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SOCAL296

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Would you want to keep it?
« on: August 13, 2018, 03:53:39 PM »
Short Version. My 2014 CVO Limited is in the shop and has been since the 27th of last month. Awaiting new Long Block. Should he getting it back in a few days but I’m kind of dismayed over this whole thing.
Wondering if I should keep it or trade it for a 2019 Non CVO. Or if I will learn to love it again. This bike was flawless up to the 30k mile mark.
I’ve sent a letter off to Harley Customer Service but I highly doubt anything will come of it. Thankful I have the ESP.
I have decisions to make once I get it back.
How much value have I lost or gained with a new motor??
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Re: Would you want to keep it?
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2018, 05:17:53 PM »
Personally I'd keep it.
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Re: Would you want to keep it?
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2018, 05:32:00 PM »
Keep it. As long as it has warranty let them keep fixing it. The new long block VIN will match the bike installed buy Harley so start riding it and enjoy it.  :bananarock:
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Re: Would you want to keep it?
« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2018, 05:33:43 PM »
Not enough information.  Obviously a significant failure.  If that much is being replaced are ancillary but necessary replacements happening with things like oil cooler, oil pan, etc.  If so the decision isn't based on the repair but on whether or not you like the bike.  If the repair is lacking those other important corrections and Harley won't include them then trade that bitch in a heartbeat.
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Re: Would you want to keep it?
« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2018, 05:36:14 PM »
you'll have a long wait till the 2028's are released though....    :oops:

i agree with twolane, if it doesn't hurt you that much financially, then sometimes you have to cut your losses.  once you lose confidence in something, it's very hard to get it back...
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Re: Would you want to keep it?
« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2018, 05:39:22 PM »
Every one of us knows sooner or later their bike is going to break down. Keep an ESP on it and love it with every ride. When you see the next bike that you just have to have, trade it in with a new ESP in hand.
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Re: Would you want to keep it?
« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2018, 07:16:14 AM »
What failed?


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Re: Would you want to keep it?
« Reply #7 on: August 18, 2018, 07:39:27 AM »
Since I have the same bike I am curious as well as to what happened.
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Re: Would you want to keep it?
« Reply #8 on: August 18, 2018, 03:26:41 PM »
I got a 14 Limited with 9000 miles and I will replace the lifter after my trip to Scotland next week.


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Re: Would you want to keep it?
« Reply #9 on: August 18, 2018, 03:38:29 PM »
Had a new motor put in on my 2010 CVO Ultra.  Hit a rock, knocked a hole in the case, insurance paid for a complete new motor.  VIN matched, ran great.  Kept it a year, but for some reason it just never felt quite right.  Nothing mechanical, all ok there.

Traded the bike a year and a few months later for a 2017, never regretted it for a minute. 

Do what you think is best SOCAL, that's what counts in the end.
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Re: Would you want to keep it?
« Reply #10 on: August 19, 2018, 03:30:31 AM »
Just my two cents, but I saw a BMW K1600B and K1600 Grand America within ten minutes of each other in Julian today. Those bikes are damn fine machines. Go test ride one while the scoot is in the shop. If I was in your shoes, I would think about expanding my options given the MoCo's track record.
 
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Re: Would you want to keep it?
« Reply #11 on: September 01, 2018, 08:29:00 AM »
My 2010 CVO Street Glide scissored the flywheel at 30k miles.  The MoCo  sent new flywheels and other parts.  I was concerned, like you are, but I also had the extended warranty.  Rode the hell out of that bike up until I sold it to a CHP officer.

I talked to him recently and he said it's still running strong.

If you have the extended warranty.....go out there and ride the hell out of it.  If it breaks again.....they can fix it again.

But for the record.....the new BMW B and the BMW Grand America are both very fine bikes and if I could get a reasonable offer on my CVO Ultra Classic, I'd be having one of those BMWs!  Following on their forum and facebook pages, more than a couple of CVO owners have crossed over to those two new models.  I only have room for one or I'd be there.  Go take one for a test drive.
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Re: Would you want to keep it?
« Reply #12 on: September 01, 2018, 09:31:23 PM »
Get the 2019 limited, its a great bike and the 114 is a smoother running, more powerful engine than the 110 you got in your cvo. I've seen a few already in the dealers and they are good looking bikes. No beemers or wings have ever interested me.
Quote from: SOCAL296 on August 13, 2018, 03:53:39 PM
Short Version. My 2014 CVO Limited is in the shop and has been since the 27th of last month. Awaiting new Long Block. Should he getting it back in a few days but I’m kind of dismayed over this whole thing.
Wondering if I should keep it or trade it for a 2019 Non CVO. Or if I will learn to love it again. This bike was flawless up to the 30k mile mark.
I’ve sent a letter off to Harley Customer Service but I highly doubt anything will come of it. Thankful I have the ESP.
I have decisions to make once I get it back.
How much value have I lost or gained with a new motor??
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Re: Would you want to keep it?
« Reply #13 on: September 18, 2018, 12:17:52 PM »
dido above.
Gotta ask yourself, if you're pulling into some event, what would you rather pull up on, a Harley or something else.
I prefer the rumble and roar not a sewing machine.
HD is the most modified bike out there and has more aftermarket parts for customizing.
Not much out there to make a BMW K1600B your own, you're just one of the same not one of a kind.
Oh and they only come in one color  :joker: :sleeping:
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Re: Would you want to keep it?
« Reply #14 on: September 18, 2018, 08:14:13 PM »
Good advice, Kojak.
I did just that - just brought home a new 2019 Ultra Limited (silver flux).
2014 SERK seems to "ate itself". Lower end issues.
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