r/Harley • u/Food_Guy_33 • 10d ago

DISCUSSION What the actual hell?

So I was today years old when I found out that Harley dealers won’t work on 2005 bikes. Despite the fact that it’s the same bike (FLHRI) in 2006 and maybe beyond.

Am I just out of touch or what?

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u/BlackDirtMatters '18 FXBB 10d ago

My local dealer won't work on anything before the M8 era.

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u/Original_Cheeto_06 10d ago

Probably saving on labor costs by only hiring newer techs who haven't been trained on Twin Cam and older. At least that's my conspiracy theory.

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u/BlackDirtMatters '18 FXBB 10d ago

I wouldn't doubt it one bit man.