lift kit

[Mykneesbehurtin]

There is a fellow trike rider with a 17 that had his trike taken in for a drive belt that had sheared about 4-6 inches of teeth off the belt.He is on facebook trike chat,just seen a post that HD voided his warranty claim on the belt that had 2400 miles on it because it had a lift kit installed.

 

[rhino 2]

There is a fellow trike rider with a 17 that had his trike taken in for a drive belt that had sheared about 4-6 inches of teeth off the belt.He is on facebook trike chat,just seen a post that HD voided his warranty claim on the belt that had 2400 miles on it because it had a lift kit installed.

Im not on facebook , If you can ask him to join Trike -Talk then he can tell his story here.....Sometimes theres more to a story when the right questions are asked , And answered by the original poster... Just thinking out loud...:Shrug:

 

[Jack Klarich]

HMMMM I too would like 2 know more

Dealersused to have some lattitude

 

[Triglide1950]

Lift Kit

I'd like to hear more information on this as I was considering installing a lift kit. I'd be interested also on anyone that's installed a lift kit, and how it's improving handling and overall ride.

 

[vito]

There is a fellow trike rider with a 17 that had his trike taken in for a drive belt that had sheared about 4-6 inches of teeth off the belt.He is on facebook trike chat,just seen a post that HD voided his warranty claim on the belt that had 2400 miles on it because it had a lift kit installed.

Like everyone else I'd need more info to evaluate the issue. From what I've seen here dozens. maybe 100s of owners have installed lift kits with no problem, mechanical of from H-D so ???. I'd add that when I was wrenching there were 'furrin car' dealers who would deny warranty work then collect from both the customer AND the manufacturer. Not suggesting that any H-D dealers do that but ...

 

[consitter]

Like everyone else I'd need more info to evaluate the issue. From what I've seen here dozens. maybe 100s of owners have installed lift kits with no problem, mechanical of from H-D so ???. I'd add that when I was wrenching there were 'furrin car' dealers who would deny warranty work then collect from both the customer AND the manufacturer. Not suggesting that any H-D dealers do that but ...

:sarcastic:

 

[1dn5up]

Most of not any dealers would even notice that the lift was installed, unless the owner mentioned it. Wise man say ; " Keep Your Trap Shut " :cxtv:

 

[HDB0B]

Most of not any dealers would even notice that the lift was installed, unless the owner mentioned it. Wise man say ; " Keep Your Trap Shut " :cxtv:

They would notice as some of the new kits have 2 sets of mounts to accommodate all years (the M8s are different).

Some kits are powdercoated in colors (not black).

 

[rhino 2]

They would notice as some of the new kits have 2 sets of mounts to accommodate all years (the M8s are different).

Some kits are powdercoated in colors (not black).

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That red one would rase a flag ' Unless you want to look like a Boy Racer why would you want to use the red one ��..But like l said before till the one with the damaged belt comes on Trike-Talk to tell his story first hand 'we're All spitting in the wind ��

 

[1dn5up]

They would notice as some of the new kits have 2 sets of mounts to accommodate all years (the M8s are different).

Some kits are powdercoated in colors (not black).

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My bad :Shrug: didn't realize they came in colors or even were in cast ? I guess having it red is like red brake calipers. Don't know about trusting the cast one

 

[HDB0B]

My bad :Shrug: didn't realize they came in colors or even were in cast ? I guess having it red is like red brake calipers. Don't know about trusting the cast one

Not cast .... and I like my candy red .... no worries about warranty with me.

 

[1dn5up]

Not cast .... and I like my candy red .... not worries about warranty with me.

Pix are deceiving! Had a rear shock replaced under warranty , lift was installed, no one said a thing :Shrug: It all depends on who ya dealing with, I guess.

 

[rhino 2]

Pix are deceiving! Had a rear shock replaced under warranty , lift was installed, no one said a thing :Shrug: It all depends on who ya dealing with, I guess.

Sometimes a worker will notice something, Call the Boss over and say look at this, Then its up to the boss to say shut up and just fix it, Or he can Red flag it...

Been there a few times....Like you say..It all Depends...:Shrug:

 

[Texan]

Not cast .... and I like my candy red .... not worries about warranty with me.

Man, CNC machines are getting better....adding casting codes and dates to a machined part. I'd bet good money that these lifts were cast.

8~\o

 

[gerald martin]

warranty

Why wouldn't Harley void the warranty for installing a lift kit. It wasn't on the bike when new, It changes the geometry of the bike. In my opinion Harley has every right to void the warranty

 

[HDB0B]

Man, CNC machines are getting better....adding casting codes and dates to a machined part. I'd bet good money that these lifts were cast.

8~\o

Some people do know how to machine a part .... How much $$ do I get?



Bob orag:

 

[Mykneesbehurtin]

Ok i sent him a private message and asked him to join our group because more folks want info,said he would.So i will copy wait he sent me.I asked him why would the shop tell the factory it had a lift kit.He said,I'm not sure they did,they told me IF they tried to warranty it that Harley would kick it back for more information or send a rep to check it out.

So i asked if they would put his stock shock brackets back on so HD could look at it and they responded NO.So sounds like to me that the shop were he bought it from isn't wanting to help the guy out.Instead they said they could install a new belt for $750 parts and labor.He said that they have him between a rock and a hard spot so when he gets it back he will no longer use them for anything.

 

[HDB0B]

$750 is a very good price for that job! This guy??? luckily had warranty!

 

[rhino 2]

$750 is a very good price for that job! This guy??? luckily had warranty!

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I agree....But to Paraphrase Paul Harley.....Wait for the rest of the story...:Shrug:

 

[Jack Klarich]

Man, CNC machines are getting better....adding casting codes and dates to a machined part. I'd bet good money that these lifts were cast.

8~\o

Sure looks cast to me too

I know some lifts are laser cut from sheet steel

 

[ultrafxr]

OK so educate me please. I thought drive belts were a 'wear' item and not covered by factory warranty or ESP. I know some folks who had to pay for drive belt replacement. Maybe they were out of warranty and no ESP. It was a while back but I recall that the bike was fairly new.

 

[rhino 2]

OK so educate me please. I thought drive belts were a 'wear' item and not covered by factory warranty or ESP. I know some folks who had to pay for drive belt replacement. Maybe they were out of warranty and no ESP. It was a while back but I recall that the bike was fairly new.

They are wear items, But sometimes with low mileage on a new bike and with a dealer thats willing to help you with Harley, They will under some circumstances make exceptions...:Shrug:

Now with a 3 year old bike and 30k, No..

 

[Mykneesbehurtin]

OK so educate me please. I thought drive belts were a 'wear' item and not covered by factory warranty or ESP. I know some folks who had to pay for drive belt replacement. Maybe they were out of warranty and no ESP. It was a while back but I recall that the bike was fairly new.

This bike had 2400 miles on it,wouldn't consider this an item that should be replaced at such low mileage.Considering HD recommends belt replacement at the 50,000 mile service.

 

[Jack Klarich]

This bike had 2400 miles on it,wouldn't consider this an item that should be replaced at such low mileage.Considering HD recommends belt replacement at the 50,000 mile service.

Inspection and adjustment or replacement?

I must have missed that in the owners manual

 

[Mykneesbehurtin]

Ok i looked in mine and yes there is no mention of it.That was posted on another site.I am going to find out if this is something the dealer recommends.Looking for more$$$.

 

[rhino 2]

This bike had 2400 miles on it,wouldn't consider this an item that should be replaced at such low mileage.Considering HD recommends belt replacement at the 50,000 mile service.

Inspect and adjust every 5 thousand miles....No recommend replacement....

Page 248 in the 2017 Trike Manual.....

 

[Lee H. Mann]

my 2 cents

The absence of any foreign object getting between the belt and pulley would indicate a faulty belt of faulty adjustment.

When installing the lift kit it MAY be necessary to re-adjust the drive belt.

Since a lift kit changes the swingarm angle and this would allow the belt to become loose, just as weight of rider and passenger will tighten the belt.

When a loose belt slips, there go the teeth.:badmood:

It usually happens between shifting gears when you unload and load the belt rapidly on downshift.

 

[DK Custom Products]

There is a fellow trike rider with a 17 that had his trike taken in for a drive belt that had sheared about 4-6 inches of teeth off the belt.He is on facebook trike chat,just seen a post that HD voided his warranty claim on the belt that had 2400 miles on it because it had a lift kit installed.

This is the first time I've heard of a warranty claim being denied due to a lift.

Possibly it was because the lift was installed incorrectly? There is no way a properly installed lift can cause damage to a belt, therefore, there is no basis for the lift to void the warranty.

Of course it is not worth it to fight a legal battle with them...but if the lift was installed correctly, then a claim being denied because of it is bogus.

The other side of the coin is that belts are not covered under warranty. It is a wear item. Many times HD will replace a belt on a low mileage bike/trike, just as a PR move.

We have well over 100 HD Dealerships install our Comfort Lift™ Kit on brand new Trikes...I doubt any of them would deny a claim. Those that are not familiar with the Comfort Lift™ will not even know, 99% of the time, that there is a Lift installed, since it looks so much like the OEM bracket.

I would like to hear more about why/how the belt lost it's teeth...it certainly was not from the lift kit. The belt was not adjusted right, or there was some road debris that got caught in it. If it was road debris, the riders insurance should cover the cost of repair. A photo of the belt would be nice. (I guess it could be from a defective belt, but those are EXTREMELY rare)

Kevin

 

[Gideon]

This is the first time I've heard of a warranty claim being denied due to a lift.

Possibly it was because the lift was installed incorrectly? There is no way a properly installed lift can cause damage to a belt, therefore, there is no basis for the lift to void the warranty.

Of course it is not worth it to fight a legal battle with them...but if the lift was installed correctly, then a claim being denied because of it is bogus.

The other side of the coin is that belts are not covered under warranty. It is a wear item. Many times HD will replace a belt on a low mileage bike/trike, just as a PR move.

We have well over 100 HD Dealerships install our Comfort Lift™ Kit on brand new Trikes...I doubt any of them would deny a claim. Those that are not familiar with the Comfort Lift™ will not even know, 99% of the time, that there is a Lift installed, since it looks so much like the OEM bracket.

I would like to hear more about why/how the belt lost it's teeth...it certainly was not from the lift kit. The belt was not adjusted right, or there was some road debris that got caught in it. If it was road debris, the riders insurance should cover the cost of repair. A photo of the belt would be nice. (I guess it could be from a defective belt, but those are EXTREMELY rare)

Kevin

What is the advantage of a lift kit?

Not being a Harley owner, I thought I would ask.