[chuck_vtx F]

2014 HD recall, Do Not Ride

NOT a HD bash...

http://fox6now.com/2013/10/16/harley-davidson-announces-recall-of-certain-2014-touring-bikes/

 

[M-2]

Good for HD getting out in front and correcting the issue.

I am curious however, what is causing the clutch to fail?

 

[chuck_vtx F]

I do not know .. but I guess .. the report states the hydraulic system may fail to maintain pressure to disengage the clutch...

seal failure.. leaks ...or fluid bypasses the seals.

 

[G3Truks]

First year with a hydraulic clutch...I hear the new cooling system has bugs too.....glad I have a 2011....

 

[knightrook]

rule of thumb...never buy the first year of anything vehicle related. wait for the bugs to be ironed out. more often than not, things happen that were unforseen...and takes a few modifications and adjustments to have everything operating correctly.

 

[kenko]

First year with a hydraulic clutch...I hear the new cooling system has bugs too.....glad I have a 2011....

Never, EVER, buy the first issue of anything, PERIOD . . . . . end of subject!!

 

[Bassdude404]

rule of thumb...never buy the first year of anything vehicle related. wait for the bugs to be ironed out. more often than not, things happen that were unforseen...and takes a few modifications and adjustments to have everything operating correctly.

Never, EVER, buy the first issue of anything, PERIOD . . . . . end of subject!!

Ditto..Remember the Pontiac Fiero's with the 4 cylinder engines that were catching fire??...I think I remember my dad (Pontiac tech back then) said it was because they had magnesium rods and the engineers underestimated how hot the engine would get in the back of the car...Been a few years now since the 1980's, so I might be a bit off on that...I do remember very clearly though, one time I stopped in at work to borrow a tool he had in his "work" tool box, and he was busy gathering up EVERY fire extinguisher in the shop and placing them in his stall where he was about to get started working on a Fiero...Service manager was NOT happy...lol...

 

[chuck_vtx F]

lets not forget the Cadillac 8-6-4.... engine would burst into flames coming to a stop after running on the freeway... 8-6-4 computer issues...
mid 80's Oldsmobile V8.. aluminum rocker arms and towers.. they would eat each other up.
Oldsmobile V8 (350) diesel engine made from a gas engine.. they would ether crack the heads or push the crankshaft thru the main caps...


gee.. can you tell what dealer I used to work for...

 

[frostbite]

Never, EVER, buy the first issue of anything, PERIOD . . . . . end of subject!!

There's my problem, I married the oldest daughter....

 

[RETURN BIKER]

Now THAT was funny!

Vaughn

 

[kenko]

There's my problem, I married the oldest daughter....

Ummmmm . . . . . . . . :spank:

 

[jackk]

rule of thumb...never buy the first year of anything vehicle related. wait for the bugs to be ironed out. more often than not, things happen that were unforseen...and takes a few modifications and adjustments to have everything operating correctly.

I agree, I learned this lesson ago.

 

[mooneydriver]

Mr "rice burner" never had this problem! Love my VTX! atriot: