| Author | Message | ||
     Wesleyb82 |
I have a 97 M2 that sat new at the dealer for 15 years. Just got it new last year and put 5k miles on it. I've read a lot about the recall shock leaking issues, should I put some miles on the stock spring before having them switch it out? Are there any others that I should wait on? Any input is appreciated, thanks in advance 1997 Cyclone M2 The following list contains the campaign number and a brief description: Recall Notice: 0806: RCL:97 BUELL M2 BRK LINE GUIDE Recall Notice: 0807: RCL:97&98 BUELL BRK DRIVE PIN Recall Notice: 0808: RCL:96-98 TURN SIGNL FLSHR UNT Recall Notice: 0810: RCL:97&98 BUELL FRNT ISO MOUNT Recall Notice: 0813: RCL:96-99 BUELL SIDSTND SWITCH Recall Notice: 0814: RCL:95-99 BUELL FUEL TANK RETN Recall Notice: 0815: RCL:95-99 BUELL FUEL TANK VENT Recall Notice: 0816: RCL:95-98 BUELL SWINGARM Recall Notice: 0817: RCL:95-98 BUELL SHOCK EYE | ||
| Gusm2 |
I doubt if any HD stealers will honour any recalls now that Buell is no more | ||
| Wesleyb82 |
Safety recalls don't expire, the dealer already has the recall parts in, they're just waiting on me to make an appointment | ||
| Kc_zombie |
Wow! Awesome "time machine" find. Q. If the dealer had it all this time are you sure the recall(s) were not done prior to you taking possession? It would be odd if they didn't, because it's free money in billable time for them. And HD dealers, never pass on a chance to make a buck. What shock is on it? WP or Showa? WP has the spring exposed.. You can check with HD customer service, have the VIN on hand. They will give you all the info on what updates and recalls were performed. http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US/Content/Pages /Utility/contact-us.html | ||
| Wesleyb82 |
They did not do the recalls. The bike has the spring exposed as you can see in my profile pic. Why they did not do them I have no idea but when I ran my VIN on the HD website after I bought it, the recalls I mentioned above were returned. I called the dealer on this around June or July and it was about 3 or 4 months later when they told me most of the recall parts were in. | ||
| Kc_zombie |
Yikes. Don't let them touch that shock its a "keeper". If you have any mechanical ability at all don't let the HD monkeys touch the ISO or Swing arm. See if they will give you the parts (I doubt it). I would be afraid to let them work on anything besides the following (and I would still be hesitant): 0806: RCL:97 BUELL M2 BRK LINE GUIDE 0807: RCL:97&98 BUELL BRK DRIVE PIN 0808: RCL:96-98 TURN SIGNL FLSHR UNT 0813: RCL:96-99 BUELL SIDSTND SWITCH 0814: RCL:95-99 BUELL FUEL TANK RETN 0815: RCL:95-99 BUELL FUEL TANK VENT Again, I wouldn't trust them to touch the ISO or Swing arm. The shock as I already mentioned should be kept. Just poke around this forum for the many horror stories about HD and so called factory authorized Buell mechanics. Just my opinion, others may disagree... Good luck! | ||
| Kc_zombie |
BTW, that's so bad ass that you found that bike! Looks great! | ||
| Wesleyb82 |
The dealer has only touched the bike a few times and its gone wrong every time. It started when they delivered the "new" bike with a dirty carb from sitting and no tire pressure. Anyway what are you suggesting, getting the shock and installing myself (which is never going to happen but I'll try) or keep the stock shock for now... I'll ask but realistically my options are to have them install it now, or later, or never. | ||
| Kc_zombie |
In my humble opinion, keep the stock shock. Actually replacing the sock is pretty easy. Do you have a shop manual? PM me if you need a copy. Check it out and see for yourself. If you have questions everyone is happy to help here. | ||
| S1owner |
That shock is a keeper! I run it on my S1 the replacement will give you trouble! | ||
| Wesleyb82 |
Yes, guys here told me it was the first thing I needed so I did grab a FSM. | ||
| Wesleyb82 |
Wow, I'm glad I asked. Anything else on that list to avoid? | ||
| Jim2 |
I believe that in order for them to get the money for recall work they have to send in the old parts they take off. That will make it difficult if not impossible to have some of the recalls done and NOT have the shock recall done. Unless you buy an old junk shock and put it on and then take it in. Most of the recalls are little BS things that you can still find the parts for if you look around real good, and then do yourself. The $100 it cost you would be good insurance against the risk of having them work on your bike. The iso's are something you will eventually have to do yourself anyway. The swingarm is what I would wonder about. What is the reason they recalled the swingarm? | ||
| S1owner |
You will get the aluminum swingarm if you swap | ||
| Wesleyb82 |
Is an aluminum swing arm a good thing or bad thing? |
