In response to declining sales (a 21.3% decline in the most recent quarter), Buell[1] will be discontinued:

"Harley-Davidson also unveiled major elements of its go-forward business strategy to drive growth through a single-minded focus of efforts and resources on the unique strengths of the Harley-Davidson brand, and to enhance productivity and profitability through continuous improvement. As approved yesterday by Harley-Davidson's Board of Directors, the Company will discontinue its Buell product line and divest its MV Agusta unit as part of this strategy."[3]

Read more about it here[2].

[1] http://www.buell.com/
[2] http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/newsandupdates/0910_crup_harley_shutter...
[3] http://www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/Content/Pages/HD_News/Company/newsart...

The following tools are required to service your calipers:

* One 1/4 inch twelve point socket
* One ten millimeter twelve point socket
* One 1 inch socket wrench
* One flat head screwdriver
* One phillips screwdriver
* One spray can high quality brake cleaner
* One torque wrench
* One pair replacement brake pads
* One bottle of Harley-Davidson brake fluid

There are two bolts holding each caliper on Harley-Davidson motorcycles. There are also two pins that hold the pads in place. If your motorcycle has two front calipers, please start by removing the caliper furthest away from the master cylinder, which on most Harley-Davidson motorcycles is the one on the left side of the motorcycle, or in other words on the side of the clutch lever.

The first step is to loosen the two pins that hold the pads in place with the one inch twelve point socket. Once this has been accomplished, remove the two bolts that secure the caliper to the front forks with your ten millimeter twelve point socket.

The caliper can then be gently removed from the rear of the motorcycle. Once the caliper has been removed, turn the caliper over so that you can see the condition of the pads. Leave the pads secured within the caliper and have someone else assisting you to pull on the front brake lever. As they do, notice how the pistons in the calipers are moving with the hydraulic fluid. The pistons that are furthest away from the source of hydraulic pressure will in all probability hardly move at all.

Hi Clayton,
Here is the answer to it all.

1. Harley Dealers are for sales not service.
2. Bikes are assembled at the Dealerships by their service departments.
3. Harley pays their mechanics the lowest wage thus the worst mechanics.

I build and service Harley's as well as work on all other types of Bikes and the Harley Dealerships have by far the worst mechanics. Thus they have problems due to there assembly. Find a Shop and ask what they pay their mechanic, the higher the pay the better the mechanic and the least amount of trouble you will have.

Moreno Valley Choppers