Tl*the contact owns a 2008 harley davidson softail custom. Whenever the contact rides his bike during the day or night at various speeds, the headlight mount is unstable and shakes. The failure causes a strobe light effect at night. The dealer and manufacturer stated that the mount was designed in that manner. The current mileage was 718 and failure mileage was 1. Updated 09/29/08. *lj the consumer stated he replaced the faulty headlamps at his expense.updated 09/29/08.
The worst 2008 Harley-Davidson Softail problems
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- Lights1
- Visibility1
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- Visibility1
Recalls
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Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Harley-Davidson Softail 3
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What 2008 Harley-Davidson Softail owners say
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Questions about the 2008 Harley-Davidson Softail
Is the 2008 Harley-Davidson Softail reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2008 Harley-Davidson Softail, fewer than a typical Softail model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Harley-Davidson Softail?
Lights, with 1 complaint. Next is visibility (1).
How many recalls does the 2008 Harley-Davidson Softail have?
No recalls on record.
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