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Old 07-13-2016 | 08:47 PM
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Your clutch MC is sitting at an angle, too. I didn't know HD went hydraulic on the clutches as well. If it's a worry or an issue, why didn't you choose some different bars?

I personally don't think it'll be a problem as long as the covers are tightened down to spec and your gaskets are in good shape. (too tight, tho, and your gasket will deform, and it WILL start leaking)
 
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Old 07-14-2016 | 01:47 AM
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Originally Posted by HoggyMtnBreakdown
Your clutch MC is sitting at an angle, too. I didn't know HD went hydraulic on the clutches as well. If it's a worry or an issue, why didn't you choose some different bars?

I personally don't think it'll be a problem as long as the covers are tightened down to spec and your gaskets are in good shape. (too tight, tho, and your gasket will deform, and it WILL start leaking)
AFAIK the balancing membrane inside the reservoir that also is the seal between the base and the top has a little hole to let air move through it. If you tilt the reservoir to much the fluid may pass through that hole into the space between the membrane an the top. That might cause a leakage more easily....but I may be wrong on this.
 
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Old 07-18-2016 | 06:33 PM
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The hole should be above the membrane therefore the fluid should not be able to get to the vent holes. If you are getting leakage it could very well be from over tightening the MC cover, as my service manual calls for only 6-8 in/lbs of torque on the screws.


I want to say that hydraulic clutches have been on the touring models since 2012 and the dyna/softail series since 2014, but don't quote me on that.
 
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