Nothing but problems...

ca_hoggin · Jun 27th, 2009, 01:50 PM

Recently my 2005 has been giving me nothing but problems. It started with my starter frying. When it fried, it caused my switches to fry. Then there was a flat rear tire which I took to a Harley dealership to fix. They replaced the tire but did not check all the spokes for tightness. So, I took a roadtrip down to Georgia where halfway through the trip my whole bike was all over the place. Once I got down to Georgia, we figured out three spokes were broken. Replaced those, but loaded the bike into a truck to return home. Got the tire checked and everything seemed fine. Went on a few puts around town. Then started a trip down to NC for a funeral when my tire went completely flat. So now my tube is blown with no chance to repair.

I swear when it rains it pours.

NEWHD74FAN · Jun 27th, 2009, 02:07 PM

When we have bikes that are 4 years or older, the maintenance routines are more critical, and "consumables" will require replacement and closer scrutiny. That said, many of the routine things are hidden...change the brake fluid and at the same time bleed them...moisture causes internal rust, those nice chrome metal tubes are still bare metal inside...for example.

Do not take performance as the measure of whether your gear is okay...or lull you into skipping or taking short cuts, check that bike, as an aircraft officer checking his fighter aircraft every time he rides, and follows a routine/recommended service interval based on time, usage and as if his life depended on it. Many of us go a little overboard, but it never hurts to change the oil or check things a bit to be sure.

2000classic · Jun 27th, 2009, 02:21 PM

Sorry to hear you have had such a rough time of it lately

. As long as you can roll with the punches, things will get better. Hang in there!

fin_676 · Jun 27th, 2009, 05:06 PM

Stuff happens the more often it happens the better prepared youll be for it and the more able youll be to cope with it
youve had a run of minor problems all fixable face the problems one at a time and get them sorted and youll feel better in yourself for doing so

Brian

Jun 27th, 2009, 01:50 PM	#1
ca_hoggin New Family Ride: 2005 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 27th, 2009 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 4	Nothing but problems... Recently my 2005 has been giving me nothing but problems. It started with my starter frying. When it fried, it caused my switches to fry. Then there was a flat rear tire which I took to a Harley dealership to fix. They replaced the tire but did not check all the spokes for tightness. So, I took a roadtrip down to Georgia where halfway through the trip my whole bike was all over the place. Once I got down to Georgia, we figured out three spokes were broken. Replaced those, but loaded the bike into a truck to return home. Got the tire checked and everything seemed fine. Went on a few puts around town. Then started a trip down to NC for a funeral when my tire went completely flat. So now my tube is blown with no chance to repair. I swear when it rains it pours.

Jun 27th, 2009, 02:07 PM	#2
NEWHD74FAN Moderators Ride: 2004 Sportster XL1200RS Join Date: Aug 24th, 2008 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 4,907 My Mood:	Re: Nothing but problems... When we have bikes that are 4 years or older, the maintenance routines are more critical, and "consumables" will require replacement and closer scrutiny. That said, many of the routine things are hidden...change the brake fluid and at the same time bleed them...moisture causes internal rust, those nice chrome metal tubes are still bare metal inside...for example. Do not take performance as the measure of whether your gear is okay...or lull you into skipping or taking short cuts, check that bike, as an aircraft officer checking his fighter aircraft every time he rides, and follows a routine/recommended service interval based on time, usage and as if his life depended on it. Many of us go a little overboard, but it never hurts to change the oil or check things a bit to be sure. __________________ Please stop by the "Self Help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< Last edited by NEWHD74FAN; Jun 27th, 2009 at 02:10 PM.

Jun 27th, 2009, 02:21 PM	#3
2000classic Contributor$ Ride: 2000 Ultra Join Date: Nov 23rd, 2008 Location: Watertown, WI. Posts: 190 My Mood:	Re: Nothing but problems... Sorry to hear you have had such a rough time of it lately. As long as you can roll with the punches, things will get better. Hang in there!

Jun 27th, 2009, 05:06 PM	#4
fin_676 Moderators Ride: 1992 Softail Custom Join Date: Dec 21st, 2008 Location: Banffshire,Scotland Posts: 766 My Mood:	Re: Nothing but problems... Stuff happens the more often it happens the better prepared youll be for it and the more able youll be to cope with it youve had a run of minor problems all fixable face the problems one at a time and get them sorted and youll feel better in yourself for doing so Brian

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