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Need to clarify something

Mon, 09/18/2006 - 08:00 — tony

To make this short, I had a problem with the oil level on my '05 Heritage. I have seen some remarks on the site referring to this i.e.: "How can this guy let this go on for so long" and "What did he think, it was going to fix it itself". Here's the answer: This was my 1st Harley, (I've had many other bikes), thinking the Techs at Harley (at this point) knew more about this engine than I. The first time I noticed this problem I brought it to the attention of the Harley Techs. Yes there answer at that point was to let's keep a close eye on this and take it from there.

Update to my previous submission

Mon, 07/03/2006 - 08:00 — tony

Just wanted to make an update to my previous remarks. Recap: '05 Heritage was using excess oil and plugs were fouling out. Brought the bike in for service. Bike was in for a week. Gulfcoast Harley replaced the valve guide seals and the 2 plugs. I'll see how it goes from here. By the way there was no charge for this being it was a defect in the seals. One other thing here, all the hex bolts and well for that fact ALL the exposed bolts on the bike have Chrome Toppers to dress the bike up more.

'05 Heritage Softail

Thu, 06/22/2006 - 08:00 — tony

Love the site. Some interesting stories.... I have a 2005 Heritage Softail Classic and over the past year or so I have been losing a quart of oil every 2 to 3 months (depending on how much I ride) and plugs going bad. I've been hearing stories that the '05 Heritage has a problem with the valves causing this problem. While speaking to one of the parts guys at Gulf Coast Harley here in Florida he had mentioned this to me also, confirming what I had heard.

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