After coming to a stop at a stop sign, my wife went to adjust the side mirror and the engine shut off. Initial attempt to restart the bike had no response, but after repeated attempts the bike started. The ride completed without further incident, but when I tried to restart the bike the following day there was no response. The bike was trailered to a local hd dealer, and they diagnosed the problem as a faulty ignition switch. I took a video of the issue before replacing the switch which shows the lightest touch of the switch will cause the engine to shutoff. The switch must have been brushed by my wife's jacket when adjusting the mirrors at the stop sign.
The worst 2007 Harley-Davidson Flstn problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine4
- Transmission2
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
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- Engine4
- Transmission2
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
Recalls 1
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
- What is wrong
- Certain motorcycles were built with a condition that permits the positive battery cable to contact a weld bead on the oil tank. This may cause the weld bead to abrade through the insulation on the cable and cause an electrical short from the battery through the oil tank and oil lines.
- Risk
- This could lead to an oil leak and/or possible fire, which could result in injury or death to the rider.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a battery caddy that will protect the cable and ensure proper cable routing. This recall began on may 4, 2007. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1‑414‑342‑4080.
Recall number 07V173000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flstn 18
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
- New balancer bearing remover tool HD-48457-A
- Milwaukee eight and twin cam camshaft drive gear retention kit changes
- 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
- Milwaukee-eight and twin cam transmission gear packs.
- Genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin PAB1146: 68193-95 bulb wedge, fender tip lamp.
- Milwaukee-eight and twin cam transmission gear packs.
What 2007 Harley-Davidson Flstn owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Loss of engine power due to failure of fuel pressure regulator housing. This component is shared with other harley davidson models with fuel injection.
Too much heat coming from motorcycle to ride, must have some kind of heat shield.
2007 harley davidson flstn, 96b motor, factory new, 277 miles on odometer, no aftermarket parts: excessive vibration of motor, excessive motor heat, harsh / loud, metal to metal transmission gear engagement, and secondary transmission gear metal to metal clunk while rolling out clutch in 1st & 2nd gears. Possible pinion gear damage and pinion / main shaft run-out exceeding oem specs. Harley is aware of problem but has no current fix, recall or service bulletin.
- while riding 2007 harley davidson motorcycle, bike is shutting down while in gear. - motorcycle loses the ability to shift without the bike running. This happening while in various riding situations. - have taken to dealership where bought. They were not able to diagnose the problem and or fix it. *jb -
Hot running engine under normal operating conditions. Hard, metal to metal hit on engagement of starter and transmission on start-ups. Hard, metal to metal hit on initial shifting to first gear from neutral and on start-up.
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Questions about the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flstn
Is the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flstn reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flstn, 6.0 times a typical Flstn model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flstn?
Engine and cooling, with 4 complaints. Next is transmission (2).
How many recalls does the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flstn have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
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