2016 Harley-Davidson Fxdls
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- Service brakes · Suspension · Unknown or other
Loud noise coming from rear wheel after 30 minutes of riding. Most noticeable at 25-35 mph. slightly more than normal rear brake caliper noise. applying rear brakes did not change symptoms. cornering and leaning there was an excessive vibration throughout bike. took in for service requesting…
Loud noise coming from rear wheel after 30 minutes of riding. Most noticeable at 25-35 mph. slightly more than normal rear brake caliper noise. applying rear brakes did not change symptoms. cornering and leaning there was an excessive vibration throughout bike. took in for service requesting rear wheel bearings replaced based on symptoms. Rear wheel bearings were bad. Noise started when it had approximately 3200 miles changed at approximately 3700 miles. Should last 100,000 miles. bike not longer has the vibration; however, after 30 minutes of riding the noise IS still present. Still needs further diagnosis; however, dealerships seem unwilling or unable to diagnosis and make proper repairs.
- Engine · Power train
TL* the contact owns a 2016 harley-davidson low rider s (fxdls). While at a stop light, the clutch did not engage, causing the vehicle to move forward. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to old glory harley-davidson (301-575-0575, located at 11800 laurel bowie rd…
TL* the contact owns a 2016 harley-davidson low rider s (fxdls). While at a stop light, the clutch did not engage, causing the vehicle to move forward. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to old glory harley-davidson (301-575-0575, located at 11800 laurel bowie rd, laurel, md 20708) where the engine and the clutch were rebuilt. The vehicle overheated in hot weather and did not shift into neutral. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer who replaced the engine and the clutch. The vehicle worked well during the winter, but still overheated in hot weather. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that there was no recall. The failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was approximately 585.
- Service brakes
Harley late-model dyna motorcycles front brake master cylinder IS prone to failure. The failure mode IS that the piston in the master cylinder does not return to the fully extended position, causing the brake lever to contact the brake switch while riding, making the brake light remain illuminated…
Harley late-model dyna motorcycles front brake master cylinder IS prone to failure. The failure mode IS that the piston in the master cylinder does not return to the fully extended position, causing the brake lever to contact the brake switch while riding, making the brake light remain illuminated during riding without the brake applied. (This failure will also register a code in the body control module of the motorcycle; said code relating to front brake switch being stuck on.) I have owned 3 late-model dynas ('09 fxdb, '14 fxdf & '16 fxdls) and 2 of them have had said failure. Said failure occurred within the 2-year basic warranty period on my '14 fxdf, and has occurred now on my '16 fxdls (14 months beyond the basic 2-YR warranty). the same failure occurred last year on my step-father's '14 fxdc (shortly beyond the basic 2-YR warranty). social media indicates that this failure IS common enough to warrant a recall. safety concern of said failure IS such that if the brake light IS illuminated constantly while riding, drivers behind the motorcycle rider do not have an indication when the rider has actually begun braking.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11007544SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.8.8): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-48650). Version 24.8.8. Release Date: Week of August 5, 2024. New Features for Harley-Davidson vehicles: Advanced Module Replace for 2021 and later Revolution Max; 2023 and later CVO Touring; and 2024 Street Glide (FLHX), Road Glide (FLTRX). New Features for LiveWire vehicles: Updated calibrations for 2024 S2DM EV1/ EV6; 2024 S2MH EV1; and 2024 S2DM, S2MH. Changes: Added Hand Control Module (HCM) (Part No. 71500522A and 71500536A) for reflash support.
- 11005514GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1158: OIL FILTER PACKAGING AND CASE QUANTITY UPDATE. PURPOSE: To inform dealerships that Harley-Davidson has made updates to oil filters including new part numbers, packaging design, and bulk case quantity changes.
- 11001293SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.6.4): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-48650). Version 24.6.4. Release Date: Week of May 1, 2024. New Features for LiveWire S2DM and S2MH, 2024 Revolution Max, and 2024 Touring.
- 10254115SERVICE BULLETIN M1612 (REV A): MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: Revision. Update: Notes for Table 3 and 4. * Updated: Part Numbers. This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and Milwaukee-Eight gear packs on CVO, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models ordered after December 04, 2023 will not come with the shift drum, forks, shafts and related hardware. Models Affected: 2006-2017 Twin Cams: Dyna models 2007-2016 Twin Cams: CVO, Police, Touring and Trike models 2007-2017 Twin Cams: Softail models 2017-2024 Milwaukee-Eight: CVO, Police, Touring and Trike models 2018-2024 Milwaukee-Eight: Softail models
- 10248398SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and Milwaukee-Eight gear packs on CVO, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models ordered after December 04, 2023 will not come with the shift drum, forks, shafts and related hardware. Note: Resubmission is a correction to Selected Products Section of Transaction ID 24MC44619, NHTSA ID 10248397. Models Affected by M1612 to include only: 2006-2017 Twin Cams: Dyna models 2007-2016 Twin Cams: CVO, Police, Touring and Trike models 2007-2017 Twin Cams: Softail models 2017-2024 Milwaukee-Eight: CVO, Police, Touring and Trike models 2018-2024 Milwaukee-Eight: Softail models
- 10248397SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and Milwaukee-Eight gear packs on CVO, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models ordered after December 04, 2023 will not come with the shift drum, forks, shafts and related hardware.
- 10244921SERVICE BULLETIN M1606 (REV A): ALTERNATE BRAKE PAD SERVICE KIT (PART NO. 41300022). PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that if there is a backorder for (Part No. 46363-11) that are intended for a 2012-2017 Dyna models, that (Part No. 41300022) can be ordered as an alternative. This is an approved fitment for 2012-2017 Dyna models. Updated: Add section for Kit Availability.
- 10195169Harley-Davidson is aware of conditions that may result in a streaking appearance or film residue on the inside of some instrument gauges including speedometer and tachometers. This may occur after exposure of the vehicle to humid conditions. This condition may remain even after the moisture has evaporated.
- 10193488Harley-Davidson is aware of conditions that may result in a streaking appearance or film residue on the inside of some instrument gauges including speedometer and tachometers. This may occur after exposure of the vehicle to humid conditions. This condition may remain even after the moisture has evaporated.
- 10139399TECH ARTICLE TA0023: TA0023: Crankshaft Rod Bearing. Purpose: Technicians have been falsely identifying connecting rod bearings as failed due to a perception of resistance as the rods are rotated. The clearance of the Twin Cam and Milwaukee-Eight crank pin bearings are maintained to a very tight range. This optimizes performance and maintains low mechanical noise in operation. The connecting rod bore can also distort slightly in operation due to stress relaxation. As a result, bearing clearance decreases due to the contact zone broadening and the load being distributed over more rollers. The combination of a bore being slightly out of round and reduced bearing clearance can result in varying degrees of resistance through the range of motion. Axial clearance is also tightly controlled for proper alignment. For these reasons, zones of resistance can be found when the connecting rods are rotated by hand through their range of motion. Resistance during rod motion, by itself, is not an indication of a performance or durability concern.
- 10117896PARTS & ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1067: SCREAMIN? EAGLE SMART TUNE PRO RELEASED FOR SHIPMENT. Purpose is to notify dealers that the Smart Tune PRO ? Automatic Tuning Module is 50-state U.S. EPA approved and released for shipment.
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