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1995 Harley-Davidson Softail problems

The most common problem on the 1995 Harley-Davidson Softail is electrical system. Its complaint count is close to a typical Softail model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
1
Worst area
Electrical

The worst 1995 Harley-Davidson Softail problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Electrical
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Suspension
    1

Problems by type

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  • Electrical
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Suspension
    1

Recalls 1

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection systemReported October 22, 1996 · 176,515 vehicles affected
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

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Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Harley-Davidson Softail 1

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 1995 Harley-Davidson Softail owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 7, 1997 · Suspension · CA · crash

Consumer states that while riding the front end started wheel hopping. Owner tookmotor cycle into a private mechanic and was informed that the front end loosened up and wore out the neck bearing and racers, causing a collision. The dealer has been made aware of the problem.

Filed Jan 27, 1997 · Electrical · AZ

When driving the motorcycle stalled, received recall # 96v204000 oct 96, still waiting for job .

Filed Dec 20, 1996 · Engine · FL

Owner received recall notice, contacted dealer and was told the parts were not available. Recall#96v204000.

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Questions about the 1995 Harley-Davidson Softail

Is the 1995 Harley-Davidson Softail reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1995 Harley-Davidson Softail, close to a typical Softail model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1995 Harley-Davidson Softail?

Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).

How many recalls does the 1995 Harley-Davidson Softail have?

1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.

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