The issue
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 TRAIN AND REAR WHEEL CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH. CORRECTION: MAINSHAFT FIRST GEAR WILL BE REPLACED WITH A GEAR OF DIFFERENT PROVEN AND TESTED DESIGN.
Description (français)
Une dent d'engrenage peut se coincer entre les pignons de la boîte de vitesses et faire bloquer la boîte de vitesses ainsi que la roue arrière; la défectuosité risque de provoquer la perte de maîtrise du véhicule et un accident.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson SPORTSTER 1000 (XL) | 1987 |
| Harley-Davidson SPORTSTER 883 (XL) | 1987 |