2006 Sportster XL1200L - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST

[bplinson]

Make : HARLEY DAVIDSON
Model : XL1200L
Year : 2006
Manufacturer : HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V296000
Mfr's Report Date : JUN 27, 2007
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 18784

Summary:
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A CONDITION WHEREBY THE PANT LEG OF SOME RIDERS CAN HAVE DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST PIPE.

Consequence:
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.

Notes:
HARLEY DAVIDSON RECALL NO. 0131. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Recalls Documents

Remedy Instructions and TSB - 7-18-2007 - RCRIT-07V296-7357.pdf

Remedy Instructions and TSB - 7-5-2007 - RCRIT-07V296-4132.pdf

Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - RCONL-07V296-6700.pdf

Recall Acknowledgement- RCAK-07V296-1459.pdf

Defect Notice(Part 573)- RCDNN-07V296-3121.pdf

[Moved On / My Own Choice]

FYI - this recall also includes all or some 2007 1200L models as well.

Kev

Make : HARLEY DAVIDSON Model : XL1200L Year : 2007
Manufacturer : HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V296000 Mfr's Report Date : JUN 27, 2007
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 18784
Summary:
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A CONDITION WHEREBY THE PANT LEG OF SOME RIDERS CAN HAVE DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST PIPE.
Consequence:
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.
Notes:
HARLEY DAVIDSON RECALL NO. 0131. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

[donniej]

I got this recall notice in the mail last night. It seemed to apply to all XL's, for 2007 anyway.

[HeyMoe]

Hello,

Just purchased an '03 Sportster. Actually in January. It only has literally 300 miles on it - perfect. One problem. My right pant leg gets set on fire. I called Harley about this but they were extremely not helpful. There was a recall on 06-07 models for this problem. I asked to speak to someone else or an engineer. She just refused to do either. Stating "we don't do that here"

I work for a Fortune 200 company as an engineer. I speak to end users (customers) all the time. Our company focuses on the customer - they are EVERYTHING. Harley Davidson could not care less about my problem. Stupid.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can remedy (shield) the hot pipe? Similar experiences?
Thanks.

[biknut]

Originally Posted by HeyMoe

Hello,

Just purchased an '03 Sportster. Actually in January. It only has literally 300 miles on it - perfect. One problem. My right pant leg gets set on fire. I called Harley about this but they were extremely not helpful. There was a recall on 06-07 models for this problem. I asked to speak to someone else or an engineer. She just refused to do either. Stating "we don't do that here"

I work for a Fortune 200 company as an engineer. I speak to end users (customers) all the time. Our company focuses on the customer - they are EVERYTHING. Harley Davidson could not care less about my problem. Stupid.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can remedy (shield) the hot pipe? Similar experiences?
Thanks.

How is it that your pants leg comes in contact with the exhaust pipe? Is it while riding, or when you're at a stop? What model of Sportster do you have?

I'm pretty sure you can find shields from Custom Chrome, or Drag Specialitys.

[HeyMoe]

These are boot cut jeans that lean against ths inside of the pipe (between the pipe and the engine) when riding. The previous owner changed the forward mounted controls to standard. Excellent advice looking into alternate sources for the Heat Shields. As far as I'm concerned - problem solved. Thanks.

[xllent01]

I see WARNING LABELS for idots coming soon!!

It's an exhaust pipe, of coarse it's going to be hot!!!

[Moved On / My Own Choice]

Originally Posted by xllent01

I see WARNING LABELS for idots coming soon!!

It's an exhaust pipe, of coarse it's going to be hot!!!

What our new machisimo wise-ass fails to realize (not having ridden a rubbermount sufficiently) is that the mid-mount controls of the rubbermount put your right leg REALLY close to the rear header, and if you kick your foot out at any angle (which I find ironically that I do) it puts your pants cuff RIGHT AGAINST the header (which never happened on any of our other harleys or other brands).

We did find a couple of pairs of pants lightly charred from this, so we eventually got the upgraded heat shield.

Not a particularly big deal, but I have heard of some people (including some people who have posted here) whose pants actually burst into enough flames to burn their leg pretty good.

Originally Posted by Quay

I got my recall notice, looked at my pipes, and tossed it in the trash. Like many other silly safety issues, the person being injured would have to make an attempt to be injured to be successful. Next thing, they will be putting shields around the cylinders so folks don't reach down and sear their hands while riding, or the oil tank will be redesigned so people can not put their finger into the oil to check the temp.

I thought it was garbage too, but read above - it could be an issue of height or joint positions, but I was suprised to see that both Jenn and I naturally put our leg right against that header.

[xllent01]

Originally Posted by Kev M

What our new machisimo wise-ass fails to realize (not having ridden a rubbermount sufficiently) is that the mid-mount controls of the rubbermount put your right leg REALLY close to the rear header, and if you kick your foot out at any angle (which I find ironically that I do) it puts your pants cuff RIGHT AGAINST the header (which never happened on any of our other harleys or other brands).

We did find a couple of pairs of pants lightly charred from this, so we eventually got the upgraded heat shield.

Not a particularly big deal, but I have heard of some people (including some people who have posted here) whose pants actually burst into enough flames to burn their leg pretty good.




I thought it was garbage too, but read above - it could be an issue of height or joint positions, but I was suprised to see that both Jenn and I naturally put our leg right against that header.

Here you go with the machisimo shit again..


do know how many pants i've burned holes in?? as the rear header pipe is only a few inches away from the back of the right leg, so wearing the wrong pants you end up sacrificing them to heat gods.. this IS not outta the norm..
So what makes the rubbermount any different than what i'm riding..guess warning labels and recalls really do work..

[Moved On / My Own Choice]

Originally Posted by xllent01

do know how many pants i've burned holes in?? as the rear header pipe is only a few inches away from the back of the right leg, so wearing the wrong pants you end up sacrificing them to heat gods.. this IS not outta the norm..
So what makes the rubbermount any different than what i'm riding

What's different?

I never burned a pair on the 93, so really the rear header is as close to the peg mount position on them as well?

I still think it's CLOSER on the rubbers, but it would be interesting to find out.

Plus, I suspect due to tightening emission standards combustion chamber (and therefore) exhaust pipe temps have increased.

So I'm thinking it's more likely, and finally got bad enough that they had to try a slightly different heat shield.

I don't know why people like you gotta make such a big deal out of it.

Something changed, it became a bit of a problem, so they did something to address it.

It doesn't make the bikes shit, or the people who ride them and experience the problem any less of a man, or woman, or rider or ...