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springervett

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2008 CVO Springer Recall
« on: September 07, 2008, 07:25:40 PM »
Just purchased a 2008 Screamin' Eagle Springer 105 Aniversary Edition last week. I have less that 100 miles on the bike and noticed a small oil leak from a bolt under the heads in the left side. The dealer said that there was a recall on the bike and that it would be a 12 hour job. I have read that others have have experienced the same recall. Couple questions....What should I be concerned about related to this extensive repair? I saw that someone was considering putting new cams in during the warranty work. Has anyone done this? Was it woth it? What did it cost?

Sorry for all the questions...Been riding for over 30 years. This is my first Harley. I love the bike, but am concerned I may have bought a lemon. 
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Re: 2008 CVO Springer Recall
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2008, 01:24:14 AM »
They are all prone to leak at the higher temps they are programmed to run at (lean air:fuel mixture). The fix includes new head gaskets for that as well as an o-ringed center bolt to stop leaks down there. We all have lemons! But there is a fix, we hope.
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Re: 2008 CVO Springer Recall
« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2008, 08:44:56 AM »
Thanks Air-Cooled! I appreciate the reply. Dealer said I can still ride it while we are waiting for parts. Can't seem to keep off the bike. Major head turner, and a blast to ride!
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Re: 2008 CVO Springer Recall
« Reply #3 on: September 08, 2008, 09:29:19 AM »
I bought the same bike/color.I too have been riding over 30 years and this is my first Harley as well.I have 4000 miles on mine and no leaks,but I will be taking it in for the updates.Yours may not be related to the same problem.I had a small leak at a bolt when I got it,but they fixed it in 5 min,no problem since.I wouldn't worry about it being a lemon.Take it in for the updates and have them put some pipes and a SERT on there and have it tuned  on a dyno. I wouldn't fool with the innards.
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Re: 2008 CVO Springer Recall
« Reply #4 on: September 08, 2008, 11:49:57 AM »
Thanks drodgers I feel a little better. Have you added anything to your bike? Do you have any recommendations for pipes?
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Re: 2008 CVO Springer Recall
« Reply #5 on: September 09, 2008, 10:34:39 AM »
IM sent
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Re: 2008 CVO Springer Recall
« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2008, 09:30:07 AM »
I have a 2008 FXSTSSE 2 with a production date that was the same as last date of the recall date (great luck). I had 1,200 miles on it when I got the notice. The only leak I experienced was the top center case bolt.  I did the upgrade at the dealer,  it went perfectly. They had the bike 2 days, and runs like a champ (actually feels a little smoother).  Now if it last I will be thrilled.  My heads never did leak. 
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Re: 2008 CVO Springer Recall
« Reply #7 on: September 19, 2008, 09:45:54 AM »
So now it takes 12 hours? That's a record!
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Re: 2008 CVO Springer Recall
« Reply #8 on: September 19, 2008, 10:45:42 AM »
Quote from: springervett on September 07, 2008, 07:25:40 PM
Just purchased a 2008 Screamin' Eagle Springer 105 Aniversary Edition last week. I have less that 100 miles on the bike and noticed a small oil leak from a bolt under the heads in the left side. The dealer said that there was a recall on the bike and that it would be a 12 hour job. I have read that others have have experienced the same recall. Couple questions....What should I be concerned about related to this extensive repair? I saw that someone was considering putting new cams in during the warranty work. Has anyone done this? Was it woth it? What did it cost?

Sorry for all the questions...Been riding for over 30 years. This is my first Harley. I love the bike, but am concerned I may have bought a lemon. 

all the scratches ur gonna find on ur bike when u get it back
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Re: 2008 CVO Springer Recall
« Reply #9 on: September 20, 2008, 04:01:23 AM »
I got the same bolt leak and since I didn't like the prospect of getting that oil to find its way to the final drive belt, I removed the bolt, and having nothing better in my garage I wound ten turns or so of teflon tape around, under the head of this long bolt, reinstalled it and that was the end of the story  :bananarock:

I will get the whole "improvement" kit (not recall) before the end of the year; head gaskets, ACR's, bolt ASO. In the mean time NO LEAKS  ;D

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Re: 2008 CVO Springer Recall
« Reply #10 on: October 01, 2008, 06:13:00 PM »
Does anyone know the production dates affected, So I can work out if my SE is affected I know i would get the dreaded letter if this was the case but as I live in England I am sure we are behind on getting informed.  Just like to know.
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Re: 2008 CVO Springer Recall
« Reply #11 on: October 01, 2008, 08:00:23 PM »
in my opinion, the recall doesn't address the real problems...excessive heat and cranking pressure
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Re: 2008 CVO Springer Recall
« Reply #12 on: October 02, 2008, 09:59:52 AM »
Aren't the ACR's there to relieve excessive cranking pressure??
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Re: 2008 CVO Springer Recall
« Reply #13 on: October 08, 2008, 02:07:52 PM »
Quote from: kev on October 01, 2008, 06:13:00 PM
Does anyone know the production dates affected, So I can work out if my SE is affected I know i would get the dreaded letter if this was the case but as I live in England I am sure we are behind on getting informed.  Just like to know.

i too would liek to know what built dates are effected by this recall and also how to find out the built date on a bike lol

just a little background, i bought the bike 2days ago with 4300km on it and drove it home (5hr drive) and nothing went wrong and no oil on my garage floor...

thanks guys

PS first post here too lol
08 cvo springer 105th
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Re: 2008 CVO Springer Recall
« Reply #14 on: October 08, 2008, 04:05:31 PM »
inkman go to new member introduction start a new thread and introduce ur self
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