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18V076000 Jan 29, 2018 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all 2008-2011 Touring, CVO Touring and VSRC motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), including Road King (FLHR), Road King Police ...

11V506000 Oct 19, 2011 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 TOURING, CVO TOURING AND TRIKE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 6, 2008, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. SEE THE ABOVE LIST FOR THE MODELS INCLUDED...

Complaints

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Jun 7, 2024 Service Brakes

And module locked up the rear tire. Break pedal became hard and not operational.

Jun 7, 2024 Service Brakes

And module locked up the rear tire. Break pedal became hard and not operational.

Aug 30, 2022 Service Brakes

Lost brakes to rear wheel with abs failure

Aug 30, 2022 Service Brakes

Lost brakes to rear wheel with abs failure

Mar 16, 2021 Electrical System 26,000 mi

I'M EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH MY TBW. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON FOR THE FIRST TIME IN NOVEMBER AT THE END OF A CHARITY RIDE AND I THOUGHT PERHAPS THE PACK RIDE CAUSED IT TO OVERHEAT, AFTER SHUTTING THE BIKE OFF IT WENT AWAY BRIEFLY. DID SOME TROUBLESHOOTING ONLINE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE PLUGS ...

Mar 16, 2021 Engine 26,000 mi

I'M EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH MY TBW. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON FOR THE FIRST TIME IN NOVEMBER AT THE END OF A CHARITY RIDE AND I THOUGHT PERHAPS THE PACK RIDE CAUSED IT TO OVERHEAT, AFTER SHUTTING THE BIKE OFF IT WENT AWAY BRIEFLY. DID SOME TROUBLESHOOTING ONLINE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE PLUGS ...

Mar 16, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 26,000 mi

I'M EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH MY TBW. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON FOR THE FIRST TIME IN NOVEMBER AT THE END OF A CHARITY RIDE AND I THOUGHT PERHAPS THE PACK RIDE CAUSED IT TO OVERHEAT, AFTER SHUTTING THE BIKE OFF IT WENT AWAY BRIEFLY. DID SOME TROUBLESHOOTING ONLINE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE PLUGS ...

Mar 16, 2021 Electrical System 26,000 mi

I'M EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH MY TBW. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON FOR THE FIRST TIME IN NOVEMBER AT THE END OF A CHARITY RIDE AND I THOUGHT PERHAPS THE PACK RIDE CAUSED IT TO OVERHEAT, AFTER SHUTTING THE BIKE OFF IT WENT AWAY BRIEFLY. DID SOME TROUBLESHOOTING ONLINE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE PLUGS ...

Mar 16, 2021 Engine 26,000 mi

I'M EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH MY TBW. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON FOR THE FIRST TIME IN NOVEMBER AT THE END OF A CHARITY RIDE AND I THOUGHT PERHAPS THE PACK RIDE CAUSED IT TO OVERHEAT, AFTER SHUTTING THE BIKE OFF IT WENT AWAY BRIEFLY. DID SOME TROUBLESHOOTING ONLINE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE PLUGS ...

Mar 16, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 26,000 mi

I'M EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH MY TBW. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON FOR THE FIRST TIME IN NOVEMBER AT THE END OF A CHARITY RIDE AND I THOUGHT PERHAPS THE PACK RIDE CAUSED IT TO OVERHEAT, AFTER SHUTTING THE BIKE OFF IT WENT AWAY BRIEFLY. DID SOME TROUBLESHOOTING ONLINE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE PLUGS ...

Apr 2, 2019 Service Brakes 43,701 mi

I RECENTLY TOOK MY MOTORCYCLE IN FOR THE RECALL BY HARLEY DAVIDSON. EVEN AFTER HAVING THE RECALL SERVICE PERFORMED, ON A SUDDEN BRAKE, THERE IS A VERY DISTINCT PULL ON THE REAR BRAKE. THIS OCCURS AT 35 MPH, 55 MPH, AND 65 MPH.

Apr 2, 2019 Service Brakes 43,701 mi

I RECENTLY TOOK MY MOTORCYCLE IN FOR THE RECALL BY HARLEY DAVIDSON. EVEN AFTER HAVING THE RECALL SERVICE PERFORMED, ON A SUDDEN BRAKE, THERE IS A VERY DISTINCT PULL ON THE REAR BRAKE. THIS OCCURS AT 35 MPH, 55 MPH, AND 65 MPH.

Apr 9, 2018 Service Brakes

2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA LIMITED. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO HD ABS SAFETY RECALL. *LD *JS

Apr 9, 2018 Service Brakes

2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA LIMITED. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO HD ABS SAFETY RECALL. *LD *JS

Apr 3, 2018 Service Brakes 38,500 mi

WHILE RIDING AND COMING TO A STOP THE FRONT BRAKE LEVEL WOULD NOT MOVE AND I HAD NO FRONT BRAKES. EMERGENCY STOP UTILIZING THE REAR BRAKES WAS NECESSARY TO AVOID PROCEEDING INTO THE INTERSECTION. IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE ABS HYDRAULIC MODULATOR ASSEMBLY (PART NUMBER 48343-09) HAD FAILED. THE...

Apr 3, 2018 Service Brakes 38,500 mi

WHILE RIDING AND COMING TO A STOP THE FRONT BRAKE LEVEL WOULD NOT MOVE AND I HAD NO FRONT BRAKES. EMERGENCY STOP UTILIZING THE REAR BRAKES WAS NECESSARY TO AVOID PROCEEDING INTO THE INTERSECTION. IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE ABS HYDRAULIC MODULATOR ASSEMBLY (PART NUMBER 48343-09) HAD FAILED. THE...

Feb 26, 2018 Service Brakes 23,000 mi

AS I WAS RIDING FROM MY HOUSE TOWARDS AN INTERSECTION, MY REAR BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY BECAME STIFF AND UNABLE TO PUSH OR APPLY REAR BRAKE. I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL HARLEY DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME ABOUT A RECALL FOR A BRAKE FLUID FLUSH FREE OF CHARGE. HOWEVER, THEY COULD NOT FLUSH MY BRAKE FLUID UNTIL I...

Feb 26, 2018 Service Brakes 23,000 mi

AS I WAS RIDING FROM MY HOUSE TOWARDS AN INTERSECTION, MY REAR BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY BECAME STIFF AND UNABLE TO PUSH OR APPLY REAR BRAKE. I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL HARLEY DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME ABOUT A RECALL FOR A BRAKE FLUID FLUSH FREE OF CHARGE. HOWEVER, THEY COULD NOT FLUSH MY BRAKE FLUID UNTIL I...

Sep 12, 2017 Service Brakes 25,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ULTRA GLIDE FLTHTK. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE LEVER, IT FELT JAMMED. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT BRAKES WOULD NOT APPLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO PENN JERSEY CYCLES (4912 NEW FALLS R...

Sep 12, 2017 Service Brakes 25,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ULTRA GLIDE FLTHTK. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE LEVER, IT FELT JAMMED. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT BRAKES WOULD NOT APPLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO PENN JERSEY CYCLES (4912 NEW FALLS R...

Jul 12, 2016 Service Brakes 35,000 mi

FRONT ABS BRAKE FAILED. PULLED OUT OF DRIVEWAY, GOT TO CORNER STOPPED FOR SIGN AND FRONT BRAKE WOULD NOT WORK, COULD NOT PULL BRAKE LEVER IN AT ALL. BRAKES DID NOT GIVE ANY WARNING THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM. ABS DID NOT FAIL SAFE.

Jul 12, 2016 Service Brakes 35,000 mi

FRONT ABS BRAKE FAILED. PULLED OUT OF DRIVEWAY, GOT TO CORNER STOPPED FOR SIGN AND FRONT BRAKE WOULD NOT WORK, COULD NOT PULL BRAKE LEVER IN AT ALL. BRAKES DID NOT GIVE ANY WARNING THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM. ABS DID NOT FAIL SAFE.

Feb 22, 2016 Service Brakes 43,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE FOOT BRAKE FOR THE MOTORCYCLE FAILED. WHEN THE CONTACT WAS DEPRESSING THE FOOT BRAKE, IT BECAME HARD AND COULD NOT BE DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT RAN A STOP SIGN DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE VE...

Feb 22, 2016 Service Brakes 43,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE FOOT BRAKE FOR THE MOTORCYCLE FAILED. WHEN THE CONTACT WAS DEPRESSING THE FOOT BRAKE, IT BECAME HARD AND COULD NOT BE DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT RAN A STOP SIGN DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE VE...

Feb 18, 2016 Service Brakes 20,000 mi

FRONT BRAKE LEVER LOCKED UP NO FRONT BRAKES FRONT BRAKE LEVER WAS HARD TO PULL THEN LOCKED UP WAS ON CITY STREET WAS TRYING TO STOP HAD NO FRONT BRAKE

Feb 18, 2016 Service Brakes 20,000 mi

FRONT BRAKE LEVER LOCKED UP NO FRONT BRAKES FRONT BRAKE LEVER WAS HARD TO PULL THEN LOCKED UP WAS ON CITY STREET WAS TRYING TO STOP HAD NO FRONT BRAKE

Nov 23, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 26,000 mi

FRONT BRAKE COMPLETELY INOPERABLE AFTER STARTING ENGINE. BACKING DOWN A DRIVEWAY IN REVERSE, HAD A FROZEN FRONT BRAKE LEVER. COULD NOT CONTROL THE MOTORCYCLE, AND FELL OVER CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE BIKE AND MYSELF.

Nov 23, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 26,000 mi

FRONT BRAKE COMPLETELY INOPERABLE AFTER STARTING ENGINE. BACKING DOWN A DRIVEWAY IN REVERSE, HAD A FROZEN FRONT BRAKE LEVER. COULD NOT CONTROL THE MOTORCYCLE, AND FELL OVER CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE BIKE AND MYSELF.

Apr 2, 2015 Service Brakes 36,123 mi

COULD NOT STOP THE BIKE. THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER WAS FROZEN, TOOK BOTH HANDS TO BRING THE LEVER IN FAR ENOUGH TO ACTIVATE THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS. THEN THE BRAKES WERE SO TOUCHY THAT THE LIGHTEST PRESSURE APPLIED THE BRAKES FULL ON. AFTER PULLING THE LEVER IN MULTIPLE TIMES IT SOFTENED UP TO THE POIN...

Apr 2, 2015 Service Brakes 36,123 mi

COULD NOT STOP THE BIKE. THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER WAS FROZEN, TOOK BOTH HANDS TO BRING THE LEVER IN FAR ENOUGH TO ACTIVATE THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS. THEN THE BRAKES WERE SO TOUCHY THAT THE LIGHTEST PRESSURE APPLIED THE BRAKES FULL ON. AFTER PULLING THE LEVER IN MULTIPLE TIMES IT SOFTENED UP TO THE POIN...

Sep 21, 2014 Steering 41,260 mi

I TURNED ONTO NORTHBOUND US HIGHWAY 281 FROM EASTBOUND SOUTH DAKOTA HIGHWAY 26 AND ACCELERATED NORMALLY TO 65 MPH AND ACTIVATED THE ELECTRONIC CRUISE CONTROL IN 6TH GEAR. WITHIN A FEW SECONDS I HEARD A NUMBER OF SQUEALS FROM THE FRONT END AND THE HANDLEBARS BEGAN SHAKING VIOLENTLY. I APPLIED THE...

Sep 21, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 41,260 mi

I TURNED ONTO NORTHBOUND US HIGHWAY 281 FROM EASTBOUND SOUTH DAKOTA HIGHWAY 26 AND ACCELERATED NORMALLY TO 65 MPH AND ACTIVATED THE ELECTRONIC CRUISE CONTROL IN 6TH GEAR. WITHIN A FEW SECONDS I HEARD A NUMBER OF SQUEALS FROM THE FRONT END AND THE HANDLEBARS BEGAN SHAKING VIOLENTLY. I APPLIED THE...

Sep 21, 2014 Service Brakes 41,260 mi

THE REAR BRAKE ON THIS MOTORCYCLE HAS SHUDDERED AND HAS HAD ANDTO STILL HAS INADEQUATE AND UNDER-ENGINEERED BRAKING POWER FOR THE WEIGHT AND SPEEDS IT WAS DESIGNED FOR, SINCE THE DAY I TOOK DELIVERY OF IT AS A BRAND NEW BIKE. HARLEY DAVIDSON WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THIS POORLY DESIGNED AND INADEQUA...

Sep 21, 2014 Steering 41,260 mi

I TURNED ONTO NORTHBOUND US HIGHWAY 281 FROM EASTBOUND SOUTH DAKOTA HIGHWAY 26 AND ACCELERATED NORMALLY TO 65 MPH AND ACTIVATED THE ELECTRONIC CRUISE CONTROL IN 6TH GEAR. WITHIN A FEW SECONDS I HEARD A NUMBER OF SQUEALS FROM THE FRONT END AND THE HANDLEBARS BEGAN SHAKING VIOLENTLY. I APPLIED THE...

Sep 21, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 41,260 mi

I TURNED ONTO NORTHBOUND US HIGHWAY 281 FROM EASTBOUND SOUTH DAKOTA HIGHWAY 26 AND ACCELERATED NORMALLY TO 65 MPH AND ACTIVATED THE ELECTRONIC CRUISE CONTROL IN 6TH GEAR. WITHIN A FEW SECONDS I HEARD A NUMBER OF SQUEALS FROM THE FRONT END AND THE HANDLEBARS BEGAN SHAKING VIOLENTLY. I APPLIED THE...

Sep 21, 2014 Service Brakes 41,260 mi

THE REAR BRAKE ON THIS MOTORCYCLE HAS SHUDDERED AND HAS HAD ANDTO STILL HAS INADEQUATE AND UNDER-ENGINEERED BRAKING POWER FOR THE WEIGHT AND SPEEDS IT WAS DESIGNED FOR, SINCE THE DAY I TOOK DELIVERY OF IT AS A BRAND NEW BIKE. HARLEY DAVIDSON WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THIS POORLY DESIGNED AND INADEQUA...

Sep 7, 2014 Power Train 17,325 mi

THERE ARE TWO BOLTS THREADED INTO TRANSMISSION CASE THAT HOLDS MUFFLER BRACKET, ,BOLT BACKS OUT CAUSING TRANSMISSION OIL TO LEAK ONTO MUFFLER BRACKET WHICH IS EXTREMELY HOT CAUSING A POSSIBLE FIRE. *TR

Sep 7, 2014 Power Train 17,325 mi

THERE ARE TWO BOLTS THREADED INTO TRANSMISSION CASE THAT HOLDS MUFFLER BRACKET, ,BOLT BACKS OUT CAUSING TRANSMISSION OIL TO LEAK ONTO MUFFLER BRACKET WHICH IS EXTREMELY HOT CAUSING A POSSIBLE FIRE. *TR

Oct 2, 2013 Wheels 38,600 mi

FRONT RIGHT WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. (MISSING BALLS - LOSS OF CONTROL). *TR

Oct 2, 2013 Wheels 38,600 mi

FRONT RIGHT WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. (MISSING BALLS - LOSS OF CONTROL). *TR

Sep 30, 2013 Wheels 12,000 mi

FRONT AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS PREMATURELY FAILING. MANY PEOPLE ARE REPORTING FAILURES ON THESE BEARINGS WITH LESS THAN 2000 MILES. I HAVE REPORTED MY COMPLAINTS DIRECTLY TO HARLEY DAVIDSON CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT WHO HAVE LOGGED AGAINST MY VIN. THEY SAY THEY ARE NOT REPLACING WHEEL BEARINGS AT N...

Sep 30, 2013 Wheels 12,000 mi

FRONT AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS PREMATURELY FAILING. MANY PEOPLE ARE REPORTING FAILURES ON THESE BEARINGS WITH LESS THAN 2000 MILES. I HAVE REPORTED MY COMPLAINTS DIRECTLY TO HARLEY DAVIDSON CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT WHO HAVE LOGGED AGAINST MY VIN. THEY SAY THEY ARE NOT REPLACING WHEEL BEARINGS AT N...

Jul 8, 2013 Wheels 13,124 mi

MY FRONT WHEEL BEARING ON MY FLHTK CAME APART AND FRONT AXLE SEIZED. CAUSING FRONT END TO WOBBLE. ALMOST CAUSING ME AND MY PASSENGER TO CRASH. I WAS ABLE TO AVOID ONLY BECAUSE I AM A VERY EXPERIENCED MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR. THIS FLHTK IS EQUIPPED WITH THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. *TR

Jul 8, 2013 Steering 13,124 mi

MY FRONT WHEEL BEARING ON MY FLHTK CAME APART AND FRONT AXLE SEIZED. CAUSING FRONT END TO WOBBLE. ALMOST CAUSING ME AND MY PASSENGER TO CRASH. I WAS ABLE TO AVOID ONLY BECAUSE I AM A VERY EXPERIENCED MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR. THIS FLHTK IS EQUIPPED WITH THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. *TR

Jul 8, 2013 Wheels 13,124 mi

MY FRONT WHEEL BEARING ON MY FLHTK CAME APART AND FRONT AXLE SEIZED. CAUSING FRONT END TO WOBBLE. ALMOST CAUSING ME AND MY PASSENGER TO CRASH. I WAS ABLE TO AVOID ONLY BECAUSE I AM A VERY EXPERIENCED MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR. THIS FLHTK IS EQUIPPED WITH THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. *TR

Jul 8, 2013 Steering 13,124 mi

MY FRONT WHEEL BEARING ON MY FLHTK CAME APART AND FRONT AXLE SEIZED. CAUSING FRONT END TO WOBBLE. ALMOST CAUSING ME AND MY PASSENGER TO CRASH. I WAS ABLE TO AVOID ONLY BECAUSE I AM A VERY EXPERIENCED MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR. THIS FLHTK IS EQUIPPED WITH THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. *TR

Mar 23, 2013 Service Brakes 20,910 mi

THIS MOTORCYCLE WAS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 20,650 MILES WITHOUT INCIDENT. I RODE THE MOTORCYCLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 950 MILES WITHOUT INCIDENT AND EVERYTHING WORKED PROPERLY. I RODE APPROXIMATELY 145 MILES THEN STOPPED FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS. WHEN I RESUMED RIDING UPON APPLYING THE REAR BRAKE AT APPR...

Mar 23, 2013 Service Brakes 20,910 mi

THIS MOTORCYCLE WAS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 20,650 MILES WITHOUT INCIDENT. I RODE THE MOTORCYCLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 950 MILES WITHOUT INCIDENT AND EVERYTHING WORKED PROPERLY. I RODE APPROXIMATELY 145 MILES THEN STOPPED FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS. WHEN I RESUMED RIDING UPON APPLYING THE REAR BRAKE AT APPR...

Dec 5, 2012 Wheels 20,000 mi

WAS RIDING MY 2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTK MOTORCYCLE AND THE FRONT WHEEL NEARLY SEIZED UP WHEN THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED. THANKFULLY, I WAS NOT ON THE HIGHWAY WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC FOR ME, AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER QUICKLY AND STOP BEFORE THE BEARING COMPLETELY SEIZED. IT APPEARS...

Dec 5, 2012 Wheels 20,000 mi

WAS RIDING MY 2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTK MOTORCYCLE AND THE FRONT WHEEL NEARLY SEIZED UP WHEN THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED. THANKFULLY, I WAS NOT ON THE HIGHWAY WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC FOR ME, AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER QUICKLY AND STOP BEFORE THE BEARING COMPLETELY SEIZED. IT APPEARS...

Nov 8, 2012 Service Brakes 17,990 mi

IT HAS BEEN FOUND THAT THE WHEEL BEARING WEAR OUT PREMATURELY ON TOURING MODELS ESPECIALLY WITH THE ABS SYSTEM. THIS HAPPENED TO ME RIDING DOWN THE ROAD, THE WHEEL BEARINGS CAUSED THE MOTORCYCLE TO WOBBLE AND HAD I NOT BEEN AN EXPERIENCED RIDER I VERY WELL WOULD HAVE GONE DOWN OR HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE...

Nov 8, 2012 Wheels 17,990 mi

IT HAS BEEN FOUND THAT THE WHEEL BEARING WEAR OUT PREMATURELY ON TOURING MODELS ESPECIALLY WITH THE ABS SYSTEM. THIS HAPPENED TO ME RIDING DOWN THE ROAD, THE WHEEL BEARINGS CAUSED THE MOTORCYCLE TO WOBBLE AND HAD I NOT BEEN AN EXPERIENCED RIDER I VERY WELL WOULD HAVE GONE DOWN OR HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE...

Nov 8, 2012 Steering 17,990 mi

IT HAS BEEN FOUND THAT THE WHEEL BEARING WEAR OUT PREMATURELY ON TOURING MODELS ESPECIALLY WITH THE ABS SYSTEM. THIS HAPPENED TO ME RIDING DOWN THE ROAD, THE WHEEL BEARINGS CAUSED THE MOTORCYCLE TO WOBBLE AND HAD I NOT BEEN AN EXPERIENCED RIDER I VERY WELL WOULD HAVE GONE DOWN OR HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE...

Nov 8, 2012 Service Brakes 17,990 mi

IT HAS BEEN FOUND THAT THE WHEEL BEARING WEAR OUT PREMATURELY ON TOURING MODELS ESPECIALLY WITH THE ABS SYSTEM. THIS HAPPENED TO ME RIDING DOWN THE ROAD, THE WHEEL BEARINGS CAUSED THE MOTORCYCLE TO WOBBLE AND HAD I NOT BEEN AN EXPERIENCED RIDER I VERY WELL WOULD HAVE GONE DOWN OR HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE...

Nov 8, 2012 Wheels 17,990 mi

IT HAS BEEN FOUND THAT THE WHEEL BEARING WEAR OUT PREMATURELY ON TOURING MODELS ESPECIALLY WITH THE ABS SYSTEM. THIS HAPPENED TO ME RIDING DOWN THE ROAD, THE WHEEL BEARINGS CAUSED THE MOTORCYCLE TO WOBBLE AND HAD I NOT BEEN AN EXPERIENCED RIDER I VERY WELL WOULD HAVE GONE DOWN OR HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE...

Nov 8, 2012 Steering 17,990 mi

IT HAS BEEN FOUND THAT THE WHEEL BEARING WEAR OUT PREMATURELY ON TOURING MODELS ESPECIALLY WITH THE ABS SYSTEM. THIS HAPPENED TO ME RIDING DOWN THE ROAD, THE WHEEL BEARINGS CAUSED THE MOTORCYCLE TO WOBBLE AND HAD I NOT BEEN AN EXPERIENCED RIDER I VERY WELL WOULD HAVE GONE DOWN OR HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE...

Jun 27, 2012 Wheels 7,300 mi

WHILE DRIVING APPROX 45MPH I HEARD A LOUD METAL GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM MY FRONT WHEEL. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING WAS COMING APART. I HAD THE BIKE TOWED TO MY DEALER WHERE THEY CONFIRMED THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILED. I HAD THE DEALER REGISTER THE INCI...

Jun 27, 2012 Wheels 7,300 mi

WHILE DRIVING APPROX 45MPH I HEARD A LOUD METAL GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM MY FRONT WHEEL. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING WAS COMING APART. I HAD THE BIKE TOWED TO MY DEALER WHERE THEY CONFIRMED THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILED. I HAD THE DEALER REGISTER THE INCI...

Oct 23, 2011 Steering 65 mi

I PURCHASED A USED VEHICLE IN MAY OF 2011. IMMEDIATELY EXPERIENCED AT INTERMITTENT SPEEDS AND NON-SPECIFIC CONDITIONS THE FRONT END WILL START TO WOBBLE IN EVER INCREASING INTENSITY, IF HANDS ARE OFF THE HANDLE BARS. WITH HAND ON THE BARS, THE CONDITION CAN BE FELT BUT IS KEPT UNDER MORE CONTROL OF ...

Oct 23, 2011 Suspension 65 mi

I PURCHASED A USED VEHICLE IN MAY OF 2011. IMMEDIATELY EXPERIENCED AT INTERMITTENT SPEEDS AND NON-SPECIFIC CONDITIONS THE FRONT END WILL START TO WOBBLE IN EVER INCREASING INTENSITY, IF HANDS ARE OFF THE HANDLE BARS. WITH HAND ON THE BARS, THE CONDITION CAN BE FELT BUT IS KEPT UNDER MORE CONTROL OF ...

Oct 23, 2011 Steering 65 mi

I PURCHASED A USED VEHICLE IN MAY OF 2011. IMMEDIATELY EXPERIENCED AT INTERMITTENT SPEEDS AND NON-SPECIFIC CONDITIONS THE FRONT END WILL START TO WOBBLE IN EVER INCREASING INTENSITY, IF HANDS ARE OFF THE HANDLE BARS. WITH HAND ON THE BARS, THE CONDITION CAN BE FELT BUT IS KEPT UNDER MORE CONTROL OF ...

Oct 23, 2011 Suspension 65 mi

I PURCHASED A USED VEHICLE IN MAY OF 2011. IMMEDIATELY EXPERIENCED AT INTERMITTENT SPEEDS AND NON-SPECIFIC CONDITIONS THE FRONT END WILL START TO WOBBLE IN EVER INCREASING INTENSITY, IF HANDS ARE OFF THE HANDLE BARS. WITH HAND ON THE BARS, THE CONDITION CAN BE FELT BUT IS KEPT UNDER MORE CONTROL OF ...

Sep 4, 2011 Power Train 22,000 mi

ENGINE COMPENSATOR WORE OUT, MADE LOTS OF NOISE. IF THE PART HAD COMPLETELY BROKE IT COULD HAVE CAUSED THE REAR WHEEL ON THE MOTORCYCLE TO LOCK UP. HARLEY DAVIDSON UPGRADED THE PART ON THE 2011 MODELS. UNDER WARRANTY THEY WILL REPLACE PART WITH UPGRADED PART BUT CHARGE AROUND A 100.00 TO DO IT. THEY...

Sep 4, 2011 Power Train 22,000 mi

ENGINE COMPENSATOR WORE OUT, MADE LOTS OF NOISE. IF THE PART HAD COMPLETELY BROKE IT COULD HAVE CAUSED THE REAR WHEEL ON THE MOTORCYCLE TO LOCK UP. HARLEY DAVIDSON UPGRADED THE PART ON THE 2011 MODELS. UNDER WARRANTY THEY WILL REPLACE PART WITH UPGRADED PART BUT CHARGE AROUND A 100.00 TO DO IT. THEY...

Apr 25, 2011 Power Train 8,800 mi

2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA LIMITED FLHTK, COMPENSATOR. THE WEAK COMPENSATOR IS NOT DESIGNED TO HANDLE THE TORQUE AND WEARS OUT PREMATURELY. WHEN THE PART WEARS OUT AND EVENTUALLY BREAKS IT COULD GET CAUGHT IN THE CAM CHAIN. THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE CAUSING POSSIBLE LOSS OF ...

Apr 25, 2011 Equipment 8,800 mi

2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA LIMITED FLHTK, COMPENSATOR. THE WEAK COMPENSATOR IS NOT DESIGNED TO HANDLE THE TORQUE AND WEARS OUT PREMATURELY. WHEN THE PART WEARS OUT AND EVENTUALLY BREAKS IT COULD GET CAUGHT IN THE CAM CHAIN. THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE CAUSING POSSIBLE LOSS OF ...

Apr 25, 2011 Power Train 8,800 mi

2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA LIMITED FLHTK, COMPENSATOR. THE WEAK COMPENSATOR IS NOT DESIGNED TO HANDLE THE TORQUE AND WEARS OUT PREMATURELY. WHEN THE PART WEARS OUT AND EVENTUALLY BREAKS IT COULD GET CAUGHT IN THE CAM CHAIN. THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE CAUSING POSSIBLE LOSS OF ...

Apr 25, 2011 Equipment 8,800 mi

2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA LIMITED FLHTK, COMPENSATOR. THE WEAK COMPENSATOR IS NOT DESIGNED TO HANDLE THE TORQUE AND WEARS OUT PREMATURELY. WHEN THE PART WEARS OUT AND EVENTUALLY BREAKS IT COULD GET CAUGHT IN THE CAM CHAIN. THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE CAUSING POSSIBLE LOSS OF ...

Sep 2, 2010 Power Train 16 mi

LOUD METALLIC NOISES COMING FROM PRIMARY(COMPENSATOR SPROCKET). LOUD METALLIC BANGING WHEN STARTING ENGINE. THIS IS ON A 2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE. IF THE COMPENSATOR FAILS, AND LOCKS UP, A MOTORCYCLE CRASH IS INEVITABLE. *TR

Sep 2, 2010 Power Train 16 mi

LOUD METALLIC NOISES COMING FROM PRIMARY(COMPENSATOR SPROCKET). LOUD METALLIC BANGING WHEN STARTING ENGINE. THIS IS ON A 2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE. IF THE COMPENSATOR FAILS, AND LOCKS UP, A MOTORCYCLE CRASH IS INEVITABLE. *TR

Jul 24, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10 mi

I OWN A 2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTK WITH ABS. THE REAR BRAKES ON THIS BIKE HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE NEW. WHEN STOPPING USING THE REAR BRAKE THE BIKE DISPLAYED A VERY NOTICEABLE SHUDDER RIGHT UP UNTIL THE MOTORCYCLE COMES TO A STOP. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME IT DOES NOT MATTER IF THE BIKE IS HOT OR ...

Jul 24, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10 mi

I OWN A 2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTK WITH ABS. THE REAR BRAKES ON THIS BIKE HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE NEW. WHEN STOPPING USING THE REAR BRAKE THE BIKE DISPLAYED A VERY NOTICEABLE SHUDDER RIGHT UP UNTIL THE MOTORCYCLE COMES TO A STOP. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME IT DOES NOT MATTER IF THE BIKE IS HOT OR ...

Jun 30, 2010 Electrical System 2,750 mi

AFTER PURCHASING A 2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON ELECTRA-GLIDE ULTRA CLASSIC LIMITED IN OCT 2009, I EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING WHILE ON A RIDE FROM MY HOME TO RICHMOND VA: ?STEREO CONSTANTLY WENT ON AND OFF WITH INTERMITTENT INTERCOM AND VOLUME CONTROL PROBLEMS. ?BATTERY AND ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND OFF T...

Jun 30, 2010 Electrical System 2,750 mi

AFTER PURCHASING A 2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON ELECTRA-GLIDE ULTRA CLASSIC LIMITED IN OCT 2009, I EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING WHILE ON A RIDE FROM MY HOME TO RICHMOND VA: ?STEREO CONSTANTLY WENT ON AND OFF WITH INTERMITTENT INTERCOM AND VOLUME CONTROL PROBLEMS. ?BATTERY AND ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND OFF T...