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[Hoist!]

July 4th.....

HAPPY 4th to everyone......

Hoist.....

Here is my take on this.....first of all you are an excellent communicator......and it's obvious that you are passionate about riding....I throughly enjoy reading your posts....because you are willing to provide detail and descriptions....No one wants to see anyone have a bad experience with their ride....it's a very isolating experience....and to know you are down with your bike during the time of year when riding is available to us all is disheartening....but on the other hand....because this has happened to you...the positive is that we all can read about what your experience has been like....and to that end you have benefited us all....So personally I thank you for being as "detailed" and informative as you are....I might add you are quite entertaining as well....

In my opinion, this entire situation couldn't have happened to a better person....many will learn from your experience...I really see the benefit to many.....and yet like I said....I feel bad that you are going through it....but if I was running that 110 engine I would be very interested in your experience....heck I am interested in it now and I don't even own one.....

Anyway I just wanted to say thanks for everything you are offering with your experience....

Happy 4th to all

Regards,

FXR2evo99

Thanks so much for the kind words FXR. It makes my heart soar like an eagle! Yes, it's a well know fact how passionate I am about this. And I'm extremely vocal and don't sugarcoat anything! My intentions, as you picked up, are to educate, learn, entertain and sometimes vent about all the deficiencies of these new CVO's. Don't mistake kindness for weakness. I will not tolerate HD holding back perfecting my dream Road King!!! I know most of the things this bike needs. For me, anyway! And I'm happy to share all my experiences, both good and bad, for the benefit of others. If the things I go thru prevent others from having similar frustrations, I feel even better. The MoCo, aftermarket vendors and Service outlets are not spared anything. If you're good, you got my endorsement. If you suck or screw people, you'll bear the wrath of Hoist for all the world to hear! But believe me FXR, my bike will be everything I want it to be before my trip to Hot Springs in Sept! Thanks again for your gracious post. That's the reason I love to contribute so much!!!

Hoist!

[miker]

Howie , I hope you a good 4th in the Big City.....I have picked up a few diddies from your posts and enjoy the verve...Keep at it, I am sure the bike will be the nuts....I'll need your advice once I grenade mine.  Have you looked at Wood cams yet? 

Miker

[REGGAB]

Howie , I hope you a good 4th in the Big City.....I have picked up a few diddies from your posts and enjoy the verve...Keep at it, I am sure the bike will be the nuts....I'll need your advice once I grenade mine.  Have you looked at Wood cams yet? 

Miker

Hey Miker............I've been trying to steer him in that direction......although indirectly.  Rod's Perfromance in Hanceville, AL is teamed with Woods and their Knight Prowler cams.  I'm still doing my homework, but I really do like the work I've seen come out of that shop.  Great Stuff!

[Hoist!]

Guys, I went a different direction with the cams. I'm trying a custom cam suited for this engine. We'll see how it tests out, before putting out any info on it. Trying a couple of other slick things too. If it all works out, I'll let ya'll in on it! Maybe! Hoist!

[miker]

Howie said "Y'all"....heh...hehheh....heh.  I'll wait for his verdict before I commit to any cams set or whenst I blow mine up.  Peas, out peeps.

Miker

[CHD Eric]

Wish you were closer.
Our resident engine expert is making almost 100hp/100lb-ft (at the wheel) out of stock 88" motors with intake, full exhaust, sert, stock cam and head work. Once we get production in motion look for our custom worked tc heads on our site. (Or just stop in and talk to Mike about head work if you're close)

Oh yeah and our owner hates to hear a service customer walked without getting work done. You should have heard him the Saturday no service writers were here until 20 minutes after we opened and people couldn't get an oil change first thing in the morning.

[miker]

Wish you were closer.
Our resident engine expert is making almost 100hp/100lb-ft (at the wheel) out of stock 88" motors with intake, full exhaust, sert, stock cam and head work. Once we get production in motion look for our custom worked tc heads on our site. (Or just stop in and talk to Mike about head work if you're close)

Oh yeah and our owner hates to hear a service customer walked without getting work done. You should have heard him the Saturday no service writers were here until 20 minutes after we opened and people couldn't get an oil change first thing in the morning.

Where are you, in case I grebade mine.

Miker

[Hoist!]

Wish you were closer.
Our resident engine expert is making almost 100hp/100lb-ft (at the wheel) out of stock 88" motors with intake, full exhaust, sert, stock cam and head work. Once we get production in motion look for our custom worked tc heads on our site. (Or just stop in and talk to Mike about head work if you're close)

Oh yeah and our owner hates to hear a service customer walked without getting work done. You should have heard him the Saturday no service writers were here until 20 minutes after we opened and people couldn't get an oil change first thing in the morning.

I wish I had a dealer around here like that. I'm trying a new one that I hear is good. This is the most frustrating part of owning these things. But you gotta go where your bike's gonna get the best care regardless, and not get too hung up on the w.....ty hook! Sometimes it's just easier to pay, go where you want, and do what you want to do! Hoist!

[CHD Eric]

Where are you, in case I grebade mine.

Miker

Chicago Harley (I'm the "hey does this fit?" guy in the internet dept.) I don't want to advertise too much on here in the event somebody gets their feathers ruffled and I get tos'd. I have a few customers on here I know about (I'm tc2728's supplier of his fix every time H-D has a new color CVO Bagger  )

Every dealer has their downside, ours is not having stuff in stock (International mailorder means we are always in season and can't keep stuff on the shelves).

These guys have to remember that bad service will close a shop.

[Fired00d]

Chicago Harley (I'm the "hey does this fit?" guy in the internet dept.) I don't want to advertise too much on here in the event somebody gets their feathers ruffled and I get tos'd. I have a few customers on here I know about (I'm tc2728's supplier of his fix every time H-D has a new color CVO Bagger  )

Every dealer has their downside, ours is not having stuff in stock (International mailorder means we are always in season and can't keep stuff on the shelves).

These guys have to remember that bad service will close a shop.

Eric,
Your store has already been recognized here as one of the H-D stores that offer 20% discount (see this post - Vendor, Mftr or Support Points of Contact) I along w/many others on this forum have purchased from Chicago H-D before. The discounts that are are offered are appreciated. Thanks.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Twolanerider]

Chicago Harley (I'm the "hey does this fit?" guy in the internet dept.) I don't want to advertise too much on here in the event somebody gets their feathers ruffled and I get tos'd. I have a few customers on here I know about (I'm tc2728's supplier of his fix every time H-D has a new color CVO Bagger  )

Every dealer has their downside, ours is not having stuff in stock (International mailorder means we are always in season and can't keep stuff on the shelves).

These guys have to remember that bad service will close a shop.

Nice to see a dealer rep stick his head in and make it known.  Thanks Eric.  I'd bet a bunch of us have bought a lot of parts at your shop.  I certainly have. 

The fair prices get me in the door.  The easy to use online order process is a big plus.  The only bitch (and it's occasionally been a real one) is the guys and gals that handle the internet orders were born without the "follow-up gene." 

If things go great it's really great.  Smooth like butter.  But if there's a backorder or some other issue they don't let you know and it can be hard as hell to drag information out of them.  Having a rep say "it's  xxxx's order" doesn't help.  We didn't buy from XXXX or YYYY.  We bought from the company.  Most of the time things work great.  On those rare occasions they don't, however, it'd just be nice if information handling and retrieval was a little easier than it is.

[hard10]

Here's a guy that takes the time to log on and chat with us. Eric, job well done! I wish I had employees that took the initiative that you have. Your boss should be proud to have dedicated people like your self. I have bought items from your company in the past but you have solidified my future purchasing decisions. 

[Seegarsmkr]

Howie said "Y'all"....heh...hehheh....heh.  I'll wait for his verdict before I commit to any cams set or whenst I blow mine up.  Peas, out peeps.

Miker

Its them dam grits I tell ya.

[Hoist!]

Well let's try this again. Just spoke to the SM at the new dealer I'm trying. As I said, I've known him for a number of years. And he has a good engine guy working there too. We shot the chit and caught up on things. I went thru everything with him. My issues with the bike, my old dealer, and the 110's in general. None of that, "I don't know what you're talking about" chit. He's aware of the issues and has also replaced 110 engines there. He's sympathetic to the problems and is on board to work with me to get my bike right. I'm dropping it off there next Sunday. The first thing they'll do is check crank runout. If it's OK we'll proceed with the top end and cams. If not, it's decision time. Do I split the cases regardless of what HD wants to do, and do the Timkin & welded flywheels, at my own expense? Or take a new engine, with more of the same issues, from HD for free? This will be a tough call. One that I'm hoping I don't have to make. I'm hoping the bike won't be there for more than a week. One step at a time, but I'm feeling better about these guys ability to get the job done correctly. We'll see how this goes. At least there's hope now!

Hoist!

[Twolanerider]

Well let's try this again. Just spoke to the SM at the new dealer I'm trying. As I said, I've known him for a number of years. And he has a good engine guy working there too. We shot the chit and caught up on things. I went thru everything with him. My issues with the bike, my old dealer, and the 110's in general. None of that, "I don't know what you're talking about" chit. He's aware of the issues and has also replaced 110 engines there. He's sympathetic to the problems and is on board to work with me to get my bike right. I'm dropping it off there next Sunday. The first thing they'll do is check crank runout. If it's OK we'll proceed with the top end and cams. If not, it's decision time. Do I split the cases regardless of what HD wants to do, and do the Timkin & welded flywheels, at my own expense? Or take a new engine, with more of the same issues, from HD for free? This will be a tough call. One that I'm hoping I don't have to make. I'm hoping the bike won't be there for more than a week. One step at a time, but I'm feeling better about these guys ability to get the job done correctly. We'll see how this goes. At least there's hope now!

Hoist!

This has become such a bigger task then when you started.  See if I can remember all that's getting done.  Roller rockers, fixing the leaks, new speedo, cams, Screamin Eagle accessory fariing and radio, heads, pistons, SE accessory lower fairings (with vents), and I just don't remember what all else.  Sweet  .