News — Road Glide

Harley-Davidson Inc. motorcycle is preparing to recall about 57,138 Touring motorcycles because an oil line clamp may have been improperly installed. According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there have been numerous reports of the oil line detaching, spilling oil that could fall onto the rear tire and causing loss of control. Reports of at least three crashes resulting from oil line detachment have been reported, one resulting in minor injury. According to a company statement: Based on this information, Harley-Davidson is voluntarily recalling approximately 57,138 vehicles that have been shipped worldwide that may have this...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Harley-Davidson is recalling more than 105,000 Touring motorcycles from the 2014 model year  According to NHTSA, 105,746 Touring models from the 2014 year are being recalled because a component in the clutch master cylinder may fail, reducing the pressure available to keep the clutch disengaged. If the clutch does not remain disengaged, the motorcycle may creep forward while the rider intends to be stopped, increasing the risk of a crash. The affected bikes are: Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU) Ultra Limited (FLHTK) Police Electra Glide (FLHTP) Street Glide Special (FLHXS) Street Glide (FLHX) Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG) CVO Limited...

Weeks before the announcement of its complete 2015 model line-up, Harley-Davidson is previewing the Road Glide and Road Glide Special, two of its new 2015 motorcycles. Infused with DNA of the customer-led product development effort Project RUSHMORE, the two sleek, shark-nose Touring models are being revealed today during special events at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, S.D., and at the National Bikers Roundup (NBR) in Tulsa, Okla. “Road Glide has always had an incredibly passionate following, which is why its return to the model line-up is exciting for our customers and our company,” said Matt Levatich, President and Chief...