Rear wheel locked at 40 mph and power cutoff while on a highway on ramp (soft right turn) making the rear wheel slide to the right, causing my passenger and I to fall off the bike hurting our left extremities (legs, arms, wrists, elbows, shoulders) as it slid and ended on its left side on the right shoulder. Harley-Davidson RDRS and Rain Mode were turned on and the road was wet from a previous rain but visible debris on the road.
The worst 2020 Harley-Davidson Flhtk problems
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- Acceleration1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Exterior lighting: brake lights
- What is wrong
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Trike and CVO Trike and 2020-2022 Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles. Please refer to Addendum A for specific vehicle model details. Due to a software error, the brake lights may illuminate without the rider applying the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the software on Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles. On Trike and CVO Trike motorcycles, a new pressure switch will also be installed. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2022. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1‑800‑258‑2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0635.
Recall number 22V781000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2020 Harley-Davidson Flhtk 85
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- TIRE TREAD DEPTH GUIDE-UPDATE. PURPOSE: [Revision C. Updated: Tire Tread Depth Guide
- Battery warranty guidelines
- TIRE TREAD DEPTH GUIDE-UPDATE. PURPOSE: [Revision B. Updated: Tire Tread Depth Guide
- BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: [Revision F. Added: Added video link for the DCA-8000 Battery Tester
- Battery warranty guidelines
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Cosmetic cylinder staining (all milwaukee-eight models)
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
What 2020 Harley-Davidson Flhtk owners say
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Is the 2020 Harley-Davidson Flhtk reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2020 Harley-Davidson Flhtk, fewer than a typical Flhtk model year.
What is the 2020 Harley-Davidson Flhtk year score?
The 2020 Harley-Davidson Flhtk scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Harley-Davidson Flhtk: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 Harley-Davidson Flhtk?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 2020 Harley-Davidson Flhtk have?
1 recall, covering exterior lighting.
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