brake failures 2019 models
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Now that ya all have run your mouth on what ya think ya know, Harley has a recall out on a diaphragm that goes in the clutch fluid reservoir for the 2016 model at least. Just as the OP described it, a bad diaphragm will cause bike lurch when starting in gear which can be done. So next time ya all take your bike in for an oil and filter change by the dealer, have them check that clutch fluid reservoir. Then you can sit in the waiting room and tell people how much ya know about changing air in your tires.
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do you really think the moco is gonna start using higher quality parts? If you want a new HD, buy it and then go to the aftermarket for better fixes. I can tell you this, Ill never buy another new harley. Its ridiculous to spend over 23 grand and then drop more to make it run proper and safe
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Now that ya all have run your mouth on what ya think ya know, Harley has a recall out on a diaphragm that goes in the clutch fluid reservoir for the 2016 model at least. Just as the OP described it, a bad diaphragm will cause bike lurch when starting in gear which can be done. So next time ya all take your bike in for an oil and filter change by the dealer, have them check that clutch fluid reservoir. Then you can sit in the waiting room and tell people how much ya know about changing air in your tires.
Lighten UP!
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From: Southern Maryland
One example is when you are waiting for a green light while stopped on a hill and stall the bike when starting out. Car behind honks. Bike drifts slightly rearward. The heat is on, stress builds, horn honks again..
Much easier to just pull in clutch, hit starter and be on your way.
The other method would be to try and find neutral, shifting from 1st into second, back into first, constantly missing neutral. Finally you shift into neutral while trying to holdi the bike from rolling back, start the bike, shift into first, and go.
Just saying there are times when starting in gear is the preferred method.
Much easier to just pull in clutch, hit starter and be on your way.
The other method would be to try and find neutral, shifting from 1st into second, back into first, constantly missing neutral. Finally you shift into neutral while trying to holdi the bike from rolling back, start the bike, shift into first, and go.
Just saying there are times when starting in gear is the preferred method.
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Tourer
Joined: Apr 2018
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From: on the river
Did ya not scroll down and see in his post signature where one of the the dealers minions
was working on the bike??????
was working on the bike??????
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Cruiser
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From: Mobile, Al.
I meant Hydraulic Clutch - my bad
I was crazy tired this morning when I started this thread and can not figure out how to delete or change the thread title.
I know of two 2019 RGS that had the secondary Hydraulic Clutch actuator fail - causing the bike to launch at start up; mine being one of them.
Yes the clutch was pulled in so the interlock "thought" the clutch was disengaged.
No recall has been issued for any of the 2019 touring bikes with hydraulic Clutch "YET" that I am aware of.
Anyone else?
Standby.
I know of two 2019 RGS that had the secondary Hydraulic Clutch actuator fail - causing the bike to launch at start up; mine being one of them.
Yes the clutch was pulled in so the interlock "thought" the clutch was disengaged.
No recall has been issued for any of the 2019 touring bikes with hydraulic Clutch "YET" that I am aware of.
Anyone else?