08 Fuel filter shell failure
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From: Vermont
RE: 08 Fuel filter shell failure
ORIGINAL: pop1
You can say that again.......... No warning. One minute the cruise is set, listening to some mellencamp, then the bike just quit and coasted down from 80mph.
You can say that again.......... No warning. One minute the cruise is set, listening to some mellencamp, then the bike just quit and coasted down from 80mph.
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2008
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RE: 08 Fuel filter shell failure
I have an 08/07 build date. Fuel pump shell seperated and would not \\;hold pressure. \\;Left me stranded down the shore. The whole fuel pump was replace under warranty. The mechanic shown me the pump and the metal u-clip wasn't inside the boss on one side of the pump. It was put into the bike that way at the factory and it was the second one he has seen. \\;
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Grove, Oklahoma
RE: 08 Fuel filter shell failure
Pig Trail HD from Rogers, AR. picked my 08 UC up at 8am. \\; I had the wife run me to Rogers (55 miles one way) at noon, bike was ready to go. \\; They didn't even charge me road service to come to my house and pick it up. \\; 110 miles for them, boy was I was blown away by that. \\;
Thank you to Pig Trail Harley Davidson and Matt for not bangin' her up on the trip. (the bike, not my wife)
Phil
Thank you to Pig Trail Harley Davidson and Matt for not bangin' her up on the trip. (the bike, not my wife)
Phil
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Beecher IL
RE: 08 Fuel filter shell failure
I picked up a 08 ultra last week with a build date of 10-10-08 so I guess I have the bad shell. i have have 408 miles on it .My questions is for riders that have had there replaced or replaced it themselfes how many miles did you have on your bike before it failed or before you had it changed out. \\; \\; Thanks and great thread !!! \\; Jay
RE: 08 Fuel filter shell failure
ORIGINAL: hdblk2003
I picked up a 08 ultra last week with a build date of 10-10-08 so I guess I have the bad shell. i have have 408 miles on it .My questions is for riders that have had there replaced or replaced it themselfes how many miles did you have on your bike before it failed or before you had it changed out. \\;\\\\\\; \\;\\\\\\; Thanks and great thread !!! \\;\\\\\\; Jay
I picked up a 08 ultra last week with a build date of 10-10-08 so I guess I have the bad shell. i have have 408 miles on it .My questions is for riders that have had there replaced or replaced it themselfes how many miles did you have on your bike before it failed or before you had it changed out. \\;\\\\\\; \\;\\\\\\; Thanks and great thread !!! \\;\\\\\\; Jay
Advanced
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 87
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From: aiken, sc
RE: 08 Fuel filter shell failure
i changed mine at ~5000 miles, definite signs of failure down the road! \\; Glad I did it. \\; I need to take it to the dealership and request my money back based on the potential failure
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 136
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From: Beecher IL
RE: 08 Fuel filter shell failure
hey bkrdude it is ok to be a smart *** because I must be a dumbass.It is a 10-10-07 build date. \\; The owner of the shop is at the hd owners meeting in vegas.He will be back on monday.I will talk to him about replacing it at his expense. I did talk to the service manager and he said he has only seen one failure but the guy behind the parts counter sure knew what i was talking about.The are the smallest dealer that is in or near Chicago. \\; \\; Jay \\;
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Road Master
Joined: May 2008
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From: New York / Texas
RE: 08 Fuel filter shell failure
you can upgrade the road side assistance starting at $19.95 per year just go to hog website or road america website for details the upgrade price is well worth it
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,290
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From: Payson, AZ
RE: 08 Fuel filter shell failure
Damn! You guys are scaring me! My 08 RK was built 8/07. I've put 19,000 trouble free miles on it so far. Next year I'm riding it up to Alaska. I guess I better get over to the dealer and get that part!