Hi All
The reason for the "ban" on working with imports is really a further effort by the motor company, who now owns the importation and distribution of HD in Aust rights, to discourage a dilution of the Australian prices of used bikes and encourage the purchase of used bikes. Around 2012 ish any dealer in USA was prohibited , at the threat of loss of franchise, to even sell parts and accessories to other countries outside of USA. This was done to protect the livelihood/ profit of local dealers in say Australia who had substantial capital invested in a franchise. The factory imposed the same pressure to stop the direct selling of a new bike being shipped directly to Aus. Again protecting the local market. They then further doubled down by banning the dealer in Aust from offering either tech or mechanical support to those private import bikes.
That's interesting, I wasn't aware they'd done that. Just another good reason to avoid HD dealers if you ask me. I haven't used them for years. I do my own servicing and if I need to buy parts, I'll buy used or non-OEM online if I can.
You’re a well Meaning simple man pb. 😀
Interesting thread, I almost got up to check the VIN on my Ultra, then quickly realised I don't give a toss about a number on the frame or Stealership servicing. Still a great read.
"Have a '96 WG with a 1HD VIN - never had an issue with dealer servicing or parts acquisition. "You'll find (nearly) every Evo here is a 1HD. The 5HD thing domestically didnt kick off till Twin Cams.
