Topic: wheels are peeling!!! (Read 16150 times)

hdnut · « **on:** December 02, 2009, 07:20:03 PM »

My wheels and my floorboards on my 2004 seeg are peeling and I'm out of warranty . Will the Moco help me?

Fired00d · « **Reply #1 on:** December 02, 2009, 07:27:39 PM »

Probably not, but you can check w/your dealer. Sometimes dealers (if you have a good one) will take care of you on their own.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

hdnut · « **Reply #2 on:** December 02, 2009, 07:32:47 PM »

Dealer told me to contact the Mo co .

Fired00d · « **Reply #3 on:** December 02, 2009, 07:34:49 PM »

You may be SOL then.... they (MoCo) halfway wants to take care of stuff that is still under warranty.

Let us know how it goes... Good luck.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

hdnut · « **Reply #4 on:** December 02, 2009, 07:38:36 PM »

I will let You guys know.

Gettinold · « **Reply #5 on:** December 02, 2009, 07:40:56 PM »

Good luck. They should know there was plenty of us that had the same problem.

hogasm · « **Reply #6 on:** December 02, 2009, 09:24:13 PM »

Quote from: Gettinold on December 02, 2009, 07:40:56 PM

Good luck. They should know there was plenty of us that had the same problem.

I only had 54 documented ones

Twolanerider · « **Reply #7 on:** December 02, 2009, 09:46:55 PM »

HD had lots of problems with this with the 04. But you're six years in to use now. I wouldn't even ask.

110tHunDer · « **Reply #8 on:** December 02, 2009, 11:36:07 PM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on December 02, 2009, 09:46:55 PM

HD had lots of problems with this with the 04. But you're six years in to use now. I wouldn't even ask.

Don't even think extended warranties went out that far, did they?

I've got one (previously replaced under warranty) floorboard that's bubbling again. Figure this one's on me. $:-\$

Twolanerider · « **Reply #9 on:** December 03, 2009, 12:59:27 AM »

Quote from: 103tHunDer on December 02, 2009, 11:36:07 PM

Don't even think extended warranties went out that far, did they?

I've got one (previously replaced under warranty) floorboard that's bubbling again. Figure this one's on me. $:-\$

They could go five years plus the original two. But this wouldn't be accepted as a failure. After that much time it's purely cosmetic and would be handled accordingly. Y'know what, after that much time it really is though. Manufacturing problems would've showed up already on anything except for bikes that got almost no use.

DICKW · « **Reply #10 on:** December 03, 2009, 05:11:01 AM »

Quote from: Fired00d on December 02, 2009, 07:34:49 PM

You may be SOL then.... they (MoCo) halfway wants to take care of stuff that is still under warranty.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

I would be very impressed if they did anything for you.

spydglide · « **Reply #11 on:** December 03, 2009, 06:42:41 PM »

Dang. On a SEEG, you'll be lucky to find a genn'u'wine replacement part in stock somewhere......they're getting long of tooth now.

har! spyder

Wheelsnkeels · « **Reply #12 on:** December 03, 2009, 09:04:39 PM »

Quote from: spydglide on December 03, 2009, 06:42:41 PM

Dang. On a SEEG, you'll be lucky to find a genn'u'wine replacement part in stock somewhere......they're getting long of tooth now. har! spyder

My Roadwinders peeled within 60 days of install they did nothing! Good luck

geezerglide · « **Reply #13 on:** December 04, 2009, 02:17:11 PM »

I traded my 2004 SEEG B/B in September/09 for a 2010 ULTRA Limited, the guy who bought the SEEG had the peeling front rim replaced by the dealer (Gasoline Alley Harley Davidson, Red Deer, Alberta) because he bought the warranty, that they offered to him on a used HD. I guess it depends on the dealer and if they will back you up.

geezerglide

miker · « **Reply #14 on:** December 04, 2009, 02:18:56 PM »

Maybe under "customer satisfaction" or at least pro rate them somehow...Stand tall, dont be sheepish.

hdnut · « **Reply #15 on:** December 04, 2009, 07:21:08 PM »

I was to darn busy at work to give them a call. I did call my dealer and they told me to call the moco .So it will have to wait until next week.

buckeye bulldog · « **Reply #16 on:** December 04, 2009, 09:11:36 PM »

mine has 17k but new motor at 11k my rearview mirrors are peeling and my warranty runs out in june I,m thinking about buying a extention

04se103 · « **Reply #17 on:** December 04, 2009, 10:52:33 PM »

My wheels were replaced two times under warranty started peeling this year went to Dealership they took pictures and sent them to the MOCO couple weeks later answer was NO so my Dealer said no problem we will cover them

something about the Dealerships have away to cover a certain amount of warranty per year dont really know how that works but I got new wheels and did not ask any questions

DICKW · « **Reply #18 on:** December 05, 2009, 06:43:00 AM »

Quote from: 04se103 on December 04, 2009, 10:52:33 PM

I got new wheels and did not ask any questions

I have always found that to be the best way.

Cvostu · « **Reply #19 on:** December 05, 2009, 10:13:31 AM »

I had mine re-chromed and seems to be just fine.. Their chrome plating sucked big time on those 04 wheels. Just about everyone I know of has had em where they just flake off. Good luck with HD. You sure will need it.

grc · « **Reply #20 on:** December 05, 2009, 11:55:44 AM »

Quote from: 04se103 on December 04, 2009, 10:52:33 PM

My wheels were replaced two times under warranty started peeling this year went to Dealership they took pictures and sent them to the MOCO couple weeks later answer was NO so my Dealer said no problem we will cover them something about the Dealerships have away to cover a certain amount of warranty per year dont really know how that works but I got new wheels and did not ask any questions

IF H-D is set up like the auto company I used to work for, good dealers are given authority to approve a certain amount of "Goodwill Policy Adjustments" on their own authority, and the manufacturer picks up the tab just like a warranty claim. Perhaps this is what happened in your situation. When I dealt with this sort of thing in the auto business, it wasn't something that all dealer's could do however. The dipchits and crooks need not apply; the authority was granted based on various performance criteria related to customer satisfaction, warranty expense, etc.

Jerry

hdnut · « **Reply #21 on:** December 05, 2009, 09:31:42 PM »

I will use this info wisely!!!

hdnut · « **Reply #22 on:** December 06, 2009, 12:05:25 PM »

Just rode my Seeg over to a friend's house to store it in his garage for winter. He has a 2004 Seeg also and noticed this summer his wheels are peeling too!!! I'm going to state both ours cases to Harley at the same time and see what they will do. His has 12,000 miles and mine 15,000 miles and never been ridden on roads in the winter.

Wheelsnkeels · « **Reply #23 on:** December 06, 2009, 03:13:03 PM »

Good Luck you would think on an SE the customer service would be a step up guess you'll find out.

Fired00d · « **Reply #24 on:** December 06, 2009, 03:23:07 PM »

They thing that upsets me the most is they (MoCo) braggs about their chroming process being better then any other.... If that's the case back up your words.... offer a lifetime guarantee.

Not like they aren't charging premium prices for this stuff.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Wheelsnkeels · « **Reply #25 on:** December 06, 2009, 03:50:16 PM »

Quote from: Fired00d on December 06, 2009, 03:23:07 PM

They thing that upsets me the most is they (MoCo) braggs about their chroming process being better then any other.... If that's the case back up your words.... offer a lifetime guarantee. Not like they aren't charging premium prices for this stuff.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

So let it be written so let it be done!

spydglide · « **Reply #26 on:** December 06, 2009, 04:14:43 PM »

Quote from: Fired00d on December 06, 2009, 03:23:07 PM

They thing that upsets me the most is they (MoCo) braggs about their chroming process being better then any other.... If that's the case back up your words.... offer a lifetime guarantee. Not like they aren't charging premium prices for this stuff.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

yeah. that's the ticket!

har! spyder

Gettinold · « **Reply #27 on:** December 06, 2009, 09:59:18 PM »

Quote from: hdnut on December 06, 2009, 12:05:25 PM

Just rode my Seeg over to a friend's house to store it in his garage for winter. He has a 2004 Seeg also and noticed this summer his wheels are peeling too!!! I'm going to state both ours cases to Harley at the same time and see what they will do. His has 12,000 miles and mine 15,000 miles and never been ridden on roads in the winter.

Ride em up the steps of 3700 W Juneau Ave Milwaukee, Wi. and let them see it for themselves. Shouldnt matter if they been in the winter weather or not. Is the chrome still on your frt bumber.

Cvostu · « **Reply #28 on:** December 06, 2009, 10:48:19 PM »

None on mine Dave.. it's plastic

jstites · « **Reply #29 on:** February 17, 2010, 09:55:16 AM »

OK,HD replaced the mirrors, floor boards, both wheels, and fixed a dent on my fender from the forks making comtact with the tree all within 16 months of new....They all know there is a problem. My dealer ( Halls HD in Illinois) told me if they EVER pealed again they would make it right....

sadunbar · « **Reply #30 on:** February 17, 2010, 10:21:40 AM »

I had two 2004 SEEG's...one had the wheels replaced twice and one had the wheels replaced once....my dealer had them replaced without question each time....

acevtwin · « **Reply #31 on:** February 17, 2010, 01:37:09 PM »

My 04' Pumpkin wheels are both peeling. Maybe we can get a "class action" thing going!

hdnut · « **Reply #32 on:** February 17, 2010, 02:23:34 PM »

I need the weather to break around here so I can get my seeg out of storage and find out if the MOCO is going to do anything for me .

Grizzly · « **Reply #33 on:** February 17, 2010, 02:34:07 PM »

Fortunately I haven't had any trouble with my '05 and the rims peeling. (touch wood)

However, I think I picked up a stone in my boot a while back and took a chunk out the chrome on the floorboard. Over the past couple of years it's been getting worse.

Good news is and this may be the case with you as well... There is not a lot of call for those floorboard covers nowadays and as luck would have it I wasn't looking, but found a set that originally was priced at $292.00 cnd marked down on sale to blow them out at $59.00. Great deal, eh! Well after a little further negotiating I walked out after paying $35.00.

Keep your hears and eyes open and you just might find a dealer trying to get rid of a set of rims and floorboards at a "steal of a deal".

I wish you the best of luck with your search as I highly doubt the MoCo will do anyting after such a long time.

hdnut · « **Reply #34 on:** April 02, 2010, 08:22:29 PM »

My seeg went to the dealer for it's 15k check up and pictures of the peeling wheels and floor boards today. First it wouldn't start! Battery was shot! Now i need two new tires and a broken exhaust bracket by the trans cover.And they think oil pressure is low at idle speed?They think it's a sticking relief valve? Hope to have a answer from HD on Monday.

spydglide · « **Reply #35 on:** April 02, 2010, 08:38:48 PM »

Quote from: hdnut on April 02, 2010, 08:22:29 PM

My seeg went to the dealer for it's 15k check up and pictures of the peeling wheels and floor boards today. First it wouldn't start! Battery was shot! Now i need two new tires and a broken exhaust bracket by the trans cover.And they think oil pressure is low at idle speed?They think it's a sticking relief valve? Hope to have a answer from HD on Monday.

Sounds like sitting in 'storage' took it's toll on the ole punkin. Nothing a zillion bucks won't take care of though. Well, maybe it won't be that bad. Whatever, it's well worth it to be riding the SEEG down the road again. Let us know how it turns out and when you get her back.

spyder

Quik2 · « **Reply #36 on:** April 20, 2010, 11:01:34 AM »

For whats it worth MOCO replaced my rear wheel and both rider floorboards in Feb 09 no charge tried dealer 1st they told me same thing call the company I had nothing to lose when I called guess I got lucky for a change.

hdnut · « **Reply #37 on:** May 31, 2010, 10:16:43 PM »

Dealer called Friday and said MOCO declined to pay for new wheels ! I will call them this week and give them a ear full!!!!

spydglide · « **Reply #38 on:** May 31, 2010, 10:20:01 PM »

Quote from: hdnut on May 31, 2010, 10:16:43 PM

Dealer called Friday and said MOCO declined to pay for new wheels ! I will call them this week and give them a ear full!!!!

was afraid of that. It's been so long now that I doubt we'll get anywhere from here on out on their dime.

spyder

geezerglide · « **Reply #39 on:** June 03, 2010, 06:39:59 PM »

Quote from: hdnut on May 31, 2010, 10:16:43 PM

Dealer called Friday and said MOCO declined to pay for new wheels ! I will call them this week and give them a ear full!!!!

I traded my 04 B/B SEEG last Sept for a 2010 ULTRA Limited. it had 24,000 miles. They sold the bike that same day. The guy who bought the bike noticed the Chrome Peeling right away, pointed it out to the dealer, I do not know if the dealer or HD replaced the faulty rim, he did get a new rim no charge. Also, I think he bought the ESP.

geezerglide

hdnut · « **Reply #40 on:** June 20, 2010, 03:08:38 PM »

Well my dealer took very bad pictures of my wheels and floor boards. So I just sent off new one's that show the peeling of the chrome ! We will see what they say! Keeping my fingers crossed!!!!

hdnut · « **Reply #41 on:** June 22, 2010, 12:46:57 PM »

Harley is going to replace my wheels now ! Awsome ! They aren't going to replace the floorboards but I can live with that they are only $200 to replace !

Hugh Janis · « **Reply #42 on:** June 22, 2010, 12:55:28 PM »

hmmmm...... I bought the ESP and told them I wanted my blistering rear rim replaced. The dealer said since I didn't buy the additional wheel warranty they couldn't do it. Thanks for the info.

Fired00d · « **Reply #43 on:** June 22, 2010, 02:01:45 PM »

Quote from: hdnut on June 22, 2010, 12:46:57 PM

Harley is going to replace my wheels now ! Awsome ! They aren't going to replace the floorboards but I can live with that they are only $200 to replace !

Glad to hear it worked out for you.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Fired00d · « **Reply #44 on:** June 22, 2010, 02:03:32 PM »

Quote from: Jester Whisperer on June 22, 2010, 12:55:28 PM

hmmmm...... I bought the ESP and told them I wanted my blistering rear rim replaced. The dealer said since I didn't buy the additional wheel warranty they couldn't do it. Thanks for the info.

Ask them to show you where it says in the wheel/tire warranty that it will cover cosmetic (peeling chrome is considered cosmetic) damage..... it will not be there.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

hogasm · « **Reply #45 on:** June 23, 2010, 06:59:06 AM »

I had so many [52] chrome issues with my 04 that Harley voided my warranty and had the dealer that sold me the ESP send me a check for the remainder of my warranty. Included in those 52 were 4 rear rims and 5 front, 7 sets of rider floorboards, 5 rear, 3 primaries 19 other misc chrome issues

hdnut · « **Reply #46 on:** June 23, 2010, 11:11:16 PM »

WOW!!!!!!!

Cvostu · « **Reply #47 on:** June 24, 2010, 06:52:20 AM »

That's amazing.

hogasm · « **Reply #48 on:** June 24, 2010, 10:27:47 PM »

Gotta love mother fu..er..uh....Harley

hdnut · « **Reply #49 on:** July 10, 2010, 06:46:20 PM »

Had the new wheels installed yesterday along with new tires and I couldn't be Happier!!

Fired00d · « **Reply #50 on:** July 10, 2010, 08:33:20 PM »

Quote from: hdnut on July 10, 2010, 06:46:20 PM

Had the new wheels installed yesterday along with new tires and I couldn't be Happier!!

Glad it worked out.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

hdnut · « **Reply #51 on:** July 10, 2010, 09:57:38 PM »

I'm still can't believe they covered them out of warrentee . I told them about this web site and the owners that had problems and they covered them right away !

Fired00d · « **Reply #52 on:** July 10, 2010, 10:08:01 PM »

They have covered a lot of ours.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

04se103 · « **Reply #53 on:** July 10, 2010, 10:28:27 PM »

Thats Great news good luck with the new wheels

kbiforce · « **Reply #54 on:** July 15, 2010, 11:15:41 PM »

HDNUT, who did you contact @ HD? My 2004 rear wheel is peeling too. It's worth a shot anyway.

hogasm · « **Reply #55 on:** July 16, 2010, 06:40:08 PM »

Quote from: kbiforce on July 15, 2010, 11:15:41 PM

HDNUT, who did you contact @ HD? My 2004 rear wheel is peeling too. It's worth a shot anyway.

Call customer service and tell them the problems you have had with chrome.

Harley gives each dealership $2000 a year for good customer service. Mother Harley will push the dealership to give you new wheels and the moneys willl come from their $2000. Dealerships are stubborn on this...but a good customer has more pull

Cvostu · « **Reply #56 on:** July 16, 2010, 08:11:18 PM »

I can't be any dealer's good customer. I do whatever I can to stay as far away as I can from any of them,... Guess I won't be getting me any new wheels, or chrome for that matter.

hdnut · « **Reply #57 on:** July 17, 2010, 06:03:17 PM »

I just called customer service and sent in pictures and they covered them ! Got back to me in two days also after i sent the pictures in.

acevtwin · « **Reply #58 on:** July 19, 2010, 09:57:08 AM »

Quote from: hdnut on July 17, 2010, 06:03:17 PM

I just called customer service and sent in pictures and they covered them ! Got back to me in two days also after i sent the pictures in.

Are you guys all original owners? Will this work for me if im the 2nd owner? I bought mine in 06' with 3K miles on it.

hdnut · « **Reply #59 on:** July 19, 2010, 08:43:31 PM »

I am the original owner! But I would still give it a try! What do You have too loose???

hdnut · « **Reply #60 on:** July 25, 2010, 08:40:46 PM »

I love EBay! I bought a set of rider stealth floorboards over the weekend brand new for $70.00 !Mine are peeling and that is the only thing Harley didn't want to replace!!!

spydglide · « **Reply #61 on:** July 25, 2010, 08:53:30 PM »

Quote from: hdnut on July 25, 2010, 08:40:46 PM

I love EBay! I bought a set of rider stealth floorboards over the weekend brand new for $70.00 !Mine are peeling and that is the only thing Harley didn't want to replace!!!

congrats! Great find, hdnut.

spyder

hdnut · « **Reply #62 on:** July 25, 2010, 09:50:49 PM »

And I bought a spare outer fairing for $320.00 off eBay brand new for a orange and black 2004 seeg !!!

Cvostu · « **Reply #63 on:** July 26, 2010, 12:27:33 AM »

just finding a fairing is a feat,,, thats really great

hogasm · « **Reply #64 on:** July 26, 2010, 08:06:02 PM »

Quote from: cvostu on July 26, 2010, 12:27:33 AM

just finding a fairing is a feat,,, thats really great

Tell me about it :soapbox:I still need a B&B front fairing and it is not a spare

Warhawk · « **Reply #65 on:** October 08, 2010, 12:16:51 PM »

I am a new owner of an '04 SEEG with peeling chrome on the wheels. I would also like to switch to a taller front tire. Has anyone ever tried putting a 19 inch Detonator wheel intended for a Sportster or Dyna on one of these bikes? It would match the rear wheel and be an appearance upgrade, and do away with half of my wheel chrome issue.

This wheel is set up for dual rotors. I would imagine that custom wheel spacers will be required, but I'm not sure if the rotor width will match the stock wheel?

There is one of these wheels on EBAY now for $475.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400160700043&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:MOTORS:1123

hogasm · « **Reply #66 on:** October 08, 2010, 04:12:05 PM »

Tooooooo thin

Warhawk · « **Reply #67 on:** October 08, 2010, 04:38:51 PM »

Figures, I think I'm just going to have mine rechromed and stick with the common sized tires, I do a fair bit of traveling and it would be a good idea to stick with common tires.

Cvostu · « **Reply #68 on:** October 08, 2010, 10:31:39 PM »

good idea

drstein · « **Reply #69 on:** March 03, 2011, 04:53:58 PM »

OMG....I bought this pristine 04 Pumpkin in Nov 2010 with 1400 mile...yes...1400...I now have 2400 and took it out today for a good cleaning. Just took the lowers off yesterday, these Fla summers be as hot as they are. Anyhow...there was some pitting...here..there...all cleaned up no problem...my floorboards ...perfect..........my wheels.....UNBELIEVABLE....pitted...peeling.......Now perhaps I should have really given her the once over sooner...but the bike was very clean. I'm certainly not as young as I used to be, and with a fractured vertabrae and leg issues, its hard to get down and detail regularly....but these wheels are a total mess. I've bought 3 new bikes from Harley ...the last 2 in 04 and 07.....what number do I call at the MOCO...I certainly don't see Rossmeyer's helping me...as I said...I am the second owner...and I don't go near them if I can help it.

hdnut · « **Reply #70 on:** March 03, 2011, 07:35:48 PM »

I don't have the number but I just called customer service . I had a friend that tried to get his wheels replaced two weeks after me and they turned him down. I got turned down the first time and just kept calling until I got a service rep. to help me.

Cvostu · « **Reply #71 on:** March 04, 2011, 04:49:19 AM »

The 04 wheels pit,, Plain and simple and when you replace them, they will pit again. I had bought a new whebb for the front and had the old one re-chromed.. I still have the new one on my 04, but the next time i need a new tirs I will switch the wheel.. Good luck but after 7 years, I really doubt that the Moco will do anything.. Don't hold your breath for Rossmeyer either.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #72 on:** March 04, 2011, 10:39:12 AM »

Quote from: drstein on March 03, 2011, 04:53:58 PM

OMG....I bought this pristine 04 Pumpkin in Nov 2010 with 1400 mile...yes...1400...I now have 2400 and took it out today for a good cleaning. Just took the lowers off yesterday, these Fla summers be as hot as they are. Anyhow...there was some pitting...here..there...all cleaned up no problem...my floorboards ...perfect..........my wheels.....UNBELIEVABLE....pitted...peeling.......Now perhaps I should have really given her the once over sooner...but the bike was very clean. I'm certainly not as young as I used to be, and with a fractured vertabrae and leg issues, its hard to get down and detail regularly....but these wheels are a total mess. I've bought 3 new bikes from Harley ...the last 2 in 04 and 07.....what number do I call at the MOCO...I certainly don't see Rossmeyer's helping me...as I said...I am the second owner...and I don't go near them if I can help it.

As Stu and others have mentioned the 04s were notorious for bad chrome. In an area prone to salt air such as Florida it's only going to be worse. But seven years is seven years. Especially when measured against an original two year warranty. Does seem to be spitting in to the wind to expect a manufacturer to address a cosmetic failure most of a decade after production.

drstein · « **Reply #73 on:** March 04, 2011, 01:45:09 PM »

Yeah...I certainly understand what you all are saying about the timeframe thing...7 yrs and all. Its just unbelievable that 4 months ago they where pristine. Just 4 months in Fla are they are shot, not just pitting, but flaking like mad. I know they won't help, but its sad that , considering all the issues with these wheels, they won't stand behind them. Sadly, now that I understand what living in the Sunshine state is going to do to my chrome, and the constant attention I'm going to have to pay to detailing, I may very well have to sell this bike. Theres just no way, with my medial issues, I can maintain it like it like it should be.

drstein · « **Reply #74 on:** March 04, 2011, 01:48:00 PM »

and not that it matters , but aren't RNC's chrome wheels warrantied for 7 yrs...... $:-\$

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