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Old 05-18-2019, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Redrodyankneck
I have 900 miles since the primary vent was installed by HD and happy to report the trans fluid is still at the full mark. Prior to the fix after 1,000 miles it was down 9 ounces.
That’s fairly compelling but would be possibly prematurely declaring victory. Mine would hold steady for extended periods then boom,random check from full to add. Been stable for several thousand miles currently. I have had no fixes installed and its been intermittent since i got it but never severe. Very encouraging nonetheless and following, I have an ESP and will pursue this if mine ever becomes unmanageable
 

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Old 05-18-2019, 09:30 PM
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Looks like a FIX to me.
 
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So far so good, only about 250 miles since vent install, would have used 8-10 oz in same mileage. Keeping fingers crossed.
 
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Old 05-19-2019, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by mjwebb
how long has this vent been out? wonder if long enough to incorporate into the 2020 design / release..although I have a difficult time they would make this fix as OEM due to the appearance of it? maybe they will have implemented a more discreet venting solution
It is discrete, same style vent used on your transmission. You have to really look for the vent to notice it.
 

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Old 05-19-2019, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Redrodyankneck
It is discrete, same style vent used on your transmission. You have to really look for the vent to notice it.
good..I thought it was installed on the primary cover in plain sight..guess I haven't seen the finished piece on a bike pic, just all the instructions and pics of the parts, etc
 
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Old 05-20-2019, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by mjwebb
good..I thought it was installed on the primary cover in plain sight..guess I haven't seen the finished piece on a bike pic, just all the instructions and pics of the parts, etc
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Best I could do with a cell phone, but here you go.


My attempt at showing where it's installed (I borrowed this picture from another thread and modified it): arrow is pointing toward vent (vent is the red vertical line drawn next to starter).

 
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1700 miles since vent installed, no movement on dipstick, prior to install 500 miles would see it go from full to not showing on dipstick!

Looking good so far, however I do have a 'fat clutch rod' on the shelf if needed.
 
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Old 05-24-2019, 06:46 AM
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This thread has been out here a few weeks now with a 100% success rate. I hope to see more folks report in as more of these vents are installed.
I have a friend that was down 20 ounces after his break in 1000 miles, his bike went in last week for the vent. He is an iron butt guy so he will get another 1000 miles pretty quick
I'll contact him today and report back. He has an 2019 road glide ultra.
All have a nice Memorial day week end .
 
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My brand new, 320 miles Ultra is affected. Had it for 2 weeks tomorrow.
Bringing it in tomorrow for Slip On and back rest installation (it was part of the purchase price...yes, I can do it myself..lol).
Mine is off the dipstick.
I'm going to mention it to the service advisor and ask him to order the vent kit for my 1K service as well as ask him what I should do at this point.
It is a little tough to find Neutral once warmed up, but not horrible.
I'll see what they say tomorrow once I bring it in.
 
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Old 05-24-2019, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by dajogejr
My brand new, 320 miles Ultra is affected. Had it for 2 weeks tomorrow.
Bringing it in tomorrow for Slip On and back rest installation (it was part of the purchase price...yes, I can do it myself..lol).
Mine is off the dipstick.
I'm going to mention it to the service advisor and ask him to order the vent kit for my 1K service as well as ask him what I should do at this point.
It is a little tough to find Neutral once warmed up, but not horrible.
I'll see what they say tomorrow once I bring it in.
You need to get some miles on that bad boy Good luck, keep us posted.
 


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