We found the following complaints for HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTPI (2005)
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Dt: harley davidson 2005 flstsci - springer classic.there isa lot of wheel wobble due to a bent front rim. Consumerunknowingly bought the motorcycle with a bent front rim.an independent mechanic from extended service plan said he could find no road hazard conditions that could cause this wobble.this was morelikely caused when the rimwas manufactured. This happened when driving at 40 mph, and then again at 80 mph.it is more prevalent at 40 mph, and in a curve or turn.the handle bars will actually wobble.also, almost likeconsumer willloosehis grip on them.consumertried on three different attempts to have this resolved. Themanufacturer wascalled at least five times. The first time, the manufacturerblamed road hazard.the second time,the manufacturer attributed itto poor maintenance.third time, it was blamed onpoordealer preparation.fourth and fifth times it was attributed to poor maintenance.due to spook adjustment, and7,000 miles on the motorcycle they were not going to warranty it.took it back to the original dealer, as indicated in the owner's manual.they took the tire off the rim and found the bend in the rim.they called the manufacturer again and indicated they had foundthe defect.the manufacturer then wanted a history of maintenance records. The consumerdid hisown maintenance, and they said they would not warranty the rim because of this.the cost of repair will be around $600.
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