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[rayson56]

I would let them fix it under warranty while you are shopping for your new 19 Limited. You should get a great trade with a fresh motor. Definitely push for new motor/long block and good luck.

[Twolanerider]

^^ I would let them fix it under warranty while I shopped for  a new Indian or something else that struck my interest.

[smkymtnboy]

^^ I would let them fix it under warranty while I shopped for  a new Indian or something else that struck my interest.

agreed!

[slinkcvo]

Appreciate everyone'a input particularly about modified motors. Spent pretty much all day at the dealer. Not good with getting the same motor with issues & despite best intentions the svc option of stage 117 motor & welded crank other durability enhancements would be on shady warranty territory at best. Normally I know what my course of action is in these situations. Unsure, went to showroom, test road mod'd RG special, Mod'd SG special, really nice rideability, way too much bling. Last ride, limited cool piece. Left with a SG special, gonna put a tour pak on a keep on and keep on moving. To the gentlemen's point; got on a victory xc in Sep 2015. Great bike but stepped off Oct 17 when they went sideways about warranty issues so be careful of stepping into the Polaris world of walking away from product lines. I know the devil I know so will keep on dealing with it.

[ultrarider123]

I know the devil I know so will keep on dealing with it.

Very well stated, slink.

Congrats on the new SG Special.  What color did you choose and how about a couple pictures? 

You gotta do what you can live with and sounds like this was the right decision for you...

[slinkcvo]

The new ride. Appreciate all the advise.

[ultrafxr]

Appreciate everyone'a input particularly about modified motors. Spent pretty much all day at the dealer. Not good with getting the same motor with issues & despite best intentions the svc option of stage 117 motor & welded crank other durability enhancements would be on shady warranty territory at best. Normally I know what my course of action is in these situations. Unsure, went to showroom, test road mod'd RG special, Mod'd SG special, really nice rideability, way too much bling. Last ride, limited cool piece. Left with a SG special, gonna put a tour pak on a keep on and keep on moving. To the gentlemen's point; got on a victory xc in Sep 2015. Great bike but stepped off Oct 17 when they went sideways about warranty issues so be careful of stepping into the Polaris world of walking away from product lines. I know the devil I know so will keep on dealing with it.

I understand and tend to agree with that statement.  I know a guy who has a new 2018 Goldwing and just for chits and grins  I've been trolling several of the Honda / Goldwing forums.  It has been an eye opener in that many similar complaints (well not oil migration or sumping, lol) are voiced here.  It's taken me years to get somewhat up to speed with Harleys and their deficiencies and idiosyncrasies.  Don't know that I'd have the patience or fortitude to start over with another brand as they all have their 'issues.'

[BUCKNUT GREG]

The new ride. Appreciate all the advise.

Nice Slink, you did well.  Is that the denim it is hard to tell with the shadowing in the pic.  I have the special in billiard blue and love the bike and the color. 
Check the mfg date on the front left tube and see when it was made. If early make like mine is July it may not have the new pump seal everyone is concerned with.  Fingers crossed on mine. 

[MCE]

If Harley keeps shooting themselves in the foot, they won't have any customers left.
The younger crowd isn't buying them and us older folks will soon be tired of their nonsense
or we'll be too old to ride the damn things.

They better wise up or they'll go by the wayside. 

[slinkcvo]

Color: Industrial Grey Denim

Build date: 18 Aug 2018.  Appreciate all the words of encouragement.