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[ultrafxr]

While coming home from the No Ga souting trip my jester crapped out on me.  Today is her birthday - one year old.  Guess I didn't get her enough pretty chrome and she got pi$$ed.  Anyway, she was running strong at 80 and just lost power and I had to pull over.  Felt like just pumping on one lung.  We were on I-24 about 30 miles south of Murfreesboro, Tn, and I called my friend Tom Bumpus who owns the store there and they dispatched a tow truck.  But before their truck got there Ken & Sherri (Hogbreath & Jestor Decor) drove by, saw us and turned around and came back.  They followed us to the dealer and spent the afternoon with us waiting.  Finally at 4 pm it was determined that there would be no resolution today and Ken insisted they bring us home.  They drove us to Jackson, Tn, where our daughter met us.  I know this took Ken & Sherri about 100 miles or more out of their way - not to even mention not leaving us alone all afternoon.  So THANKS, THANKS, THANKS.  You are the BEST.

[110tHunDer]

 
Wow, great story, Jerry.  Well, of the help you got from Ken and Cheri (sp?), that is.  That Jester sure has given you some fits, though, hasn't it.

[Chief]

That sure is a bummer Jerry. I hope the get her all straightened out for you real soon.

It was great seeing you and J. Carolyn again. You make sure and take care of her knee real good.

[Hoist!]

While coming home from the No Ga souting trip my jester crapped out on me.  Today is her birthday - one year old.  Guess I didn't get her enough pretty chrome and she got pi$$ed.  Anyway, she was running strong at 80 and just lost power and I had to pull over.  Felt like just pumping on one lung.  We were on I-24 about 30 miles south of Murfreesboro, Tn, and I called my friend Tom Bumpus who owns the store there and they dispatched a tow truck.  But before their truck got there Ken & Sherri (Hogbreath & Jestor Decor) drove by, saw us and turned around and came back.  They followed us to the dealer and spent the afternoon with us waiting.  Finally at 4 pm it was determined that there would be no resolution today and Ken insisted they bring us home.  They drove us to Jackson, Tn, where our daughter met us.  I know this took Ken & Sherri about 100 miles or more out of their way - not to even mention not leaving us alone all afternoon.  So THANKS, THANKS, THANKS.  You are the BEST.

So sorry to hear about another problem with your bike Jerry.  I know how much you love that bike too! But when the chips are down, the folks here are always willing to lend a hand. Glad you got home safe. We just got off the phone with Ken and Cheri. They're almost home and were only too happy to help you. And every one of us would've done the same! Good luck with the repair. Let us know what it was this time. Do I smell another compression release failure or short?

Hoist!

[Special_Ed]

Jerry,
Sorry to hear about the bike but not surprised at all with Ken and Cheri. They are great caring and giving folks.

Ed

[Twolanerider]

Yet another reminder that the reason we love the bikes is really the people that ride the bikes.  Jerry, sorry to read the bike is giving problems once again.  Thankful it wasn't a catastrophic failure and that you had friends come by.  Good luck on getting it sorted out soon and easy.

[hard10]

Jerry, I'm glad to hear that you are all OK. I saw Ken & Cheri driving off this morning but wasn't up early enough to say goodbye to you. I'm glad to see that you are now home safely. It was a real pleasure riding with you this weekend! Keep us posted on the bike & I know someone that is willing to buy your trailer     .

[ultrafxr]

Jerry, I'm glad to hear that you are all OK. I saw Ken & Cheri driving off this morning but wasn't up early enough to say goodbye to you. I'm glad to see that you are now home safely. It was a real pleasure riding with you this weekend! Keep us posted on the bike & I know someone that is willing to buy your trailer      .

I'll give you a call with a price first thing tomorrow, lol.  On the bike I strongly suspect a bad acr in the rear cyl.  You know how they have to go by the 'book.'  Well hooking up scanalyzer said no combustion on the rear cyl and possible bad ecm or ecm connection.  Report I got was that they had an ecm and swapped it out but no joy and put mine back in.  Later I learned that they had 'cleared' my ecm so even if they got it fixed I couldn't ride it without my sert map in it and of course I forgot the cd with the map file and the dongle to hook everything up.  So FedEx'd those when I got home this evening.  They've done compression test, fuel pressure test, spark test and all OK.  Even replaced the rear injector.  Had to go thru H-D tech services as you probably know and waiting for them to phone back slowed things.  So when I left it they were planning to replace the rear acr and I really think that will fix it.  No part in stock but they did have a 110 build up kit that I'm trying to get them to rob the acr from.  We'll see.  And Tom Bumpus said he was coming to Memphis this weekend and would be glad to trailer by bike back here.  So hopefully we'll have her back and good to go real soon.

[hogasm]

They are the best

Reminds me of last year on the way home from Myrtle Beach Spring Rally when Pete and Lou turned around for me when I had a flat rear tire.

I think we would be hard pressed to find anyone on this site that would not go out of their way to help someone in need.

Hope your scoot gets well soon. When they find that the rear ACR wire is burned through....have them install some heat treated wire loom material on the wires to keep it from happening again.

Glad your home safe

[sadunbar]

I'll give you a call with a price first thing tomorrow, lol.  On the bike I strongly suspect a bad acr in the rear cyl.  You know how they have to go by the 'book.'  Well hooking up scanalyzer said no combustion on the rear cyl and possible bad ecm or ecm connection.  Report I got was that they had an ecm and swapped it out but no joy and put mine back in.  Later I learned that they had 'cleared' my ecm so even if they got it fixed I couldn't ride it without my sert map in it and of course I forgot the cd with the map file and the dongle to hook everything up.  So FedEx'd those when I got home this evening.  They've done compression test, fuel pressure test, spark test and all OK.  Even replaced the rear injector.  Had to go thru H-D tech services as you probably know and waiting for them to phone back slowed things.  So when I left it they were planning to replace the rear acr and I really think that will fix it.  No part in stock but they did have a 110 build up kit that I'm trying to get them to rob the acr from.  We'll see.  And Tom Bumpus said he was coming to Memphis this weekend and would be glad to trailer by bike back here.  So hopefully we'll have her back and good to go real soon.

Hmm...if they have done a compression test, they should know for sure if the acr is functioning or not.  If it is working, the compression should be 150 or so.  If it is not working, compression should be 200 plus.  Working or not, your bike should run, unless the main ecm fuse was taken out.  If the main ecm fuse was taken out, your bike would crank but not start....  They will figure it out, but sounds like some more diagnostics first....

later...Scott

[skreminegul07]

This site is better than any roadside assistance plan because it is made up of good people who love to ride with no bottom line to worry about.  No plan at any cost is as valuable as genuine hospitality from great people.  HD can't package that.

[ccr]

... they dispatched a tow truck.  But before their truck got there Ken & Sherri (Hogbreath & Jestor Decor) drove by, saw us and turned around and came back. ....  You are the BEST.

So sorry to hear of your bike troubles, thank goodness if you had to have them at all, it was on the way home.  And yes, you just know that Ken and Sherri would stop to make sure you were well taken care of.  The CVOers are the Best, aren't they.  Jerry, let us know how the diagnosis turns out.

[ultrafxr]

Hmm...if they have done a compression test, they should know for sure if the acr is functioning or not.  If it is working, the compression should be 150 or so.  If it is not working, compression should be 200 plus.  Working or not, your bike should run, unless the main ecm fuse was taken out.  If the main ecm fuse was taken out, your bike would crank but not start....  They will figure it out, but sounds like some more diagnostics first....

later...Scott

Agree.  But you know how it is - hard to get real detailed info because it gets translated from the tech to the service guy.  I do know for sure that scanalyzer pulled up no combustion on rear cyl.  It would start and just barely run if you kept twisting the throttle, but hardly any power.

Not sure but I think it was maybe Howie who said if acr shorted (? ? ?) then ecm would shut off that cyl.  Anyone know if this is correct?

[Hoist!]

Agree.  But you know how it is - hard to get real detailed info because it gets translated from the tech to the service guy.  I do know for sure that scanalyzer pulled up no combustion on rear cyl.  It would start and just barely run if you kept twisting the throttle, but hardly any power.

Not sure but I think it was maybe Howie who said if acr shorted (? ? ?) then ecm would shut off that cyl.  Anyone know if this is correct?

That's what we were originally told. But it's not correct. When mine shorted out, it blew the ECM fuse. That's why the bike wouldn't fire at all. I thought it should've run on 1 cyl, based on the original info we got. But with a blown CM fuse, it won't fire at all. You can disconnect both ACR wires from the ACR's and the bike should still run normal. You just won't have functioning CR's. That's why I added the manual CR's. Hope this helps Jerry.

Hoist!

[amigo Jorge]

Mi amigo Jerry, it's sad you are having problems again with your bike........hoepfully is not going to be any major thing but in the other hand it's wonderful that ken & Chery took care of you.they are a great couple!!!

Jorge

[HogBreath]

Jerry,

I appreciate your thanks, but, there's really no need. Like I told you yesterday, if the situation was reversed, you and I both know what you'd do. You'd sit right there and wait on a resolution. I'm just glad we could help out a little. It's a CVO brother thing. It's a Harley brother thing. It's a biker thing. Sad thing is, if we were in a car, we'd die of thirst before someone stopped to see about us.

Hope you get the Jester home soon.

[REGGAB]

Ken, Cheri,
Really awesome gesture on your part.  It's heartwarming to know there are still good folks in the world. 

Jerry, J. Carolyn,
Certainly wishing you the best.  Glad you're safe.

[JesterDecor]

Jerry,

I appreciate your thanks, but, there's really no need. Like I told you yesterday, if the situation was reversed, you and I both know what you'd do. You'd sit right there and wait on a resolution. I'm just glad we could help out a little. It's a CVO brother thing. It's a Harley brother thing. It's a biker thing. Sad thing is, if we were in a car, we'd die of thirst before someone stopped to see about us.

Hope you get the Jester home soon.

What Ken said AND we were just so glad that we were able to be there for you! Ken really hates to trailer the bike but it was a damn good thing we did! All the stars aligned with us passing by at the right time and being in the truck and being as close to an HD shop with people you knew! And even better to hear that you'll even be lucky enough to have it delivered to your door! If you're gonna break down I want YOUR kind of luck!! 

We are only too happy to help, that's what CVO families do!! I for one was pleased to have some extra time to spend with you and J. Carolyn to stave off the CHL withdrawals for a little longer! 

Hope to hear Jester is back up and running ASAP, especially after the sex change!! 


P.S. It was great to have the opportunity to meet your daughter!!

[Gettinold]

Jerry,

I appreciate your thanks, but, there's really no need. Like I told you yesterday, if the situation was reversed, you and I both know what you'd do. You'd sit right there and wait on a resolution. I'm just glad we could help out a little. It's a CVO brother thing. It's a Harley brother thing. It's a biker thing. Sad thing is, if we were in a car, we'd die of thirst before someone stopped to see about us.

Hope you get the Jester home soon.

Ken you forgot about the "cup".    Jerry good luck with your bike, you sure have been thru enough with it. 

[Tbone]

Jerry,

I'm sure sorry to hear you guys had problems on the way home, I hope it's nothing serious and you're going again soon.

As for Ken and Cheri stopping to help out, I'm sure that anyone that knows them knows what great folks they are! 

Bob

[Hoist!]

Jerry, what's the latest on your bike. Have they determined the problem yet? I hope they're getting you squared away. Was wondering what the issue was this time. Thanks Jerry!

Hoist!

[ultrafxr]

Jerry, what's the latest on your bike. Have they determined the problem yet? I hope they're getting you squared away. Was wondering what the issue was this time. Thanks Jerry!

Hoist!

Not yet Howie.  Service mgr said they hoped to check it out Tue or Wed of this week.  So hopefully I'll know something shortly.  Thanks for checking and I'll be in touch.

[16HD117]

Hey Jerry,  any truth to the rumor that you want to sell your trailer???  What ever you do, don't sell it to AJ, he'll have it loaded down with video games!!! 

[ultrafxr]

Hey Jerry,  any truth to the rumor that you want to sell your trailer???  What ever you do, don't sell it to AJ, he'll have it loaded down with video games!!! 

I dunno Tommy.  Make me an offer.  I could be tempted.

[MJZ]

There was a high gloss black Bushtec that just sold Saturday here in Memphis for $2,500 and it had all the extras, they paid over 5K 2 years ago. The owner had used it 3 times and had to sell due to illness. The first person that saw it bought it, I was a day late (as usual).

[vagabond6542]

I am glad to hear that there are CVO-ers that will behave like family to one another,
But has any one bother to list those who have a trailer or truck big enough to help a disable member?
I'm certain, as we travel about the US, it would be nice to know of someone to rely on when in difficulty.
Just a thought.

[ultrafxr]

I am glad to hear that there are CVO-ers that will behave like family to one another,
But has any one bother to list those who have a trailer or truck big enough to help a disable member?
I'm certain, as we travel about the US, it would be nice to know of someone to rely on when in difficulty.
Just a thought.

That's a good idea and we do it here in our HOG Chapter.  But folks might (and probably should) be hesitant to publish their phone numbers on the site since it is a public forum.  Guess we could compile a list by member name but then you'd have to have internet access to pm them.

[Hoist!]

That's a good idea and we do it here in our HOG Chapter.  But folks might (and probably should) be hesitant to publish their phone numbers on the site since it is a public forum.  Guess we could compile a list by member name but then you'd have to have internet access to pm them.

Maybe we can just your name and city in a thread. Then get an idea before you leave where folks are located. Another site member might be able to contact them for you, if you break down on the road and have someone's number with you.

Great idea. I think I'll start a thread since I probably coul've used this info more than most so far!

Hoist!

[Fired00d]

Maybe we can just your name and city in a thread. Then get an idea before you leave where folks are located. Another site member might be able to contact them for you, if you break down on the road and have someone's number with you.

Great idea. I think I'll start a thread since I probably coul've used this info more than most so far!

Hoist!

If members would put there location in their profile, and pins on the map that would help.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Hoist!]

If members would put there location in their profile, and pins on the map that would help.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

Great idea Gary. I'll add that to the thread I started. Thanks.

Hoist!

[SBB]

If members would put there location in their profile, and pins on the map that would help.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

Exactly dOOd

If I'm going on a trip and feel a need to worry about the dependability of my bike then I would take it upon myself to contact those in the area I was traveling. I have a few key site members #'s and all I have to do is call them and they will find me help should that need arise. This doesn't have to be complicated. As one big somewhat happy family help is usually only a phone call away!

 

[Ozzie]

"Have Trailer - Will Travel To Rescue CVO"
 
I placed this notice under my "personal" section in my profile for starters to help any CVO family member riding in my area of NJ, NYC or eastern PA.
I hope no one will have to call, but if necessary I would be happy to trailer anyone into a HD Dealer.

Maybe a Senior Moderator could start a USA CVO spreadsheet, which would list anyone willing and able to help and contact with a trailer.  Although this would make extra "coordinator or operator" work to maintain an update list.
Glenn

[Hoist!]

"Have Trailer - Will Travel To Rescue CVO"
 
I placed this notice under my "personal" section in my profile for starters to help any CVO family member riding in my area of NJ, NYC or eastern PA.
I hope no one will have to call, but if necessary I would be happy to trailer anyone into a HD Dealer.

Maybe a Senior Moderator could start a USA CVO spreadsheet, which would list anyone willing and able to help and contact with a trailer.  Although this would make extra "coordinator or operator" work to maintain an update list.
Glenn

Thanks Glenn. I started it here. I'll add you to the list.

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=18220.msg291163#msg291163

Hoist!

[vagabond6542]

Thanks Glenn. I started it here. I'll add you to the list.

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=18220.msg291163#msg291163

Hoist!

Hey,
I have a trailer and a dually. Put me down for help.
PM me for phone and location.