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Nov 10, 2018 | 06:54 PM

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sportglide

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you are correct - I meant the hydraulic clutch
but
I could not edit my post title after I finished my morning rounds and saw my mistake

I friggin hate being in a hurry.

Nov 10, 2018 | 06:55 PM

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sportglide

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I deserved a few digs and more... that's what I get for being in a hurry and being too damn tired.
I just wish I knew how to edit the thread title and my post therein.

Nov 10, 2018 | 07:02 PM

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Qdog002

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SG you can`t edit the thread title, only the message body.

Nov 10, 2018 | 07:04 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sportglide

I know of two 2019 RGS that had the secondary hydraulic brake actuator fail - causing the bike to launch at start up; mine being one of them.

No recall has been issued for any of the 2019 touring bikes with hydraulics brakes "YET" that I am aware of.

Anyone else?

Standby.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qdog002

SG you can`t edit the thread title, only the message body.

bummer - guess i'll walk around with broken eggs on my head for a while.... durn it.

Nov 10, 2018 | 07:37 PM

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If people want to call you out for a spelling/wording mistake that speaks more to their character then yours. Don’t let it bother you for another second man

Nov 11, 2018 | 07:40 AM

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sportglide

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The most important thing is owners of the big touring models need to be aware - if the clutch pull suddenly feels:

Harder than normal

OR

softer than normal

They may be getting ready to experience a hydraulic clutch failure - which could ruin your day, especially in traffic.

Nov 11, 2018 | 08:19 AM

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SBRob

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sportglide

You're right to get it looked at...FWIW there is a recall for the newer bikes with hydraulic clutches, not the brake. There are also at least two other threads going right now on this very subject, so a third thread for the same issue is par for this forum....carry on.

Nov 11, 2018 | 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by EasternSP

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.

"ya know" I think you have your dew rag on to tight. OP meant clutch but said brake,so we busted his *****. Always pays to proof read your post. And further more,I always have the dealer change the seasonal air in my tires when they run a special.