Just heard about the recall, something about the clutches not disengaging..
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/bus...call/26306037/
Just heard about the recall, something about the clutches not disengaging..
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/bus...call/26306037/
As usual Harley uses the public as their R&D.
In 2014 they recalled over 66,000 bikes because of the front wheel locking up.
Be easy...Honda recalled a couple because the frame broke !!!!
All mass produced units will have trouble...search BMW...
" Truth is often deemed rude, blunt and to the point which is why so few make their friend " Freddy Hayler ..352-267-1553 Sanford, FLA Gutterman6000@Gmail.com
Steve is right. Very few things are perfect in this world. Harley did the right thing by recalling the bikes instead of trying to avoid the issue.
True but this has been a habitual Harley problem over the years. In just 2 years they've recalled over 100,000 bikes. I've had a Kawasaki recall years ago but they contacted me, Kawasaki didn't wait for customers to get injured to acknowledge it. Their tourers have a deceleration rattle at 30-40 mph, which they still won't acknowledge, so my buddy, after 2 years of fighting with them, took a $1000 out of his pocket to change the front tubes and it went away. A little R&D by the company, instead of the consumers, would go a long way.
In case anyone needs to know, I have had numerous Harleys, Street Glides, Road Kings and traded a 2013 Harley Road Glide Custom for my F6B and have a 2012 Harley Sportser as a second bike (that I'm looking to dump for an Indian Scout).
My problem is simple... I don't kick another man's bike...period. the hate has to stop somewhere and I chose to have it stop with me...the best/only way to get someone's attention is with your money !!!
" Truth is often deemed rude, blunt and to the point which is why so few make their friend " Freddy Hayler ..352-267-1553 Sanford, FLA Gutterman6000@Gmail.com
Back in '04, I had to have the frame on my '03 Wing re-welded in a recall.
Also had a BMW during their Final Drive issues... dodged that one.
All bike companies can/have had issues, at one time or another. It's how they handle it the matters to me.
Not to hi-jack but the Indian Scout is a blast to ride!! Demo'd it 3x @ Daytona. It WILL be my next 2nd bike. That liquid cooled little motor and 6 spd tranny are smooth. It certainly won't replace my F6 but it would be a hoot for around town.Originally Posted by taxfree4
Back to your regularly scheduled thread...
13 F6B DeluxeI've taken the road less traveled, now where the hell am I?
I don't buy a bike to impress other people, just me !!
Oh, yes, yes. I was one of the lucky ones that bought a 2004. Not only did it have a frame recall, it had other problems I don't even want to mention. I have had problems with HD's but the 04 wing out numbered all the HD's I have owned.
I heard about the frame recalls but figured that by 04 Honda would have gotten that straightened out. But no !!
2001 - 2004 had frame recalls.
F6B is my first wing since 2004.
Not to throw US under the bus, but weren't those produced here in the states? Were the frames made here or shipped over?
Produced in Ohio.
The problem was not created by Honda ....
The problem was in the welding rods, they were manufactured with the incorrect blend of metal/formula which left AIR bubbles within the welds and created weak welds. The air bubbles within the welds is what caused the cracks due to the welds not having sufficient metal to sustain the weight or pressures from the motorcycle. It was NOT a Honda failure .... it was a supplier's failure.
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