I purchased form performance machineinc a contour belt drive primary for my 2000 harley davidson soft tail duce. After having a harley davidson dealer install it I put 400 miles on the motorcycle when at about 20 MPH the rear wheel locked up. Caused by the clutch hub retaining clip coming off letting the clutch hub jamming into the outer cover. I sent it back to performance machine while it was still under warranty for a refund. They tell me there was nothing wrong and are returning it. There seems to be a problem with this system that could be a serious safety issue for if it would have happened 1/2 mile further down the road I would been on the interstate going 65 MPH.
The worst 2000 Harley-Davidson Softail problems
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- Engine2
- Fuel system2
- Brakes1
- Tires1
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- Engine2
- Fuel system2
- Brakes1
- Tires1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Harley-Davidson Softail 3
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What 2000 Harley-Davidson Softail owners say
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Dt: cam chain tensioners wore out. If it goes through all the way the engine will lock up. It will disintegrate the metal pieces where the engine will lock up. It happens in the hot weather, consumer heard excessive engine noise, and was told to change the tensioners. Consumer is concerned for both harley davidson motorcylcles he owns. *ak
The tires lost air pressure, while driving.
The brake pedal traps the foot under it due to its design. Harley has redisigned it for the 2001 models but won't replace it on the older models. I wrote to them and they refused in writing to do anything about the defect.
When consumer went to take motorcycle out of his garage, he noticed that there was fuel leaking from carburetor. Dealership was in possession of motorcycle, and informed consumer that defect was a result of bad gas. The consumer had the motorcycle serviced last september/october - there was nothing wrong with motorcycle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
The cam bearing problem was known at the time I purchased my motorcycle for close to $20,000, but I was not notified this was a problem. The failure could have cost me and my girlfriend our lives. This should be a recall item. Harley davidson sent a service repairman.
Would fill motorcycle with fuel & about 1/2 gallon would leak out & would trail motorcycle while driving.
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Questions about the 2000 Harley-Davidson Softail
Is the 2000 Harley-Davidson Softail reliable?
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2000 Harley-Davidson Softail, 2.3 times a typical Softail model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Harley-Davidson Softail?
Engine and cooling, with 2 complaints. Next is fuel system (2).
How many recalls does the 2000 Harley-Davidson Softail have?
No recalls on record.
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