2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster problems

Filed Sep 9, 2011 · Steering · 9,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 harley davidson sportster motorcycle. The contact was driving 40 MPH when a noise emitted from the front fender. The contact noticed the steering column had struck the frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was hard to steer when the failure occurred. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer, but the manufacturer was contacted to report the failure. The failure mileage was 9,000 and the current mileage was 10,000.

Filed Jun 3, 2011 · Wheels · 8,500 miles · VA

2008 harley-davidson xl1200c motorcycle rear wheel bearing failed while riding resulting in extensive rear wheel damage and a near-accident. Rider was able to maintain control of the motorcycle. The motorcycle had 8,500 miles on it and was 1-year out of dealer warranty. Extended waranty on the motorcycle would only cover localized damage not the extensive down-stream damage. Harley-davidson motor company 'customer care' was un-responsive to this complaint, advising that the bearings are a wearable part and there was no record of a recall on the bearing or similar failure complaints. The dealer advised that a new style bearing was the called-for replacement part.