I was riding my stock 2007 hd sportster 1200 yesterday on a paved road approx. 35 MPH when I ran over a rough portion of road. The right foot peg / rear brake pedal assembly came off from its mounting position on the lower frame and was dragging on the road. I pulled over to discover that the two bolts that hold the bracket / assembly to the frame had sheared off. I weigh 185 lbs and the motorcycle did not bottom-out on the rough road, nor did the brake / foot peg assembly strike the road. The bolts appear to have simply sheared off from my weight on the foot peg on a rough patch of road. Luckily, I maintained control of the motorcycle and was able to stop it with no usable rear brake as the control was dragging on the road. I did research last night on the internet and read several postings on a motorcycle blog with owners of 2007 sportster 1200 motorcycles that reported exactly the same issue, so I am reporting it to you. There is no visible rust on the bolts where they sheared off. They appear to below-grade steel bolts that failed under normal use. I was lucky that I maintained control as my foot dropped to the ground at 35 MPH - it could have been much worse. Please let me know if you have received similar complaints and if there is a resolution underway.
The worst 2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200L problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
Problems by type
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- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
Recalls 3
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- What is wrong
- Certain motorcycles were built with a condition whereby the pant leg of some riders can have direct contact with the exhaust pipe.
- Risk
- This condition could cause the pant leg to char or burn, which could lead to the possibility of injury to the rider.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add a new exhaust shield which provides additional coverage ofthe exhaust pipe. The recall began on july 12, 2007. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1‑414‑343‑4056.
Recall number 07V296000 · Recall details
Tires
- What is wrong
- Certain sportster and dyna model motorcycles were built with an incorrect front tire.
- Risk
- This incorrect tire could cause performance issues, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the front tire and replace it if necessary. The recall began on march 5, 2007. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1‑414‑343‑4056.
Recall number 07V025000 · Recall details
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, as a result of a greater body thickness than used in previous model years, the voltage regulator may contact the front fender under certain conditions. In some cases this contact may allow the front fender to catch on the top side of the regulator body which could impede the operator's ability to steer the vehicle.
- Risk
- This could result in a crash which could cause injury or death to the rider.
- Remedy
- On motorcycles which do not have accessory engine guards, dealers will install an intermediate mounting bracket that will relocate the voltage regulator to a position which provides more clearance from the front fender. On vehicles with an accessory engine guards, dealers will install the thinnner dimension voltage regulator to avoide the front fender clearance problem. The recall began on january 22, 2007. A second customer letter reflecting the above remedy will be sent to owners on march 16, 2007. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1‑414‑343‑4056.
Recall number 06V476000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200L 10
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Battery warranty guidelines
- Market specific battery introduction
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin PAB1158: oil filter packaging and case quantity update
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin PAB1146: 68193-95 bulb wedge, fender tip lamp.
- Genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin PAB1144: 2021-2022 screamin' eagle stage i (CARB) eo...
- Genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin PAB1144: 2021-2022 screamin' eagle stage i (CARB) eo...
- Noise from the cam chest area possibly accompanied by milky engine oil
What 2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200L owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I paid for a brand new 2007 harley davidson 1200xl, on july 28, 07. I picked it up from stubbs harley davidson dealer on july 30, 07. The dealer failed to disclose a recall on the motorcycle which was issued in june 07 for the heat shield manifold. Subsequently, I burnt my leg on the pipes, and incurred a lot of pain, and a scar on my leg which is permanent and unsightly. I found out afterwards, that there was a recall on my own from investigation into the incident. The dealer never took any initiative to notify me on their own. I believe the dealer is liable for causing my injury, due to neglect to disclose safety information, which should have been addressed before I bought the motorcycle. This was my first ever motorcycle, and because of this and other issues of neglect by this dealer, I have had to endure countless hours of my time to try and get this dealer to honor safety and ethical issues.
There is a recall on my motorcycle and I asked but they dont have the part to fix it.
5 day old harley, sportster fail to start. Fuel pump out. New part on 20 backorder. Not acceptable.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 harley davidson xl1200l. The contact received recall notice # 06v476000 (electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator). He has been unable to get the vehicle repaired because the component is on back order. Presently, no failures have occurred. The current mileage is 200. Updated 02-01-08.
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Questions about the 2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200L
Is the 2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200L reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200L, close to a typical XL1200L model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200L?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200L have?
3 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling, tires and electrical system.
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