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stevec314 · Aug 10th, 2009, 11:11 AM

A guy I work with just bought a new 09 Heritage softail classic. I am going to try to post a picture. The rear fender is " out of whack" He had it in the shop for a week and they tightned the fender strut but it still looked like this. He is going to call the GM today. What do you all think is going on here? He also said all of the 2009 on the showroom look like this. What do you all think?

Dr. Dolittle · Aug 10th, 2009, 11:19 AM

Hard to tell from that picture. There was a similar thread to this awhile ago but I think it dealt with a handlebar issue. When you say all the bikes in the showroom looked like this, did you mean all the bikes at that particular dealer? Probably all assembled by the same person. Do the same models at different dealers look like this? If so then it's a "fleet wide" problem and not just something going on at that one dealership.

dhorne · Aug 10th, 2009, 12:11 PM

I agree with hobbit , totally

MOBEAR · Aug 10th, 2009, 12:22 PM

I am not an expert... but if Harley is willing to accept this as normal or as designed they have lost their minds... looks bad. What I find most irresponsible is the guys in the shop thinking it's okay. Whats the dealer's name, 'cause I would like to avoid them.

HD4ME! · Aug 10th, 2009, 12:30 PM

I'm with MOBEAR, that is crazy. I would go to a different dealer. Was it like that when he bought it?

stevec314 · Aug 10th, 2009, 12:33 PM

Hobbit, If it is a wheel spacer would that not affect the allighnment of the belt? The belt is inline.

whatyardwork · Aug 10th, 2009, 12:42 PM

Read this thread..

Rear Fender Alignment - Harley Davidson Community (Rear Fender Alignment)

glider · Aug 10th, 2009, 03:20 PM

Don't know if it's the fender or the wheel in th pic. They both seem to be out of line in opposite directions. Hard to tell from the pic with the bike on the stand.

Rear Fender Alignment - Harley Davidson Community (Rear Fender Alignment)

billnapabill · Aug 10th, 2009, 04:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by glider View Post

Don't know if it's the fender or the wheel in th pic. They both seem to be out of line in opposite directions. Hard to tell from the pic with the bike on the stand.

Rear Fender Alignment - Harley Davidson Community (Rear Fender Alignment)

May be an opticul illusion, but it looks like the Drive Belt is outta wack too. Almost looks like the wheel and tire aren't straight on the swing arm. Check the side to side measurment at the center of the rear axel bolt to end of swing arm. Left and right should be within 1-2 mm's of the same distance or spot on.

NEWHD74FAN · Aug 11th, 2009, 12:42 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by stevec314 View Post

Hobbit, If it is a wheel spacer would that not affect the allighnment of the belt? The belt is inline.

Quote: Originally Posted by glider View Post

Don't know if it's the fender or the wheel in th pic. They both seem to be out of line in opposite directions. Hard to tell from the pic with the bike on the stand.

Rear Fender Alignment - Harley Davidson Community (Rear Fender Alignment)

In the hyperlink above Post #20 IOOF fixed the problem by removing a lot of parts, finding out that many of them have assembly "clearances" which add up if each is not installed straight and true.

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dhorne Play The Throttle Ride: 2001 ultra electra glide Join Date: Aug 14th, 2008 Location: Venezuela Posts: 250 My Mood:	Re: Need expert opinion I agree with hobbit , totally

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MOBEAR Start The Engine Ride: 08 StreetGlide Join Date: Apr 12th, 2009 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 35	Re: Need expert opinion I am not an expert... but if Harley is willing to accept this as normal or as designed they have lost their minds... looks bad. What I find most irresponsible is the guys in the shop thinking it's okay. Whats the dealer's name, 'cause I would like to avoid them. __________________ "You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill

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HD4ME! Play The Throttle Ride: 08 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Join Date: May 14th, 2009 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 279 My Mood:	Re: Need expert opinion I'm with MOBEAR, that is crazy. I would go to a different dealer. Was it like that when he bought it?

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stevec314 Warming The Wheels Ride: 2007 ultra Join Date: Apr 21st, 2008 Posts: 82	Re: Need expert opinion Hobbit, If it is a wheel spacer would that not affect the allighnment of the belt? The belt is inline.

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Aug 10th, 2009, 11:19 AM	#2
Dr. Dolittle Moderators Ride: 2008 Street Glide Join Date: Feb 1st, 2008 Location: Woodstock, Georgia Posts: 6,247 My Mood:	Re: Need expert opinion Hard to tell from that picture. There was a similar thread to this awhile ago but I think it dealt with a handlebar issue. When you say all the bikes in the showroom looked like this, did you mean all the bikes at that particular dealer? Probably all assembled by the same person. Do the same models at different dealers look like this? If so then it's a "fleet wide" problem and not just something going on at that one dealership. __________________ 2008 Street Glide - Dobeck GEN3 EJK - SE Slip Ons - SE Stage I A/C - Hogtunes amp, speakers, and tweeter pod

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glider Frozen Account Ride: 07 Road King Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 25,999 My Mood:	Re: Need expert opinion Don't know if it's the fender or the wheel in th pic. They both seem to be out of line in opposite directions. Hard to tell from the pic with the bike on the stand. Rear Fender Alignment - Harley Davidson Community (Rear Fender Alignment) Last edited by glider; Aug 10th, 2009 at 03:23 PM.

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billnapabill Play The Throttle Ride: FLTRSE3 Join Date: Jun 26th, 2009 Posts: 316	Re: Need expert opinion Quote: Originally Posted by glider View Post Don't know if it's the fender or the wheel in th pic. They both seem to be out of line in opposite directions. Hard to tell from the pic with the bike on the stand. Rear Fender Alignment - Harley Davidson Community (Rear Fender Alignment) May be an opticul illusion, but it looks like the Drive Belt is outta wack too. Almost looks like the wheel and tire aren't straight on the swing arm. Check the side to side measurment at the center of the rear axel bolt to end of swing arm. Left and right should be within 1-2 mm's of the same distance or spot on. __________________ "I'm gonna ride till I'm Satisfied" Walter Trout

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NEWHD74FAN Retired Moderators Ride: 2004 Sportster XL1200R Join Date: Aug 24th, 2008 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 8,273 My Mood:	Re: Need expert opinion Quote: Originally Posted by stevec314 View Post Hobbit, If it is a wheel spacer would that not affect the allighnment of the belt? The belt is inline. Quote: Originally Posted by glider View Post Don't know if it's the fender or the wheel in th pic. They both seem to be out of line in opposite directions. Hard to tell from the pic with the bike on the stand. Rear Fender Alignment - Harley Davidson Community (Rear Fender Alignment) In the hyperlink above Post #20 IOOF fixed the problem by removing a lot of parts, finding out that many of them have assembly "clearances" which add up if each is not installed straight and true. __________________ * Please click "Self Help Tips" tab for service tips, diagnostic codes & such * ;o) * Please click "Search" tab and keywords to find related threads *

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