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Deuce Bigelow

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Just got the call, HD is replacing the motor in my '07 FXSTSSE!
« on: March 23, 2009, 06:26:59 PM »
Well.

after having the "product enhancement" gaskets done 4 times and the dealer swapping the rear cylinder to the front, and a new cylinder installed on the front (because it wouldn't stop weeping oil from the cylinder base) and it STILL weeps oil from the front cylinder base!

HD is going to replace my motor!  WhooHoo! :2vrolijk_21:

I'm really happy about that! :bananarock:
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Re: Just got the call, HD is replacing the motor in my '07 FXSTSSE!
« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2009, 06:48:19 PM »
I am happy for you but it is a shame it had to go this far!!!! I bet the new motor will be good to go!

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Re: Just got the call, HD is replacing the motor in my '07 FXSTSSE!
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2009, 07:07:49 PM »
Quote from: Deuce Bigelow on March 23, 2009, 06:26:59 PM
Well.

after having the "product enhancement" gaskets done 4 times and the dealer swapping the rear cylinder to the front, and a new cylinder installed on the front (because it wouldn't stop weeping oil from the cylinder base) and it STILL weeps oil from the front cylinder base!

HD is going to replace my motor!  WhooHoo! :2vrolijk_21:

I'm really happy about that! :bananarock:

I know it has been a long road for you!  Congratulations of finally getting some satisfaction.  I hope the new motor is problem free! 
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Re: Just got the call, HD is replacing the motor in my '07 FXSTSSE!
« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2009, 10:19:45 PM »
I'm happy for you that they're replacing your motor rather than continue to band-aide it. 

Are they going to keep the same VIN number?  They did when they replaced my frame due to an accident.  That prevents the hassel with the motor vehicle dept. and in the case of Calif., the CHP.
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Re: Just got the call, HD is replacing the motor in my '07 FXSTSSE!
« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2009, 10:46:53 PM »
Glad to hear the MoCo is finally doing the right thing. Here's to a problem free next 100K miles.
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Re: Just got the call, HD is replacing the motor in my '07 FXSTSSE!
« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2009, 11:42:01 PM »
Thanks!

I'm just hoping the next 6300 miles are as trouble free as the first 5000 miles!
because that's when my 110 started to leak............. @ 5000 miles........ :P
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Re: Just got the call, HD is replacing the motor in my '07 FXSTSSE!
« Reply #6 on: March 24, 2009, 06:01:49 AM »
Patience is a virtue,and I'm glad it finally paid off, but man, what a long road you traveled. Brand new motor in your '07, perfect!!! Just for my info, did you have any modifications to your ride, (pipes, AC, tuner, etc) and were they an issue with the MOCO rep and the warranty?
Enjoy and Good Luck in the future!
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Re: Just got the call, HD is replacing the motor in my '07 FXSTSSE!
« Reply #7 on: March 24, 2009, 06:48:49 AM »
Very curious on your exact journey through the egg shells, Did you push for the replacement or was it from their camp? I think this post will be viewed by many and some frustrated 07 friends will travel this trail well in the future thanks for the info and congrats!!
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Re: Just got the call, HD is replacing the motor in my '07 FXSTSSE!
« Reply #8 on: March 24, 2009, 08:26:41 AM »
Quote from: Deuce Bigelow on March 23, 2009, 06:26:59 PM
Well.

after having the "product enhancement" gaskets done 4 times and the dealer swapping the rear cylinder to the front, and a new cylinder installed on the front (because it wouldn't stop weeping oil from the cylinder base) and it STILL weeps oil from the front cylinder base!

HD is going to replace my motor!  WhooHoo! :2vrolijk_21:

I'm really happy about that! :bananarock:

 :2vrolijk_21:


i hope it serves ya well.

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Re: Just got the call, HD is replacing the motor in my '07 FXSTSSE!
« Reply #9 on: March 24, 2009, 11:08:55 AM »
Good new DB. The new one should be good to go.

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Re: Just got the call, HD is replacing the motor in my '07 FXSTSSE!
« Reply #10 on: March 24, 2009, 02:56:34 PM »
great news atlast, hope you hav many trouble free miles
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Re: Just got the call, HD is replacing the motor in my '07 FXSTSSE!
« Reply #11 on: March 24, 2009, 03:14:41 PM »
Quote from: BMF-110 on March 24, 2009, 06:48:49 AM
Very curious on your exact journey through the egg shells, Did you push for the replacement or was it from their camp? I think this post will be viewed by many and some frustrated 07 friends will travel this trail well in the future thanks for the info and congrats!!


the front cylinder replacement was the fourth time the bike was in the shop.
after the front cylinder was replaced and it was still weeping oil, I requested that HD replace the motor.

I spoke to a few other owners that I ran into at the dealership, and one had his motor replaced after the first
"enhancement" gaskets were still leaking.

it seems to be hit or miss if the gaskets will fix the problem, and I believe HD is aware that if it still leaks after the gaskets are
replaced, then there's really nothing else to do except replace the motor......
In my case, the front cylinder would not stop weeping oil.......and in my opinion, replacing the motor was the only option. :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Just got the call, HD is replacing the motor in my '07 FXSTSSE!
« Reply #12 on: March 25, 2009, 10:46:19 PM »
How bad was the front cylinder weeping at the base?  I too had that problem after the enhancement - very slight weeping.  Never, ever leaked at the base before that.  Replaced gaskets a second time and then replaced front cylinder.  So far, so good after a couple thou on it.  Hope it holds.
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Re: Just got the call, HD is replacing the motor in my '07 FXSTSSE!
« Reply #13 on: March 25, 2009, 11:07:26 PM »
it's always been a slight weep.
first from the rear cylinder, then from the front cylinder (after they moved the rear cylinder to the front, then replaced the front cylinder).
it never stopped........
started around 5k miles, the head gaskets started leaking before 5k, I just didn't notice until the rear cylinder started weeping oil.......
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Re: Just got the call, HD is replacing the motor in my '07 FXSTSSE!
« Reply #14 on: April 01, 2009, 12:52:48 AM »
Nice to see they are going to right the situation. Hope all is well from here on out.
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