'07 Touring Owners Please Read - Service Bulletin Reveals Problem
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: UK
I am surprised that the dealer don't check to see what bulletins are outstanding when you take your bike in for service. Our do down here because they make extra money off the warranty work. I do most of my own work but do go in once in a while for a oil change just for that reason.
I've had several occasions where I've told the dealer about a service bulletin and they denied it even existed, only to have to do it later.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: South of Raleigh, and west of the coast, NC.
I just checked my service manual for my '07 and the starter mounting bolt torque values were 25-27 ft./lbs. I have had the manual well over a year before the service bulletin dated Sept. '08 was released......Wonder what gives??
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 11,615
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
I re-torqued my starter bolts earlier this year when I first got my hands on the SB, but it didn't require much more tightening to achieve the extra few ft-lbs of torque. I didn't have any starter trouble before that time and haven't since. I also didn't change the exhaust bracket, use blue Loctite, or do anything else as mentioned in the SB. I just loosened both bolts and retightened to the new specs.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: General Sherman's Christmas Location 1864
Getting ready to do a service on mine, I'll check them.
I did look at my service book (section 5-5) and it shows 25 -27ft lbs....FYI
I did look at my service book (section 5-5) and it shows 25 -27ft lbs....FYI
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Road Master
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 902
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From: pennsylvania
had my 3rd starter go in the bike this summer and the dealer mentioned the torque. You'd think HD would learn to pass info on to owners. It might save the moco a buck or two and the owners a bit more time in the saddle