Brake Switch Recall Done
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: North Georgia
BUT because of riding all the way for the rally, I decided I wasn't messing with any sort of possible mushy brakes, or any other issue. My bike is fine, the weather is cooler (where HOT was a contributing factor for switch failure), and just plain mo-joe of not wanting anything to delay Thursday's departure.
I'll get this done when I get back. Plenty of steelerships along the way if emergency needed.
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
I know how you feel....I cringe at the thought of letting "the new guy" at the shop work on my bike at all.....I do my own wrenchin'.
But....Friday is the day for my swap.
~Joe
But....Friday is the day for my swap.
~Joe
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From: North Georgia
You guys should be fine.... I know things get blown way-up on the forum but I trust any issue gets noticed right away. do a quick spin around the block and really test those rear brakes. Triple-check that no spilled brake fluid is running anywhere. Your wire harnesses right under that switch should be nice and dry, nothing shinny (wet) on the frame right there either.
Can't wait to see ya all!!!
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Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Conroe Texas
Think you guys should just get it done takes minutes. I did mine myself and had them do it again under recall and test with the digital technician. I did mine because it failed, a few others in the crew had rear brake failure because of this switch.
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From: North Georgia
Gorgeous looking Street Glide ya got there! You are among so many who would rather learn to do their own wrenching. And, I agree.... this is an easy maintenance recall, so I'm sure the "new guy" is doing it in the shop. LOL
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Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Florida
FYI... my brakes are slightly spongy. Not bad but I did notice it right away. It's nothing to worry about but I will keep an eye on it. The bad part is if I do have to bleed them then I have to take it in and have the digital technician put on to reset the ABS fault. Not sure if I can can reset it myself. They told me no I can't.
I do my own work because of this. If it failes it's my own fault.
I do my own work because of this. If it failes it's my own fault.