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Old Dec 2, 2025 | 04:56 PM
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I found this with a internet search. It does not specify model years but my 25 sure has a problem.

"The Harley Davidson Lowrider S may experience transmission issues such as downshifting problems and false neutrals, particularly between the 1st and 2nd gears. If these issues occur, it's advisable to consult a dealer for potential repairs, which may include replacing the shift cam assembly and shifting forks."

 
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Old Dec 2, 2025 | 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by MesquiteFLD
I found this with a internet search. It does not specify model years but my 25 sure has a problem.

"The Harley Davidson Lowrider S may experience transmission issues.....
Is that from a reputable source?

It reads like typical AI generated garbage to me...
 

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Old Dec 2, 2025 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan89FLSTC
Is that from a reputable source?

It reads like typical AI generated garbage to me...
If you enter his quote in Google, the sources Google AI gives are Facebook, Reddit, a 20 year old NBC news article about a Dyna recall and a 2017 YouTube video from Motorcyclist Magazine.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2025 | 08:25 PM
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So, it is AI generated garbage.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2025 | 08:54 PM
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The BS world we now live in. Like the recent post about the FXEL Softail model.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2025 | 07:47 AM
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It is real with my brand new Lowrider S.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2025 | 08:40 AM
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It's a sporadic issue. Myself and a guy who frequents this site had problems with our 2020 Lowrider S. He emailed me a list of parts they replaced on his. When mine went in for service the dealer replaced the exact same parts as his.
 
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So, when does it go back to the dealer, since it is brand new under warranty and can`t be fixed over the internet?
 
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Originally Posted by MesquiteFLD
It is real with my brand new Lowrider S.
lol... this also seemed to explode.

My Lowrider has the 110, which has had issues in the past of the valve lifters getting worn quickly sometimes. I had been researching the '26 version but hadn't come across any known issues like the 110 has, that's why I asked in case I was missing an important source.


At any rate, sucks that you're having this problem especially because it's new, but they'll get it sorted for you. Let us know what they say.
Least it's December and not July?

 
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Thank Captain, they say if parts need to be ordered it only takes a week. Thankfully I have my 13 FLD to ride.
 
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