Purchased harley in april, bike inoperative, they replaced battery & it died again, they replaced voltage regulator and on 7/19/06 at approximately 10:00 pm in construction area of rt I-287, bike lost all power, lights horn, then engine. I had the state police arrive & set up flares because it was very dark & there was heavy tractor trailer and construction traffic. State police wanted me to push new bike off highway. Aaa came & towed back to my home, then dealer picked up for the third time and I am not in possession of the vehicle. I am a claim rep for an insurance co & it is hazardous to lose all power on a major highway at night on a motorcycle.
The worst 2005 Harley-Davidson XL883 problems
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- Electrical1
- Lights1
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Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Harley-Davidson XL883 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Battery warranty guidelines
- Market specific battery introduction
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin PAB1158: oil filter packaging and case quantity update
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin PAB1146: 68193-95 bulb wedge, fender tip lamp.
- Inner rocker covers
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Is the 2005 Harley-Davidson XL883 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Harley-Davidson XL883, close to a typical XL883 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Harley-Davidson XL883?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is lights (1).
How many recalls does the 2005 Harley-Davidson XL883 have?
No recalls on record.
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