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CVO Technical => General CVO discussion => Topic started by: easttnrhino on June 17, 2020, 07:42:50 PM

Title: Help on cooling system
Post by: easttnrhino on June 17, 2020, 07:42:50 PM
I have 2015 road glide ultra with 41000 miles coming home today it thru a temp and check engine light. It blew 10 amp fuse put in 15 it was all I had bike water went down lights went off. Before I got home lights came on again. Had not blown 15 but  Put 10 amp fuse back in Turn switch on checked fans both came on water pump had a little vibration not sure if from fans or pump running, swapped relays did not make any difference.  Has not blow fuse again but setting at idle the light come on and water goes up in reservoir hoses not hot  water pump? Thermostat? Sensor? Help thanks
Title: Re: Help on cooling system
Post by: CircleRacer on June 17, 2020, 07:45:37 PM
Have you install the new style water pump kit yet??

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Title: Re: Help on cooling system
Post by: easttnrhino on June 17, 2020, 07:50:34 PM
No, I bought bike new and have just serviced it put tires and brake on it. Why?
Title: Re: Help on cooling system
Post by: CircleRacer on June 17, 2020, 07:58:13 PM
A few year ago Harley realized they had a water pump problem on the Rushmore bikes and did not do a recall the owner had to pay for the repair labor and parts. I have a 2015 Limited CVO and I put the new pump kit on mine last spring when it also popped the fuse. I don't remember the part number of the kit but it was very easy to install. I found the part number and price.
Part number: 26800107
Price: $352.99 plus tax

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Title: Re: Help on cooling system
Post by: Twolanerider on June 17, 2020, 08:03:05 PM
$268  :2vrolijk_21:

http://www.surdyke.com/PartsMain.aspx?PartNumber=26800107
Title: Re: Help on cooling system
Post by: CircleRacer on June 17, 2020, 08:08:38 PM
Thank you Twolanerider I paid for mine local with Harley cash!!!

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Title: Re: Help on cooling system
Post by: easttnrhino on June 17, 2020, 08:35:40 PM
Sounds like I need a water pump. Thanks
Title: Re: Help on cooling system
Post by: easttnrhino on June 17, 2020, 08:56:41 PM
Should I replace thermostat also?
Title: Re: Help on cooling system
Post by: CircleRacer on June 17, 2020, 09:07:14 PM
No thermostat needed everything you need is in the kit you get new hoses new pump new pump mount clamps wiring and a good instructions sheet

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Title: Re: Help on cooling system
Post by: easttnrhino on June 18, 2020, 05:16:44 AM
What about the coolant temp sensor? Do I need to change it also? Part number?
Title: Re: Help on cooling system
Post by: 05Quadrasteer on June 18, 2020, 07:06:13 AM
If you have extended warranty have the dealership replace it.  I went through 4 water pumps before they installed the new M8 pump into my bike, all replaced under warranty.

I have a 2015 RGU Ultra CVO with nearly 140,000 miles.

Bill
Title: Re: Help on cooling system
Post by: easttnrhino on June 18, 2020, 07:21:48 AM
Is the bike okay to ride with water pump out for about 60 miles or should I find a trailer.
Title: Re: Help on cooling system
Post by: Boatman on June 18, 2020, 12:44:59 PM
If it was mine I would ride it the 60 miles and try to avoid stop and go traffic if I could.  Many discussions on here and hdforums and many were on a trip (and the dealers did not stock one) and they rode home with no issues. 
Title: Re: Help on cooling system
Post by: grc on June 18, 2020, 03:27:15 PM
Is the bike okay to ride with water pump out for about 60 miles or should I find a trailer.
 

Unlike most automotive cooling systems, the Twin Cooled system from Harley only cools the combustion chambers, leaving the rest of the engine air cooled.  In an emergency, I would keep riding but be conscious of the need to keep combustion chamber temps down.  No running through the gears or hard lugging up hills for instance.  Also avoid sitting still with the engine running, like at long stop lights or rail crossings.  Also be cognizant of the possibility of coolant being forced out the overflow.  Coolant under your tires is quite slippery.

JMHO - Jerry
Title: Re: Help on cooling system
Post by: Eqcons on June 19, 2020, 06:21:20 AM
Is the bike okay to ride with water pump out for about 60 miles or should I find a trailer.

Mine went in the middle of a trip in 110 degree temps.  Rode it home (had no option) with the pump failed, 850 miles, no ill effects.  Despite the bike being out of warranty, as this problem was so widespread, and should have been a recall item, I kicked up a stink, Dealer (best dealer known to man!) stepped up, they paid 1/3, HD paid 1/3, and I paid 1/3.   Fitted myself, easy job.