Purchased my 3rd h-d (last 17 yrs) on may 2018, went big... 2018 cvo road glide (117 m8 fltrxse), heard all the chatter but bought it anyway. 3100 miles later, sumped on a 400 mile road trip, one qt low, burning odor, extreme heat, loss of power, 100 miles on 6 gallon tank of fuel... Local dealer picked up bike at hotel, 2 days on phone & emails with support techs, conclusion... Voided powertrain warranty due to unapproved tuning. Heard all the horror stories... But we've been tuning & altering for years, just an excuse to move on from the issues. This bike is currently at "gmr performance" in fort worth texas, loose piston jet oilers, bad oil pump, sticking crank and the hits keep coming... This bike will be re-built to 128 with quality parts and a competent builder... #3 is it for me. Https://gmrperformance.com/ https://www.facebook.com/gmr-performance-559176144113934/ https://www.facebook.com/559176144113934/videos/862622857406873/?t=2 https://www.facebook.com/559176144113934/videos/453192031918832/?t=2 https://www.facebook.com/559176144113934/videos/852105041790372/?t=0 https://www.facebook.com/559176144113934/videos/2078521355609032/?t=9
The worst 2018 Harley-Davidson Fltrxse problems
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Recalls 1
Power train: clutch assembly
- What is wrong
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Police Road King (FLHP), Road King (FLHR), Road King Special (FLHRXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Ultra Limited Shrine (FLHTK SHRINE), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide Ultra (FLTRU), Road Glide (FLTRX), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Freewheeler (FLRT), Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG), CVO Limited (FLHTKSE) and CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE) motorcycles, 2017 Softail Slim S (FLSS), Fat Boy S (FLSTFBS) and CVO Pro Street Breakout (FXSE) motorcycles, 2018 115th Anniversary Ultra Limited (FLHTK ANV), 115th Anniversary Street Glide (FLHX ANV), 115th Anniversary Street Glide Special (FLHXS ANX), 115th Anniversary Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG ANV), 115th Anniversary CVO Limited (FLHTKSE ANV) and CVO Road Glide (FLTRXSE) motorcycles. The secondary clutch actuator cylinder may leak fluid internally and the clutch master cylinder may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch.
- Risk
- If the clutch cannot be disengaged it can result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a new secondary clutch actuator piston assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 5, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1‑800‑258‑2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0173.
Recall number 18V734000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fltrxse 67
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- TIRE TREAD DEPTH GUIDE-UPDATE. PURPOSE: [Revision C. Updated: Tire Tread Depth Guide
- Battery warranty guidelines
- BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: [Revision F. Added: Added video link for the DCA-8000 Battery Tester
- TIRE TREAD DEPTH GUIDE-UPDATE. PURPOSE: [Revision B. Updated: Tire Tread Depth Guide
- Battery warranty guidelines
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Cosmetic cylinder staining (all milwaukee-eight models)
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
What 2018 Harley-Davidson Fltrxse owners say
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Questions about the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fltrxse
Is the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fltrxse reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fltrxse, fewer than a typical Fltrxse model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fltrxse?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fltrxse have?
1 recall, covering power train.
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