The FIX Harley Davidson Clutch Recall 2018

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The fix for Harley Davidson's clutch recall is here. It took me a bit to get a kit, but it's here and filmed and edited and BOOM. I also answer some questions on what models are affected by the recall. Thanks for watching!
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@Tony455HO 5 жыл бұрын

As usual, great video and very informative. Love how you explain things. Cheers!

@IronCrossRacing 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, showing and explaining in more detail all about this recall. Super informative and thank you for showing us and sharing the details. I'm on the list to have this done this Saturday so hopefully I can get this "hiccup" behind me and back to riding! You da man and keep doing your thang JM!

@kennethreynolds8 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid JM, you are definitely the pro from what I’m seeing 👍🏾

@dave32173 5 жыл бұрын

John, you rock brother! Thanks for walking me thru the process. I just received the recall letter from harley, gotta get my 2017 road glide in.

@richiemattingly7413 5 жыл бұрын

Great videos thanks for showing us this recall procedure being done by you. It will let people see why and what has to be done to correct the problem

@davidhodgins7122 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this I bought my first Harley this year a 2018 Street Glide Anniversary. LOVE IT!

@mediablendertv 5 жыл бұрын

This rain is bonkers, it's been dumping on NC for 2 weeks. Love the videos

@hogtirement5050 5 жыл бұрын

Hi John, Just had mine done for my 2018 FLHTKL so it was great to see what actually was done for the recall.

@richcanfield1387 5 жыл бұрын

Hi John, such good information as always...We all depend on you to give us great videos and info that we need. My only hope is that most or all HD tech are as careful and thorough as you are, when it comes to expert service and performing it while protecting our bikes from carelessness! Thanks SO much ya'll

@waynesiminski8268 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks John. Looks like a pretty easy, straight forward fix. Hard part will be waiting for the dealer to get kits and get us in there to do it. Frustrating since I could do it myself in a couple hours.

@TheCountryCoach 5 жыл бұрын

Love your tech videos. Thanks for the authenticity and humor too. Got my recall done last weekend. I actually like the feel of the clutch better. Probably just a "throwout" adjustment? I saw that listed on the service invoice. Assume that is what you were doing on the other side setting that.

@ericm9276 5 жыл бұрын

thanks John for all the informative videos. New to Harley and motorcycles with a 2018 Lowrider. Having a blast riding and maintaining my new ride. I have a do-it-yourself mindset so your videos are very helpful. Just changed the fluids and ready for the next adventure.

@robertlumsden942 5 жыл бұрын

hope to see you at FLMM. I am in Jacksonville and the weather looks good for it.

@WolfStory 5 жыл бұрын

Dude.. you rock. I'm a new Harley owner and have learned so much from your channel. Im a fan for sure. Keep on putting these vids out. The videos where you really 'get in there' and show us what you are actually doing on a bike are friggin awesome. Feels like im right there helping you with someones bike. Again... you rock!

@Boobtube. 5 жыл бұрын

I don't own a harley, but I still enjoy his videos. I own the "other" american made bike. But it doesn't matter to me what you ride, as long as u ride.

@TheGarlee 5 жыл бұрын

Great informative video on the clutch recall. I have a 2018 Tri Glide and got the recall letter in December 2018 . Got the recall work done on the trike by the guys at the excellent Chester Harley Davidson dealership here in the United Kingdom. I absolutely love the Tri Glide

@michaelkcaye1005 5 жыл бұрын

Got on waiting list ahead of recall letter because of your other video. My dealer picked mine up Friday and had done Saturday morning and will deliver back to me. Painless

@alsims8280 5 жыл бұрын

Good info John. My wife and still have over 100 bikes in front of us for the recall at our dealership in Oregon. We haven't experienced any problems, so we're still riding. Keep up the good work!

@paulsullivan931 5 жыл бұрын

Way cool vlog,thanks John looking forward to your next video👍😃

@richardklein4805 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, called my dealership and got their last one. Bike's in the shop today. Didn't know about the recall until previous video. 👍

@razzrasmussen5773 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Enjoying what you do. Keep it up.

@dccycleworks7243 5 жыл бұрын

I just did one of these reckless yesterday and discovered a leaking engine sprocket shaft seal when I pulled the derby cover off......oil all of the shoes. I figured it was the tranny problem we have been swing but trans fluid level was good and engine oil was not even on the dipstick! Good video man I will be subscribing. I always like to see how other shops do stuff! Keep it up, from Oregon!

@LobzBKK 5 жыл бұрын

Hi John Great video as always, Im due to have my recall done next week, The spares didnt arrive into the dealer untl end June. Nearly 1 year since the recall went out. BTW im in the UK.

@firegrunt03 5 жыл бұрын

Keep up loading more videos. HD rocks forever!!!

@jf675 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video John. Just had Lone Wolf HD in Spokane do mine. Fine folks. I wasn't having an issue but, what the hell. Thanks again. If you're ever up in Wa. I'll show ya around.

@chrisphilhower6029 5 жыл бұрын

John, Feel your Pain with the Weather. Left the house this morning it was 42F. Now its 39F. And Snow -13" changing to Rain tomorrow into Friday. Finally got my 1200 out for a quick 10 mile ride today. Saturday I changed the Engine oil and Filter (Bosch 3330), Primary Fluid and changed the Derby cover. Just broke over 3k miles. Summer was mostly a Rain Out. I use a KD Quick Draw. Its a Pneumatic Brake Bleeder for cars. Just dial the air pressure to 40 psi. Found it works good for Flushing. However, I always Manual Bleed it afterwards for Safety.

@ronetuley 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome, great information John. 👍

@shiptime8108 5 жыл бұрын

Got my ‘19 FLHR yesterday from Orlando H-D. Love it so far. That new hydraulic clutch is gonna take some getting used to though. When it starts friction it’s almost fully engaged without much movement. Can’t wait to rack up the miles. Thanks for all the great videos!

@TheHarleyTech 5 жыл бұрын

Orlando H-D is dope! Congrats!

@BrandonM7777 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, this weather SUCKS. Video is awesome, as always.

@marielavarias1114 5 жыл бұрын

Just got my recall done today at Oakland Harley Davidon and it feels good to get it out the way. I called the surrounding HD dealers around me and they all have a list they put me on. But Oakland Harley called me first. :)

@gfunk63901 4 жыл бұрын

so impressive the skill involved in repairing a bike. I'm either impressed with people that work on their own bike or can't believe someone wouldn't just take it to someone that does this ALL the time.

@tonypotts2223 5 жыл бұрын

I have the Fatboy S...number 88 on my dealer’s list...they are currently on number 6. Thanks for the demo!!

@donaldremington3737 5 жыл бұрын

Very well explained ! I have a 17 RK Spec. with near 19,000 miles & have not experienced any issues at all with this bike. BUT , I did get a letter. Over 30 years & 10 H Ds , I have never had a clutch issue. Lucky or good LOL

@jeremysmith5220 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks John Maxwell - you are the Jesus of the Harley. Got my 2018 Street Glide Special done last weekend up here in the hills of North Carolina

@iceman7262 5 жыл бұрын

As always, awesome thank you sir great information and video.

@1ststater611 5 жыл бұрын

Was shopping for a Street Glide, nice bike. I'll keep my Triumph Rocket. No issues, recalls etc...

@love4boost 5 жыл бұрын

I wish there was a Harley dealership like yours here. My local dealer is always swamped. The only way to get work done the day you drop it off. Is go there at like 7am on Saturday even though it doesn’t open till 9 and get a good spot on line. I’m not sure how much more time I have left on my service package but once that’s up I’ll just work on the bike myself because I don’t like paying for labor. I usually don’t even buy those incentives but free maintenance for a period of time with how much I ride. It’s cheaper than doing the work myself. And one less headache since I work on my cars all the time.

@Misty3133 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m on the list,parts are coming in slow!

@robbierussell9536 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks . people were saying my 15 switchback had some recalls. Stormy hill didn't find any!!!

@__reefer 5 жыл бұрын

Got the letter, calling today to schedule the fix. No issues with the clutch on my 18 RGS.

@sportglidejim9001 5 жыл бұрын

Haha looks exactly like our weather in Alabama! Beautiful Glide! Glad you covered the pipes😃 Thanks for the video.....Ride hard or stay home😎

@ronniesullivan7104 5 жыл бұрын

Great video John Thanks I'm 21 on list in Macon Ga.

@ericbarr2214 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome job. Fascinating - better understand issue now and what's involved in repair... I'd feel good about letting you do highly unprofessional work on my bikes... you're too far away though. Thanks for posting "the fix" and how to keep the bike clean, and link for dial indicator... I've been wanting one of those. Hope that bike stuck out in the rain got covered...

@tomlazzara6193 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info John

@ironsteed5766 5 жыл бұрын

Thx..answers that question. Not as bad as I thought it would be to fix.

@steveprice436 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video again. Just received my recall from H-D

@timmurphy2825 5 жыл бұрын

You can always go to the main HD website > Owners > Maintain Your Bike > Service Recall and enter you VIN number to pull up any recalls for that specific bike. John, thanks for taking the time to make an unbiased video for us owners who aren't the most mechanically inclined & concerned about the details when we get a recall notice. HD corp should be paying you for your service to the community.

@robertgroves4293 5 жыл бұрын

As usual, another very informative video. I converted you temperature to Aussie Celsius. 49 = 9.4 degrees and your wearing a t-shirt!

@james6275 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks John!

@BobsGT235 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Also since I usually comment about the music sections being to loud, this video music level was great.

@TheHarleyTech 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Frostytravels 5 жыл бұрын

Good job man....your right on top of it...ty

@matthewlidel4324 5 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for sharing

@JNewellworks 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks John

@wayneberry1048 5 жыл бұрын

Great video

@davesmail59 5 жыл бұрын

My recall service turned up another problem with the actuator that Harley wasn't aware of. It was leaking at the bleeder screw. It sucked enough air to keep it from disengaging the clutch. Ended up getting the 5th revision of the whole actuator that 2019 bikes use.

@mcj28w 5 жыл бұрын

I've used latex/rubber gloves my entire mechanical career. Why? Because when I went to MMI, way back in 1993, I had an instructor who was diagnosed with cancer due to the chemicals that seeped through his skin over the years. Ever since then I made it a part of my routine. (Not trying to be a downer, just advising the younger crowd). Great videos. I watch all of them. Keep em coming!

@Sardonicus 5 жыл бұрын

Latex gloves also give way better dexterity than "mechanics" gloves. I also think they grip much better. I always get the 7 or 9 mil thickness.

@BrewCityRider 5 жыл бұрын

Yep, 7 mil nitriles in the darker blue anytime I'm dealing with fluids.

@user-jz3vc9kd2j 5 жыл бұрын

They know now that no amount of pork or alcohol is safe and they both cause cancer the same as hazmat chemicals seeping into your system.

@paulpatrie3068 5 жыл бұрын

I use them too. Some of that stuff smells like crap. Especially for oil. Nasty...

@TheBigpappa160 5 жыл бұрын

John, I feel you pain about not being able to ride because of rain. It's been raining down here in SE Alabama since Sunday, but maybe, maybe get to ride tomorrow Thurs

@schaadon824 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info.

@mudbud255 5 жыл бұрын

Love the videos. Unfortunately I'm not a Harley owner yet but it's coming soon....

@artemismusical 5 жыл бұрын

my road king special was fixed yesterday. took about 1 hour.

@brianthomas7530 5 жыл бұрын

hey John, Im in the UK and no one has a clue about what's happening on this cvo clutch recall. Thelatest story is that Lucas was asked to produce a new seal for the 2ndary cylinder which turned out to be defective too. Harley sent them all back and Lucas have no gone into receivership. We've got massive waiting lists now for repair and apparently no replacement seals. Are the seals you're getting working correctly? Oh by the way you're the only guy who's even made an attempt to explain properly what the problem is and the fix. Great job, and a big English high 5 for the explanation. Keep it comming mate.

@iancampbell6191 5 жыл бұрын

You should do an out takes (bloopers) video with all the funny stuff you edit out of your videos..... just for laughs haha

@govacho33 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info.. I know this recall was 2 yrs ago, but I'm having a leaking problem which is causing pressure loss. I'm lossing clutch fluid but can not find a leak. Nothing on the floor or bike at all.

@nomaddawhat7643 5 жыл бұрын

Scheduled to get my ultra classic done tomorrow (Fri). I was told it would take about 1.5 hours. How long is it taking you? Thanks for all the videos. Really enjoy your channel.Update: It took about 3 hours for the job, including letting the exhaust cool down and washing the bike after the service was finished.

@pinkiewerewolf 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe I should check the mail when I get home from this trip on my 17 FLHTCU? See if I received a notice. Seems to be working good so far.

@sboy1955 5 жыл бұрын

Great info John. Thanks. So regarding the ‘clutch lift check’ - just for shitz and grins - you guys should check a few bikes before installing the fix just to see if the lift was in spec with the old actuator?

@jeffharper5201 5 жыл бұрын

Great Video ! I’m number 14 on the recall I would prefer you do it thanks

@TheHarleyTech 5 жыл бұрын

Just let them know that when you drop off!

@chadvarnell1889 5 жыл бұрын

For those (like myself) who have heard of, but don't really know about the Recluse clutch, can you give more info on what it is, how it works, and what advantages/applications it may be beneficial for? I knew they were common in racing dirt bikes. I don't really know what is up with them... Thanks, Keep up the good work!

@talkingrock7011 5 жыл бұрын

heh dude its the beginning of winter weather isn't going to be our friend for a while thanks for the video

@Dave-sw2dm 5 жыл бұрын

Got my recall letter. I am going to wait until the dealer does a few before I bring mine in.

@shaunmilligan 5 жыл бұрын

Really like your channel and videos. I've watched them all. Have you ever been to either of the Bike Weeks in Myrtle Beach, SC? I ask because I'm from MB and our Spring Harley Bike Week is pretty big. Thanks for all the vids?

@TheHarleyTech 5 жыл бұрын

I haven’t been, yet.

@christopherprice978 5 жыл бұрын

#17 on the list. Just waiting on the call.

@badkarma3059 5 жыл бұрын

Moco sure loves clutch recalls. Had one on my 2014 CVO. Is it just poor materials of the parts supplier not making the part to spec? Great video as always man. looking forward to more!

@TheHarleyTech 5 жыл бұрын

They have changed all the parts following a recall. The 17 clutch master cylinder is totally different than the 14-16 version (the one with the recall). They also changed the slave cylinder in 17. Now we’re here...

@raynielson2253 5 жыл бұрын

Hey man i dig the videos! Is there any way to bleed brakes with abs without taking it to the dealership?

@JDiddy 5 жыл бұрын

New Harley owner here! Your channel is very informational! Love it! I have 2 questions: 1. Are you noticing any difference from the old slave cylinders to the new slave cylinders being put in for the recall? 2. Is it possible to turn my 2017 Road glide to a cable clutch system Vs having the hydraulic? Thanks

@jaygorsuch2433 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome. I have a 2017 roadking m8 107. You have anything on that hole side cover gasket replacement ?

@Sardonicus 5 жыл бұрын

You mentioned a bleeder tool, but what do you think of Russell speed bleeders? I have them on my brake calipers and it's so much easier using those with their bleeder bags than using a hand pump or other methods.

@gabbyhayes1568 5 жыл бұрын

Man I hope my tech is as careful and mindful as you, lol.

@murphfee617 5 жыл бұрын

Hey John, How difficult is it to change over a late 80's forward controls back to mids. On an Fxr? Thanks Man. And here's my Big ol dirty thumbs up.👍🤘🖒😎

@FlipandTheBlueMule 5 жыл бұрын

Im 150th on the list for this recall.... Brandon HD Brandon FL.... they say they are getting 4 at a time...but I have had No Issues with mine 2017 FLHXS

@livelifetoday6086 5 жыл бұрын

Well, guess I dont have to worry about doing the 2 year clutch fluid service on my 2017 SGS now lol

@robertgroves4293 5 жыл бұрын

Now John needs to show us how to replace the fluid in a linked brake system.

@bobjohnson2920 2 жыл бұрын

My 2019 Roadglide Ultra just lost all pressure on my clutch lever. I bled the system with fresh dot 4 and no luck. Thank god I wasn't riding it, It was working great when I parked it.

@TheBlueBikeDoyle 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool you riding down I'm leaving Friday morning

@ChrisLonsberryMedia 5 жыл бұрын

I'm still pissed about H-D declaring the front master cylinder as 'obsolete' for my '13 DWG. Well.. it's not so much _that_ as it is the replacement part being backordered for a month and being unable to order the old part because "it's obsolete". Effectively, they decided I didn't need my primary mode of transportation for a month. Thanks MoCo! The good news is that it's just the plunger not returning correctly and my brake lights stay on unless I manually push the lever back. But come one, man! Don't STOP shipping a part if you can't supply the new one.

@Richfiekd 5 жыл бұрын

Hey brother like the videos. I've got an off topic question. I changed the windshield in my 2018 street glide special i may have cross threaded the right screw a Harley Davidson dealership in Flint Michigan told me I have to replace the inner faring is that true or can the copper piece be tapped out? Thank you for your expertise.

@Ditch1970 5 жыл бұрын

My bike had the recall and I got lucky because I was having work done already so they fixed it while it was in the shop. But the service manager told me there only getting 4 recall kits at a time and have a 100 plus bikes to fix. So kind of sounds like your shop having the same issue on repair kits.

@dougfresh1341 5 жыл бұрын

Love the greasy videos. Hate winter. But rode to work. 20's in Nebraska. Harley recommends changing oil every 1500 miles in cold. Are they wanting more Syn3 sales??

@livefree4143 5 жыл бұрын

Yea this rain is pissing me off. Btw there's snow flurries in North bama right now.

@ejdtm 5 жыл бұрын

Great explanation! Any thoughts of revisiting the transfer issue as it’s happening more and more? I personally know a few (including me) that lost over 12oz out of the trans.

@TheHarleyTech 5 жыл бұрын

I have a bike that’s being tested now, if there’s anything to report, I will!

@mahlercdo3 4 жыл бұрын

Hey john really dig your channel quick question i have a 2017 srreet glide standard w/o abs is my bike under the recall i would check the vin but the bike is in storage thanks in advance

@000polsris000 5 жыл бұрын

Hey John,great video as usual. I'm a Mercedes tech, and I know Mercedes is pretty particular about what information gets out in the wild. How does Harley feel about your videos? Have they contacted you? Just curious. Oh, about recalls, just one word. Takata. I know your pain brother.

@TheHarleyTech 5 жыл бұрын

They haven’t contacted me. Curious how this one will go over.

@stevenloretero9079 5 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't it be a kick in the pants if this recall miraculously fixed the transmission fluid migration issue too?! I did a part by part comparison between the 2016 and 2017 transmissions and I found the actuator is a new part number for 2017. Just about everything else (gears, shafts, bearings, covers, etc) are the same between 2016 and 2017!

@TheHarleyTech 5 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing...

@minigpracing3068 5 жыл бұрын

Dude! There is snow on the ground and I missed the last few days of "warm weather" due to concussion from a head on in my car. My Ultra Classic is just sitting and waiting. Needs more work but I'm out of funds until the lawyers finish things, but bet I'm still on the screwed end of the finances scale.

@kwlambright 5 жыл бұрын

I had the recall performed and seems like the shifts now are clunkier than before like my 2000 road king but it still shifts good.

@patricktilma3790 5 жыл бұрын

Same thing with mine!

@boomer1197 5 жыл бұрын

John - Luv your videos! Keep up the great work dude! Do you happen to know anything about reflashing the BCM on a 2014 Ultra Limited in order to swap sides between the Cruise Control and PTT buttons/functions? I just read about this on hdforums. Apparently there is a HD Service Bulletin allowing the cruise control function to move to the right grip and the ptt function to move to the left grip.

@TheHarleyTech 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, simple change in the BCM using the shop computer.

@boomer1197 5 жыл бұрын

Nice. Now only if I lived closer to you! I'll check with my local dealer. Thanks!!!

@randyoverton7951 5 жыл бұрын

I'm looking at buying a motorcycle lift table for my garage and can't really decide on 1000lb vs 1500lb table. I have 15 Harley SGS and wondering what you use at work or what you may recommend for a lift table? I only plan on using it for my motorcycle. Also thanks for the great videos. I've definitely learned a lot from watching.

@rrgoodmanmr 5 жыл бұрын

Randy Overton I have a j&s motorcycle jack, low profile and has been a wonderful way to lift my bike to keep it clean. expensive but nice.

@Johnr37us 5 жыл бұрын

I have one of the bikes on the recall list

@JohnDoe-yj9tj 5 жыл бұрын

Hey John, im looking for a quality set of feeler gauges....any hints/ideas?

@thebeardedyorkshireman8368 5 жыл бұрын

Any idea if this recall will help with getting the bike into gear and in to neutral?

@namigosmanov8866 4 жыл бұрын

John, thanks a lot for your channel helps a lot. I have a question for you regarding the clutch and Cruise Control. I have 2017 Breakout and I changed a cable clutch to hydraulic, works nice, but I lost my gear indicator. It pops up when I release my clutch somewhere in the middle and then disappears. Shall I calibrate switch somewhere and somehow? Any help from your side, please.... I am begging U

@davypig571 5 жыл бұрын

Mine was done right away since it was already in the shop for oil migration. I’m glad the recall was done but whatever they did (I was told a plug) did not fix the oil prob but made it transfer quicker:( Anyone know of an actual fix yet?