Hopping Harley
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From: Simi Valley, CA
I have it parked, and havent yet taken it on a distance ride.
The only real concern I have is the possibility of transfer. I have read that there are a few signs, such as clunking into first gear, and will certainly pay attention to that, I did experience a harder sounding shifting, and difficulty finding neutral while it was warm.
I also believe that the vent kit is a warranty item, without waiting. Is this correct?
The only real concern I have is the possibility of transfer. I have read that there are a few signs, such as clunking into first gear, and will certainly pay attention to that, I did experience a harder sounding shifting, and difficulty finding neutral while it was warm.
I also believe that the vent kit is a warranty item, without waiting. Is this correct?
Harley does install the vent kit under warranty, nevertheless anyone can purchase the vent kit. In fact, Harley recently started selling just the vent hose for a few bucks. If I had to do it, I'd buy just the hose as the gasket and seal that come in the kit are reusable in most cases.
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From: MD, USA
While we're on the topic of transfer... does anyone with the aux. cooling fan over the rear cylinder have a trick for checking the transmission oil level?
I was looking at it the other day, and my 2019, which had ~2,950 miles on it when I bought it (it was in the dealer's demo fleet), has the fan which seems to block access to the trans dipstick. I also think transfer would've been noticed by the dealer at some point in its year with them, so I probably don't have a transfer issue anyway.
-John
I was looking at it the other day, and my 2019, which had ~2,950 miles on it when I bought it (it was in the dealer's demo fleet), has the fan which seems to block access to the trans dipstick. I also think transfer would've been noticed by the dealer at some point in its year with them, so I probably don't have a transfer issue anyway.
-John
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From: High Point, NC.
Heck the few weeks or couple months or so at most we cant ride down here, I start my bike occasionally just to hear it and remember that sound. lol
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From: MD, USA
You guys up there in the frozen tundra live a different life. lol I never thought of issues like this......not starting your bike cause its too cold and could cause damage..
Heck the few weeks or couple months or so at most we cant ride down here, I start my bike occasionally just to hear it and remember that sound. lol
Heck the few weeks or couple months or so at most we cant ride down here, I start my bike occasionally just to hear it and remember that sound. lol
-John
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From: NH
Just to add...not getting up to operating temp means water condenses into the oil, turning it into a milky chocolate mixture, minus the lubricating properties...I've seen it happen...
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From: South Carolina
Harley starters are very robust, they very seldom fail, after all they are commonly used as automobile starters.
How many Harley starter motors (`89 or later) have you seen needing replacement, for any reason (other than poor troubleshooting)?
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From: Saskatchewan
While we're on the topic of transfer... does anyone with the aux. cooling fan over the rear cylinder have a trick for checking the transmission oil level?
I was looking at it the other day, and my 2019, which had ~2,950 miles on it when I bought it (it was in the dealer's demo fleet), has the fan which seems to block access to the trans dipstick. I also think transfer would've been noticed by the dealer at some point in its year with them, so I probably don't have a transfer issue anyway.
-John
I was looking at it the other day, and my 2019, which had ~2,950 miles on it when I bought it (it was in the dealer's demo fleet), has the fan which seems to block access to the trans dipstick. I also think transfer would've been noticed by the dealer at some point in its year with them, so I probably don't have a transfer issue anyway.
-John
I wouldn't count on the the dealer noticing the issue. In my opinion there's probably a lot of bikes out there still with the issue. Who checks their oil levels before they change it?
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From: MD, USA
There's not enough room for a ratchet and socket or a folding Allen wrench but a "L" shaped Allen wrench works fine. I plan on cutting a little material off both ends of mine for a better fit.
I wouldn't count on the the dealer noticing the issue. In my opinion there's probably a lot of bikes out there still with the issue. Who checks their oil levels before they change it?
I wouldn't count on the the dealer noticing the issue. In my opinion there's probably a lot of bikes out there still with the issue. Who checks their oil levels before they change it?
I agree about dealerships not noticing, but I'm pretty hopeful that the salesman who was riding the bike the most - who ended up selling it to me - would've noticed. He seemed like the type to notice stuff like hard clunks, etc..
-John
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From: San Diego, CA
No, exactly how much stress does it impart to the starter system?
Harley starters are very robust, they very seldom fail, after all they are commonly used as automobile starters.
How many Harley starter motors (`89 or later) have you seen needing replacement, for any reason (other than poor troubleshooting)?
Harley starters are very robust, they very seldom fail, after all they are commonly used as automobile starters.
How many Harley starter motors (`89 or later) have you seen needing replacement, for any reason (other than poor troubleshooting)?
Interesting comments, it got me thinking....
I have modded all my bikes. The least modded bike was my '89 Heritage (EVO) with just air cleaner, exhaust, and tune... My current bagger has a 124" crate engine, and I've had several big bore or cam only builds.... I have put a lot of miles on these bikes...
In all the issues I have dealt with on my bikes, I have yet to deal with a starter problem..... I never really noticed that before...
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