Under moderate to heavy braking, with the fuel tank between 3/4 and full, fuel leaks from the underside and puddles under the bike. Dealership staff says that this is normal.
The worst 2019 Harley-Davidson XG500 problems
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- Fuel system1
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Recalls 1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
- What is wrong
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Street 500 (XG500), Street 750 (XG750), and 2017-2019 Street 750A (XG750A) motorcycles. The brake calipers may corrode internally after exposure to certain driving environments such as coastal regions or road salt, resulting in increased brake drag.
- Risk
- Excessive brake drag can increase the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Harley-Davidson has notified owners, and dealers will install new front and rear brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2019. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1‑800‑258‑2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0174.
Recall number 18V927000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2019 Harley-Davidson XG500 31
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- TIRE TREAD DEPTH GUIDE-UPDATE. PURPOSE: [Revision C. Updated: Tire Tread Depth Guide
- Battery warranty guidelines
- BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: [Revision F. Added: Added video link for the DCA-8000 Battery Tester
- TIRE TREAD DEPTH GUIDE-UPDATE. PURPOSE: [Revision B. Updated: Tire Tread Depth Guide
- Battery warranty guidelines
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
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Is the 2019 Harley-Davidson XG500 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2019 Harley-Davidson XG500, fewer than a typical XG500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Harley-Davidson XG500?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2019 Harley-Davidson XG500 have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
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