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Old 04-22-2015 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by GalvTexGuy
I hope y'all don't think I'm beating a dead horse, but I'm new to Harley-Davidson and this forum. So, I downloaded the recall database from safecar.gov and found these recalls. Like I said, I haven't even taken possession, so I'm trying to figure out what to bring to the attention of the service department when I take my bike to them.

Front Brake Line Issue



Clutch Release Plate Issue



The thing is, these aren't even listed under recalls when I enter my VIN. Does that mean my 2014 Ultra isn't affected?

Safecar and NHTSA only show you the open recalls that still need to be performed. If you create a login on HD.com and sign in you can enter your VIN and it will show you all the open and closed recalls for your VIN. If a recall shows closed the work has already been performed. The




This is what it will look like when you click on recalls and enter your VIN.


 

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Old 04-22-2015 | 09:00 PM
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Yeah, I did that. It's showing only the last two clutch recalls. So, I assume since the brake line and first clutch/clutch plate issues aren't listed, my bike wasn't affected?
 
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Old 04-22-2015 | 09:33 PM
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I received a phone call from my dealership today. They wanted to come to my home to pick up the bike. Since the bike has over 800 miles and has been operated a few times this year, I decided to ride the bike to the dealership to have the recall completed.


My first recall experience with a Harley.


Thanks to this thread, I know more about the nature of the recall, how much time it will take to correct and how to pump the clutch several times before engaging first gear.


Thanks for everyone that shared your knowledge and experiences.
 
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Old 04-22-2015 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by GalvTexGuy
Yeah, I did that. It's showing only the last two clutch recalls. So, I assume since the brake line and first clutch/clutch plate issues aren't listed, my bike wasn't affected?
Correct. Only the recalls that affect your bike will be listed. It doesn't make sense to list the ones that don't.

Additionally, your dealer should see any recalls that apply to your bike when you take it in, they should be letting you know if any are still open
 

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Old 04-23-2015 | 02:44 PM
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Took the bike in today for my recall. Took 40 minutes. No biggie. Better safe than sorry
 
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Old 04-24-2015 | 04:17 AM
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Mine was picked up yesterday. Here's a question off subject, but important since HD picked it up. When the guy picked up the bike, he used ratchet straps to cinch the bike down. It seems to me like he compressed the front down too much (IMHO). I had a friend years ago who strapped his own down, and too much, and the fork seals blew out during a bump.
should I be concerned? What is the right amount of tightness to prevent movement, but not damage?
Thanks!@
 
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Old 04-24-2015 | 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by jester0618
Mine was picked up yesterday. Here's a question off subject, but important since HD picked it up. When the guy picked up the bike, he used ratchet straps to cinch the bike down. It seems to me like he compressed the front down too much (IMHO). I had a friend years ago who strapped his own down, and too much, and the fork seals blew out during a bump.
should I be concerned? What is the right amount of tightness to prevent movement, but not damage?
Thanks!@
Even though I rarely trailer any bike, I have always attached the straps, sit on it (I'm about 225#) and tighten the straps. Sometimes I will bounce on it a bit to get them tighter. I do this to give it a little bit of free movement. I also do four points minimum. Your objective is to keep it upright, from moving forward and backward, and to keep the tires planted.

Also, make sure the straps are hooked on good (I've used twine to tie hooks in place) and check them every 50-100 miles (depends on road conditions, bad bumpy roads I check frequent, highway good smooth roads less often).
 
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Old 04-24-2015 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Brewmany
Correct. Only the recalls that affect your bike will be listed. It doesn't make sense to list the ones that don't.

Additionally, your dealer should see any recalls that apply to your bike when you take it in, they should be letting you know if any are still open
This is the fail safe when dealer gets your bike...as a matter of course they should be checking for all open recalls for your VIN and performing them...
 
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Old 04-24-2015 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by jester0618
Mine was picked up yesterday. Here's a question off subject, but important since HD picked it up. When the guy picked up the bike, he used ratchet straps to cinch the bike down. It seems to me like he compressed the front down too much (IMHO). I had a friend years ago who strapped his own down, and too much, and the fork seals blew out during a bump.
should I be concerned? What is the right amount of tightness to prevent movement, but not damage?
Thanks!@
I have trailered My last three Harley's to Florida, twice a year.1200 miles each way.I strap front end down tight,no movement.I have never had a problem with front end or seals on any of those three bikes.
 
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