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Offline bender01

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Harley recall 308k bikes.
« on: October 24, 2011, 09:08:03 AM »
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Re: Harley recall 308k bikes.
« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2011, 09:15:05 AM »
Wow, recalling 300,000+ bikes with only 1 reported accident. That's the right thing to do.
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Re: Harley recall 308k bikes.
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2011, 09:39:44 AM »
 I have to wonder how many gas caps Honda gave out when they went to the locking cap recall...
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Re: Harley recall 308k bikes.
« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2011, 02:10:06 PM »
This isn't that a big of a deal.  I worked for an HD dealership in 97-99.  We did a petcock recall on a bunch of bikes.  Most had it done while they were getting service or accessories.  HD had it down to a 5 minute job.  Very few came in just for the recall.  I imagine it was a nice little money maker for HD.  Get some new shiny bits and we'll take care of your recall while you're here.
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Re: Harley recall 308k bikes.
« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2011, 07:43:44 PM »
270k bikes in the US for 4 year period is 67,500 bikes a year.  Thats alot of bikes sold regardless of the switch problem and its only the touring and trike models!!
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Re: Harley recall 308k bikes.
« Reply #5 on: October 25, 2011, 06:02:16 AM »
why can't ducati handle problems like this? the have a fuel tank that turns to jello when you put fuel in it and they are fighting a recall tooth an nail even in the courts.
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Re: Harley recall 308k bikes.
« Reply #6 on: October 27, 2011, 10:18:52 AM »
Bet that switch was made in China...?
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Re: Harley recall 308k bikes.
« Reply #7 on: October 27, 2011, 10:29:53 AM »
Like the majority of the parts for these bikes are, what is your point?
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Re: Harley recall 308k bikes.
« Reply #8 on: October 27, 2011, 05:27:28 PM »
Quote from: DukieFrankenkit on October 27, 2011, 10:29:53 AM
Like the majority of the parts for these bikes are, what is your point?

Just making conversation, now go take a pill and chill out!
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Re: Harley recall 308k bikes.
« Reply #9 on: October 27, 2011, 05:45:56 PM »
What do you call a Harley recall of 300,000 bikes?


...a good start!  ;D

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Re: Harley recall 308k bikes.
« Reply #10 on: October 28, 2011, 11:39:55 AM »
Reminds me of a lawyer joke.  ;)
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