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Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by charlie46, Jul 10, 2014.

  1. charlie46

    charlie46 Well-Known Member

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    Harley just announced a recall on the 2014 models with anti locjk brakes for front wheel unexpectantly locking up, On Yahoo this morning
    charlie46, Jul 10, 2014
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    Yikes...Not good...Wonder if the dealers will come and pick up your bike free of charge?
    marc 55, Jul 10, 2014
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    You mean after the meat wagon comes out and picks you up :eek:
    FLHTbiker, Jul 10, 2014
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    Must be an adapted GM part....
    hotroadking, Jul 10, 2014
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    I wouldn't count on it.
    joshbob, Jul 11, 2014
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Most dealers here will come pick up bike at no charge
    hotroadking, Jul 11, 2014
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    marc 55 Well-Known Member

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    They should...They issue a life threatning recall and they don't pick your bike up and you get killed on your way to the stealership to get the problem fixed...The lawyers would have a field day...
    marc 55, Jul 11, 2014
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    Hadn't thought of that. But you could ride to the dealership, if you had to, and only use the front brake when at slow speed, like when stopping at a light or stop sign, yes? :rolleyes:
    joshbob, Jul 11, 2014
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  10. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Nope, the line gets pinched under the tank and it can lock up your brakes without you even applying pressure to them. I have heard of 5 serious injuries so far. Can you imagine being in a tight fast corner and your front brake locks up. Kiss you arse good-by cause your going down or over the top of the bars. Lawsuits here we come.
    FLHTbiker, Jul 11, 2014
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    So the brakeline gets pinched under the tank? Maybe a case of trying to pass too much crap under the gas tank or incorrectly assembled at the factory? Brakelines, of all things, should be free and clear of any potential areas where they can be pinched. I would think it would be nearly impossible to pinch a brakeline that has stainless sheathing around it. Maybe the Harley brakelines are made of some other material?
    I've heard of wiring getting pinched before, but not brakelines.
    joshbob, Jul 12, 2014
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    Haven't paid attention to CVO's but they seem always trying to make them more sleek.
    JohnnyBiker, Jul 12, 2014
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    It's not just CVO its all the new touring bikes
    FLHTbiker, Jul 12, 2014
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    That would be quite an eye opener on a Sunday ride!
    Roadster guy, Jul 13, 2014
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