Brake Recall
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From: Wayne County, PA
With all these issues between brakes and sumping... Don't you just want to run down to the dealer, and spend money on a new Harley? I blame these issues on the people who had them, who turned around and rewarded Harley for it by buying a new bike. Why would Harley fix any issue when the Harley riding public rewards them for this behavior?
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From: People's Republic of Boulder Colorado
It's recall worthy for the fact that Harley's ABS system during those years causes a complete brake failure when it goes bad. No other vehicle manufacturer in the world has a system like that. But, it does stand to reason since it was made by a Chinese company, BWI.
I'm glad to see that HD is going to have to eat this. It's been a long time coming.
I'm glad to see that HD is going to have to eat this. It's been a long time coming.
Insane!
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From: Newcastle, Ca.
Despite being drummed out of the Corps by kool aid drinkers and naysayers, he (and others, incl Kuma) dropped a dime on HD as they should have instead of walking away. Because of that, somebody may be spared the expense or injury that could arise from a failure like this. Cheers to all of you who brought this to light and stayed the course. You have my respect.
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Hard to believe that's possible, but there ya have it.
Last edited by jpooch00; Feb 11, 2018 at 07:06 AM.
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From: Menomonee Falls, Wi
Some have suggested that cycling the ABS on startup is why cars don't have the problem. Suggestion :--- after making sure the unit operates properly, activate the ABS once a month in a parking lot, while the MOCO comes up with a software fix to the startup code in the bike chassis cpu.
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From: SW Ohio
Some have suggested that cycling the ABS on startup is why cars don't have the problem. Suggestion :--- after making sure the unit operates properly, activate the ABS once a month in a parking lot, while the MOCO comes up with a software fix to the startup code in the bike chassis cpu.
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From: coffeyville, kansas
Mine has never failed but I service it every 12 months, and after I do I cycle the ABS system (both circuits) on a test ride to exchange the fluid in the HCU. I also engage ABS twice per wheel every time I ride.
BUT
A design that leaves a user with no braking capability (on that wheel) knowing DOT 4 is hygroscopic is borderline criminal. There are literally millions of vehicles out on the road today with failed ABS systems due to a variety of reasons, neglect included, that have full residual braking capabilities. In this day an age, that's unsatisfactory.
BUT
A design that leaves a user with no braking capability (on that wheel) knowing DOT 4 is hygroscopic is borderline criminal. There are literally millions of vehicles out on the road today with failed ABS systems due to a variety of reasons, neglect included, that have full residual braking capabilities. In this day an age, that's unsatisfactory.
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From: SW Ohio
You can also use road conditions to help engage ABS. Any set of bumps, especially pavement ripples, are great; apply the brakes hard and you'll feel the bike release the brakes (Harleys are really pronounced because of the poor excuse for a tone ring in the wheel bearings). Of course wet pavement, sand, gravel and grass all make for a good way to engage ABS but you really want to be able to do it on dry pavement or concrete (and then know how to NOT do it so you can stop quicker). Additional training when the roads are wet will allow you know how much braking is available when traction is reduced.
Last edited by Campy Roadie; Feb 13, 2018 at 07:17 AM.
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