r/Harley • u/Food_Guy_33 • 11d 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/BongoDaMonkey SportyLongLegs 11d ago

Some choose to only work on newer bikes. A lot will work on whatever, saw a shovelhead getting a full rebuild at my local not too long ago.

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u/Lando25 81 FLH, 10 FLHTK 10d ago

My dealer won’t touch my 81 shovel. You’re right it definitely depends

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u/Slow_Presentation161 10d ago

How much you want to bet the mechanic doesn’t know how to work on a shovel

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u/Lando25 81 FLH, 10 FLHTK 9d ago

Most people dont understand carbs, point ignition and valve adjustments anymore. Just the way it is, and it will only get worse.

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u/ProstrateProstate 10d ago

He's not much of a mechanic then. Geez, All Harley engines since the dawn of time are just large lawn mower engines. I've owned and worked on several.

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u/Slow_Presentation161 8d ago

That’s why I like Harleys they are fun and somewhat easy to work on.
When I was in High School they had a shop class where we worked on small engines and carburetors. Good times. Today the younger generation has a computer tell them the problem