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Jul 10, 2024 | 06:55 PM

#31

Ultra103

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Originally Posted by FlyingSkeet

Sorry gents it doesn't have a radiator cap it has a plug in a reservoir . If you over fill the tank it will blow it out. they're a little finicky about coolant level. put tape over the hot light and ride it. It will not hurt a thing...

What bike are you riding? Mine certainly has a radiator cap.

Giving people advice to ride a bike that is potentially overheating is great if you're willing to pony up for any damage that occurs. The channels that are cut around the hottest part of the head (the exhaust valve) transfer NO heat like the old solid heads if there isn't any coolant. Feel free to ride yours like that, but I'm betting Harley didn't spend on R&D and parts because they had too much profit.

Jul 10, 2024 | 07:01 PM

#32

Vernal

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Originally Posted by FlyingSkeet

@FlyingSkeet

Pop the cover and take a look.

Jul 10, 2024 | 07:23 PM

#33

Rounders

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Originally Posted by gt06

W! He said they would not replace the pump because it's working fine.

Did you tell them you read on a forum about it?

Jul 10, 2024 | 07:47 PM

#34

Germansheperd

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Originally Posted by Keithhu

Lol right! Might as well replace the lifters too. And get a cam while you're at it.

F*ck it - time for a new bike! 🤣

Someone else said “F*ck it- time for a new bike”!
What did they know when they dumped it?

Jul 10, 2024 | 07:56 PM

#35

FlyingSkeet

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Stand corrected don’t have my bike home right now checked the level many times on my 15 and 20 LTD’s don’t recall seeing it definitely not sticking out like the one pictured

Jul 10, 2024 | 07:58 PM

#36

gt06

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Originally Posted by Rounders

Did you tell them you read on a forum about it?

Yes I did and they admitted they are quite aware of the issue, but also said they seen the same model years with 200,000 km on them without issue.

Jul 10, 2024 | 08:00 PM

#37

gt06

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Originally Posted by Vernal

@FlyingSkeet

Pop the cover and take a look.

Mine does have the same cap. I seen it Monday before they picked it up.

Jul 10, 2024 | 08:02 PM

#38

gt06

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Originally Posted by Germansheperd

Your cooling system is over 10 years old. Here is my suggestion:
1) Replace with new updated pump
2) Replace thermostat
3) Replace radiator cap
You will never have an issue again until your lifters take a dump. You have been warned

I have an appointment this coming Wednesday the 17th to have the lifters and adjustable rods installed.