Fuel line "quick disconnect" o-ring seal leaks at its coupling to the fuel tank. O-ring may fail without prior symptom and leak gas on to engine at a location that may cause a fire sparked from the ignition coil pack located rearward of the coupling. May also ignite from exhaust system on some models. There are no recalls or service bulletins from the manufacturer at this time. The concern affects nearly all models equipped with fuel injection which was introduced in 1999. This encompasses hundreds of thousands of units and is very common in discussions on forums.
The worst 2005 Harley-Davidson Flstn problems
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Recalls 1
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Certain softail motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, 'certification.' the VIN/certification label contains incorrect tire size and inflation pressures for the front wheel. The label states the tire size is mt90b21 and the inflation pressure as 30 psi, whereas the correct tire size is mt90b16, and the correct inflation pressure is 36 psi.
- Risk
- The certification label is incorrect giving improper information.
- Remedy
- Harley- davidson will mail instructions along with corrected federal certification label. If an owner so desires, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on june 6, 2005. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1‑414‑343‑4056.
Recall number 05V151000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flstn 9
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Battery warranty guidelines
- Market specific battery introduction
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin PAB1158: oil filter packaging and case quantity update
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin PAB1146: 68193-95 bulb wedge, fender tip lamp.
- Genuine motor parts and accessories bulletin PAB1084: softail backrest pad improvements.
- 2000 - 2017 softail - fuel tank gasket.
- Tech article TA0023: TA0023
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Is the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flstn reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flstn, close to a typical Flstn model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flstn?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flstn have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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