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Title: 2018 blacked out front
Post by: Ronnie W on October 30, 2017, 03:16:55 PM
Has anyone with the blacked out front forks had a problem with the powercoat chipping off? Mine started chipping at 1000 miles and by the time I had 3k on it there were several spots that had chipped off. I called customer service and sent them pictures and the told me it is rock chips. NOT COVERED.  I ask for a manager to call me back and I have not gotten a call in 3 weeks. The dealer already knew of the problem and knew I was pissed. They took care of it but I think that Harley should have. Powercoat if its done correctly should not chip before the paint does.
Title: Re: 2018 blacked out front
Post by: muddypaws on October 31, 2017, 11:42:59 AM
At least the dealer fixed it. Harley always has some excuse why it's not their fault...
Title: Re: 2018 blacked out front
Post by: DesertHOG on October 31, 2017, 11:52:44 AM
You're scaring me, Ronnie. I just bought a 2018 FLTRXS that is all black. I'll be watching my front forks like an eagle now.

DH
Title: Re: 2018 blacked out front
Post by: Twolanerider on October 31, 2017, 01:44:39 PM
Has to make you wonder how thin the powder is being laid on.  A good 4-5 mil thick powder application should hold up much better than paint.
Title: Re: 2018 blacked out front
Post by: ultrarider123 on October 31, 2017, 01:54:35 PM
Quote from: Twolanerider on October 31, 2017, 01:44:39 PM
Has to make you wonder how thin the powder is being laid on.  A good 4-5 mil thick powder application should hold up much better than paint.

Either that or it's actually just painted on, Don.  Bad/poor prep of the surface before paint/powder? 

Oh wait, it can't be that.  The MoCo has already said "rock chips" so no coverage....sorta like "salt water" caused the paint issues a few years ago....so let it be written, so let it be done.... ;D
Title: Re: 2018 blacked out front
Post by: Twolanerider on October 31, 2017, 02:46:32 PM
Quote from: Haird on October 31, 2017, 01:54:35 PM
Either that or it's actually just painted on, Don.  Bad/poor prep of the surface before paint/powder? 

Oh wait, it can't be that.  The MoCo has already said "rock chips" so no coverage....sorta like "salt water" caused the paint issues a few years ago....so let it be written, so let it be done.... ;D

There are times you can't help but think that if the MoCo produced porn all the people would be clothed, old and playing board games (badly).
Title: Re: 2018 blacked out front
Post by: Powergod on November 11, 2017, 08:36:01 PM
Several manufacturers powder coat front suspension components, it is tougher than paint.  If it’s chipping off I would question the prep work.