2012 Touring Issues
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 914
Likes: 1
From: Republic of Texas
When you mature enough to begin voicing your own opinions, based on your own life experiences, then, maybe you'll start having some credibility.
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 641
Likes: 0
From: Down the road a bit in Texas
'12 FLHR, 2600 miles and can't wait to put on
more in the morn with 0 issues/problems.
'07 Softail Custom, 23000 miles - 0 issues.
Didn't buy either because of someone's posts on here.
You're worried of posts on here.......Don't buy a'12!!
I'm lovin' mine
more in the morn with 0 issues/problems.
'07 Softail Custom, 23000 miles - 0 issues.
Didn't buy either because of someone's posts on here.
You're worried of posts on here.......Don't buy a'12!!
I'm lovin' mine
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 5,308
Likes: 9
2012 e.g. classic...voltage regulator died at 4k. dealer says they are replacing regulators on the '12 touring models every week. several dealers and riders i spoke to all tell the same story. the moco probably changed suppliers to save a few bucks.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 465
Likes: 3
From: North Shore of Massachusetts
Because of multiple posts on this forum I am aware that my heated grips, seat, radio ,tires , suspension ,paint ,exhaust ,GPS , speakers, windshield , brakes ,voltage regulator and the entire 110 engine all suck .It could have been worse but the general consensus is that the transmission and cruise control are OK . I was starting to take this info to heart when I read the good news . It's not just my bike , it's the entire 2012 production run . I feel better now , misery loves company .
Last edited by TheBig-O; Apr 23, 2012 at 10:12 PM. Reason: sp.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 20,616
Likes: 4,440
From: anacoco, la
the 103 was first introduced in 2003 on the screaming eagle road king. then again in 2006, again on se models. in 2009, it was paired with the tri glide trike, and then was a 'powerpak' option in 2011, and standard in 2012.
i don't see anything significant with the 103 that would chew up voltage regulators. rather, i think like dan conner said, there was either a change with suppliers, or they've got something going on at their end.
i don't see anything significant with the 103 that would chew up voltage regulators. rather, i think like dan conner said, there was either a change with suppliers, or they've got something going on at their end.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom
Verdad Gallardo
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public
Verdad Gallardo
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window
Verdad Gallardo
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 477
Likes: 27
From: Iowa
I bought a left over 11 also and I'am quite sure it is no more or less reliable than a 12.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 2,615
Likes: 31
From: Charlotte Area
Bought my 12 limited the first day the swale would let one out the door..ok I bought it before they were released for sale, just could not pick it up. No problems with it. No problems with my 09 or my 95 which I put 168 k miles on, but maybe I just take good care of mine. Probably a bad batch of regulators k which can happen. Now go ride