny.
    cardboard, Jan 11, 2011
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  21. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    That is what I run in my tranny's and what the builder here recommended.
    FLHTbiker, Jan 11, 2011
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