Status update: After 2 attempts to fix the problem at the former Brammo dealer which failed, it was determined that the cause of the problem was a demagnetized motor due to "my hard riding" (as though they saw it and riding within speeds the bike was capable of, which is below speed limit, was my fault). The recommended solution: a new motor costing thousands, non-returnable and with no guarantees it would fix the problem. Then after many months of wrangling with Brammo / Victory / Polaris, the Brammo svc manager found a lightly used motor that was shipped to me at much lower cost. I fit it in myself over the holidays and its running ok around the block. I will probably have it back at a dealer, and with the help of aforementioned Svc manager have them tune the motor controller and make sure everything is ok the way I put it in, before I will return it to full service.
Patience! Patience! Patience! But didn't want to let go of the ride I love!
Through all this, I must say that the only person who cared was the Svc Mgr from original Brammo (who no longer own the motorcycle division) - he was understanding, helpful, did his best! Can't say the same about the "for-profit big corporation" that bought Brammo.
