My harley davidson 2007 xl883 sportster...the bar and eyelet which holds the spring for the kickstand hangs down way to far. This situation has caused my the eyelet and bar to break off two times. This is a serious problem as when this happens the kickstand will not stay up, and one must tie it up so it will not drag the highway while driving...also because the spring is not connected the bike might fall when parked. The first time it happened I drilled a hole for the spring to clip onto. This did not help the situation, as it happened again. So I had a welder to weld a new bar and then a metal washer to hold the spring. This is only a temporary fix and am sure it will happen again. I think the dealer should fix this defect as it is a problem with many sportsters on my make. I read on a forum that the dealer does have a fix for this problem by cutting the bar off, then drill and tap..screw on a new bar with eyelet. Please check into this and advise. Thanks for you help in this ongoing problem. Donald kinyoun
The worst 2007 Harley-Davidson XL883 problems
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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 XL883 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 XL883 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Electrical problem seemingly endemic to all 2007 harley davidson sportster models wherein the battery is drained and motorcycle unable to start. This is dangerous in remote locations under adverse conditions. See following: http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=70840
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Is the 2007 Harley-Davidson XL883 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2007 Harley-Davidson XL883, 2.0 times a typical XL883 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Harley-Davidson XL883?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2007 Harley-Davidson XL883 have?
3 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling, tires and electrical system.
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