The spark plug wire for the front cylinder rubs against the fuel tank wearing the protective sheath around the spark plug wire. Prolonged rubbing will wear a hole in the sheathing and cause an electrical short against the fuel tank or engine stumble. Motorcycle has less than 8100 miles on it and vehicle has not been modified to cause the rubbing. This problem is widespread across all 2014-2016 harley davidson touring series motorcycles, both of my neighbors 2015 and 2016 motorcycles have the same issue.
The worst 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse problems
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- Transmission3
- Electrical1
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- Transmission3
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Recalls 2
Visibility
- What is wrong
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles, including 2017-2019 FLHTCU, FLHTCUL, FLHTK ANV, FLHTKL, FLTRU, FLHTK, and 2016-2019 FLHTKSE, FLHTKSE ANV, and FLTRUSE models equipped with a Harley-Davidson Detachable Tour-Pak Luggage Conversion Kit (Part numbers 53000291, 53000291A, and 53000567). The kit did not include replacement rear red reflectors for the ones that are eliminated by installing this kit. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- Without the rear red reflectors, the motorcycle has reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Harley-Davidson has notified owners, and dealers will install the replacement reflectors, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1‑800‑258‑2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0629.
Recall number 19V574000 · Recall details
Power train: clutch assembly
- What is wrong
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2016 Electric Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Road Glide Ultra (FLTRU), Fat Boy S (FLSTFBS), Softail Slim S (FLSS), and CVO Softail Pro Street Breakout (FXSE) motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the clutch master cylinder may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch, especially if the motorcycle has been parked for an extended period of time.
- Risk
- When the engine is running and the motorcycle is in gear, if the clutch cannot be fully disengaged, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the clutch master cylinder for the presence of gas in the fluid, if so, the dealer will flush the clutch system and rebuild the clutch master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2016. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1‑800‑258‑2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0169.
Recall number 16V471000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse 49
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Battery warranty guidelines
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Big twin inner primary seal changes
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Aftermarket exhaust header debris
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Dtii update procedure for software version (26.4.3)
What 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The assist & slip clutch of my hd nearly got me killed the other day. I was turning in an intersection and had shifted into 2nd gear when a car didn't see me and was coming right at me. I accelerated hard while letting the clutch out, and instead of it grabbing, it slipped! So my motorcycle just sat there revving the engine and barely moving because the clutch was slipping! Thank god the oncoming car slammed on its brakes at the last minute and barely missed me. This is a very dangerous problem with the a&s clutch harley has in my cvo harley.
Transmission shifting hard and loud shifting between some of the gears is extremely harsh and loud and can be felt through the whole bike, from my hands on the handlebars to my feet on the floorboards! It feels like a hammer hitting the transmission whether it is an upshift or a downshift. It feels like the transmission could shatter the next time I shift and possibly fail me sometime I will need it the most in the middle of traffic and cause me to get in a car accident!
Clutch may not fully disengage when the engine is running and the motorcycle is in gear, the clutch may not be fully disengaged.
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Questions about the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse
Is the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse, 1.3 times a typical Flhtkse model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 3 complaints. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse have?
2 recalls, covering visibility and power train.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 16V471000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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