unscientific poll
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 5,063
Likes: 2,582
From: On my bike!
Bike ......2017 Street Glide Special
sumping issue.... no
tranny fluid transfer.... no
Oil line leak (warrantee) ..... yes
any other issue ..... no
Miles on bike ..... 9670
when was your bike born ...... Build date July 2016, bought September 2, 2016
sumping issue.... no
tranny fluid transfer.... no
Oil line leak (warrantee) ..... yes
any other issue ..... no
Miles on bike ..... 9670
when was your bike born ...... Build date July 2016, bought September 2, 2016
Club Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 66,122
Likes: 51,433
From: Niles Canyon Ca.
17 RK Oct. 16 build bought new years eve, none of the above issues but the clutch safety switch went out, can't pull the clutch and start in gear. Hasn't used a drop of oil anywhere.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 2,152
Likes: 406
From: Hurdle Mills NC
Bike ......2017
sumping issue.... not sure yet
tranny fluid transfer.... nope
Oil line leak (warrantee) ..... nope
any other issue ..... YEP
Intermittent oil light
ECM throws p0522 p0523
Oil consumption
brake job - rotors and pad replaced under warranty due to warping
Abnormal engine noise .. clanking at startup, now at idle.
Miles on bike ..... 21400
when was your bike born ...... not sure need to find vin definition
sumping issue.... not sure yet
tranny fluid transfer.... nope
Oil line leak (warrantee) ..... nope
any other issue ..... YEP
Intermittent oil light
ECM throws p0522 p0523
Oil consumption
brake job - rotors and pad replaced under warranty due to warping
Abnormal engine noise .. clanking at startup, now at idle.
Miles on bike ..... 21400
when was your bike born ...... not sure need to find vin definition
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 67
Likes: 6
From: Schaumburg, IL
Bike ......2017 FLHTK
sumping issue.... no
tranny fluid transfer.... no
Oil line leak (warrantee) ..... no
any other issue ..... no
Miles on bike ..... 4030
when was your bike born ...... February 2017, on the road in July
sumping issue.... no
tranny fluid transfer.... no
Oil line leak (warrantee) ..... no
any other issue ..... no
Miles on bike ..... 4030
when was your bike born ...... February 2017, on the road in July
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 203
Likes: 36
From: Eastern PA
2017 RGS
sumping no
tranny fluid no
oil line leak, no on the recalled line but yes on a different line. Fixed under warrantee
miles 6000
bike born? bought 1/24/2017
How do you tell the production date?
sumping no
tranny fluid no
oil line leak, no on the recalled line but yes on a different line. Fixed under warrantee
miles 6000
bike born? bought 1/24/2017
How do you tell the production date?
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 5,073
Likes: 2,382
From: Camp Lejeune, NC
Bike ......2017 Road Glide Special
sumping issue.... nope
tranny fluid transfer.... nope
Oil line leak (warrantee) ..... nope
any other issue ..... nope
Miles on bike ..... 11,500
when was your bike born.... idk, bought it Dec 16.
sumping issue.... nope
tranny fluid transfer.... nope
Oil line leak (warrantee) ..... nope
any other issue ..... nope
Miles on bike ..... 11,500
when was your bike born.... idk, bought it Dec 16.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 135
Likes: 20
From: Western WI
Bike: 2017 SGS
Sumping issue: no
Transmission fluid transfer: no
Oil line leak: no
Any other issues:
1. manufacturers defect on the rear lower pushrod cover that caused oil to leak out. Replaced warranty.
2. It appears my bike is burning a little oil. Probably 1/4 to 1/2 quart in 2000 miles.
3. Clutch switch not working. Could not start the bike in gear. Replaced warranty
Miles on bike: 3800
Manufacturers date: 3/17
Purchased bike 6/17
Sumping issue: no
Transmission fluid transfer: no
Oil line leak: no
Any other issues:
1. manufacturers defect on the rear lower pushrod cover that caused oil to leak out. Replaced warranty.
2. It appears my bike is burning a little oil. Probably 1/4 to 1/2 quart in 2000 miles.
3. Clutch switch not working. Could not start the bike in gear. Replaced warranty
Miles on bike: 3800
Manufacturers date: 3/17
Purchased bike 6/17
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Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 178
Likes: 45
From: Coalmont, TN
Bike ......2017 Road Glide Special
sumping issue.... nope
tranny fluid transfer.... nope
Oil line leak (warrantee) ..... nope
any other issue ..... nope
Miles on bike ..... 1000
when was your bike born ...... June 2017
sumping issue.... nope
tranny fluid transfer.... nope
Oil line leak (warrantee) ..... nope
any other issue ..... nope
Miles on bike ..... 1000
when was your bike born ...... June 2017
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 314
Likes: 130
From: US
Bike ......2018 Breakout 114
sumping issue.... nope
tranny fluid transfer.... nope
Oil line leak (warrantee) ..... nope
any other issue ..... nope. SE Stage II coming soon. Hopefully will still be “nope”
Miles on bike ..... 1550
when was your bike born ...... Um, 1st ‘18 the dealer sold, the day it arrived, so...
sumping issue.... nope
tranny fluid transfer.... nope
Oil line leak (warrantee) ..... nope
any other issue ..... nope. SE Stage II coming soon. Hopefully will still be “nope”
Miles on bike ..... 1550
when was your bike born ...... Um, 1st ‘18 the dealer sold, the day it arrived, so...
