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[wachuko]

Can't seem to find some contrast cut levers that would fit my bike....Many nice choices for cable clutch setup, but none that I can find in black or contrast for my hydraulic setup...

Still surfing the web... but open to recommendations.

[wachuko]

I just feel it would be nice to just change the stock levers for something just slightly different... not too radical... all I find is for cable-clutch only

[Gecko]

A machine shop with a CNC cutter could do something with your stock ones; just don't cut too much or you might end up with a stub if you have to hauld down on the brake lever hard.

[FLSTFI Dave]

I too have noticed no one seems to make nicer leavers for the hydraulic clutch.

I was really hoping the ones you have the picture of with the matching mirror would have worked.  I was planing on doing that mirror and stem to mine and getting the matching leavers, no such luck.

[wachuko]

I too have noticed no one seems to make nicer leavers for the hydraulic clutch.

I was really hoping the ones you have the picture of with the matching mirror would have worked.  I was planing on doing that mirror and stem to mine and getting the matching leavers, no such luck.

Yeah, that is all that I really wanted...



Looks like I will keep it stock, nothing wrong with that 

[JRC68]

Has anyone had any noise (rattling) from the clutch lever?  Brand new SESG3, have had to take it back for multiple issues including this one, still isn't fixed.

[Vyscera]

My clutch lever is rattling. but what's bothering me more is the rattle from inside the fairing at highway speeds.

[A PIGGY]

My 07 fxstsse is constantly weeping hydrolic clutch fluid from the resivior next to the clutch. I tighten it frequently but am afraid if too tight it will destroy the seal. HD says its a sealing issue because of the chromed unit. I think the gasket should make up for that though. I am also concerned that if it is not cleaned off quickly it will ruin the chrome finish on other areas it leaks onto. It was replaced under warranty once, but the same issue exists and HD says its a maintenance issue. (no kidding!)

Anyone have this happen?

[NorEaster]

I had the issue on my 2006 CVO Fat Boy after 3 years.  Had the gaskets changed and it was fine for another year before coming back.  Would only happen over 50 mph.  After it started to happen again I decided to fix it by trading it for the current bike, a 2012 CVO SG.  With the fairing on the SG the problem should never happen since there is no direct wind on the reservoirs.  But I guess time will tell, as it took 3 years for the gaskets to start leaking the first time on the Fat Boy. 

[NorEaster]

As for clutch lever options, I had a set of Kuryakyn silhouette levers on my 2006 CVO Fat Boy.  Got a lot of compliments on them for their aesthetic appeal.    Was kind of disappointed when I was not able to get a set for the new CVO.  Guess not all hydraulic clutch levers are created equal.

Not sure when the style of the levers changed on the CVOs, but I hope at some point their volume will be enough that the aftermarket companies like Kuryakyn will start making levers for them once again. 

[grc]

My 07 fxstsse is constantly weeping hydrolic clutch fluid from the resivior next to the clutch. I tighten it frequently but am afraid if too tight it will destroy the seal. HD says its a sealing issue because of the chromed unit. I think the gasket should make up for that though. I am also concerned that if it is not cleaned off quickly it will ruin the chrome finish on other areas it leaks onto. It was replaced under warranty once, but the same issue exists and HD says its a maintenance issue. (no kidding!)

Anyone have this happen?

When you say "HD says its a maintenance issue", is that something you heard directly from the MoCo, or just some more of that dealership BS we all know and love?  I'm betting dealership, and that answer is total BS.  There are plenty of chrome master cylinders on other CVO's that do not weep brake fluid, and there is no maintenance requirement for wiping down the leaking fluid.  BTW, you do realize that the DOT 4 fluid in that M/C will damage paint, right? 

Are you positive that the fluid is weeping from the cover gasket, or is it possibly coming from the banjo fitting or the seal for the actual plunger (the part the lever presses into the cylinder)?  And don't overtighten the cover screws; they take a very tiny amount of torque.  Overtightening can cause a leak because it distorts the gasket.  And last but definitely not least, make certain the reservoir isn't overfilled.  As the clutch wears, the fluid level in the reservoir actually increases.  Keep the level below the full mark.

If you can verify that the fluid is definitely weeping from the cover gasket, buy a new gasket and after cleaning the gasket surface of the reservoir and cover, plus checking both surfaces for flatness, reinstall the cover and gasket with a small screwdriver and light pressure.  The torque spec is 6 - 8 inch pounds, which is nearly nothing.


Jerry

[wachuko]

... but I hope at some point their volume will be enough that the aftermarket companies like Kuryakyn will start making levers for them once again. 

I do too... I am fine with the ones on the bike now, but something like the ones posted above, would be nice.

[wachuko]

To keep it all in one thread:

Anyone find out if those Roland Sands levers will work with our hydraulic clutches?

Nope...don't work for our bikes 

Hello,
 
Sorry they are not available for hydraulic applications.
 
Thank you for asking,
 
Rick Preuss
Technical Support Representative
(714)523-3000 fax(714)523-3007
6892 Marlin Circle, La Palma, CA 90623
www.performancemachine.com
 
From: Summer Hoover [mailto:Summer@ROLANDSANDS.COM]
Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 10:54 AM
 To: Rick Preuss
 Subject: FW: RSD Regulator Lever - Set - Contrast Cut

 
From: wachuko
Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 8:15 AM
 To: RSD Info
 Subject: RSD Regulator Lever - Set - Contrast Cut

 
 
I have a 2012 HD Road Glide Custom CVO. Need to know if you make the RSD Regulator Lever - Set - Contrast Cut for my bike. Bike has hydraulic clutch and the lever on those vary from the cable one... Thank you, Jaime

[FLY-DOG]

Sounds like a business opportunity for some enterprising young entrepreneur.   

[wachuko]

Sounds like a business opportunity for some enterprising young entrepreneur.   

Seems like a very limited market and nobody seems too concerned with providing alternatives, not even HD... From a business perspective, I can understand...  From an owner that wants something like those RSD levers, it sucks!