Primary vent effectiveness
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Wisconsin
Actually I did not join to rant. I did not join to have a bunch of condescending asshats apologize for the MOCO not doing the right thing when they had a known defect. This defect by the way is a safety issue should the transmission lock up when it goes dry on a long run.
As an engineer in the automotive industry for over 25 years I can assure you the are taking the cheap way out. If I could delete this account I would. I’m not seeking sycophants I’m seeking information on whether the bandaid works.
As an engineer in the automotive industry for over 25 years I can assure you the are taking the cheap way out. If I could delete this account I would. I’m not seeking sycophants I’m seeking information on whether the bandaid works.
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Granted they developed several attempts at correcting the problem with several bulletins. But their official line is still in rare cases, caused by riding style. Acknowledged would have been a recall with a proven fix.
I have worked for several automotive manufacturers and the bulletin and verbiage used is the legal department not acknowledging the problem to avoid a manufacturing change and recall.
I have worked for several automotive manufacturers and the bulletin and verbiage used is the legal department not acknowledging the problem to avoid a manufacturing change and recall.
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From: NC
Actually I did not join to rant. I did not join to have a bunch of condescending asshats apologize for the MOCO not doing the right thing when they had a known defect. This defect by the way is a safety issue should the transmission lock up when it goes dry on a long run.
As an engineer in the automotive industry for over 25 years I can assure you the are taking the cheap way out. If I could delete this account I would. Im not seeking sycophants Im seeking information on whether the bandaid works.
As an engineer in the automotive industry for over 25 years I can assure you the are taking the cheap way out. If I could delete this account I would. Im not seeking sycophants Im seeking information on whether the bandaid works.
buy a 2021 Touring Harley.
It will have a cable operated clutch and a vent hose installed.
You won't have to worry with Trans Oil Transfer.............
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2020
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From: Ontario
You should probably head over to the engineers forum and rant to them about how stupid they were to design something that transferred oil in the first place and let it out the door without sufficient testing?
Club Member
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From: Edmonton, Alberta
Does anyone who had fluid transfer have results from the primary vent service bulletin? I have very high fluid transfer, 18oz in 4600 miles. Before I go through the work and expense of installing the kit Im seeking real world experience since the moco doesnt even want to acknowledge theres a problem.
The head service writer at my dealership showed me the bulletin from Harley which tells them how to document fluid transfer, and the procedure for claiming reimbursement for performing the vent install at no charge to the owner, even if the bike is no longer under warranty. My '18 Street Glide is in the documentation phase right now, and I am confident of a satisfactory resolution to the problem.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2014
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From: SE Michigan
Yep
slow news day
subscribed.
OP wont be back.
Its not a safety issue I had the transfer, Ive read nearly every post on the subject over time, I dont recall ever seeing one instance of a trans locking up, not one.
OP wont be back.
Its not a safety issue I had the transfer, Ive read nearly every post on the subject over time, I dont recall ever seeing one instance of a trans locking up, not one.
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From: anacoco, la
or worrying about tuning it.....
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 861
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From: Wisconsin
Probably do like most, Put less amount in primary, keep adding oil to the transmission, and eventually after it transfers over to the primary you'll have the correct amount in each for about 200 miles.