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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 10:48 AM
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170 miles and 2 days old and the clutch quit engaging. Stopped at an auto parts store and added some DOT 4 brake fluid. While adding I noticed there was air in the lines. If you add fluid make sure the wheel is turned to the right and the bike is off the kickstand before removing the master cylinder cover, this will save you some cleanup time. My screen freezes up here and there as well. The front suspension is too soft but that will be changed. For $10 at any big box store you can pickup an Asus USB Bluetooth, works great with the iPhone 5.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 11:02 AM
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This is the Sportster section HoggedOut, but I see you'll new. Welcome to the forum.
 
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Awesome!!!! I'll try and find the right place. Thanks
 
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I think you want the Touring Model section.
 
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Originally Posted by HoggedOut82
170 miles and 2 days old and the clutch quit engaging. Stopped at an auto parts store and added some DOT 4 brake fluid. While adding I noticed there was air in the lines. If you add fluid make sure the wheel is turned to the right and the bike is off the kickstand before removing the master cylinder cover, this will save you some cleanup time. My screen freezes up here and there as well. The front suspension is too soft but that will be changed. For $10 at any big box store you can pickup an Asus USB Bluetooth, works great with the iPhone 5.
I've heard complaints about every model of the 2014. I don't know what's going on at the factory but it doesn't seem like a lot of quality control. Rushing the Mt Rushmores out the door without checking things?
 
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