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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 02:42 PM
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Just wondering if anyone can give me a lil help.
my 07 1200xl sportster is having a litlle trouble with my engine light. It comes on when i'm riding but everything seems to be running fine. I just had it serviced at 5k. and now i am noticing the light will go on and off periodically. Does anyone familiar with this problem, or should i take it to the dealership where the problem originated? I just don't feel like shelling out the cash back at HD.
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 03:55 PM
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07 = under warranty, take it to dealer they'll fix it for free
 
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 04:20 PM
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Ignore a sound or the light and you will end up paying for repairs when the problem gets bigger after the warranty ends.
 
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Have you tried reading the Sticky post at the top of this section on reading diagnostic codes?
 
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07 = under warranty, take it to dealer they'll fix it for free
That idea works, assuming your not interested in learning anything about your bike. I thought that was why most people come here.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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New scooter, under warranty, with problems? One word dude, DEALER.
 
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+1 on taking it to dealer. You have a warranty, make them honor it.
 
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It doesn't hurt to read the codes and determine if it is a problem that you may or may not be able to address yourself, w/o the aid of the dealer. If it is something the dealer needs to address, at least you will know what it is.
 
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The sticky link only covers 04-05 codes. Are they the same for 07-08?
 
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