No I think theres more of an environmental concern over the older bikes leaking oil on the ground where ever they stop. Especially the 2010 Softail Deluxes, those are the worst offenders.

 

Local dealer told me there is an issue with the radiator cap and they change all that come in with a leak.

 

If it's a design problem why are only a small percentage of the 14's leaking?

 

Design problems often show up during manufacturing. Poor designs lead to manufacturing tolerances that are almost impossible to hold. That is the problem with the twin cam right now. HD needs to completely redesign its motor. Too many parameters are on the edge.

 

They already have one in the right lower fairing.

 

One environmental concern with spilling coolant is that the main ingredient , Ethylene Glycol, can be harmful to children and pets, if ingested. It would be prudent to make certain that children and pets stay away from the spills.
http://www.humanesociety.org/animals...ntifreeze.html

 

I never said anything about it being insignificant I SAID ITS NOT ALL BIKES

 

I have a new Limited and have had no problems - knock on wood! I don't know what the top of the radiator necks are made of, but Ski Doo snowmobiles had a problem with the plastic necks warping from heat, then the cap leaking and spitting out coolant. Fix for them was an aluminum support ring inside the filler neck, until the company made them stronger. Not sure if it could be similar?

 

As someone mentioned...for years these bikes have puked oil and leaked oil, why are so many surprised that the same thing is happening with coolant?

 

With a little YMCA for fun.