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Old Jun 18, 2020 | 07:53 PM
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I know the transfer issue is moot because the deluxe is a cable, but what about the sumping issue on a 2020 deluxe?
 
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I know the transfer issue is moot because the deluxe is a cable, but what about the sumping issue on a 2020 deluxe?
none that I recall..but there has been plenty of reports on pumping, slumping and humping..oh wait, that was on my **** Forum, never mind
 
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It’s happened to a few but it’s pretty rare.
 
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From what I have read primarily with hydraulic clutches.
 
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I have seen no credible reports of softails sumping. I was talking to the parts manager at my local dealer the other day and he said that they had a lot of touring models sump to include his. But never had a softail in for sumping.
 
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My stock 2018 RGU refuses to sump.

I've tried.
 
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My stock 2018 RGU refuses to sump.

I've tried.
LOL... my 19King is good too
 
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U got my curiosity. U have a 19 king that u cant make sump. Are u thinking on trading the king or buying a deluxe for the wife. Where does the deluxe model come into play, wondering if that particular model sumps or not?
 
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Originally Posted by SMR65
U got my curiosity. U have a 19 king that u cant make sump. Are u thinking on trading the king or buying a deluxe for the wife. Where does the deluxe model come into play, wondering if that particular model sumps or not?
KrustyKush said he was trying to make his sump, I'm not trying on my King, not sure how you would "try", but i'm on the edge of 25K on her and she is solid.
A good friend just bought a 2020 Deluxe and I was curious if there were any issues.
I am curious why the "issue" affects the touring models but you don't hear much on the other M8's
 
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