That blows:bang:i am also anal about my 04.2500miles swing arm found bent from factory,3500 miles bent piston rod,4000miles ehc went south,7000miles head gaskets blown, studs pulled out of cases.the list goes on an on.however wouldnt trade it for another.oh yea all out of my pocket.
That's what I'm saying. 2004 was when BDM thought up the fuckin brilliant idea that they could assemble motors better than S&S, make controls and electronics better than HD, then in 2005 they figured they could make a trans better than Baker, a Primary better than HD made by baker to bdm specs, and that S&S is wrong by using their own rockers, so they used TP, but not even good TP rocker boxes, some cheap ass shit!
The first year any manufacturer make any drastic changes will have many issues, having said that 05 was probably BDM’s most resent challenge IE: EHC, Weak Carrier, Voltage Regulator, TP Rocker Boxes.
They have also done a good job of stepping up to the plate and all these issues are out in the open now and wont make me get rid of mine nor would it keep me from buying another one, though I would do as much research before I pursued that action but I would suggest doing that on any used bike!!!
I love my 05 and don’t hesitate to jump on it a ride any time any where. (of course not right now but look out next year!!!:bang
The year before I met the mother in law!!!:roll::roll::roll::roll:
I'm waiting to see how that new Wedge does?? I heard they had timing belt issues already...
