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[muddypaws]

That would be a bummer if it went through..

[Road Dad]

Just checked mine (14 CVO) same rubbing. Another wonder of American engineering. You think after a hundred year or so of making bikes they would be able to design / manufacture a pretty good product but unfortunately not so.

[HOGMIKE]

Same issue with mine
2016 cvo limited
I'm a long way from home but wrapped a little duct tape to get me to a dealer to replace it.
Thanks for the heads up
👍

[Twolanerider]

Is there room on these to just install a piece of split vacuum line or some other maybe even skinnier plastic tube as an insulator?  Perhaps not (this is Harley after all)?  If there is I'd just do that and never worry with it again.  Granted, it cuts HD (yet another) break.  But it would save me the hassle of dealing with them.  I'd save that frustration for whatever comes up next (and there always is something next with Mother Harley) that wasn't as simple.

[SteveVO]

Thanks for posting this, I would not have know to check it if you hadn't posted. I checked mine the other day and it was worn half way thru also.  15 CVO SG, I wrapped some elec tape around the rubbed area till I take it in for it's 10K service.  So what is Harley's permanent fix for this?  New plug wire and another zip tie to help hold it away??

[Road Dad]

I put a piece of reenforced rubber hose around it. That will be the permanent fix.

[Trigger-Man]

If you have a Rushmore 14-16 touring bike (may effect other models as well) check your front spark plug wire.  Was discussing with my friend and a user group on Facebook, seems the Rushmores' have an issue with the front plug wire rubbing the sheath off against the gas tank.  My bike has just over 8000 miles and the sheath is probably worn 1/3 of the way through.  If it wears through you may be sparking of the fuel tank or missing (more so if raining).  Off to the dealer next weekend for some warranty coverage.

Thanks for the heads-up. Just checked mine and same-ole Dealer recently had the gas tank off to route Stage 2 audio system ........you'd have thought they'd notice ! As this issue appears to be wide-spread ......they should have at least checked!!!!!!!!!

[RonandJanet]

Wow!  I have got to find time to check mine!

[KGB]

Just checked mine, 11000 miles and there are no marks on them, going into dealer tomorrow for new tank (paint peeling where cap seal is) and stain marks on inside of speedometer.

[OhioDave]

 Mine is nearly worn through....thanks for the heads up 

[bigC]

Just checked and my 15 has the same issue.

[4fun]

Thanks for the heads-up. Just checked mine and same-ole Dealer recently had the gas tank off to route Stage 2 audio system ........you'd have thought they'd notice ! As this issue appears to be wide-spread ......they should have at least checked!!!!!!!!!

Looks just like mine, just checked it. Put a piece of rubber hose over it for now. I need to check the bottom of the tank, it feels like it may have rubbed the paint away.

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[grc]

Just sliding a piece of tubing over the plug wire may slow or prevent the damage to the plug wire, but don't forget all that rubbing on the tank will probably rub through the paint at some point, leading to some rust issues.  Don't give Harley another free pass on this, make them fix it so nothing rubs, period.

Jerry

[IRNEngineer]

Another great reason to be a member of cvoharley.com forum! I just rode home from my 10,000 service and checked my plug wire. Almost worn through! Why wouldn't the technician check this if it's so common? Sure glad I've got you all to keep me rollin!

[grc]

Another great reason to be a member of cvoharley.com forum! I just rode home from my 10,000 service and checked my plug wire. Almost worn through! Why wouldn't the technician check this if it's so common? Sure glad I've got you all to keep me rollin!

Makes you wonder what else they don't check during that overpriced "service", doesn't it?  Why don't you swing by and ask the service manager that question?

Jerry