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[jasel]

I am on a crusade. A decade ago, I couldn't have been a happier Harley owner. Starting with a Fat Boy, I went to a Road King Classic. The the model I swore I wouldn't get. The Ultra Classic. Luggage space, tunes, CB radio, comfort. 35,000 miles passed quickly, right in time for a 100th anniversary for the ride to the Milwaukee celebration.  A few points off for Elton John. But the pleasure of a dealer willing to put other jobs aside so you could get your 1000mi service in before metal bits started chewing up your engine.

All this led to the impulsive purchase of a 2010 FLHTCUSE5. I now had a garage, so my motorcycle had protection. Although, living outside for 6 years, the 2003 held up admirably..

So, I am obviously not your 1%er. I have no wife or children, and the lack of tuition or alimony allows me to indulge in expensive toys.

But if you read on in other posts, the 2010 may be the last of my Harleys, and rather than be a shining example of American manufacturing, it will be a rolling billboard explaining Harley's arbitrary policies and the depths to which a dealer can sink, as they cower in fear of the almighty Harley god.

Little did they realize that the American public is not so stupid. The quarter million dollar business man wants to be the tough Harley guy, but not at the expense of sitting in a puddle of oil in the middle of BFE.

In closing: The motorcycle was purchased at Crossroads Harley Davidson in Allentown, PA from the Sales Manager, Dave Lang. They are only interested in their profit. Wise consumers will avoid this dealership like the plague.

Several family owned businesses in the area will treat you properly. Schaeffer's Harley Davidson will stand behind every product that goes out their door. They are in Orwigsburg, PA.

Picture is from 2010. >1,000 miles, never ridden in the rain, only 6 months old.

[mjb765]

Excuse me if I sound a bit confused...is that the only problem with the bike and is the poor treatment at the dealership the big issue

Having that shift lever replaced is not a big deal.....

[04se103]

I am on a crusade. A decade ago, I couldn't have been a happier Harley owner. Starting with a Fat Boy, I went to a Road King Classic. The the model I swore I wouldn't get. The Ultra Classic. Luggage space, tunes, CB radio, comfort. 35,000 miles passed quickly, right in time for a 100th anniversary for the ride to the Milwaukee celebration.  A few points off for Elton John. But the pleasure of a dealer willing to put other jobs aside so you could get your 1000mi service in before metal bits started chewing up your engine.

All this led to the impulsive purchase of a 2010 FLHTCUSE5. I now had a garage, so my motorcycle had protection. Although, living outside for 6 years, the 2003 held up admirably..

So, I am obviously not your 1%er. I have no wife or children, and the lack of tuition or alimony allows me to indulge in expensive toys.

But if you read on in other posts, the 2010 may be the last of my Harleys, and rather than be a shining example of American manufacturing, it will be a rolling billboard explaining Harley's arbitrary policies and the depths to which a dealer can sink, as they cower in fear of the almighty Harley god.

Little did they realize that the American public is not so stupid. The quarter million dollar business man wants to be the tough Harley guy, but not at the expense of sitting in a puddle of oil in the middle of BFE.

In closing: The motorcycle was purchased at Crossroads Harley Davidson in Allentown, PA from the Sales Manager, Dave Lang. They are only interested in their profit. Wise consumers will avoid this dealership like the plague.

Several family owned businesses in the area will treat you properly. Schaeffer's Harley Davidson will stand behind every product that goes out their door. They are in Orwigsburg, PA.

Picture is from 2010. >1,000 miles, never ridden in the rain, only 6 months old.

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[Chains]

Excuse me if I sound a bit confused...is that the only problem with the bike and is the poor treatment at the dealership the big issue

Having that shift lever replaced is not a big deal.....

I agree if the dealer is the issue go to another dealer that somone you know frequents, they will give you a shifter to earn your business if they are a good dealer.  Don't give up because of a poor dealer.

[kraut]

Hi Jasel,

you must have too much time if you'r tempted to waist it in a futile crusade - instead of riding & having fun

But beeing blessed with neither wife nor children may explain that 

If you got a poorly chromed part have it exchanged. Such things happen. If one dealer isn't cooperative take the next.

[Gettinold]

  You obviously got a bad shift lever, but I'd say you got a good 110 if it was able to blow the chrome off it like that before the crank sissored.  

[mjb765]

You obviously got a bad shift lever, but I'd say you got a good 110 if it was able to blow the chrome off it like that before the crank sissored.  

 

[1sharprdkg]

Bad chrome job for sure, that looks like the heel shift lever which IMO takes up to much room on the floorboard anyway. I took mine off and tossed it in a box of parts after the first ride. Hard to believe that ANY dealer would not be happy to replace that part. Just sayin...

[Trapperdog]

You obviously got a bad shift lever, but I'd say you got a good 110 if it was able to blow the chrome off it like that before the crank sissored.  

   

[110tHunDer]

You obviously got a bad shift lever, but I'd say you got a good 110 if it was able to blow the chrome off it like that before the crank sissored.  

Leave it to Dave.  That's some funny chit right there!!

Excuse me if I sound a bit confused...is that the only problem with the bike and is the poor treatment at the dealership the big issue

Having that shift lever replaced is not a big deal.....

Agree.  Some of the chrome accessories on these don't seem to hold up too well (I've had a front wheel, all 4 floorboards and transmission top cover replaced on my SEEG).  But you could have put those same shifter levers on your '03 and had the same exact thing happen.  Only at least with the SE you have a warranty.

[1Man1God]

"Little did they realize that the American public is not so stupid. The quarter million dollar business man wants to be the tough Harley guy, but not at the expense of sitting in a puddle of oil in the middle of BFE."
      How much oil does a shifter hold?

[JCZ]

"Little did they realize that the American public is not so stupid. The quarter million dollar business man wants to be the tough Harley guy, but not at the expense of sitting in a puddle of oil in the middle of BFE."
      How much oil does a shifter hold?

Now that's even funnier.

It does seem as though he left a part of the story out.

As for peeling chrome............Harley has had that problem from time to time since the early 70s that I now of.  That problem got way out of hand on the 04 SEEGs but they did replace it all under warranty for all of us here.

[swat1]

I am patiently awaiting the rest of the story. Warranty will certainly replace the shifter. At least its not over heating and weeping oil.

[miker]

If they cant do chrome, what is all tarnation makes them think they can do powdercoat?  It is the same quality issue since for ever...

[Gecko]

Shift arm: reason to stay away from the dealer.
110 engine: reason to stay away from the MoCo.

If your only problem is the first one, there isn't much to talk about.  They obviously would not elevate something like that to even the district rep level, so it's your dealer that is screwing you.  If it's the second, and you have in fact been "by the side of the road in a pool of oil", then go ahead and rant - I'll listen.