I own a new 2014 Ultra Limited and it also had a coolant leak at 84 miles. The dealer sent out a truck and trailer to pick-up, the problem was fixed. I spoke with the tech, he used a product called Hilmar on the hose that connects to the overflow tank and he said he replaced the clamp with one he felt was better. They gave the bike 50 miles worth of test to make sure; all is good, problem resolved. It was not a big thing at all.

 

That could very well be the one I read; I just remember a problem with the head, and that Harley wants all the parts back for inspection purposes. I go to another Harley forum but HDForums is where I get 99.9% of the info.

For example, it was here that I learned about a new/revised 2014 compensator. Went by a local Indy that has a great reputation and let them listen to the 'bearing-rattle' like sound that comes from the primary. (Happens as you take off from a complete stop.) My local H-D shop has always insisted it's normal; the Indy shop at this point said it sure didn't sound normal to them, so next week they are going to open it up and take a look. Maybe a new compensator will solve the problem...

So, what's the deal with yours? I can't believe the shop hasn't been able to pass on what their progress is and what the likely problem is... I'm sure the NSA already knows, so they should tell you!

 

keep in mind a water cooled motor can be machined to tighter tolerances, there is less expansion and contraction due to the steady running temps, dont know if moco changed any specs for the high output motor, would be concerned running that motor without any coolant, also previous poster said something about a fan, maybe i didnt see the diagram close enough but i dont recall seeing a fan in the schematic?

 

I too get the rattle only when the EITMS kicks in. I had the dealer listen to it when I took it in for the 1K. They called HD and came back with the "it's normal" song. Seems the more I ride it the less frequently and quieter the rattle. I'm betting it's the compensator too.

 

Mine seems to be a little more serious than yours as the leak you describe appears to be a common problem that the dealers know about.

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im sorry but i would be one of those guys that would be furious. I cant spend 25k on a motorcycle and ride 100 miles and have coolant pissing. it doesn't make sense to me. Sure things happen. But you cant have "x" amount of miles of r&d and have things like this happen. your a good man to keep your cool

 

I'd be fuming if a dealer put 50 miles on a vehicle of mine for a "test". Even more so if its brand new!

 

Oh... im sure the mechanic took it easy and rode it just as carefully as the owner would breaking in the new engine!......

Can you tell Ive been STRESSING about what is going on with my bike?

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you guys are something else you would rather them give it back to you after a 5 miles ride and then it happen again to you 20 miles later.
I ran and auto repair shop for 20 years and I had problem vehicles that I had to put a 100 miles on to make sure the problems where fixed.

 

Picked up my CVO Ltd today. Got 50 miles on it so far with no leaks. I'm keeping a close eye on things though. I hope they get you all fixed soon.