Problem Breakdown
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WHILE GETTING OFF OF THE BIKE PASSENGER NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL LINE AT THE GAS TANK CONNECTION. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION FOUND THAT THE QUICK CONNECT FITTING AT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING.UPON CLOSER INSPECTION OF THE QUICK CONNECT IT APPEARS TO HAVE TWO INTERNAL "O" RINGS. PRIOR TO THIS IS...
WHILE GETTING OFF OF THE BIKE PASSENGER NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL LINE AT THE GAS TANK CONNECTION. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION FOUND THAT THE QUICK CONNECT FITTING AT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING.UPON CLOSER INSPECTION OF THE QUICK CONNECT IT APPEARS TO HAVE TWO INTERNAL "O" RINGS. PRIOR TO THIS IS...
MOTORCYCLE DIED IN INTERSECTION. WHEN I WENT TO RESTART IT, IT TOOK SEVERAL TRIES AND EACH TIME I TRIED I GOT A GRINDING NOISE. FINALLY STARTED BUT LIGHT HAD ALREADY TURNED AND I WAS IN INTERSECTION PAST RED. THIS HAS BECOME MORE FREQUENT. ONLY HAPPENS WHEN MOTOR IS WARMED UP. STARTER? COMPENSAT...
MOTORCYCLE DIED IN INTERSECTION. WHEN I WENT TO RESTART IT, IT TOOK SEVERAL TRIES AND EACH TIME I TRIED I GOT A GRINDING NOISE. FINALLY STARTED BUT LIGHT HAD ALREADY TURNED AND I WAS IN INTERSECTION PAST RED. THIS HAS BECOME MORE FREQUENT. ONLY HAPPENS WHEN MOTOR IS WARMED UP. STARTER? COMPENSAT...
APPLIED THE REAR BRAKE TO STOP, PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN, FIRE STARTED BY REAR BRAKE LITE SWITCH BY BRAKE FLUID ON HOT EXHAUST. *TR
APPLIED THE REAR BRAKE TO STOP, PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN, FIRE STARTED BY REAR BRAKE LITE SWITCH BY BRAKE FLUID ON HOT EXHAUST. *TR
CLUTCH LEVER SEEMED FAR TO REACH, TOOK IN FOR INSPECTION AND/OR POSSIBLE ADJUSTMENT. CAME BACK WITH CLUTCH LEVER STICKING OR RATCHETING, NO LONGER SMOOTH TO OPERATE. THIS MADE IT VERY HARD TO OPERATE IN THE FRICTION ZONE NEEDED FOR SLOW OPERATION AND TURNING AROUND. CLUTCH WOULD POP AND JUMP FORWARD...
CLUTCH LEVER SEEMED FAR TO REACH, TOOK IN FOR INSPECTION AND/OR POSSIBLE ADJUSTMENT. CAME BACK WITH CLUTCH LEVER STICKING OR RATCHETING, NO LONGER SMOOTH TO OPERATE. THIS MADE IT VERY HARD TO OPERATE IN THE FRICTION ZONE NEEDED FOR SLOW OPERATION AND TURNING AROUND. CLUTCH WOULD POP AND JUMP FORWARD...
CLUTCH LEVER SEEMED FAR TO REACH, TOOK IN FOR INSPECTION AND/OR POSSIBLE ADJUSTMENT. CAME BACK WITH CLUTCH LEVER STICKING OR RATCHETING, NO LONGER SMOOTH TO OPERATE. THIS MADE IT VERY HARD TO OPERATE IN THE FRICTION ZONE NEEDED FOR SLOW OPERATION AND TURNING AROUND. CLUTCH WOULD POP AND JUMP FORWARD...
CLUTCH LEVER SEEMED FAR TO REACH, TOOK IN FOR INSPECTION AND/OR POSSIBLE ADJUSTMENT. CAME BACK WITH CLUTCH LEVER STICKING OR RATCHETING, NO LONGER SMOOTH TO OPERATE. THIS MADE IT VERY HARD TO OPERATE IN THE FRICTION ZONE NEEDED FOR SLOW OPERATION AND TURNING AROUND. CLUTCH WOULD POP AND JUMP FORWARD...
I OWN A 2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFTAIL CUSTOM FXSTC WITH 5,800 MILES ON IT AND THE FRONT TIRE IS SHOWING NOTABLE CUPPING AND EXCESSIVE WEAR. THIS MODEL OF TIRE DUNLOP D407F IS NO LONGER BEING SOLD AND IS SUPERSEDED BY THE D408F. SERVICE BULLETIN M-1258A COVERS OTHER HARLEY MODELS WITH A SIMILAR TIRE A...
I OWN A 2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFTAIL CUSTOM FXSTC WITH 5,800 MILES ON IT AND THE FRONT TIRE IS SHOWING NOTABLE CUPPING AND EXCESSIVE WEAR. THIS MODEL OF TIRE DUNLOP D407F IS NO LONGER BEING SOLD AND IS SUPERSEDED BY THE D408F. SERVICE BULLETIN M-1258A COVERS OTHER HARLEY MODELS WITH A SIMILAR TIRE A...
TURN SIGNALS FAIL TO FLASH AFTER THE APPLICATION OF THE SERVICE BRAKES ON HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE. *TR
TURN SIGNALS FAIL TO FLASH AFTER THE APPLICATION OF THE SERVICE BRAKES ON HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE. *TR
TURN SIGNALS FAIL TO FLASH AFTER THE APPLICATION OF THE SERVICE BRAKES ON HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE. *TR
TURN SIGNALS FAIL TO FLASH AFTER THE APPLICATION OF THE SERVICE BRAKES ON HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE. *TR
HARLEY DAVIDSON 2009 FLHTCU (PLACED HERE AS VEHICLE SECTION ONLY LISTS 5 MODELS AND NOT THIS ONE) AUDIBLE LOUD KNOCK COMING FROM THE PRIMARY CHAIN CASE ON EACH ENGINE STARTUP. KNOCK APPEARS TO ORIGINATE FROM THE COMPENSATOR SPROCKET ASSEMBLY WHICH CUSHIONS THE DRIVE SIDE CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET AND ...
HARLEY DAVIDSON 2009 FLHTCU (PLACED HERE AS VEHICLE SECTION ONLY LISTS 5 MODELS AND NOT THIS ONE) AUDIBLE LOUD KNOCK COMING FROM THE PRIMARY CHAIN CASE ON EACH ENGINE STARTUP. KNOCK APPEARS TO ORIGINATE FROM THE COMPENSATOR SPROCKET ASSEMBLY WHICH CUSHIONS THE DRIVE SIDE CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET AND ...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFT TAIL. AFTER REFUELING HE WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED HE NOTICED FUEL BEGAN TO LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK NEAR THE CAP. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE FUEL TANK WAS APPROXIMATELY HALF FULL. HE ALSO MENTIONED FUEL WOUL...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFT TAIL. AFTER REFUELING HE WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED HE NOTICED FUEL BEGAN TO LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK NEAR THE CAP. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE FUEL TANK WAS APPROXIMATELY HALF FULL. HE ALSO MENTIONED FUEL WOUL...
REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE < THAN 8000 MILES (NO BRAKE LIGHTS) HARLEY DAVIDSON KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT FIX. *TR
REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE < THAN 8000 MILES (NO BRAKE LIGHTS) HARLEY DAVIDSON KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT FIX. *TR
REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE < THAN 8000 MILES (NO BRAKE LIGHTS) HARLEY DAVIDSON KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT FIX. *TR
REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE < THAN 8000 MILES (NO BRAKE LIGHTS) HARLEY DAVIDSON KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT FIX. *TR
PURCHASED A 2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON ( NEW ) IN JUNE OF 2010. AT 1700 MILES THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE REAR SPROCKET TO THE WHEEL HAVE BACKED OUT CAUSING WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE IE: REAR WHEEL LOCKING UP AT A HIGHWAY SPEED AND CAUSING A CRASH. HARLEY DAVIDSON MECHANICS STATED TO ME THIS...
PURCHASED A 2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON ( NEW ) IN JUNE OF 2010. AT 1700 MILES THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE REAR SPROCKET TO THE WHEEL HAVE BACKED OUT CAUSING WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE IE: REAR WHEEL LOCKING UP AT A HIGHWAY SPEED AND CAUSING A CRASH. HARLEY DAVIDSON MECHANICS STATED TO ME THIS...
PURCHASED A 2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON ( NEW ) IN JUNE OF 2010. AT 1700 MILES THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE REAR SPROCKET TO THE WHEEL HAVE BACKED OUT CAUSING WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE IE: REAR WHEEL LOCKING UP AT A HIGHWAY SPEED AND CAUSING A CRASH. HARLEY DAVIDSON MECHANICS STATED TO ME THIS...
PURCHASED A 2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON ( NEW ) IN JUNE OF 2010. AT 1700 MILES THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE REAR SPROCKET TO THE WHEEL HAVE BACKED OUT CAUSING WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE IE: REAR WHEEL LOCKING UP AT A HIGHWAY SPEED AND CAUSING A CRASH. HARLEY DAVIDSON MECHANICS STATED TO ME THIS...
THE FUEL GAUGE ON MY NEW HARLEY DAVIDSON 2009 VROD MUSCLE CONSTANTLY MALFUNCTIONS. I WAS NEARLY STRANDED TWICE BECAUSE THE GAUGE CHANGES FROM EMPTY TO FULL AND VICE A VERSA. TRULY POOR TECHNOLOGY. ACCURACY CHANGES ON THE MOVE. *TR
THE FUEL GAUGE ON MY NEW HARLEY DAVIDSON 2009 VROD MUSCLE CONSTANTLY MALFUNCTIONS. I WAS NEARLY STRANDED TWICE BECAUSE THE GAUGE CHANGES FROM EMPTY TO FULL AND VICE A VERSA. TRULY POOR TECHNOLOGY. ACCURACY CHANGES ON THE MOVE. *TR
2009 HARLEY DELUXE GAS CAP UNDER PRESSURE SPRAYS FUEL ONTO THE GAS TANK ENGINE AND RIDER. IF BIKE IS TIPPED ON ITS SIDE GAS LEAKS FROM GAS CAP. WE TOOK THIS TO A DEALER FOR THIS PROBLEM PREVIOUSLY. PROBLEM STILL EXIST. WE WILL TAKE IT BACK TOMORROW. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
2009 HARLEY DELUXE GAS CAP UNDER PRESSURE SPRAYS FUEL ONTO THE GAS TANK ENGINE AND RIDER. IF BIKE IS TIPPED ON ITS SIDE GAS LEAKS FROM GAS CAP. WE TOOK THIS TO A DEALER FOR THIS PROBLEM PREVIOUSLY. PROBLEM STILL EXIST. WE WILL TAKE IT BACK TOMORROW. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON VRSC V-ROD MUSCLE. HAVE BEEN READING OF NUMEROUS MUSCLES GOING DEAD FROM AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE TO INCLUDE ISSUES WITH GAS GAUGE FAILING. I RECENTLY PURCHASED NEW 2009 MUSCLE APPROXIMATELY 3 MONTHS AGO, AND JUST HAD THIS HAPPEN TO ME TONIGHT. BIKE STARTED AND THEN IMMEDIATELY WE...
2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON VRSC V-ROD MUSCLE. HAVE BEEN READING OF NUMEROUS MUSCLES GOING DEAD FROM AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE TO INCLUDE ISSUES WITH GAS GAUGE FAILING. I RECENTLY PURCHASED NEW 2009 MUSCLE APPROXIMATELY 3 MONTHS AGO, AND JUST HAD THIS HAPPEN TO ME TONIGHT. BIKE STARTED AND THEN IMMEDIATELY WE...
I HAVE A 2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON STREET GLIDE,BACKED OUT OF GARAGE STARTED ENGINE, AND THEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND HAD NO THROTTLE, BUT IDLES, FLY-BY-WIRE THROTTLE,SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED A COUPLE TIMES IT STARTED WORKING PROPERLY, STARTED OUT ON TWO DAY TRIP, ABOUT 30 MILES ON FOUR LANE UP HILL...
I HAVE A 2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON STREET GLIDE,BACKED OUT OF GARAGE STARTED ENGINE, AND THEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND HAD NO THROTTLE, BUT IDLES, FLY-BY-WIRE THROTTLE,SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED A COUPLE TIMES IT STARTED WORKING PROPERLY, STARTED OUT ON TWO DAY TRIP, ABOUT 30 MILES ON FOUR LANE UP HILL...
I HAVE A 2009 HARLEYDAVIDSON ULTRA THAT RUNS SO HOT IT IS SOMETIMES UNBEARABLE TO SIT ON AT LONG TRAFFIC LIGHTS. I KNOW THAT IF I HAD SHORTS ON MY RIGHT LEG WOULD GET BURNED,IT IS THAT HOT. I KNOW THAT THIS HEAT HAS TO AFFECT THE LONGEVITY OF THE MOTOR AND AFTER PAYING $20,000 FOR A MOTORCYCLE I DON...
I HAVE A 2009 HARLEYDAVIDSON ULTRA THAT RUNS SO HOT IT IS SOMETIMES UNBEARABLE TO SIT ON AT LONG TRAFFIC LIGHTS. I KNOW THAT IF I HAD SHORTS ON MY RIGHT LEG WOULD GET BURNED,IT IS THAT HOT. I KNOW THAT THIS HEAT HAS TO AFFECT THE LONGEVITY OF THE MOTOR AND AFTER PAYING $20,000 FOR A MOTORCYCLE I DON...
WHILE DRIVING MY 2009 FLHSTN SOFTTAIL DELUXE ON A TWO WEEK ROAD TRIP, I EXPERIENCED LEAKAGE FROM THE GAS CAP AFTER FILLING UP WITH GAS APPROXIMATELY 10 TIMES. THIS LEAKAGE CONSISTED OF SEVERAL OUNCES OF GASOLINE RUNNING DOWN THE GAS TANK AND ONTO BOTH MYSELF AND THE HOT ENGINE. THIS REQUIRED ME TO...
WHILE DRIVING MY 2009 FLHSTN SOFTTAIL DELUXE ON A TWO WEEK ROAD TRIP, I EXPERIENCED LEAKAGE FROM THE GAS CAP AFTER FILLING UP WITH GAS APPROXIMATELY 10 TIMES. THIS LEAKAGE CONSISTED OF SEVERAL OUNCES OF GASOLINE RUNNING DOWN THE GAS TANK AND ONTO BOTH MYSELF AND THE HOT ENGINE. THIS REQUIRED ME TO...
2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTSSE3 HD OEM DUNLOP D407 TIRES SHOWING WEAR AT 5,000 MILES, LOCAL DEALER & EMAIL TO DUNLOP WOULD NOT COVER THEM. LATER, PROVIDED LOCAL DEALER SERVICE MANAGER PRINTED COPIES OF HD BULLETINS & INTERNET COMMENTS FROM HD FORUMS ON PROBLEM AND HE GOT APPROVAL TO REPLACE FRONT T...
2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTSSE3 HD OEM DUNLOP D407 TIRES SHOWING WEAR AT 5,000 MILES, LOCAL DEALER & EMAIL TO DUNLOP WOULD NOT COVER THEM. LATER, PROVIDED LOCAL DEALER SERVICE MANAGER PRINTED COPIES OF HD BULLETINS & INTERNET COMMENTS FROM HD FORUMS ON PROBLEM AND HE GOT APPROVAL TO REPLACE FRONT T...
HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTC SOFTAIL CUSTOM 2009 FUEL CAP LEAK UNDER PRESSURE. WHENEVER FUEL TANK IS FILLED TO AT OR ABOVE THE TAB IN THE TANK FUEL IS COMING OUT UNDER PRESSURE THROUGH THE CAP AND SPRAYING ON THE RIDERS LEG AND RUNNING DOWN THE TANK DRIPPING ONTO THE ENGINE. *TR
HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTC SOFTAIL CUSTOM 2009 FUEL CAP LEAK UNDER PRESSURE. WHENEVER FUEL TANK IS FILLED TO AT OR ABOVE THE TAB IN THE TANK FUEL IS COMING OUT UNDER PRESSURE THROUGH THE CAP AND SPRAYING ON THE RIDERS LEG AND RUNNING DOWN THE TANK DRIPPING ONTO THE ENGINE. *TR
BATTERY COVER DOES NOT STAY CLOSED DURING THE OPERATION OF THE MOTORCYCLE. THE COVER WILL FALL OPEN WHILE RIDING CAUSING IT TO HIT THE RIDERS LEG. ALTHOUGH THE COVER IT'S SELF DOES NOT WEIGH ENOUGH TO CAUSE INJURY, IT IS A SIGNIFICANT DISTRACTION WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL. BOTH BI...
BATTERY COVER DOES NOT STAY CLOSED DURING THE OPERATION OF THE MOTORCYCLE. THE COVER WILL FALL OPEN WHILE RIDING CAUSING IT TO HIT THE RIDERS LEG. ALTHOUGH THE COVER IT'S SELF DOES NOT WEIGH ENOUGH TO CAUSE INJURY, IT IS A SIGNIFCANT DISTRACTION WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL. BOTH BIK...
BATTERY COVER DOES NOT STAY CLOSED DURING THE OPERATION OF THE MOTORCYCLE. THE COVER WILL FALL OPEN WHILE RIDING CAUSING IT TO HIT THE RIDERS LEG. ALTHOUGH THE COVER IT'S SELF DOES NOT WEIGH ENOUGH TO CAUSE INJURY, IT IS A SIGNIFICANT DISTRACTION WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL. BOTH BI...
BATTERY COVER DOES NOT STAY CLOSED DURING THE OPERATION OF THE MOTORCYCLE. THE COVER WILL FALL OPEN WHILE RIDING CAUSING IT TO HIT THE RIDERS LEG. ALTHOUGH THE COVER IT'S SELF DOES NOT WEIGH ENOUGH TO CAUSE INJURY, IT IS A SIGNIFCANT DISTRACTION WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL. BOTH BIK...
WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE, THE SEAT GOT DETACHED FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE SEAT IS ATTACHED AT TWO POINTS. THERE IS A TAB AT THE REAR OF THE SEAT WHICH ATTACHES TO THE FENDER. THE OTHER ATTACHMENT POINT IS UNDER THE SEAT, WHERE A FRAME MOUNTED TAB SLIDES INTO A HOLE IN THE SEAT. THE ATTA...
IMPROPER SEAT FITMENT (SIZING) CAUSED SEAT TO BECOME UNATTACHED DURING NORMAL RIDING. AFTER HITTING A BUMP ON THE HIGHWAY, THE FRONT PORTION OF MY SEAT BECAME UNHOOKED CAUSING A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION. HAD I NOT BEEN GOING IN A STRAIGHT LINE, THE SEAT COULD HAVE SLID OFF THE BIKE. *TR
WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE, THE SEAT GOT DETACHED FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE SEAT IS ATTACHED AT TWO POINTS. THERE IS A TAB AT THE REAR OF THE SEAT WHICH ATTACHES TO THE FENDER. THE OTHER ATTACHMENT POINT IS UNDER THE SEAT, WHERE A FRAME MOUNTED TAB SLIDES INTO A HOLE IN THE SEAT. THE ATTA...
IMPROPER SEAT FITMENT (SIZING) CAUSED SEAT TO BECOME UNATTACHED DURING NORMAL RIDING. AFTER HITTING A BUMP ON THE HIGHWAY, THE FRONT PORTION OF MY SEAT BECAME UNHOOKED CAUSING A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION. HAD I NOT BEEN GOING IN A STRAIGHT LINE, THE SEAT COULD HAVE SLID OFF THE BIKE. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFT TAIL. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE PASSENGER SIDE TURN SIGNAL AND WAS ALMOST STRUCK BY ANOTHER DRIVER. THE OTHER DRIVER INFORMED HIM THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SIGNAL DID NOT ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT CHECKED THE SIGNAL AND NOTICED THA...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFT TAIL. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE PASSENGER SIDE TURN SIGNAL AND WAS ALMOST STRUCK BY ANOTHER DRIVER. THE OTHER DRIVER INFORMED HIM THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SIGNAL DID NOT ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT CHECKED THE SIGNAL AND NOTICED THA...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFT TAIL. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE PASSENGER SIDE TURN SIGNAL AND WAS ALMOST STRUCK BY ANOTHER DRIVER. THE OTHER DRIVER INFORMED HIM THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SIGNAL DID NOT ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT CHECKED THE SIGNAL AND NOTICED THA...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFT TAIL. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE PASSENGER SIDE TURN SIGNAL AND WAS ALMOST STRUCK BY ANOTHER DRIVER. THE OTHER DRIVER INFORMED HIM THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SIGNAL DID NOT ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT CHECKED THE SIGNAL AND NOTICED THA...