Mechanical problems

[Fatcycledaddy]

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-harley-davidson-brakes-20160708-snap-story.html

I understand the frustrations with things like DSS, lose fasteners, and a few other problems, but I am sure glad my Spyder doesn't have these brake issues!

 

[trikermutha]

More brake problems:yikes: Glad I went to the dark side..There quality on parts has really gone down IMO.

 

[oldguyinTX]

Not to defend Harley, but I noticed in the article that Harley recommends changing the brake fluid every two years, just as Can-Am does.

 

[Fatcycledaddy]

Not slamming Harley

Not to defend Harley, but I noticed in the article that Harley recommends changing the brake fluid every two years, just as Can-Am does.

Wasn't intended as a slam on Harley, just as it stated, brake failure is worse than some of the problems Spyders have.

How many brake failures have you heard about with Spyders even if the brake fluid has not been changed ever 2 years? I am sure that most owners do not change it ever 2 years.

 

[Bfromla]

Has more to do with everyone is in a rush,,,,, then opps needs their brakes! Not to mention added distractions. & periodic maintenance is for "some one else", all they need is gas & it to go kind of thing.


I wasn't there but I still care! POW /MIA VETS

 

[Rob Rodriguez]

I had to replace the entire rear braking system on my Harley with about 14,000 miles on it. When asked if it were normal the dealer says, depends on how you use the brakes. 1 week after it was "fixed" I lost the rear brake while riding and had to take it back to be fixed again. Apparently a bad 0 ring was the problem the second time.

My Harley required a lot of maintenance. It wasn't cheap and even then it still had issues. I wouldn't spend money on owning another one.

 

[Chupaca]

No, no, no....

Harleys have had problems with the ignition systems as well. ..we are doing pretty well in the malfunction dept...:thumbup: