1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX

1 recalls — 2 complaints

96V204000 Oct 22, 1996
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
THE EFFECTS OF REFORMULATED GASOLINE ALONG WITH CERTAIN USAGE OF THE FUEL SUPPLY VALVE AFFECTS THE SUPPLY OF GASOLINE TO THE CARBURETOR. THIS CONDITION REQUIRES TWO FACTORS: (1) THE USE OF REFORMULATED FUELS CONTAINING MBTE AND (2) STARTING THE MOTORCYCLE WITH THE FUEL VALVE HANDLE IN THE OFF POSITION.
Remedy: DEALERS THE REPLACE THE DIAPHRAGM IN THE FUEL VALVE.
176,515 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT Aug 5, 1998
MOTORCYCLE HAS A TENDENCY TO PULL RIGHT.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Jul 24, 1997
THE ENGINE CASE WAS NOT DRILLED FOR OIL RETURN AND THIS CAUSES OIL TO SPILL OUT OF THE MOTORCYCLE WHILE DRIVING, AND THE OIL SOAKS THE BACK OF TIRES AND BRAKES. THIS CAUSES THE BRAKES TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK