Gents,
The saga of Flipfly’s gearbox issue is resolved. HD are well aware of the issue and have a (unbelievable) “fix”. More of that shortly.
Firstly, this is in no way aimed at Phil. I bought the bike expecting and prepared for the worst. I am more than happy with our deal. Fortunately, fixing this will cost me a wee bit less than some folks, so it’s all good here. Ok?
We were going to just “flip” the bike, but I’ve become quite attached to it, so I shall be keeping it for a while to play with.
When we drained the oils, there was clear evidence of carry over from the gearbox to the primary. Witnessed by the volume in the primary being proportionately more than the norm, by the same amount the gearbox was short. The physical fix involves a full strip down and a “bung”.
Unfortunately the low level of oil at sometime in its life has lunched the components that sit high in the gearbox. We will be renewing every bearing alongside any damaged components.
None of this seems to be a concern to Harley. Their “fix”? Owners are advised to check the levels every day!! They also advise that, if an owner is incapable or unwilling to do so, any dealer will do this for free!! I shit you not.
Not all will do this, I suppose that’s why Harley don’t want to go to the expense of offering the real (expensive) fix to everyone. So folks, keep a real close eye on your levels, and if you spot the problem, hot foot to your dealer and make a fuss……Cheers, Doris
Interestingly it had never dropped in my ownership up to that point, so I can only guess it must have been in the hot temperatures of Spain and the long days riding. My brothers bike transferred from the get go, but his was a 2017 and hadn’t had the primary vent fitted.
I’m surprised as the oil was fine when I checked it in Spain prior to riding back.
Glad you are happy with the deal, that was the whole point tbh, and I hope that you make those spondulicks rather than those money grabbing cnuts at HD
I’m guessing that’s why when the bike was delivered, the dealers at Robinhood HD had put a low oil level in, in case it was still transferring from one side to the other. I spotted it straight away and filled to the correct level, it didn’t move from that day on, evidenced by the primary oil being exactly where it should have been. When we serviced m6 brothers bike it pissed out of the primary on removing the cover.
I have to say I am extremely surprised, I know about the oil transfer issue and have been mindful of keeping a check on it when servicing. I guess the conditions we had, with the weather and loading the bikes with luggage, could have caused it to change?
Suffice to say, stay the feck away from the twats at Robbinghood!
Good luck with the bike, I’m sure it’ll be right in your hands
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