Big Ass Harley Recall

Dax · 10-24-2011, 10:59 AM

(Reuters) - Harley-Davidson Inc said it would recall some 308,474 motorcycles worldwide due to problems with the rear brake light switch.

Certain 2009-2012 Touring and Trike models are being recalled because the rear brake light switch may be exposed to excessive heat from the exhaust system. The excessive heat may cause the switch to not activate the brake lamp or activate the brake lamp when no brake is applied. It may also cause a fluid leak at the brake light switch, Harley-Davidson said in notice to the National Highway and Transportation Safety Administration.

The company is recalling about 250,000 units in the United States and about 50,000 outside. Harley shipped 210,494 motorcycles internationally and shipped an average of 306,000 motorcycles each month from 2000 to 2010.

It expects to record a cost of $10 million to $12 million in the fourth quarter. "Recalls are common for consumer products," said Craig Kennison, an analyst at Baird Equity Research. "They happen all the time."

He said the cost to Harley to correct the problem would amount to an earnings hit of about 3 cents per share. "But with the stock up 2.3 percent today, it would seem that investors share my view," Kennison said.

The company has issued other smaller recalls in recent years, including one for 142,000 motorcycles in November 2009 for an issue related to fuel tank mounts. A spokesman noted that Harley-Davidson voluntarily issued the recall to ensure customer safety.

The company's shares rose 3 percent to $38.74 at midday on the New York Stock Exchange.

FL · 10-24-2011, 11:47 AM

Good info

sk8rod · 10-24-2011, 12:14 PM

yes, well posted Sir

sirbOOm · 10-24-2011, 12:30 PM

Maybe Harley should help solve the real problem at hand here. TRAFFIC causing our engine and exhaust to radiate heat and get too hot instead of be gushing through the wind, cooling down! And while they're at it, get the cities to time the f'ing lights so I don't stop at every single f'ing block! Breath...

Bikebandit48 · 10-24-2011, 01:50 PM

Think they are...watercooled engines across the range next

Milehigh Bagger · 10-24-2011, 07:07 PM

Good post DAX, thanks

I guess the Bobbers finally have a reason to like their bikes

OK, enough of that

Just teasing guys

I wonder what models, mine is an 09 Touring

FL · 10-24-2011, 11:29 PM

Yours would be in there Milehigh

sirbOOm · 10-25-2011, 09:52 AM

Sounds to me like a "dealership stimulus package". Obama must have chartered this.

sirbOOm · 10-25-2011, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Bikebandit48

Think they are...watercooled engines across the range next

100 years of air cooled. No need for water.

Milehigh Bagger · 10-25-2011, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by FL

Yours would be in there Milehigh

Sweet, I am just that lucky huh

Well I need to get it in for new tires front and rear anyway.

Thanks FL

sk8rod · 10-25-2011, 12:22 PM

as its a trike and bagger issue and saftey is paramount,, i say get them all in from every fckin year and crush the lot just to make sure

Milehigh Bagger · 10-25-2011, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sk8rod

as its a trike and bagger issue and saftey is paramount,, i say get them all in from every fckin year and crush the lot just to make sure

You doornob

sk8rod · 10-25-2011, 11:53 PM

Safety First Bud

martin49 · 10-26-2011, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by sk8rod

as its a trike and bagger issue and saftey is paramount,, i say get them all in from every fckin year and crush the lot just to make sure

But Harley like us Bagger riders as we ride are bikes not just post picture of them on the web

Milehigh Bagger · 10-26-2011, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by martin49

But Harley like us Bagger riders as we ride are bikes not just post picture of them on the web

Or like your avatar picture, loading them in a truck

Dax · 10-26-2011, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Milehigh Bagger

Or like your avatar picture, loading them in a truck

Hahahaha! Martin's avatar kills me! Pete loading his prized blackbird in the Bobber van so he can take it somewhere! Riding? fugetaboutit ...

sk8rod · 10-26-2011, 11:55 AM

That pic is not of Blackbird. It's also not me!

That's the van driver from Oxford Harley collecting their commisioned build back in September 09.

Blackbird is owned by a guy called Jim who has ridden the shit outta it all summer long. We are talking grinding the pegs to stubs.

Every other bike we've built has and is ridden ,, apart from martins rocker. However the new owner of that build is a dude, he's booked it in for more work and he now rides the shit out of it.

Dax · 10-26-2011, 02:09 PM

What about your street bob? Been out riding that lately? And saying you rode it in 2008 don't count!

sk8rod · 10-26-2011, 02:22 PM

my Street Bob frame is in three, no wait a minit, four pieces !

the motor has undergone some radical surgery and is 106" with SE heads, ported, flowed, 570 reaper cams, cranks been knife edged and re-balanced, timken Jims LHS kit etc etc

also an awfull lot of metal has been removed from the cases, barrels and heads and the motor is currently in a multitude of pieces. Plus ALL covers are now 7075 Rocket Bobs items including the 2" open primary.

the rest has been sold

so

ive not ridden my Bob since November 09.

however, this entire business has been built off the back of that bike. Its the bike i have made a frame for,, its the bike i will ride into Sturgis and the AMD comp next year and its also (along with a 78 shovel) my ultimate bike