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2001 Harley-Davidson FL problems

The most common problem on the 2001 Harley-Davidson FL is electrical system. Its complaint count is close to a typical FL model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
1
Worst area
Electrical

The worst 2001 Harley-Davidson FL problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Electrical
    2

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  • Electrical
    2

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Harley-Davidson FL 1

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 2001 Harley-Davidson FL owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 22, 2004 · Electrical · TN

Consumer received a recall for replacement of amp fuse. No parts were available. Service managers keith or dale.

Filed Nov 29, 2001 · Electrical · MA · fire

While driving at 65 m.p.h. In heavy rush hour morning traffic,motorcycle stalled out in high speed lane.had to cross 3 lanes of traffic to get to breakdown lane with no power whatsoever to my engine,coasting to a stop.just missed being a fatality from an 18 wheeler.upon inspection key switch on gas tank dashpanel was found to have a burned away electrical connector. From a wire fire.fire burned itself out,melting connection and de-enegising the ignition system causing stalling,but stopping fire.smoke was noted under the dash panel upon stopping the motorcycle.this is a reoccuring problem with several of my friends and the manufacturer willnot honor the switch as a recall.this is a major problem.somebody will be killed from this!one friend has a 2000 model year flstc and had replaced the switch 3 times twice the failure has caused near fatal results on the highway,due to power failure in heavy traffic.my motorcycle is a source of tranportation, not a pleasure toy. I rely on it daily and have almost 10,000 miles on it in a year.I donot want to be a red spot on your highway.please notify me as to what can be done.thank you for you time.doug hill.

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Is the 2001 Harley-Davidson FL reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2001 Harley-Davidson FL, close to a typical FL model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Harley-Davidson FL?

Electrical system, with 2 complaints.

How many recalls does the 2001 Harley-Davidson FL have?

No recalls on record.

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