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Jun 10, 2009 | 07:22 AM

#31

hgiles

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Nope, HD is calling it a 'Safety Recall' if I remember correctly from the letter. I checked the acorn this morning and hopped on and came in to work. I will schedule with the dealer and bring it in when it's convenient. I am not too awfully worried about it.

Jun 10, 2009 | 07:36 AM

#32

tk353

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From: Leander Texas

it must be internal because it is not on the federal list. they are required to tell the feds of any safety issue. is it listed as a safety issue?
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/recallsearch.cfm

Jun 10, 2009 | 10:01 AM

#33

GymRat523

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From: Bel Air Md

Talked to my Dealer this morning, they had two in stock, said it takes 20 minutes and to bring it in and they will take care of it. They are right by my office and it's free so I will let them do it.

Jun 10, 2009 | 10:01 AM

#34

just_jimmy

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From: NC

I am deployed..will be home in 2 weeks. I get an email from my wife saying my bike has been recalled and that i cant ride it!!!! And then I logged into HD forums and find out its a loose nut.....I think it was a failed attempt to stop me from riding my *** off when i go home....thanks all for the good news on this matter!

Jul 24, 2009 | 09:58 AM

#35

bfreesun

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Budmiester

Got my letter today. I checked the torque on mine. Came in at 600 inlbs which is standard for a 9/16 in. course thread nut. Maybe putting some LocTite (red), or a lock washer would do the trick. If the MoCo has a better fix, fine. If someone has talked to a service dept, let us know. Just something we need to keep an eye on.

Thanks for the pic. Checked al the acorns and they seem tight. Took off the fender (which I damaged last Oct) and it looks good without.
Will post a pic when I cool down. It's well over 30c here today.
BTW my HD dealer in Frejus didn't know anything about this when I booked my Cross Bones in for it's annual service. Not helped by my lack of French and his lack of English.

Jul 25, 2009 | 01:39 AM

#36

HDUK

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From: Shropshire, England

I live in the UK just had the recall letter, so phoned my local dealer to book it in and was told it would take 3 weeks before they could do it as the nuts are only ordered when required, and they come over by ship,

Jul 25, 2009 | 04:18 AM

#37

Skin & Crossbones

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From: Long Island NY

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Originally Posted by HDUK

So, you're expecting a shipload of nuts from America? There's a switch!

Jul 27, 2009 | 05:32 AM

#38

geronimo41

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Quote:

Originally Posted by baddog20du

it's not the acorn nut, it's the acorn stud (number 8 in figure 2-64 on page 2-42 of the 2008 softail service manual) that gets replaced with one that has a cotter pin to keep it from falling out of it works loose. The acorn nut (a different part) doesn't get replaced. And it's one of the parts holding the front brake assembly on (my ride doesn't have a "break" yet). Took about 30 seconds to replace it.

h...sorry ....i am italian and i don't uderstund very well..which is the part...

Can you attacched a photo???
Thanks so much for your courtesy...