Motorcycle has a tendency to pull right.
The worst 1997 Harley-Davidson FX problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Suspension1
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- Brakes1
- Suspension1
Recalls 1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
- What is wrong
- The effects of reformulated gasoline along with certain usage of the fuel supply valve affects the supply of gasoline to the carburetor. This condition requires two factors: (1) the use of reformulated fuels containing mbte and (2) starting the motorcycle with the fuel valve handle in the off position.
- Risk
- This condition can cause the fuel flow to be unpredictable thus causing the engine to shut down increasing the risk of a motorcycle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers the replace the diaphragm in the fuel valve.
Recall number 96V204000 · Recall details
What 1997 Harley-Davidson FX owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The engine case was not drilled for oil return and this causes oil to spill out of the motorcycle while driving, and the oil soaks the back of tires and brakes. This causes the brakes to operate improperly. Please describe details.
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Questions about the 1997 Harley-Davidson FX
Is the 1997 Harley-Davidson FX reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1997 Harley-Davidson FX, 2.0 times a typical FX model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Harley-Davidson FX?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is suspension (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Harley-Davidson FX have?
1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.
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