Beware you HD owners

[gmarshall]

Harley recalls nearly 46,000 motorcycles

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2015/04/24/harley-recalls-nearly-46000-motorcycles/

[Freebird]

Thanks for the heads up. Mine's a 2013 so I'm good. I've actually had no recalls on mine at all.

[djh3]

Funny thing is it has to do with hyd clutch. Metrics have had them for years. So why do they have issues trying to make one work? My guess is they tried to reinvent the wheel with a "new" idea that didnt work out.

[Wrench]

I saw that earlier today too. Are dressers the only ones with hydraulic clutches? There were a few comments in the article I read that said, "duh, just don't start it in gear". Well "duh", if the clutch isn't fully "disengaging" then you're going to get a surprise when you drop it into 1st gear. Weird that they are calling it a gassing issue, maybe bad fluid? If it is then I'd have some concern about possible brake issues too.

[SilvrT]

Gee, I wonder why no Canadian models are being recalled? (maybe we don't start them in gear )

[SilvrT]

Weird that they are calling it a gassing issue, maybe bad fluid? If it is then I'd have some concern about possible brake issues too.

 

It could be that the clutch line runs too close to the engine and the heat is causing the "gas bubbles". That said, flushing the system and rebuilding the master wouldn't solve it unless they used DOT 5 fluid maybe?? (just a wild guess)

[Flyinfool]

The recall is rebuilding the master and flushing the system.

The local news said it is an issue with the master letting in air?

[Eck]

Like Honda never had one for the Gold Wing??

 

 

SB 19 2006 Airbag CB Radio Squeal (December 2006)

SB 18 2003-2004 Frame Weld Recall (February 2005)

SB 17 2001-2002 Frame Weld Recall - Revised (April 2005)

SB 16 2002-2004 LBS PCV Leakage Recall (February 2005)

SB 15 2001-2008 Trunk Opener Unit - Revised (October 2007)

SL 14 Audo Component Exchange/Repair (June 2005)

SB 14 2002-2003 Frame Weld Recall (September 2003)

SB 13 2001-2003 ECM Replacement-Cooling Improvement (June 2003)

SB 12 2002-2003 Bank Angle Sensor Mounting Screws Recall (December 2002)

SB 11 2001-2003 CD Changer Replacement - Revised (November 2007)

SB 10 2001-2002 CB Radio Replacement (January 2002)

SB 9 2001-2002 Speed Sensor Wire Clamp (December 2001)

SB 8 2001 Speedometer Repair (December 2001)

SB 7 2001 Oxygen Sensor Replacement (October 2001)

SB 6 2001-2002 Rear Tire Inspection (October 2001)

SB 5 2002 Reverse Cable Adjustment (September 2001)

SB 4 2001 Radio Muting Improvement (June 2001)

SB 3 2001 Crankshaft Pulse Rotor Recall (May 2001)

SB 2 2001 Engine Stop Switch Recall (May 2001)

SB 1 2001 Coolant Temperature Guage (December 2000)

[Flyinfool]

It is not a heat issue on the HD.

The air gets into the clutch system while the bike is sitting for long periods.