2008 FL Fuel Filter REcall

Stold this from another forum but I thought it was something good to know.

You can see if yout bike is included by going here --> Harley Service Check-up
https://www.harley-davidson.com/EX/MNT/SCHK/en/servicecheckup.asp?locale=en_US&
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Recall Notice: 0135: 2008 FL TOURING FILTER SHELL

We strongly urge you to take your motorcycle to your dealer to have the appropriate service performed as soon as possible. Should you choose to ride your motorcycle prior to this service, we urge you to be aware of this condition. Some product campaigns may have expired and you may have to pay for the service. Please see your local Harley-Davidson dealer for further details

Here is the announcement. It hasn't even hit the dealers yet.

Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety may exist on certain 2008 model year FLHP, FLHPE, FLHR, FLHRC, FLHRSE4, FLHT, FLHTC, FLHTCU, FLHTCUSE3, FLHTP, FLHX, FLTR model motorcycles built May 6, 2007 through December 11, 2007. These 2008 model motorcycles may experience a cracking of the fuel filter shell leading to a loss of fuel pressure. This loss of fuel pressure can cause diminished performance and in some cases may cause an engine stall, or a no-start condition. This condition could lead to a crash which could cause injury or death to the rider.

We have voluntarily declared this a defect related to motor vehicle safety (Campaign 0135) to allow us to formally recall all affected motorcycles. The remedy is to remove the original fuel filter shell P/N 62229-08 and replace it with a new fuel filter shell P/N 62229-08A. A service bulletin outlining the repair and credit procedure will follow within two weeks. Based on the schedule our supplier has provided we expect to begin shipping 10,000 or more repair kits world-wide, in our first wave, on or before the week of August 4, 2008. Please reference the Service Bulletin for a detailed description of the defect.

I have not seen any problems with the 2008 bikes personally, but the MOCO is proactive and they do fix problems quickly.

When they git the part in, you make a appointment, take the bike to the dealer, wait for them to take the old part off and put the new part on and ride yer bike home.

Buddy I ain't forgit..
Will probaly make a appointment with Ricky and both of us ride over to Cowboy and go over to the Waffle House and have breakfast and come back and check the 09 bikes out and ride back.
Its about 94 miles one way for me to Cowboy, that will be a nice day.

Might even stop at Sour Lake and eat Mexican food on the way back too.



Remember I ain't got a JOB !

recall

I talked to my dealer' service dept this morn, I'm number 9 on the list when the replacement parts come in.

I like my 08, but the 09's I don't know. Was talkin to Chucktx and the new 2 piece frame against the older 1 piece. And the new frame is suppose to haul 70lbs more. I dunno.
Chucktx rides him and his OL with Both Saddlebags full and his tourpack full and he has a trailer hitch and pulls a trailer, How much more could you ask for out of a frame.

I tripped out when I seen the guy takin the ultra threw water just to pull the trailer. I wouldn't ride threw the water just to git to the other side, they better make a bridge or land for me. That kind of riding threw the water is for a dirt bike. Then when you go campin, hope you took a change of clothes and boots.

Got a appointment at Cowboy for next wed for me and my buddy Ricky.
They said the job will take about 2 hrs and they only replace the housing. I said I want the filter replaced too. I will pay for the new filter. Want it replaced since they are taking all of the stuff out.

Its the new frame. look at the panels in front of the saddlebags at how much bigger they are. Glad I got a 08.

I sat on a 09 they are 40 pounds heavier but you dont even know it, when you are dealing with 850 ounds whats another 40, Todd