Bike would back kick. Figured it was a bad battery. Changed battery and was still doing it talked to another harley owner and he said to check under the primary case and did so and the compensated sprocket that was loose causing the back kicking of motor which had caused primary chain to tighten putting extra strain on bearings on left side of motor causing a howling noise called bike shop about the incident and was informed that several bikes in the 2000's models have had these issues was told that possibly cause an accident if the nut was to come all the way out.
The worst 2010 Harley-Davidson Flstf problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission2
- Tires1
Problems by type
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- Transmission2
- Tires1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2010 Harley-Davidson Flstf 22
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
- New balancer bearing remover tool HD-48457-A
- Milwaukee eight and twin cam camshaft drive gear retention kit changes
What 2010 Harley-Davidson Flstf owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 harley davidson fat boy motorcycle. The contact stated that after stopping and shifting the clutch, the clutch fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where they advised him that the clutch cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and the current mileages were approximately 2,200. The VIN was unavailable.
My 2010 harley davidson fatboy has worn out the tires at 4500 miles. Now the bike has a shake in the front end. The dealer said that it's probably the tires. This condition is unsafe. I have not ever spun these tire and they have been at recommended pressure since new in jan. 2010. These are dunlop oem tires.
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Questions about the 2010 Harley-Davidson Flstf
Is the 2010 Harley-Davidson Flstf reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2010 Harley-Davidson Flstf, 1.5 times a typical Flstf model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Harley-Davidson Flstf?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints. Next is tires (1).
How many recalls does the 2010 Harley-Davidson Flstf have?
No recalls on record.
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