On september 23rd 2010 my wife and I were traveling west on interstate 40 in tennessee on a 2001 harley davidson ultra classic.. At mile marker 356 the rear tire suddenly deflated causing the bike to fishtail violently. I was going approximately 70 MPH. I attempted to ease the bike into the emergency lane to avoid possible collision with another vehicle. I lost control and my wife and I were thrown from the bike. The bike flipped and was damaged heavily. My wife received multiple scrapes, bruises, and a sprained wrist. I received 6 broken ribs, severe bruising, and several deep scrapes resulting in scaring of my right arm and hand. The rear tire was a dunlop d-402 wide whitewall. The tire had less than 1500 miles on it. It appeared to have separated. The tire pressure was checked a few hours earlier before we left home. The bike was not overloaded. The bike was considered a total loss. My insurance company settled on the bike but we have several medical bills that insurance did not cover.
The worst 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical2
- Transmission2
- Brakes1
- Engine1
- Lights1
Problems by type
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- Electrical2
- Transmission2
- Brakes1
- Engine1
- Lights1
- Tires1
Recalls 2
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- What is wrong
- On certain touring and police model motorcycles, the 40 amp main circuit breaker can "open" for reasons other than which it was designed, causing an unexpected interruption of all electrical power to the motorcycle.
- Risk
- This condition could cause the motorcycle to stall, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the circuit breaker. Owner notification began april 23, 2004. Owners should contact harley-davidson at 1‑414‑343‑4056.
Recall number 04V134000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, the clips that retain the wiring for the front fender tip light can become detached from the fender, causing the wires to fray and short.
- Risk
- This could cause the lighting system fuse to blow, leaving the vehicle without an operational front fender tip light, headlight, taillight, running lights, and passing lamps (if equipped).
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fender tip light wiring harness retention clips, and inspect and replace, if necessary, any damaged wiring harnesses. Owner notification began january 9, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact harley-davidson at 1‑414‑342‑4680.
Recall number 02V002000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Battery warranty guidelines
- Market specific battery introduction
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin PAB1158: oil filter packaging and case quantity update
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin PAB1146: 68193-95 bulb wedge, fender tip lamp.
- Fat boy front fender adapter kit should not be installed on 2000 and later flhtcui models or other touring...
What 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Rear brake failure due to poor design of master cylinder mounted too close to exhaust along with dot 5 brake fluid which generates air in system at altitudes.
I own a 2001 harley davidson flhtcui. At approximately 27,000 miles the main drive belt broke. Fortunately it broke as I attempted to leave the parking garage, but had I been in traffic it could have been catastrophic. The dealership looked at the belt and said there was no obvious cause for the breakage. I asked the manufacturer if they wanted to look at the belt, but they declined and said it was likely caused by damage or improper service. All manufacterer recommended service has been done on this vehical, and it was done at the dealerships, so I don't buy the later cause of failure. This happened a few months ago, but I have records I can retrieve that will show a more exact date and mileage.
Motorcycle stalled intermittently while driving at various speeds. Condition forced driver to pull the motorcycle off the road. Was unable to restart motorcycle until 30-60 -seconds later. Dealer inspected motorcycle on several occasions and was unable to duplicate the problem.
2001 flhtcui harley davidson:vehicle will completely shut down at any time.had this problem since new and after two years and too many trips to the dealer to fix this problem I'm frustrated.this is a serious safety probelm.u
Main circuit breaker on motorcycle cuts out at highway speed, leaving bike with no power. Had to drift to side of road. Waited a few minutes and it reset itself. Bike functioned normally after that. This is the third time this happened.
Rear wheel drive belt broke and locked up rear wheel--motorcycle slid sideways in a steep turn and hit the guard rail. Motorcyle then bounced back into the road and wrecked and injured motorcycle and rider following. Over $150,000 in personal injury expense. Since the accident I have personal knowledge of thirteen other similar incidents with 2001 harley-davidsons having the belts break, some of which have caused personal injuries.
Motorcycle was affected by a recall, consumer is requestong a copy of recall notice to correct electrical wiring for light on fender tip, dealership was charging consumer for partial labor, $32.00 because they had to remove a chrome brake rotor cover, an after-market product, to service recalled component.*ak
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Questions about the 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui
Is the 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui reliable?
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui, close to a typical Flhtcui model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui?
Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is transmission (2).
How many recalls does the 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui have?
2 recalls, covering electrical system and exterior lighting.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 04V134000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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