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Old 07-08-2024, 04:24 PM
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This is great news and how it should be done. Good luck and enjoy the new bike.
 
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Old 07-10-2024, 01:54 PM
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Well I spoke to the place I bought the bike from and they said they had the bike on the lift and tested the pump and it works fine. He said it must have been because it was hot and the pressure built up thereby releasing coolant. I sarcastically asked so if it's a hot day I can't ride because I'm going to lose all my coolant???!! He said they would not replace the pump because it's working fine.
 
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Originally Posted by gt06
Well I spoke to the place I bought the bike from and they said they had the bike on the lift and tested the pump and it works fine. He said it must have been because it was hot and the pressure built up thereby releasing coolant. I sarcastically asked so if it's a hot day I can't ride because I'm going to lose all my coolant???!! He said they would not replace the pump because it's working fine.
@gt06 Did they do a pressure test on the cap like I had suggested?
 
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@gt06 Did they do a pressure test on the cap like I had suggested?
He didn't say. When he calls back I will ask him.
 
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Thermostat could be bad making it over heat too. Thing is i don't think they make it any more. They just install the new pump assembly.
At the very least they should install a new cap and pressure test the thing. That coolant came from somewhere.
Keep pushing for the new pump .
 
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Originally Posted by hardheaded
Thermostat could be bad making it over heat too. Thing is i don't think they make it any more. They just install the new pump assembly.
At the very least they should install a new cap and pressure test the thing. That coolant came from somewhere.
Keep pushing for the new pump .
At this point they are telling me that the warranty agreement says that I was supposed to get the bike to them but they picked it up as a goodwill gesture and that they didn't have to do that. They seem pretty adamant that they will not replace a working pump.
 
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Don't blame them. I never had a problem with my 14 Limited's pump.

My 2021 Road Glide limited left a couple little puddles like yours and I took a pair of dykes and pinched the clamp on the filler neck a little tighter. This worked for a year, then a few weeks ago I saw some more wet spots, so I cut off the clamp on the filler neck, cleaned the neck, and put a screw type hose clamp on it. Been over 5K miles and no problems.

Hope it's that simple for you.
 
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Originally Posted by gt06
At this point they are telling me that the warranty agreement says that I was supposed to get the bike to them but they picked it up as a goodwill gesture and that they didn't have to do that. They seem pretty adamant that they will not replace a working pump.
Your cooling system is over 10 years old. Here is my suggestion:
1) Replace with new updated pump
2) Replace thermostat
3) Replace radiator cap
You will never have an issue again until your lifters take a dump. You have been warned
 
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Originally Posted by Germansheperd
Your cooling system is over 10 years old. Here is my suggestion:
1) Replace with new updated pump
2) Replace thermostat
3) Replace radiator cap
You will never have an issue again until your lifters take a dump. You have been warned
Lol right! Might as well replace the lifters too. And get a cam while you're at it.

F*ck it - time for a new bike! 🤣
 
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Sorry gents it doesn't have a radiator cap it has a plug in a reservoir . If you over fill the tank it will blow it out. they're a little finicky about coolant level. put tape over the hot light and ride it. It will not hurt a thing...
 


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