Talking Shop: Common Issues with Harley maintenance

As an authorized Harley-Davidson dealership, we are always going to recommend taking the best care of your motorcycle as possible by letting our certified technicians keep your bike safe, at its best performance, and keep you on the road. But, not everyone chooses this with their bike. 

We asked our techs what are some of the things that they see coming through the doors from people that don’t regularly keep up with their Harley-Davidson maintenance. Any one of these things could cause for a sloppy, unsafe ride and lead to more problems if left unrepaired. 

Common issues we see:

• Missed factory recalls
• Steering head bearings out of adjustment
• Belt out of adjustment
• Burnt out clutch
• Worn out brakes
• Tire wear
• Brake fluid condensation causing brake fade
• Loosened critical fasteners
• Low tire pressure

Instead of having to worry about these things and other wear on your bike, scheduling your key service intervals with your dealership will ensure you’re maintaining your Harley-Davidson at its best.

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