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Old Apr 26, 2019 | 09:18 PM
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Any body got a suggestion on how to replace it on a 2014 FLHTK?
 
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Old Apr 26, 2019 | 10:05 PM
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What the service manual says, YouTube. Good luck, can't be too hard. I know on my Evo, it's a psi switch.
 
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Wasn't there a recall for the switch being too close to the exhaust,so it was moved?
 
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Yes there was
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Wasn't there a recall for the switch being too close to the exhaust,so it was moved?
 
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Originally Posted by Harttoo
Wasn't there a recall for the switch being too close to the exhaust,so it was moved?
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Yes there was
Not on a 2014 FLHTK, but I'm gonna check my VIN one more time.
 
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No recall on my '14 Limited. As far as replacing the switch, it looks like a PITA job. First step in the procedure: Remove rear brake master cylinder...
 
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Originally Posted by GalvTexGuy
No recall on my '14 Limited. As far as replacing the switch, it looks like a PITA job. First step in the procedure: Remove rear brake master cylinder...
Maybe it was a service bulletin, or the color of our bikes is exempt, lol.
 
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Originally Posted by hbsoldier3
Maybe it was a service bulletin, or the color of our bikes is exempt, lol.
It's definitely the color! Regarding service bulletins, how would we grunts ever know if there was a service bulletin for some issue that might need attention that isn't recall worthy?
 
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I had one and they recalled it for the brake switch after I fixed myself. I hope I am right getting old maybe it was my 09. Anyway EZ fix sits behind the exhaust around the swing arm area.
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Not on a 2014 FLHTK, but I'm gonna check my VIN one more time.
 
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