Ultra Limiteds and Coolant Leaks
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2012
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From: Lakeland FL
It did overflow once or twice when I first got it but at around 2k they did the filler neck update and all has been great since then.
I attended a dealer demo event yesterday. One of the Ultra Limiteds in the group I rode in leaked coolant on the ground after the test ride. According to the dealer service manager, the bike was delivered from York, PA a week ago. When I asked him about the problem, all he said was 'This is Harley's problem and they're looking the other way.' Given the uncertainty in his response, I put my buying decision on hold.
There are numerous discussions on the board about coolant leaks. Problem is they're speculation at best. I thought Harley corrected the problem. Does anyone know what's happening?
There are numerous discussions on the board about coolant leaks. Problem is they're speculation at best. I thought Harley corrected the problem. Does anyone know what's happening?
Last edited by Greg2012FLHTK; Apr 27, 2014 at 05:04 PM.
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From: Nevada
Thanks to all for the feedback. The bike with the leak was from dealer stock. At this point I plan to wait another model year before I again consider a Twin Cool model.
Mine has been flawless. No leaks, no clutch problems, no rattles or buzzings. Just a solid fun and powerful bike. I am truly getting a rush from these rush bikes. I even have been able to figure out and use the Infotainment/GPS system, despite it's several quirks and shortcomings.
I was like you Geoff, I was going to wait, but once I sat on one and read all the great things, I couldn't. But if you have the willpower and can wait, I don't blame you! They may even have some cool colors for next year as well as all bugs worked out. No rush to get the Rush.
I was like you Geoff, I was going to wait, but once I sat on one and read all the great things, I couldn't. But if you have the willpower and can wait, I don't blame you! They may even have some cool colors for next year as well as all bugs worked out. No rush to get the Rush.
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From: Lansing mi
If a dealer says, "that's Harleys problem", then that's a dealer you don't want to have do any service to your baby. I have that dealer!
I got the 14 ultra limited and 1100 miles with no problems...been in mid 80s heat in city traffic.
That being said I got the bike in Feb. and didn't check the VIN on the HD site until after the 1k service was done, I then found an outstanding program for the filler neck to be replaced.
Seems to me to be a shared problem...HD and the dealer.
Some dealers are too lazy to be bothered with it.
Some don't care...when lazy and don't care combine then look out.
I got the 14 ultra limited and 1100 miles with no problems...been in mid 80s heat in city traffic.
That being said I got the bike in Feb. and didn't check the VIN on the HD site until after the 1k service was done, I then found an outstanding program for the filler neck to be replaced.
Seems to me to be a shared problem...HD and the dealer.
Some dealers are too lazy to be bothered with it.
Some don't care...when lazy and don't care combine then look out.
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Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Charlotte Area
Geoff a small group of the bikes had a problem and the moco had a recall. Not a Toyota style recall but still a recall. Mostly on the forums the people you jear from are those having problems or those who wish the has a bike and are wanting to gripe about twha they don't have. The rest of us who by and large are extremely happy with our bikes are out riding. Go ahead and get one. You have a two year warranty.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Castle Rock, CO
Picked mine up the 1st of March, first (and only) coolant puddle on the garage floor happened at the 7,000 mile mark. Dealer said subject to the "campaign" (read: recall) and fixed. Headed for AK via FL and ME in 4 weeks, will keep an eye on the coolant level.
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Tourer
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From: Wisconsin
That poll was before the recall happened. I don't think it's accurate anymore. I would not put any stock in it's results today.
I would like to know if that bike was a pre-recall model, or from the factory after the problem was resolved. From the sound of the dealer, I would bet they had it laying around and have not tried to install the recall kit on it. They'd rather talk abd about their own products! I would never go to that dealer.
Mine has only a little over 1,000 miles so far. No leaks. I would bet that if we had a new poll and only asked about post recall bikes, then it'd be a much smaller percentage that have any leaks.
I would like to know if that bike was a pre-recall model, or from the factory after the problem was resolved. From the sound of the dealer, I would bet they had it laying around and have not tried to install the recall kit on it. They'd rather talk abd about their own products! I would never go to that dealer.
Mine has only a little over 1,000 miles so far. No leaks. I would bet that if we had a new poll and only asked about post recall bikes, then it'd be a much smaller percentage that have any leaks.
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