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I trading in a 1999 Ultra Classic on a new 2021 Road Glide Limited. I drove it for about 900 miles and then did the 1000 mile service in preparation for a twelve day trip from Texas to Montana. Three days into the trip we were in Salida Co. and the bike developed a leaking radiator. The next morning I drove to Pueblo to the Harley Dealership to see about getting it repaired. Not only did the dealership not have a replacement, there were none to be found in the state of Colorado. On top of that, the radiator is on Back Order from Harley Davidson. Without a replacement, I limped the bike back home to Montgomery Texas filling the cooling system as need be. So here I sit with a brand new bike that I cannot ride because the radiators are on backorder. Harley, you got to do a better job on replacement parts.
Damn, that's some bright *** green!! Folks loose ther cooling systems all the time, pumps mostly. You only cool the exhaust ports on the heads, not the whole engine that's water cooled. I'd have no issues running it while waiting on parts, not going to leave you stranded. Still sucks tho!
it's the state of things these days..friend just bought a 2021 same thing, coolant leak, took 5 weeks to get the parts..hell our dealership can't even get HD oil or OEM air filters, been out for a month...go look at a Toyota lot..ours has 2..yes only TWO Camrys! in their inventory..they usually have a 100 !!! it's affecting everything everywhere so just have to get in line and suck it up like the rest
Damn, that's some bright *** green!! Folks loose ther cooling systems all the time, pumps mostly. You only cool the exhaust ports on the heads, not the whole engine that's water cooled. I'd have no issues running it while waiting on parts, not going to leave you stranded. Still sucks tho!
What's the problem with it? He's can even top off with water while waiting.
well for starters, twin cooled models don't have oil coolers, because they chose to rely on liquid cooling instead..then there's the sensors, and protection modes they trigger and the fact they state if the cooling system fails you should only go a certain low speed for a few miles..among other things...I wouldn't do it, but you could always try it and let folks know how it worked out
You should talk to your dealer. The water cooled heads are for Rider comfort while sitting at a light or in slow traffic.not for engine longevity. If the water pump fails or the radiator leaks it runs just like an air-cooled Harley because it is an air-cooled Harley. Know what you're talking about before you give a guy advice. You should still get it fixed as soon as possible but there won't be a problem riding it home.
You should talk to your dealer. The water cooled heads are for Rider comfort while sitting at a light or in slow traffic.not for engine longevity. If the water pump fails or the radiator leaks it runs just like an air-cooled Harley because it is an air-cooled Harley.Know what you're talking about before you give a guy advice. You should still get it fixed as soon as possible but there won't be a problem riding it home.
right, minus the oil coolerlike all the other air cooled Harley M8s..not apples to apples like you are trying to imply
plus, owners should be aware of, understand and read their Owners manuals to learn about such things as, and more troubleshooting information
ETC Limited Performance Mode
The rider experiences near-normal operation. The motorcycle operates with provisions to guard against unintended acceleration.
ETC Power Management Mode
The throttle plate actuator returns to an "idle detent" or "limp-home" position, which provides enough torque to achieve speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph). The motorcycle's response to grip sensor input is reduced.
ETC Forced Idle Mode
The throttle plate actuator is forced to a "fast idle" position, which provides enough torque to crawl, but not enough torque to operate at traffic speeds.
ETC Forced Shut Down Mode
The engine is forced to shut down.
besides, my response was based on comment made "I'd have no issues running it while waiting on parts," which sounds like go ahead and continue to ride it until you can get it in for repair...not based on limping home a few miles...so re "Know what you're talking about before you give a guy advice."..please read and comprehend context before criticizing mistakenly
Rather than wait for an HD replacement, remove the radiator and take it to a radiator shop and have it repaired. No you shouldn't have to, but at least you can then enjoy your new bike.
right, minus the oil coolerlike all the other air cooled Harley M8s..not apples to apples like you are trying to imply
plus, owners should be aware of, understand and read their Owners manuals to learn about such things as, and more troubleshooting information
ETC Limited Performance Mode
The rider experiences near-normal operation. The motorcycle operates with provisions to guard against unintended acceleration.
ETC Power Management Mode
The throttle plate actuator returns to an "idle detent" or "limp-home" position, which provides enough torque to achieve speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph). The motorcycle's response to grip sensor input is reduced.
ETC Forced Idle Mode
The throttle plate actuator is forced to a "fast idle" position, which provides enough torque to crawl, but not enough torque to operate at traffic speeds.
ETC Forced Shut Down Mode
The engine is forced to shut down.
besides, my response was based on comment made "I'd have no issues running it while waiting on parts," which sounds like go ahead and continue to ride it until you can get it in for repair...not based on limping home a few miles...so re "Know what you're talking about before you give a guy advice."..please read and comprehend context before criticizing mistakenly
you can cut and paste all the BS you want to. Don't tell the guy to read his owner's manual tell him to get a service manual. And I stand by my statement it's an air-cooled engine with water cooled heads.
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Radiator Leak
