2017 Recall
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From what I saw, I would not want to ride the bike home. The rubber hose was moved way out of position. They removed the clamp to re position hose. Then went to get new clamp. But, no clamp in stock. They called their other store and they didn't have any either. Keep in mind, mine was the first bike they found bad. I'm surprised they couldn't come up with one clamp between 2 stores. Harley should have at least sent out a few clamps to the dealers in preparation for this. Who the hell don't keep a couple clamps in stock?
It makes NO sense for a dealer NOT to have these in stock knowing bikes are coming that may have the issue and need replacements.
Scarpe- I'm not so sure that you didn't get mis-informed by whoever you talked to. You cannot "re-crimp" these clamps. They are one time use only.
As I understand it from my dealer and the video I posted - if both sides of the crimped area are actually touching, they need replacement. If there is a small gap in between, then they were installed correctly. I hope this helps.
As I understand it from my dealer and the video I posted - if both sides of the crimped area are actually touching, they need replacement. If there is a small gap in between, then they were installed correctly. I hope this helps.
I stopped by my dealership today and they checked my oil line claps and I passed. They said they haven't seen a bad one yet.
Took mine in and the clamps were good but they replaced them anyway. Said they were instructed by HD to replace both clamps, good or bad. I agree with this 100%. If some of these clamps have failed then why would they do a 5 minute "inspection" and say they are good. This is not just a clamp holding some wires in place, its a oil line that could potentially put ours asses on the pavement.
