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Harley-Davidson recalls 29,000 motorcycles - clutch issues

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by kenfuzed, Oct 16, 2013.

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  1. kenfuzed

    kenfuzed Administrator Staff Member

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    Harley is recalling 2014 touring and CVO models over issues with their hydraulic clutch.

    The recalls affect 25,185 Touring motorcycles, models FLHTCU, FLHTK, FLHTP, FLHX, FLHXS, FLHTKSE and FLHRSE, plus Softail CVOs and Trikes, models FLHTCUTG, FXSBSE and FLSTNSE, built between May 3, 2013, and Oct. 14, 2013.

    Some of these motorcycles may exhibit a condition in which the hydraulic clutch system may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch. If the clutch does not disengage as intended, the rider may have difficulty slowing or stopping the motorcycle, which could result in an accident. Harley-Davidson has initiated these recalls to correct the affected motorcycles.

    The company is taking the additional measure of issuing a Do Not Ride notice to riders given the potential safety issues.

    http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/10/16/harleydavidson-recall-idUSL1N0I62I120131016
    kenfuzed, Oct 16, 2013
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    I just read about this on yahoo , it could be a bad deal if your riding & it goes out
    cowboy, Oct 16, 2013
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Wow that will screw up your day
    hotroadking, Oct 16, 2013
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  5. olbill

    olbill Active Member

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    Long live the cable clutch simple-simple
    Olb
    olbill, Oct 16, 2013
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    joshbob Well-Known Member

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    I'll say! I bet somebody lost their job over that one.
    joshbob, Oct 17, 2013
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Maddog and I have the Hydraulic clutch on his 2011 and my 2012 and have no issues with them. Wonder whats different on the 2014 models?
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    FLHTbiker, Oct 17, 2013
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    Roadster guy Well-Known Member

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    Another reason to let others find the flaws in the new models first...
    Roadster guy, Oct 17, 2013
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  9. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    That's what I was wondering, my 11 has the Hydraulic clutch, it's been on CVO's since what 09? what suddenly changed, I"m betting HD made a change for production and it's fubar'd the part....
    hotroadking, Oct 17, 2013
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    Hey, Sheet happens. 'Sure they'll fix it. 'Says takes less than an hour.
    charlie46, Oct 17, 2013
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  11. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    That's what Masdog and I were discussing on the ride today, and that's what suddenly changed. Plus, what's the fix?
    FLHTbiker, Oct 17, 2013
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    Difference is ,they don't work;)...Seems they had a little too much Rush in Project Rushmore:facepalm:Spewin' leaks no Harley before ever heard of.... lol...Too many liquids for one year...Clutch leak is worse than water leak though...
    Lucifer, Oct 17, 2013
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    1+ LMAO :eek:
    cowboy, Oct 17, 2013
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    badinfluence63 Well-Known Member

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    If you're into long distance touring avoid any of this recall stuff and get the new Goldwing F6B.
    -honda-goldwing-f6b-profil.jpg
    badinfluence63, Oct 18, 2013
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Sorry Barf :yuck::spitoutdummy:
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    badinfluence63 Well-Known Member

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    :)

    I hate to say it but if you're a touring purest and don't care a dam about cool or the non existant HD brotherhood the GW is one of the better bikes for long distant touring.
    badinfluence63, Oct 18, 2013
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Been there done the Goldwing thing, no thanks. I had a 1100, 1500 and a 1800 Goldwing. Thought the 1500 was the most comfortable for me with my Longer legs. The 2001 1800 I had cramped me up to much and sold it before I had it for a year. If I were to ride another one it would be a 1500 but think I'll keep the Harley not because it's the cool thing it's just the most comfortable bike I've ever rode. The Harley people here are much more friendlier than the Goldwing crowd. They were like a bunch of winy old women.
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    You meet the nicest people on a HahahaHonda :rolleyes:.
    joshbob, Oct 19, 2013
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    badinfluence63 Well-Known Member

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    I've never ridden one, only ride with a rider that has a 2009 and its wicked fast. Looks comfortable and sits lower than an Ultra.
    badinfluence63, Oct 19, 2013
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  20. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    They are a good mechanical running bike for sure you would probably like it.
    FLHTbiker, Oct 19, 2013
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    badinfluence63 Well-Known Member

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    He offered to let me take it for a test ride the other day when we were out and about but I passed. Probably should have as my wife was with me and we both could have taken it for a ride to see how we felt about it.
    badinfluence63, Oct 19, 2013
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