Dyna Problems
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 109
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From: louisiana
The point of the thread was to point out issues people are having with their bikes and help them avoid costly repairs.
When my security light came on I had no idea it was indicating a blown out bulb.
Had I not addressed the gasket issue...problems down the road with the engine that would be far more expensive.
Really, making fun of what some people consider small, petty issues does nothing to advance betterment and quality issues. Keep on topic or don't make a comment please.
When my security light came on I had no idea it was indicating a blown out bulb.
Had I not addressed the gasket issue...problems down the road with the engine that would be far more expensive.
Really, making fun of what some people consider small, petty issues does nothing to advance betterment and quality issues. Keep on topic or don't make a comment please.
Yeah right , especially when you have an analytical mind !
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Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 66
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From: RIGBY , IDAHO USA
trying to get a list of your:
Model bike
year
mileage
.....and all the issues that went wrong with it. I'll go first! Some of this is standard maintenance but maybe will help people with timing of stuff that goes.
Purchased new in may 2014 1/2 low rider with 10,200 miles on it now.
Back fender replaced due to paint blip i didn't see when buying new-warranty
replaced seals around intake-warranty at 10,000.
Rear bulb for brake light burnt out after a year and security light came on (that's what it was for, i don't have a security system).
Rear tire michelin scorcher worn after 6000 miles of regular driving.
That's all i can think of for now.
Please add your issues....preferably with new bikes purchased recently.
Model bike
year
mileage
.....and all the issues that went wrong with it. I'll go first! Some of this is standard maintenance but maybe will help people with timing of stuff that goes.
Purchased new in may 2014 1/2 low rider with 10,200 miles on it now.
Back fender replaced due to paint blip i didn't see when buying new-warranty
replaced seals around intake-warranty at 10,000.
Rear bulb for brake light burnt out after a year and security light came on (that's what it was for, i don't have a security system).
Rear tire michelin scorcher worn after 6000 miles of regular driving.
That's all i can think of for now.
Please add your issues....preferably with new bikes purchased recently.
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 481
Likes: 51
2013 FXDC 6500 miles
Very happy with reliability, so far.
Chrome "Super Glide" badge came off battery cover; handled under warranty.
Engine tapping noise is louder than it should be, but dealer says it's normal.
Not a maintenance issue, but it doesn't get the advertised fuel efficiency.
I have 6k miles and my scorchers look almost brand new. And, my riding style is moderately aggressive.
I know where you are coming from, though. Sportsters with chrome covers had a problem with leaks (around 10k mi.) that were fixed using cometic gaskets or gasket sealant. I often wondered if it was the same for the FXDC. But, I haven't read any complaints about that.
I also wonder about the adjusters in the primary, on new bikes.
Very happy with reliability, so far.
Chrome "Super Glide" badge came off battery cover; handled under warranty.
Engine tapping noise is louder than it should be, but dealer says it's normal.
Not a maintenance issue, but it doesn't get the advertised fuel efficiency.
I have 6k miles and my scorchers look almost brand new. And, my riding style is moderately aggressive.
I know where you are coming from, though. Sportsters with chrome covers had a problem with leaks (around 10k mi.) that were fixed using cometic gaskets or gasket sealant. I often wondered if it was the same for the FXDC. But, I haven't read any complaints about that.
I also wonder about the adjusters in the primary, on new bikes.
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Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 7,637
Likes: 4,871
From: Missouri City,TX
Leaky front brake master cylinder, replaced under warranty and just yesterday it had a horn brace failure, it broke off and the horn was hanging by the two wires hitting the top of the voltage regulator...should be covered under warranty. 
Bike was purchased 8-21-14 and has 6735 miles on it.....
Bike was purchased 8-21-14 and has 6735 miles on it.....
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Joined: Jun 2014
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From: Charleston, SC
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comes on the new street bob . No choice. what said now?????????? Harley put mine on from factory. Do homework
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From: Honah Lee
All the BS in the FP and here you want to go and be serious? Reindeer's idea of regular driving is his signature in post 10.
Last edited by Jackie Paper; Sep 14, 2015 at 05:16 PM.