Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xl) — Electrical
High risk
May 17, 1989
Model years: 1989
THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE COULD DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR AND CHAFING. IF THIS OCCURRED, THE BATTERY CABLE MIGHT OVERHEAT, POSSIBLY TO A DEGREE WHICH MIGHT CAU
Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xl) — Suspension
High risk
Sep 9, 1987
Model years: 1987
A CRACKING CONDITION COULD DEVELOP IN THE SEVEN SPOKE FRONT AND REAR CAST WHEELS. IF NOT DETECTED, THESE CRACKS COULD PROPOGATE THROUGH THE SPOKES AND CAUSE THE WHEEL HUB AND RIM T
Also affects: Harley-Davidson Super Glide (Fxr)
Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xl) — Powertrain
High risk
Dec 3, 1986
Model years: 1987
ON 883cc AND 1100cc MOTORCYCLES, THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS WHERE A PIECE OF GEAR TOOTH COULD BECOME LODGED BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION GEARS. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOCK-UP OF THE DRIVE TR
Also affects: Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 (Xl)
Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xl) — Brakes
High risk
Jul 14, 1982
Model years: 1982
The rear hydraulic brake system might be capable of generating excessive pressure which could exceed the burst strangth of the rear brake caliper. The caliper could fracture withou
Also affects: Harley-Davidson Super Glide (Fxr)
Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xl) — Brakes
High risk
Mar 8, 1977
Model years: 1975, 1976, 1977
ONE OR BOTH OF THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER BOLTS MAY BREAK AND ALLOW THE BROKEN PORTION OF THE BOLT TO CONTACT THE ROTATING WHEEL SPOKES. IF BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPER BOLTS BREAK, THE I
Also affects: Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xlch)
Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xl) — Brakes
High risk
Sep 24, 1976
Model years: 1976
THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE SHOE LININGS COULD SEPARATE FROM THE BRAKE SHOES BECAUSE OF FAILURE OF THE BONDING ADHESIVE. SEPARATED BRAKE SHOE LININGS COULD CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO STOP SU
Also affects: Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xlch)