25,000 mile service

[Bigbill]

Took the Tri in for the 25K service. During service the tech found a couple small leaks. Rear rocker box and shifter input shaft. Both real minor but they fixed them under warrenty. In the process they found the compensator sprocket bad also. Told them to fix that too. I'm really glad I bought the extended warrenty when I bought the bike. 50 dollar deductible and like new again. pepper

 

[rhino 2]

Took the Tri in for the 25K service. During service the tech found a couple small leaks. Rear rocker box and shifter input shaft. Both real minor but they fixed them under warrenty. In the process they found the compensator sprocket bad also. Told them to fix that too. I'm really glad I bought the extended warrenty when I bought the bike. 50 dollar deductible and like new again. pepper

I never bought an extended warranty, in my life, But my factory warranty will be up in a few weeks, And i'm thinking I just might get it for my Tri, If you don't mind how much do they cost?

 

[eagle1]

normally $1500.00 in '09, now its gone up to about $2000.00 with a $50.00 deductable.

 

[rhino 2]

normally $1500.00 in '09, now its gone up to about $2000.00 with a $50.00 deductable.

Thanks,;
I just might put a grand in a bank account and self insure.:Shrug:

 

[Bigbill]

I paid 1300. Don't know what they are now.

 

[Sloufoot]

Thanks,;
I just might put a grand in a bank account and self insure.:Shrug:

$1000 wouldn't pay for a reverse motor much less the labor to install .
They are over $1300.
Just Say'n.....
pepper

 

[Bikerbozo]

Extended warranty well worth the cost. With 63k miles on my '10 TG, I've already gotten my money back. That damn Compensator Sprocket goes like clockwork every 25k. Keep an eye on volt meter also. Any erratic looking readings might mean stator or voltage regulator going. My stator goes every 25k also. Regulator replaced only once.

 

[Peter A.]

Mr Bozo, just took my 2010 in for it's 50 thou service - stealer found bad comp. sprocket and leaking stator - thus far been a great ride - hopefully ext. warr. will cover.
Just my experience.......love my Harley (probably #7 over the years).
:clapping:

 

[Peter A.]

Update - Warr. covered it all - sure glad I had it!
Running like a top now.....

 

[Bikerbozo]

Mr Bozo, just took my 2010 in for it's 50 thou service - stealer found bad comp. sprocket and leaking stator - thus far been a great ride - hopefully ext. warr. will cover.
Just my experience.......love my Harley (probably #7 over the years).
:clapping:

My front brakes just replaced at 70k service completely under extended warranty. The compensator also.
Now my stator just fried again. At local bike shop (HD too busy to bother with me). They do warranty work also, but faster.
I think I have gotten at least 4 times the cost of extended warranty back by now. And by paying attention, I've avoided a breakdown on road.

 

[trikermutha]

Yea those compensators will fail with lack of lubrication and fretting going on.

 

[onebadeagle]

Don't want to sound Stupid, but fairly new to Harleys. What is a Compensator & how is lubricated?:AGGHH:

 

[Gorilla]

Don't want to sound Stupid, but fairly new to Harleys. What is a Compensator & how is lubricated?:AGGHH:

Don't unless you know enough to tear apart your primary system you would not know. Under the primary cover on the left side of the engine/transmission is the chain and assorted items that connect the engine to the transmission. Coming out of the engine is the end on the crankshaft. On the end of the shaft is the rotor for the charging system then the compensator. The compensator is a 2 piece item that has gear teeth that drives the chain that connects to the transmission clutch assembly. This compensator allows some movement in itself to help smooth out the power strokes of the motor as it drives the chain. The compensator is designed to be lubricated by oil splash from the moving chain through the oil in the bottom of the primary cover. This is the basic explanation.

 

[onebadeagle]

Thanks, I learned something new.epper: