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2010 FLHX Street Glide -- I bought it w/ 8,500 miles, about 9 mo. or a year old. Has about 37,500 on it now.
Primary compensator, switches in left grip, front rotors (we've discovered the wheel itself is out of spec, and being replaced on warranty), brake switch recall. We have ESP, because they replace wheels, tires w/ no deductible. Also, they transport you to a dealer, provide food, lodging while the bike is being fixed. In my book that's "road trip insurance."
Last edited by Allison Wunderland; May 21, 2014 at 12:23 PM.
Air temp gauge failed (X2)
Rear headset cap gone
Right shock puked oil
Brake light switch recall
Tank bolt recall
Front brake reservoir cover leak
Radio switches to new mode at random on startup ("they all do that" was the repair method)
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