Dt: brake failure on motorcycle. Hydraulic brakes have paint on metal fittings, and as the paint flaked away the fittings rusted, and the fluid leaked out. Then, the brakes failed. Dealer said they do not guarantee brakes where they use salt on the roads or close to ocean. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet.
The worst 2001 Harley-Davidson FXST problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
Problems by type
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- Brakes1
- Electrical1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Harley-Davidson FXST 5
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What 2001 Harley-Davidson FXST owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Was on illinios route 150 traveling at 55 MPH when suddenly the motorcycle lost all power. The engine shut down, the electral system shut down. I costed to the shoulder of this busy 2 lane highway with only a soft shoulder. The vehicle was complete dead except for the alarm system. Tailered the bike to the dealer and they found the main electrical connector to the tank mounted "primary" ignition switch had not been installed properly. The connector just feel off while the bike was in motion. If this happened in a turn of crossing an intersection it could cause a serious accident.
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Questions about the 2001 Harley-Davidson FXST
Is the 2001 Harley-Davidson FXST reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2001 Harley-Davidson FXST, close to a typical FXST model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Harley-Davidson FXST?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2001 Harley-Davidson FXST have?
No recalls on record.
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