M8 problems
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From: MASS_hole
Last bit of info I got and I think that the ones that are really keeping it real is that the issue with migrating oils from tranny to primary is limited ONLY to bikes with hydraulic clutch. Those being the touring series. And there is no fix.
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From: Omaha,NE
The fat rod is a fix. Harley has no fix.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2017
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From: Covington, La.
Does anyone think Harley will step up to the plate and do a recall and repair all the bikes out there with hydraulic clutches??? With their history of responding to this problem I doubt it....and that should be something that anyone remotely thinking of buying any model should reflect on if that is the manner they stand behind their product and engineering. The only big twin I would own would be a evolution engine model. Yes they are old but proven, no cam issues and only the cylinder weeping oil at the base but I can live with that.
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From: poway
Does anyone think Harley will step up to the plate and do a recall and repair all the bikes out there with hydraulic clutches??? With their history of responding to this problem I doubt it....and that should be something that anyone remotely thinking of buying any model should reflect on if that is the manner they stand behind their product and engineering. The only big twin I would own would be a evolution engine model. Yes they are old but proven, no cam issues and only the cylinder weeping oil at the base but I can live with that.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2017
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From: Covington, La.
Yes, I do need to change the list. I did sell my bagger and the sportster. I was coming up on time for the cam chain pressure block check and I just did not want to deal with it. Besides I am getting long in the tooth, lol, and it was getting a little heavy for me to handle, not like my younger days.
Stage II
Joined: Apr 2019
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From: Iron, Mn
17 sgs not starting in gear
I've seen a few posts about the 17s not starting in gear due to the clutch switch In the left switch pack, is this a known issue? My dealer tried to tell me it's a new safety deal Harley added, even though it worked when I first got it and now it will not start unless it's in neutral.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2016
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From: Northern NJ
I've seen a few posts about the 17s not starting in gear due to the clutch switch In the left switch pack, is this a known issue? My dealer tried to tell me it's a new safety deal Harley added, even though it worked when I first got it and now it will not start unless it's in neutral.
As I recall, he did need to order the replacement parts.
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Stage II
Joined: Apr 2019
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From: Iron, Mn
They flat out told me that is how it's supposed to be and there is no problem with it, so they lied to me about it,