Phu Cat
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There has been much speculation by mechanics, salesmen, upper management types and HTT members in the past about whether or not pulling a trailer voids the warranty on a Harley. I was so confused I wrote a letter to HD and got this response from them just now. (I told them I was thinking of buying a new 2016 Tglide.):
Page 7 of the 2012 Triglide owners manual states "Do not pull a trailer with a motorcycle. Pulling a trailer with a motorcycle can cause tire overload, damage and failure, reduced braking performance, adversely affect stability and handling, which could result in death or serious injury." The same disclosure will also be found in the 2016 Owners Manual. If you decide to tow a trailer it will void certain areas that are directly affected by the added weight so for example the suspension portion would be voided but the electrical portion would continue.
There you have it straight from the horse's mouth. But it doesn't make any sense to me. Our trailer doesn't put any more than 10# of weight on the rear suspension, much less than the average adult passenger. And unless you use a "bypass" system for your trailer electrical system, your trailer would put a lot more load on the Harley's electrical system. Seems like they really have it back assward!
Any way, since only getting your suspension warranty voided, that isn't too much to worry about. Sounds like we're free to trailer on. This info came from somebody named Mic Erwin in HD's Customer Care.
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Page 7 of the 2012 Triglide owners manual states "Do not pull a trailer with a motorcycle. Pulling a trailer with a motorcycle can cause tire overload, damage and failure, reduced braking performance, adversely affect stability and handling, which could result in death or serious injury." The same disclosure will also be found in the 2016 Owners Manual. If you decide to tow a trailer it will void certain areas that are directly affected by the added weight so for example the suspension portion would be voided but the electrical portion would continue.
There you have it straight from the horse's mouth. But it doesn't make any sense to me. Our trailer doesn't put any more than 10# of weight on the rear suspension, much less than the average adult passenger. And unless you use a "bypass" system for your trailer electrical system, your trailer would put a lot more load on the Harley's electrical system. Seems like they really have it back assward!
Any way, since only getting your suspension warranty voided, that isn't too much to worry about. Sounds like we're free to trailer on. This info came from somebody named Mic Erwin in HD's Customer Care.
PC