2007 Harley-Davidson FLHX problems

Filed Jul 3, 2016 · Engine · 15,999 miles · TX

Engine produces excess heat that can burn you and when hot runs erratic at idle. Especially noticble when stopped at a light and the systems gets so hot it can burn your legs. I have an older harley and this is not a problem with it

Filed Aug 10, 2015 · Transmission · 65,000 miles · NV

The compensator sprocket failed which destroyed the clutch basket that sent chunks of the clutch basket into the primary chain locking up the motor instantly at 65 miles an hour luckily I've rode my entire life and didn't crash or get hit this has been an on going problem since the new primary set up was introduced harley will not take this problem seriously I guess not enough people have crashed or died

Filed Jun 15, 2014 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · CT

Bike stalls and stops when at a light. Also idle fluctuates between 7000 and 12000 rpms then jumps to 14000. Almost had 2 accidents with wife on the back . Brought to repair twice spent almost $600 dollars. Returned to harley dealer and they said oh that's just what happens with 2007 street glides. Its a "glitch " harley had. Nothing I could do??????????????????????????? Help !please! *tr updated 1/22/2015

Filed Oct 11, 2013 · Transmission · 20,000 miles · TX

All touring harleys from 07-10 with stock compensator sprockets seen to fail around 25,000 miles and have to be replaced do to weak diaphragm springs.

Filed Jun 19, 2013 · Transmission · 40,125 miles · MI

At 70 MPH on my 2007 harley davidson flhx the compensator broke apart. I could hear some noise on the left side where the primary cover is. After stopping and then starting the motor back up, when I placed the transmission back in gear the primary locked up and froze everything up. If this happened while driving this could have been deadly. If you look at forums, this seams to be a problem with all of the newer harley's with the 96" motor. With mine braking the way it did, it messed up the transmission shaft as well as the main engine shaft resulting in a (estimated) $6000 repair. Please do something about this before someone get hurt. Harley knows about the problem but hasn't issued a recall.

Filed Aug 14, 2012 · Fuel system · 42,175 miles · TN

The harley davisdson technician replaced fuel pump to fuel fillter hose due to a hole in the original. They replaced the original hose with a shorter hose .I looked up recalls on harley davidson and found that 2008 harley havidson have a recall on that same hose. Work was done at [xxx] salem harley-davidson 3601 silverton rd ne salem, or 97305 503‑363‑0634 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 15, 2012 · Tires · 15,300 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 harley davidson flhx motorcycle equipped with dunlop tires, size: 130/70818. The contact stated that he noticed that the tire was cracking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they stated that it was fine for the tires to exhibit small cracks. The manufacturer was not contacted. The tires were exchanged. The failure mileage was 15,300. The tire failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 7, 2010 · Suspension, Transmission · 2,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 harley davidson flhx. While driving between 0-30 MPH, the vehicle would suddenly shift from the driving gear into neutral gear. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the transmission was replaced. Also while driving 30 MPH, the rear wheel suddenly locked. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired for that problem at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000. The current mileage was approximately 6,000.

Filed Mar 30, 2010 · Engine · 1,800 miles · CT

2007 harley davidson flhx oil leak from lower left hand side of engine and transmission.started to leak after 18,000 miles.I feel this is a manufacturing defect that should be honored by harley davison!

Filed Mar 23, 2009 · Engine · 18,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 harley davidson flhx motorcycle. Since november of 2007, the vehicle shuts off when the contact pulls in the clutch without throttle. After the first failure, the issue occurred on occasion. However, after january of 2008, the vehicle would consistently shut off whenever the contact pulled in the clutch without throttle. He took the vehicle to the shop after he was almost involved in a crash due to the failure. Secondly, the vehicle would stall after being restarted and would idle at 4,000 rpms. The contact has taken the vehicle to the shop at least eight times with no success. He was involved in a crash due to this failure and was injured. Thirdly, when the throttle was pulled, the vehicle would completely shut off. The failure occurred at least ten times and the contact would have to wait from ten minutes to an hour for it to restart. He feels these are serious safety issues. The current and failure mileages were 18,000.