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I could have sworn that there was a cover on the water pump but I don't remember hearing anything fall off. 2014 FLHTK. Could other owners of this model confirm whether they have a cover over this exposed lower part (water pump and hoses)? Have I indeed lost a cover - or was it never there in the first place? - I think I'm losing my mind as I honestly can't remember for sure if there was ever a cover there or not...
Depends on the motorcycle and manufacturer. I think the Harley's are all electrical. Most liquid cooled bikes (Honda/Suzuki) I have worked on have a water pump (gear driven) and thermostat like autos.
Thanks, was wondering since there seems to some issue with failure on the Ultras. Some anyway.
Failure involved the ones with a thermostat. They removed the thermostat and left the coolant recirculating with a temperature sensor turning the cooling fans on and off. I do not think electric pumps do well with a thermostat limiting the coolant flow.
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Missing Cover?
