Tl* the contact owns a 2009 harley davidson street glide (na).while traveling 55 MPH, the motorcycle speed decreased to 15 MPH and a light illuminated on the speedometer. The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 31,007.
The worst 2009 Harley-Davidson FXDL problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission2
- Brakes1
- Engine1
- Wheels1
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- Transmission2
- Brakes1
- Engine1
- Wheels1
Recalls 2
Structure: motorcycle: kickstand/center stand
- What is wrong
- Harley-davidson is recalling 3,285 my 2009 fxd, fxdf, fxdc, fxdl, and fxdb motorcycles. The jiffy stand spring anchor may have been built with a defective weld that may allow the jiffy stand assembly to not retract as intended.
- Risk
- This condition could lead to a crash which could cause injury or death to the rider.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the original jiffy stand spring anchor and replace it with a new spring anchor free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about december 22, 2008. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1‑414‑342‑4680.
Recall number 08V659000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
- What is wrong
- Harley-davidson is recalling 349 my 2009 fxdb, fxdc, fxdf, and fxdl motorcycles. These motorcycles have a fuel tank vent tube assembly, part no. 27389-04a, which may have been produced with a defective ultrasonic weld on the anti-slosh valve.
- Risk
- If the valve separates and the bike is tipped over, it may leak fuel. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel vent tube assembly and, if necessary, replace it. The recall is expected to begin on or about december 8, 2008. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1‑414‑343‑4056.
Recall number 08V625000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2009 Harley-Davidson FXDL 14
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Market specific battery introduction
- 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.
- Milwaukee-eight and twin cam transmission gear packs.
- Milwaukee-eight and twin cam transmission gear packs.
- Fuel filler neck emissions recall 0613
- Tech article TA0023: TA0023
What 2009 Harley-Davidson FXDL owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Serious over heating of engine when driving. Hot enough to cause burns on right side of engine. At 5,000 mile service all fuel lines had to be replaced as they were melted from heat. I have complained to 2 different dealers about this and was told it was "normal".
Loud clank at startup in front of primary. Compensator problem. Spoken to multiple technicians who have said that the oem harley davidson compensators on the 09 96 cubic inch motors has had multiple issues. If this compensator fails while cruising it could be catastrophic and cause serious injury or death. There is a fix by going with the screaming eagle compensator which is a heavier build to withstand tension at startup etc. This should be checked into cause apparently there are alot of complaints on this issue.
Rear wheel bearing failed at 6,100 miles.
During routine operation of new motorcycle, normal application of front brake results in brake fluid leak at junction of front brake master cylinder and front brake master cylinder cover. Brake fluid erodes painted surfaces at junction of master cylinder and master cylinder cover, resulting in further degradation of seal. Consequences include: (a) potential loss of ability to timely and safely stop vehicle due to ineffective front brake; (b) potential loss of ability to timely and safely stop vehicle due to brake fluid dripping on to front brake disc; (c) potential loss of ability to properly control vehicle due to brake fluid dripping on to front or rear tires; (d) potential loss of ability to control vehicle due to brake fluid dripping onto road surfaces; and (e) potential fire hazard due to contact between leaking brake fluid and hot motorcycle surfaces (exhaust pipes, cylinder heads, etc.). Brake fluid is retained by rubber gasket between master cylinder and master cylinder cover. Master cylinder cover is secured by two phillips-head screws that compress rubber gasket. Proper torque setting is difficult to maintain on screws. As screws loosen due to vibration during normal operation, the fluid leak occurs. However, retightening screws compresses gasket and may increase amount of fluid leak. Leak is relatively small at present. I intend to have master cylinder, gasket and cover replaced by manufacturer under warranty.
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Questions about the 2009 Harley-Davidson FXDL
Is the 2009 Harley-Davidson FXDL reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2009 Harley-Davidson FXDL, 1.7 times a typical FXDL model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Harley-Davidson FXDL?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2009 Harley-Davidson FXDL have?
2 recalls, covering structure and fuel system, gasoline.
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