On two separate occasions my rear brake has locked up while I was riding. It caused the bike to bog down and stop. The bike was then unable to move. The rotor warped from the extreme heat and the brand new brake pads were non existent. I was able to maneuver the bike out of traffic but it took a lot of work to do it. I have had to replace the whole rear brake system. The second time happened to a harley davidson tech that was test riding my bike for a completely different reason. They had to bring my bike back to the dealership with a tow truck. Harley davidson did not repair it for me and let me drive it that way from denver colorado to phoenix arizona using just my front brake.
The worst 2013 Harley-Davidson FLS problems
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- Brakes2
- Tires1
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- Brakes2
- Tires1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2013 Harley-Davidson FLS 19
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
- Midtronics GRX-3110 and DCA-8000 software
- Genuine motor parts and accessories bulletin PAB1171 (rev b): software update for screamin eagle pro...
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Midtronics GRX-3110 and DCA-8000 software
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Market specific battery introduction
- Milwaukee eight and twin cam camshaft drive gear retention kit changes
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
What 2013 Harley-Davidson FLS owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The rear brake system locked up and the whole system had to be replaced. One year later 2017 I was on my way home from sturgis and I was having issues with the fuel system and clutch. Brought it to a dealership in denver, co. When they took it for a test ride, it was brought back in the bed of a truck with the rear brake system locked up again!
This is the second time in 2 months. Routine driving the first time. Tire punctured by small screw, this time by a copper shipping staple, just pulling out of my driveway. No tire and wheel coverage, that's another $165 per month for 2 years not covered under warranty, the tube got punctured service dept says the 112 dollar repair is not enough, the tire in question has 300 miles on it. Tire highly recommended because the tire got punctured. You couldn't even push a paper clip through the hole. Tire cost $400 - 112 for the tube kit installed. Service guys say they deal 20% off tire 320+112+tax $478 2 months later a staple, size of you desk stapler. Same deal recommend and scare you into no choice, if a drop of water gets in there, or if a grain of sand. Catostrophic, this tire had15 miles on it. So 725 lb brand new bike, fragile tires $400 designed for and made for this bike, by a major tire giant. How many tires do you think they sold because of this.
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Questions about the 2013 Harley-Davidson FLS
Is the 2013 Harley-Davidson FLS reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2013 Harley-Davidson FLS, close to a typical FLS model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Harley-Davidson FLS?
Brakes, with 2 complaints. Next is tires (1).
How many recalls does the 2013 Harley-Davidson FLS have?
No recalls on record.
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