2012 Touring Issues
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 115
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From: Iowa
Purchased in Sept '11-2012 Street Glide that now has 1,500 miles on it... and so far no issues other than the "brake" recall. Well...the exhaust sounds like my Grandpa's popcorn 
farts...if that counts as a issue? Can't decide on motor upgrades, but cat has got to go for sure. Here's my shopping list:
TTS-tuner,
Woods 555 cams and lifters,
JackPot headers with 4.5 pro touring exhaust, or K-crushers (I like the new JackPot 2/1 full stainless steel system, but can't get over the "left eye Lopez" look of a single exhaust pipe on a bagger),
Arlene Ness Big Sucker.
Oh yeah! It Tequila Orange too, musta been a good batch of tequila in the paint
?
+1 on Badannas.
farts...if that counts as a issue? Can't decide on motor upgrades, but cat has got to go for sure. Here's my shopping list: TTS-tuner,
Woods 555 cams and lifters,
JackPot headers with 4.5 pro touring exhaust, or K-crushers (I like the new JackPot 2/1 full stainless steel system, but can't get over the "left eye Lopez" look of a single exhaust pipe on a bagger),
Arlene Ness Big Sucker.
Oh yeah! It Tequila Orange too, musta been a good batch of tequila in the paint
? +1 on Badannas.
Last edited by nevrl8; Apr 25, 2012 at 07:44 PM.
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,154
Likes: 3
From: Colorado Springs
2012 Road Glide with 600 miles on her. She was trailored to the dealership today with a voltage regulator issue.
I had been sitting in traffic yesterday for about a half hour and when I made it to the parking lot where I work I noticed the battery light was on and the voltage gauge was reading 12 volts instead of the usual 14.
Yes, this is a real issue.
Yes, the dealership knew a bad batch of regulators were installed in the 2012 models.
Yes, the dealership is taking care of it.
Yes, I am still extremely happy with my purchase and can't wait to put some miles on her.
I had been sitting in traffic yesterday for about a half hour and when I made it to the parking lot where I work I noticed the battery light was on and the voltage gauge was reading 12 volts instead of the usual 14.
Yes, this is a real issue.
Yes, the dealership knew a bad batch of regulators were installed in the 2012 models.
Yes, the dealership is taking care of it.
Yes, I am still extremely happy with my purchase and can't wait to put some miles on her.
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Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 17,148
Likes: 6,171
From: SE Michigan
2012 Road Glide with 600 miles on her. She was trailored to the dealership today with a voltage regulator issue.
I had been sitting in traffic yesterday for about a half hour and when I made it to the parking lot where I work I noticed the battery light was on and the voltage gauge was reading 12 volts instead of the usual 14.
Yes, this is a real issue.
Yes, the dealership knew a bad batch of regulators were installed in the 2012 models.
Yes, the dealership is taking care of it.
Yes, I am still extremely happy with my purchase and can't wait to put some miles on her.
I had been sitting in traffic yesterday for about a half hour and when I made it to the parking lot where I work I noticed the battery light was on and the voltage gauge was reading 12 volts instead of the usual 14.
Yes, this is a real issue.
Yes, the dealership knew a bad batch of regulators were installed in the 2012 models.
Yes, the dealership is taking care of it.
Yes, I am still extremely happy with my purchase and can't wait to put some miles on her.
[edit] I thought you could determine the month/year it was manufactured from the VIN, but I guess not
Last edited by Keithhu; Apr 25, 2012 at 08:22 PM.
Advanced
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 73
Likes: 22
From: Upstate NY & FL USA
'11 RKC and '12 RKC - both great, not perfect but they are Harley's so That's OK. The '11 actually was very sensitive when I would try to get Neutral, the '12 is much better.
Plus the '12 has the Tubeless tires so I feel better about long rides.
Plus my wife says I look cooler on the '12. Should I believe her? When she asks me if her *** is geeting bigger I always say no...
Plus the '12 has the Tubeless tires so I feel better about long rides.
Plus my wife says I look cooler on the '12. Should I believe her? When she asks me if her *** is geeting bigger I always say no...
Last edited by clembo; Apr 25, 2012 at 08:24 PM.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,092
Likes: 1
From: USA
I bought mine last August and the only problem I've had is a squeaky front fender. I been to Clevland,San Antonio,Abilene,and all total 7000mi with only the squeaky fender and the rear rake light switch recall. I'm very happy with mine.
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 63
Likes: 1
From: Buckeye, AZ
I got my '12 SG last November. I've put 19,000 miles on it and not a single problem! All this talk about bad regulators, wheel bearings, compensators, and whatever else people are complaining about had me worried, but what the hell.. I have a warranty and I'm just gonna keep riding!!!!
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,807
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I have had my front saddle bag mount come loose and my rear fender was touching the saddle bag support, so the dealer had to adjust it so it wouldn't rattle in the lower RPMs.
Other then that, the first 400 miles have been great.
Other then that, the first 400 miles have been great.
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