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Old 01-11-2019, 05:28 PM
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I had the same problem till I had Harley put a breather bypass on the backside of primary so far no problem It's been cold but I put 400 miles.
 
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Old 01-12-2019, 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Mark@ Baker Drivetrain
Just so you know I didn't say a thing. He has a product that works and he's making money doing it more power to him. I did see a thread in the General section where he was basically advertising and other members were calling him out for it. That may have been what sunk the ship.
To be honest I wouldn't of had a problem if you did report it. You're a paying vendor with a product for this issue. I had a vendor account here and know how much it cost.
 
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Old 01-12-2019, 12:42 PM
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Baker has a fix? I missed that.
 
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Old 01-12-2019, 02:07 PM
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Baker has a fix? I missed that.
https://bakerdrivetrain.com/collecti...21168926097486
 
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Old 01-12-2019, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Gamma742

doesn't appear to be a fix, just a way to minimize the problem for those that have it
 
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Old 01-12-2019, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark@ Baker Drivetrain
Just so you know I didn't say a thing. He has a product that works and he's making money doing it more power to him. I did see a thread in the General section where he was basically advertising and other members were calling him out for it. That may have been what sunk the ship.
To be honest Mark, if $tone hadn't come out with his fix, I would have bought Bakers Cover.

If you remember I PM'd you and asked a couple questions.
At the time, if price was an issue for some; I didn't care what the fix would
have cost. I just wanted to be able to ride the bike and not have to do what CR3999 does......
 
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Old 01-13-2019, 05:45 PM
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I received the new part from Macombs Choppers. Looks like a quality piece, and for the money, it can’t be beat if it indeeds stops the transfer
 
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Old 01-13-2019, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by lyork
I received the new part from Macombs Choppers. Looks like a quality piece, and for the money, it can’t be beat if it indeeds stops the transfer

How much does yours transfer? Let us know if it doesn't correct the problem.
 
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Old 01-14-2019, 09:51 AM
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So the MoCo has still yet to fix this issue even on the '19s? Mid Jan, I was debating on looking into a new Limited, so I thought I'd come here and check the chatter of some things.
 
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Old 01-19-2019, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by $tonecold
I’m glad to see people are having success with the MCCHP pushrod. “The Fix” works and it is 100% impossible for fluid to transfer unless the seal wears out, but it’s a more involved installation process. I have recently moved back to Az. for good and I don’t have a machinist to do the nuts here (I do have one that will do side covers), so when I sell what I have left of “The Fix” kits I’m done. I’ll refer anyone that has transfer problems and that contacts me to MCCHP from here on.
Although I didn't have the transfer issue in the first 20,000 Km, I did eventually get some transfer towards the end of last season. Of course it would occur when you're getting out of the Fix business. I did order Greg's push rod yesterday, so I'm confident that all will be good with the world when the snow and roads clear in April.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all of the time, energy and work that you put into this in an effort to help others. You Sir, are a gentleman and a scholar.
 
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