don't even consider not getting any safety recalls performed ever...you don't want to regret it if it fails, that would be very bad

 

Read the recall. It needs to be done.. You may not notice anything until it fails..

 

My question is why did the sight glass disappear on the clutch m.c.
It's still on the front brake m.c.
It was on the 2016 clutch m.c. That would at least let you keep an I on the fluid level.

 

Just got my '18 RG back today.
It definitely engaged sooner and had noticeably more free play.
\None of this bothered me - just reporting in.

Separately, my complaint about poor radio reception was fixed - what a difference ... the antenna cable wasn't connected.

Just another reason to sell short HOG stock even though I like their motorcycles and really want to keep liking them.

 

To save $$.

 

The recall was done on mine this morning. I have an adjustable clutch lever, noticed no difference in when clutch engaged. Put about 100 miles on the bike today works fine.

 

Had mine done just now. Took him 1 hour and 6 min. Watched the whole thing through the shop window. Works like a champ and I don't feel any difference in the engagement point or lever feel, so I am happy.

On the paperwork, I love what it says:
Work Resolution: Technician performed actuator inspection, clean, replacement and clutch bleed per the bulletin. Vehicle operating as a proper representation of a Harley Davidson Product.

They have a waiting list over a 100 long already and they get 2-3 kits 2 times a week. Glad I got mine done early.

 

[QUOTE=Jehu;17832431]Just got my '18 RG back today.
It definitely engaged sooner and had noticeably more free play.
\None of this bothered me - just reporting in.

Mine acted the same. It turned out there was air in the system, now it is just like before the recall. No free play and engages out at the end.

 

wondering if it's possible bikes with higher miles and more clutch wear may react differently to the change than lower mile/worn bikes..?? not sure exactly how the primary side inspection, etc comes into play

 

Based on the changes to the clutch slave, it's highly unlikely that the friction zone should change. Your poll seems to imply that. The primary side inspection does 2 things. It validates that pressure plate movement is sufficient to disengage the clutch. The total movement of the plate measurement verifies this. Second, it validates that the system is not loosing fluid. Holding the lever in and making sure the needle does not move is the other. If the needle moves while holing the lever in, there is a leak.

When total pressure plate movement is checked, there is likely some tolerance assigned to the measurement. Could be due to indicator position, holder stiffness or some other thing. It certainly possible that the tolerance is large enough that air could change the friction zone and the total travel spec is met.