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Old Dec 23, 2023 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Badbagger
Thanks Red
It was actually mid '19, if you can find one built after May 24, they have the updated pump, and primary vent.

ETA, just spotted Kojak's post
 
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Old Dec 23, 2023 | 11:43 AM
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I had a 2021 FLHTK covid bike that kept intermittently going into limp mode. It spent more time at the stealer than in my garage so I ended up trading for a 2023 FLHTK and it has been trouble free.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2023 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by uncle kebo
Ive had a 17, 22 and 23. Never had a si ngle issue with any of em...
How many miles on them?
 
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Old Dec 23, 2023 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 6113_
about 6 years ago
This is incorrect...to be safe...2020 MY or better
 

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Old Dec 23, 2023 | 02:50 PM
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2020 which also has the advantage of a hydraulic clutch
 
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Old Dec 23, 2023 | 07:35 PM
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I have a 114, 2020 with 30K trouble free miles
 
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Old Dec 23, 2023 | 08:48 PM
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2018 SGS with 30k and no issues.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2023 | 09:09 AM
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2020!
 
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Originally Posted by Rounders
One of the theories about why oil transfer was seen more in touring bikes,is this they get road more, and get hotter. Which might why some people have issues.

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Ive had 2 touring and actually 2 softails. combined over 60k miles and never an issue.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2023 | 10:32 AM
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