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Old Sep 11, 2022 | 10:41 PM
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2022 limited 300 miles- leaking coolant reservoir, leaking bottom of hose coming out of reservoir, had a very small pinch clamp, paper clip size (thickness). Dealer replaced reservoir and clamp, a normal 1/4 inch clamp like the one on the top of the reservoir. all good for the last week
 

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Old Sep 12, 2022 | 12:57 AM
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Thanks for the update and welcome to HDForums.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2022 | 01:36 AM
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Glad they Fixed it.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2023 | 01:57 PM
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second radiator leak this time hose from neck(cap fill) to right radiator
pinch clamp
 
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I don't know why HD uses those pinch type of clamps when the spring type work so well. Worm type like to cut into the hoses.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2023 | 04:22 PM
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I don't know why HD uses those pinch type of clamps when the spring type work so well. Worm type like to cut into the hoses.
The pinch clamps are cheap and easy to install when building the bikes .
A Penny saved is a penny earned x thousands of bikes = big bucks for them .
 
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Most of those clamps hold well. Yes, not the "perfect or best", but most don't experience any leaks. With so few miles on the OP's cycle my guess is it was a manufacturing/assembly screw up. "Sh-t happens".....but glad they took care of it (even it took 2 trips to the dealer.)
 
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