For those with a 2024 RG/SG, keep a watchful eye on your radiator hose, located under the bike.

On a multi-day ride on my 2024 RG out of Las Vegas, I find myself stranded in Folsom, CA. Yesterday, Saturday, my check engine light and temperature lights lit up.

Long story short, Harley Davidson of Folsom said that my radiator hose has a puncture. They didn’t have the hose or clamps to make the repair. Told them to overnight the needed from the Motor Company.

I’m writing this from my hotel room. Hopefully, HD of Folsom receives the parts on this coming Tuesday and I can start my ride home on Wednesday morning.

There a have been reports and photos of the radiator hose hanging exposed under the motorcycle, which makes it very susceptible to damage.


There should be skid plate underneath the motorcycle, at the very minimum. Once I get home, I’ll be reaching out to HD.

As such, to all of my fellow 2024 RG/SG riders, check your radiator hoses!

 

Sorry to hear your troubles but thanks for the heads up. If you have AAA or some other "travel/tow" card they should cover your hotel and food under the trip interruption coverage.

 

that's not them hanging down in your pic is it? I went and looked and although mine are tucked up enough to not be dangling down, you are right, they are exposed and unprotected..they should have at least used the full length sheathing on them like they partial covered some of the hoses..until I can figure out something, I just wrapped some electrical tape around the hoses, realizing it's a feeble attempt but felt like I had top do something temporarily as I ride a lot and have several long road trips coming up ..it happened to you so it can happen to any of us so thanks for the heads up tip!

 

Thanks! Yes, I have AAA Premier RV. Thank you for the reminder.

 

If that's your hoses hanging in you pix, I would re route them to be protected. Hope they get your parts in. An old boat fix, small piece of copper tub and two clamps should work temporarily .

 

I rode 6 hours without my water pump working. You should be able to ride as long as you’re not stuck in traffic. Yes I wanted it fixed but I soldiered home keeping a very close eye on my water and oil temp. I hope they get you fixed up.

 

The picture illustrates how the said hose is prone to dangling loose.

I’m going to call HD of Folsom in a little while to verify that the parts have been ordered and are being shipped overnight. Riding solo, it’s a 2 day ride home for this old timer.

 

this leads me to think that your support bracket may have been broken or some other reason, than the hoses are prone to dangle loose...mine are tucked up underneath and I can't even wiggle them or move them by hand to try and get them to dislodge and 'dangle' down..the far left after the hose sheath covering is the a support bracket ... I probably shouldn't have bothered stupidly wrapping tape on them after all

 

Wrap the punctured part of the hose with silicone tape, the repair will outlast the rest of the hose...

 

If I'm not mistaken they're not open on Mondays. Might look at the silicone tape to get you home before the end of the week
ETA- Auto Zone reinforced heater hose and hose clamps would work as well. Get home then get it fixed properly.