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.

 

The fat rod is a fix. Harley has no fix.

 

Exactly
inly fix is eliminate the hydraulic clutch system

 

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.

 

Now that's funny with your list of bikes including a 2000 FLHTC. Personally, I've like them all. All the way back to the flatheads. Still own Evos and TCs. Still think every one is better than the last including the M8.

 

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.

 

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.

 

The Dealer replaced mine under warranty about a year ago. No issues with it since.
As I recall, he did need to order the replacement parts.

 

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,

 

That can happen to any brand of motorcycle and not just our beloved potato potato sound macines