Just made an appointment with my Dealer for the Touring ABS Brake Fluid Flush per the recall notice mailed out to me. As per the Service Manual purchased with my 2011 Touring Bike, I have flushed my brakes within 2 year periods, but have never had the Dealer do it on the DT2; that has since become a "Recommendation", but not a "Requirement". I like to perform my own service, and in fact have flushed my brakes every year and currently have had no issue.
I have heard tales of the ABS module going out on bikes while being flushed via the DT2, so out of curiosity I asked the Dealer if ABS module failure is covered under the HD Extended Warranty - and He quickly answered "YES".
ABS MODULE FAILURE IS COVERED UNDER THE HD EXTENDED WARRANTY. PERIOD.
If you flushed them at home - FINE. No receipts, Dealer did not do it - FINE. Out on the road - COVERED. No difference.
I hope this clears up confusion in this area.
NOTE: This only pertains to the HD Plan, I have no idea about the Cornerstone Plan. Maybe someone else will answer that one.
Now as for the ABS issue, I believe the MoCo is 100% at fault in this issue, I believe inferior materials and design brought on all of this. The feds should have, and in time probably will, issue a recall and replace with a module that in the event of ABS failure it will revert back to "Normal" braking, and not total loss of being able to stop. Face it, hygroscopic fluids will draw moisture, and some degree of moisture should be reasonably expected, and module design and materials should reflect that.
Ride safe everyone!

 

While you're there, can you ask them if the replacement ABS unit is the same part number as the faulty ABS unit?

 

How many motor vehicles have their ABS brakes flushed?

 

I sure will!
I was just telling someone the other day, it makes no sense to replace a faulty unit with the same exact thing. On the other hand, if they replaced it with an upgraded component, that would look like an admission of guilt to me!
BTW, I remember someone posting a while back that some dealers did not have these modules in stock, and a wait for the module was happening. I will ask about that too.

 

Stuff that uses DOT 5 fluid needs to be flushed due to the moisture absorption properties of the fluid. DOT 3, like in most cars and trucks, has less of a tendency to be an issue. DOT 5 is chosen for motorcycles because it has an elevated operating temperature range.

 

I asked that at the service desk a couple months ago. Same p/n. Same part.

 

My 2011 RKC uses DOT 4. Some bikes use different fluids, pays to look and choose what ever is correct for your model.

 

I'll be damned! Thanks for the info.

 

How many motor vehicles have their ABS brakes flushed? Ever?

 

This might be true, but bet they weren't Harley's.