2011 Harley-Davidson Flhr problems, complaints & recalls

2019-10-28 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:abs Warning Light · 15,875 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2011 harley-davidson electra glide ultra (flhr) motorcycle. the contact stated that the abs indicator illuminated, which signified that the mortorcycle did not have anti-lock braking ability. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 15,875. …”

2019-06-10 · Unknown Or Other · 6,000 mi · 💥 crash

“the saddle bag fell off while going down the highway and collided with the motorcycle behind it causing the rider to come off at 100 km/hour. this is not the first time the saddle bag has come off. the previous time, it was the other side so the owner of this motorcycle was extra careful to be sure the bags were latched properly prior to the trip…”

2018-03-27 · Service Brakes · 68,064 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2011 harley-davidson flhr (road king). the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 18v076000 (service brakes, hydraulic) was performed on march 11, 2018 at queen city harley-davidson (5960 dixie highway fairfield, ohio 45014 phone 513-874-4343) however, the repair did not correct the failure. the dealer caused damage to th…”

2017-06-28 · Exterior Lighting · 27,000 mi

“headlights and passing lamps flicker on and off intermittently. major safety concern at night. problem appears to be related to wiring for the headlight and passing lamps. happens when you turn the handlebars left or right. happens sitting still and while motorcycle is in motion.…”

2017-04-07 · Service Brakes · 64,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2011 harley-davidson flhr road king. while driving approximately 55 mph approaching a construction traffic jam, the rear brake locked up when applied and the frontal brake leveler was very hard to apply. the contact had to coast between the lanes of traffic until the frontal brake engaged and came to a stop. the contact push…”

2015-06-05 · Service Brakes · 62,232 mi · 💥 crash

“while trying to stop at a stop sigh the front brakes would not work at all after getting stopped and parking the bike, the break lever would not move. after several attempts pulling on the break it loosened up so i rode bike to repair shop. every time the front break would engage (which was not every time), it would catch and lock up the front tir…”

2015-01-08 · Suspension:rear · 33,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2011 harley davidson flhr road king. while driving at approximately 75 mph, the vehicle started to shake and wobble. the abs warning indicator illuminated continuously. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician diagnosed that the rear wheel bearing needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was …”

2014-07-25 · Engine · 7,500 mi

“right side of the engine overheating to the point of burning my pants and legs. completely unacceptable for a $20k bike. harley states that is is normal. there is nothing normal for a rider to burn his/her legs. *tr…”

2012-03-24 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 15 mi

“harley has a major problem with rear brakes. this bike was brand new they failed to address it is a serious problem that can cause instability to a new driver. with 53 years riding experience i got the bike to a halt. this problem is system wide and has nothing to do with the brake light switch recall. harley refuses to warranty this item even on…”