Near disaster

[Beorn of Ga]

Part 2: Brought my Tri Glide to dealer today. There was a recall on the clutch control, BUT, dealer said they replace my clutch control already in 2014. So, they are repairing under extended warranty. I'm worried about this happening again.

Part 1: I have a 2014 Tri Glide. Yesterday (Sunday) while heading from north Georgia to my home south of Atlanta on I-75 with all lanes busy and traveling at about 70 mph, my clutch quit working. The clutch lever just flopped back and forth. By some miracle I got the trike to the median and stalled it to a stop. I checked for fluid and it reservoir was full. I found a 2x2 stick and rapped the clutch reservoir. The clutch started working. I drove the rest of the 60 miles to home. The clutch keep crapping out and I kept hitting it with the stick. I have the Trike serviced at a Harley dealer when due. Don't know if this is common or not. Bringing the Trike to dealer this week.

 

[David357]

Glad your OKThumbUp

Hopefully you will tow your trike in for repairs/servicing.

 

[triglide15]

If i remember correctly there was a recall on the 2014 for the master cylinder for this reason. Check with a dealer before buying a new cylinder

 

[Capt.Bob]

Beating a dead horse

Sounds metaphorically like you were beating a dead horse that kept coming back to life for a few more miles of service. What a nightmarish scenario being out on I-75 with those circumstances. Glad you creatively figured out how to resurrect your "three-legged horse" to get home:clapping:

 

[Gorilla]

+1 on the recall and also has the fluid been changed?

 

[jc1300]

Wow....no signs prior to the failure? Going from hard to find Neutral to impossible.....hard clutch pull or way too easy?

 

[DK Custom Products]

I have a 1014 Tri Glide. Yesterday (Sunday) while heading from north Georgia to my home south of Atlanta on I-75 with all lanes busy and traveling at about 70 mph, my clutch quit working. The clutch lever just flopped back and forth. By some miracle I got the trike to the median and stalled it to a stop. I checked for fluid and it reservoir was full. I found a 2x2 stick and rapped the clutch reservoir. The clutch started working. I drove the rest of the 60 miles to home. The clutch keep crapping out and I kept hitting it with the stick. I have the Trike serviced at a Harley dealer when due. Don't know if this is common or not. Bringing the Trike to dealer this week.

Good to hear you made it home without incident.

That said, your relating your experience was a great word picture... I'm sure it is something you will remember for years to come.

Kevin

 

[lightnin]

Did the stick have a Harley Special Tool number on it?

 

[MDF48]

LOL

Did the stick have a Harley Special Tool number on it?

LMAO. I recall hearing of a special tool HD 14-0002X4-6 ! :clapping: