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Oct 20, 2011 | 09:43 PM

#21

BigInjun

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Thank you for this post. I just had mine replaced this past Sat morning in N Myrtle Beach after it failed while on vacation down there. I will be calling my dealer in NC this week.

Oct 20, 2011 | 09:46 PM

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Lantern

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Thanks Dawg!

Oct 20, 2011 | 09:49 PM

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Pc PaiN

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Replacement part # is interesting since it doesn't pull up in our DMS or h-dnet but what else is new with H-D

Oct 20, 2011 | 09:58 PM

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dawg

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Originally Posted by Pc PaiN

Replacement part # is interesting since it doesn't pull up in our DMS or h-dnet but what else is new with H-D

The 91500011 pulls up for $11.94, the 72016-06A doesn't but it says it's a "non sold part number" in the bulletin. However, it does show:

Model Year of Introduction: 2012
Component Type: Pressure Switch

Oct 20, 2011 | 10:00 PM

#25

2black1s

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Originally Posted by dawg

... On these vehicles, the rear brake light switch, P/N 72016-06, when installed on 2009 or later Touring family motorcycles, may be exposed to temperatures which degrade its performance under certain riding conditions...

Thanks dawg!

You would think that since it's a heat issue degrading the switch that the repair might include the addition of some kind of heat shield to protect the switch. Obviously, the new switch must have some type of better insulation or be designed and manufactured with materials that have a higher heat tolerance, but a heat barrier of some nature between the switch and exhaust header sure can't hurt.

I removed my cat early in my bikes life so I'm sure that has helped somewhat, but I think I'll fab up some type of barrier.

Oct 20, 2011 | 10:01 PM

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Jackie Paper

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Originally Posted by Dr. Tiki

Looks like it's going back to the shop...

Not sure who installed this but teflon tape should never be used in a brake line application. The few pipe tap fittings in brake lines are NPTF dry seal. The minor diameter and special NPTF tap insure full contact top to bottom in the thread form.

Posted in error. Harley says to use Loctite Pipe sealant with teflon (PST)

Last edited by Jackie Paper; Oct 21, 2011 at 10:38 PM. Reason: Original was not correct

Oct 20, 2011 | 10:06 PM

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Dr. Tiki

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Originally Posted by grf000

Thx, that would be the dealer. I'll question the tape as well.... and of course thx Dawg for posting the notice.

Oct 20, 2011 | 10:27 PM

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2black1s

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Originally Posted by Dr. Tiki

Looks like it's going back to the shop...

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Originally Posted by grf000

The thread sealant is not a problem as long as it's applied properly. Stay back the lead thread or two when applying the sealant and/or tape. That ensures that none of the sealant/tape can get into the hydraulic system. Only problem is unless you do it yourself you'll never know.

What I'd be pissed about is the indentations in the OD of the threaded portion of the fitting that the switch installs into. What did they do? Grab it with vise-grips?