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Kickstand76
Posted on Monday, December 14, 2009 - 02:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

is riding with clutch fluid seeping out of "weep hole" bad idea? was told also that 2008 clutch assembly has been superseded because of this problem. anyone know all the details behind this. was told this was not supposed to happen and on here somewhere i saw someone say that it was okay. everything i was told was from dealership.
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P_squared
Posted on Monday, December 14, 2009 - 02:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

A weeping clutch is not supposed to be "normal" on a new bike. Having said that, there is a kit for the problem:

X2086.1AM - Hydraulic Piston/Sleeve Kit

As for riding it while it's weeping, as long as it is a weep & not a stream/geyser, and you keep an eye on the fluid level, topping off as needed, you should be fine until you can get it in to be cared for.

Just my opinion & YMMV.
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Ohsoslow
Posted on Monday, December 14, 2009 - 02:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

warranty, pretty common on these bikes.
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Marcodesade
Posted on Monday, December 14, 2009 - 02:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

+1 on everything they said. If at any time you see a puddle on the ground, or spray (check your boot, exhaust, and swingarm), it's probably time to stop.

I had mine replaced ***4*** times over a period of about 6 months while waiting for them to develop the upgrade that P2 references above. In all that time, it actually failed one time; I had to do shiftless clutching for about 2 miles to get home.

The upgrade kit seems to have fixed the problem entirely.
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Xbud
Posted on Monday, December 14, 2009 - 04:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Good luck trying to get one, I have had one on order since October. Or so my local dealer tells me. I would like to know if other dealers are having a problem getting warranty items like this...?
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Oldog
Posted on Monday, December 14, 2009 - 04:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Xbud contact one of our sponsors...
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Marcodesade
Posted on Monday, December 14, 2009 - 05:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yeah, I never waited more than a week for delivery. But then again, my last need for one was like April --- well before we were pronounced bastard stepchildren.
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Kickstand76
Posted on Monday, December 14, 2009 - 10:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

so far it still seems a small problem. nothing to worry about except the extra pre, mid, post checks. i have faith in local Buell techs. they've been straight shooters thus far. now if it gets to where im waiting past the date they said the parts will arrive for a new bike. then we got a problem. and yes i do understand i did purchase a bike whose manufacturer was shut down. however, the salesman said factory warranties will be honored and that they will continue to provide parts for Buell models for next "11 years."
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Doug_pirahna
Posted on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 08:34 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

"Good luck trying to get one, I have had one on order since October. Or so my local dealer tells me. I would like to know if other dealers are having a problem getting warranty items like this...?"


Three weeks ago my clutch slave failed completely. It wouldn't hold hydraulic pressure more than a few minutes. My dealer said they were on back order but they had the part last week and had it back together, including an updated} clutch cover.
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Stlcr09
Posted on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 10:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I just took mine in today for the clutch weep. I'll try and keep everyone updated as far as the waiting period goes.
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Kickstand76
Posted on Monday, December 21, 2009 - 01:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I got my bike back yesterday. The new cover looks great. Thanks GHD, 78130.
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Xbud
Posted on Monday, December 21, 2009 - 09:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Well, I found out my local dealer went out of business (Cerini in Pittsburgh). I guess that's why they havent called me....I guess I'll try another one in the area.
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Kickstand76
Posted on Monday, December 21, 2009 - 11:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

So the entire dealership shutdown? I guess HD is hurting more than publicly acknowledging. Thats the first HD shutdown I've heard of in current economic crisis.
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Froggy
Posted on Monday, December 21, 2009 - 03:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I know a HD only dealer near me filed for bankruptcy protection, but the lights are still on for now.
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Fast1075
Posted on Monday, December 21, 2009 - 03:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

One of the two local dealerships here has been closed for months : (.
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Bcrawf68
Posted on Thursday, December 24, 2009 - 02:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Mine was leaking and Mancuso replaced the cover (Rev B!). Don't wait to have these things looked at.
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Xnoahx
Posted on Thursday, December 24, 2009 - 03:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That piston and cylinder kit should be readily available currently.
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Bartman1
Posted on Sunday, December 27, 2009 - 02:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Does the x2086.1am kit include the new revB cover?
If not how does one get that under warrenty? I only have a few months left, and it's the dead of winter and I want to do all I can! Thanks!
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Jackgraves
Posted on Sunday, December 27, 2009 - 03:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I just went to my dealer yesterday, they told me they know of the problem, they ordered the piston sleeve kit and new cover, will also give me the 062 flash while its in the shop. As soon as they call they said bring it back for the repairs. Another guy bought 2 from there both started leaking and he got both fixed at the same time. The dealers better start stocking up on these babies.
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