Topic: 2008 CVO Springer Recall (Read 17246 times)

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.

Air-Cooled · « **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.

springervett · « **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!

drogers · « **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.

springervett · « **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?

drogers · « **Reply #5 on:** September 09, 2008, 10:34:39 AM »

IM sent

DanPan · « **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.

Gone Fishin' · « **Reply #7 on:** September 19, 2008, 09:45:54 AM »

So now it takes 12 hours? That's a record!

ice6900 · « **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

Spanish Flyer · « **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

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

Spanish Flyer

kev · « **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.

skyhook · « **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

Deuce Bigelow · « **Reply #12 on:** October 02, 2008, 09:59:52 AM »

Aren't the ACR's there to relieve excessive cranking pressure??

imkman · « **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

ice6900 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 08, 2008, 04:05:31 PM »

inkman go to new member introduction start a new thread and introduce ur self

imkman · « **Reply #15 on:** October 09, 2008, 12:53:47 AM »

Quote from: ice6900 on October 08, 2008, 04:05:31 PM

inkman go to new member introduction start a new thread and introduce ur self

just did a lil bio, check it out

kev · « **Reply #16 on:** October 09, 2008, 01:58:27 PM »

Thanks DarkEagle I hope that's true as I have the dark background.
Just as a cross check has anyone that has a dark background badge had a recall

Deuce Bigelow · « **Reply #17 on:** October 09, 2008, 10:27:39 PM »

Quote from: DarkEagle on October 09, 2008, 08:08:17 AM

I read somewhere the SE 110 stamp on the 07 - 08 cylinders with a silver background are the early 110's on recall, dark backgound has recent fix. Probably late 2008 & all 2009 has the fix. My 2009 CVO Springer has the dark background so hope it is resolved!

Quote from: kev on October 09, 2008, 01:58:27 PM

Thanks DarkEagle I hope that's true as I have the dark background.
Just as a cross check has anyone that has a dark background badge had a recall

yup! black badges on my heads, and I got the recall.

early '07 110's had the silver badges on the heads, they were changed sometime in mid '07 to the black badges. there are no '08 110's with silver badges.
I believe the 110 heads with the silver badges are getting the heads replaced.
mine has the black 110 badges on the heads, and I got the recall for just head gaskets, ACR's and crankcase center bolt.

my bike is in the shop getting the recall done now. I spoke to the dealer this afternoon, the bike will be done tomorrow morning!

just in time for a beautiful weekend!

Air-Cooled · « **Reply #18 on:** October 09, 2008, 10:53:31 PM »

My '07 had the recall done, I still have the silver badges.

kev · « **Reply #19 on:** October 10, 2008, 05:29:23 AM »

Thanks for the info, Guess I am back to waiting to see if I get the letter.

Deuce Bigelow · « **Reply #20 on:** October 10, 2008, 08:23:00 AM »

Quote from: Air-Cooled on October 09, 2008, 10:53:31 PM

My '07 had the recall done, I still have the silver badges.

well there goes that theory........lol

Gone Fishin' · « **Reply #21 on:** October 10, 2008, 08:30:23 AM »

Quote from: DarkEagle on October 09, 2008, 08:08:17 AM

I read somewhere the SE 110 stamp on the 07 - 08 cylinders with a silver background are the early 110's on recall, dark backgound has recent fix. Probably late 2008 & all 2009 has the fix. My 2009 CVO Springer has the dark background so hope it is resolved!

Update (10/10/2008) sorry for misinformation, just read below Duece Bigelow's 08 has the dark 110 badges and got the recall, so sounds like a crap shhot for 08's.

The reason for the color change of the badges was not related to the engine issues at all. There is no relation of the color of the badge to the version or built of the engine. Owners with bikes with earlier badges experienced them getting yellowish in color, and that was the reason for the change to black.

the barber · « **Reply #22 on:** October 11, 2008, 09:03:14 AM »

Kev , call a dealer with your vin and they will let you know if your bike is one for a recall.

astromikey · « **Reply #23 on:** October 14, 2008, 04:11:16 PM »

Agree Kev ... don't wait to get a letter ... just call a dealer and give them your VIN ... at least that is what I'd do.

springervett · « **Reply #24 on:** October 14, 2008, 06:45:07 PM »

Question... Knowing that many of these bikes have a recall, why wouldn't the dealer take care of the recall work prior to selling the bike? It would have saved me and many others a lot of head aches.

Hoist! · « **Reply #25 on:** October 14, 2008, 06:46:27 PM »

Quote from: springervett on October 14, 2008, 06:45:07 PM

Question... Knowing that many of these bikes have a recall, why wouldn't the dealer take care of the recall work prior to selling the bike? It would have saved me and many others a lot of head aches.

HeHe!!! You're talkin about HD dealers!!! Nuff said!!! FTD!!!

Hoist!

grc · « **Reply #26 on:** October 14, 2008, 07:43:10 PM »

Quote from: springervett on October 14, 2008, 06:45:07 PM

Question... Knowing that many of these bikes have a recall, why wouldn't the dealer take care of the recall work prior to selling the bike? It would have saved me and many others a lot of head aches.

If the bike in fact has a recall, as opposed to the "enhancement program", then the dealer is in fact supposed to perform the recall prior to delivering the bike to a buyer. The recall notice to the dealers actually spells that out to them. The "enhancement", however, has no such instructions from the MoCo.

Jerry

Gone Fishin' · « **Reply #27 on:** October 15, 2008, 04:41:29 AM »

Quote from: springervett on October 14, 2008, 06:45:07 PM

Question... Knowing that many of these bikes have a recall, why wouldn't the dealer take care of the recall work prior to selling the bike? It would have saved me and many others a lot of head aches.

I've seen used CVO's being sold by dealers without any work performed. I think the're just in denial and do not understand the leak happens for sure.

kev · « **Reply #28 on:** October 15, 2008, 09:53:41 AM »

Quote from: astromikey on October 14, 2008, 04:11:16 PM

Agree Kev ... don't wait to get a letter ... just call a dealer and give them your VIN ... at least that is what I'd do.

Quote from: the barber on October 11, 2008, 09:03:14 AM

Kev , call a dealer with your vin and they will let you know if your bike is one for a recall.

Just called the dealer and Yep it needs the recall work,

however, parts are on backorder

kev · « **Reply #29 on:** October 15, 2008, 12:21:55 PM »

I just found this link at the bottom in another thread so you can check your vins
it will say if you need the recall work.
I thought I would bring it to here as going by the discussion many arnt aware of it
Hope it helps
Kev

I aint clever enough to link this to the other post by Hard10 on August 12th in
www.CVOHARLEY.com > CVO > General CVO discussion (Moderator: Forum Admin) > Topic: vin numbers

https://www.harley-davidson.com/EX/MNT/SCHK/en/servicecheckup.asp?locale=en_US&bmLocale=en_US[/url

07FXSTSSE · « **Reply #30 on:** November 09, 2008, 12:11:29 PM »

I have an 07 FXSTSSE, V&H pro pipes, Heavy breather and race tuner w/dyno picked up about 3 hp and 9 lbs. of torque.
Just had the 110 upgrade/recall. HD also covered having the rocker boxes milled for clearence during this fix. Thicker head gaskets have reduced the compression ratio which inturn has dropped the HP and torque below the standard numbers. Bike is not as quick, or as much fun, but temp is much lower.
Only bikes recieving new heads are the touring bikes,at this time. I would bet that the new heads are not as good as the ones currently used because they will reduced the HP and tourque far below the cuuent levels.
Tech said in side of my motor was as clean as a new one with no wear signs or damage. Pays to use Amsoil.

amigo Jorge · « **Reply #31 on:** November 16, 2008, 09:34:14 AM »

Mine without any oil leak at 2800 miles went to the dealer for the recall.............

Deuce Bigelow · « **Reply #32 on:** November 16, 2008, 04:22:52 PM »

Quote from: amigo Jorge on November 16, 2008, 09:34:14 AM

Mine without any oil leak at 2800 miles went to the dealer for the recall.............

mine didn't have any leaks at 2800 miles either, but at 5100 miles it's like someone flipped a switch, and both head gaskets and the rear cylinder base gasket started leaking!

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