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[Midnight Rider]

Sould the Moco be contacting all of us rather than us having to be proactive?  I'm greatful for the updates from all you guys but am really disappointed
that to date the Moco has not notified me at all.  Shame on them!  Going this weekend to get it taken care of and plan on loosing those pesky wheel balancing weights in fovor of Dyna Beads 

I got a letter in the mail, but not until recently.

[MKW]

Going to get mine replaced tomorrow-called Javelina HD.  They will confirm my VIN and have the part on hand.  After that I'll be off to get rid of those wheel weights and have dyna beads installed 

[BostonboyDH]

Well    Had new sending unit but on today for recall, got down the road from shop brake petal was soft and haven to push down a little more on brake petal to stop, went back to shop bleed brakes again and but elect.hook up on ads to work brakes , they said most of the bikes were doing the same as mine having to push brake petal more, Did not help any after they service it , no soft petal now but still have to push down a little more to stop??   

                Had mine done no difference in peddle pressure

[kerb]

I assume this is the same shop that was feeding you BS about your engine, and this comment is just as stupid as the ones they gave you on the engine problems.  There is absolutely no reason, if they did the switch replacement and the bleeding of the system properly, for you to have any difference in brake pedal travel or feel whatsoever.  The switch itself will not affect pedal travel or brake operation.  You really need to try to find an honest and competent shop to do your work.


Jerry

I don't know.. I took mine for a spin around the parking lot and right back to the service bay because the brake was mushy.  The service writer told me that they hook up some kinda machine to it to do the bleeding.  Didn't understand why it wouldn't be right.

I don't have a lot of faith in the dealer when it comes to the work they do, but I don't think he was bullsh*tting me when he said that the mechanic did bleed 'em when he changed the switch.  I wonder if the problem might be with the gadget they use for bleeding.

[grc]

I don't know.. I took mine for a spin around the parking lot and right back to the service bay because the brake was mushy.  The service writer told me that they hook up some kinda machine to it to do the bleeding.  Didn't understand why it wouldn't be right.

I don't have a lot of faith in the dealer when it comes to the work they do, but I don't think he was bullsh*tting me when he said that the mechanic did bleed 'em when he changed the switch.  I wonder if the problem might be with the gadget they use for bleeding.

No, the problem is the guy operating the tools.  The "gadget" they use is the Digital Technician, and all it does is run a program to cycle the ABS pump and valves to help move the air out of the ABS system to where it can be removed by the guy with the wrenches.  The problem is most likely related to not following the procedure strictly as outlined by the DT, or not having enough patience to take the time necessary to do it right.  It often takes more than one "quicky" attempt to get it right.  We're talking about a major safety system here, and a true professional would never just half-azz it and then hand it off to a customer before making sure it was right.


Jerry

[kerb]

No, the problem is the guy operating the tools.  The "gadget" they use is the Digital Technician, and all it does is run a program to cycle the ABS pump and valves to help move the air out of the ABS system to where it can be removed by the guy with the wrenches.  The problem is most likely related to not following the procedure strictly as outlined by the DT, or not having enough patience to take the time necessary to do it right.  It often takes more than one "quicky" attempt to get it right.  We're talking about a major safety system here, and a true professional would never just half-azz it and then hand it off to a customer before making sure it was right.


Jerry

Cool, appreciate the insight.
I've only ever done it the old fashioned way.  Still a little bit leery of newfangled gadgets.

[extreme47]

Take bike in for a Harley recall on Brake switch, At H-D 's expense, but the ABS ECU after bleeding line will not reset< they say i need a new ABS unit for $499.00, good news my ESP will cover it, but i bought the bike used last summer in July and did not know i had the coverage.Nobody said anything about it.HD shop says call underwriting & get the policy transferred to my name.HD shop says the bike is covered and they are looking at it on the computer.Underwriting says no record of previous owner coverage plus if i didn't transfer the policy in the first 30 days from sale out of luck { Weasels}No record that policy was cashed out.Hd shop is going to follow up on it for me.If the the policy coverage is paid for and not cashed out, whats it matter if it was 30,60, or 180 days?Its paid for"
Second if policy is no good and i had no problem with brake switch or ABS before going in to shop for recall,would HD be responsible for ABS unit because it was their faulty brake switch to begin with? Need advice and thanks in advance.

[2k]

Called my local stealer about the recall. They said they had part in stock. I then told them my brakes were working fine and I did not want a suprise on the bill. Was told they could not guarantee not finding another problem  ?  . Sounds like a scam to me!!!

[grc]

Called my local stealer about the recall. They said they had part in stock. I then told them my brakes were working fine and I did not want a suprise on the bill. Was told they could not guarantee not finding another problem  ?  . Sounds like a scam to me!!!

Write it down on the work order that you only authorize them to perform the recall and no other work.  Btw, the recall includes doing a proper bleeding of the ABS system.  Test your brakes in their lot before leaving; if spongy make them bleed it again and this time do it right.  Hopefull all Harley shops by now understand they have to use the DT and follow the ABS bleeding procedure, but every once in awhile I keep seeing comments that say otherwise.

You do have legal rights with a safety recall such as this one.  Read the notice you received, there should be a paragraph or two explaining your rights and giving you a phone number not only for Harley but also for NHTSA.

Jerry

[Gettinold]

Write it down on the work order that you only authorize them to perform the recall and no other work.  Btw, the recall includes doing a proper bleeding of the ABS system.  Test your brakes in their lot before leaving; if spongy make them bleed it again and this time do it right.  Hopefull all Harley shops by now understand they have to use the DT and follow the ABS bleeding procedure, but every once in awhile I keep seeing comments that say otherwise.

You do have legal rights with a safety recall such as this one.  Read the notice you received, there should be a paragraph or two explaining your rights and giving you a phone number not only for Harley but also for NHTSA.

Jerry

Jerry.....excellent advise and info as always, could you please define the DT. ?

[Fired00d]

Jerry.....excellent advise and info as always, could you please define the DT. ?

Not Jerry.. but I believe "DT" is "Digital Technician" (electronic machine dealer/MoCo can use to hook to your bike  for repair/diagnostic)

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Gettinold]

Thx Gary !

[Fired00d]

Thx Gary !

You're welcome (hope that's what it is).

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[grc]

You're welcome (hope that's what it is).

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

Yup, DT = Digital Technician.

Jerry

[Fired00d]

Yup, DT = Digital Technician.

Jerry

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d