2008

I have an 08 Heritage Softail, 7200 miles on it, I had a trip (1200 mi.) interupted this past summer and had to trailer the bike home, $500 out of my pocket. The oil pressure light had come on. HD dealer, took apart the cam shaft plate and found the oil relief pin "ovaled" and froze up. This oil pressure light coming on has happened 3 times now, and I am getting no where with HD having the engine tore down to take a look inside the engine, they keep testing the oil pressures and giving it back to me with NO findings, the first time a small pc. of debris was found, looked like it could have came from a bearing. I have a 2500 mile trip planned for this summer and I am really worried it is going to let me down in the middle of it again.

ANYONE ELSE HAD THIS PROBLEM OR COMPLAINT???????

Do you see a common thread in some of these complaints on the reliability of Harleys? It's modifications and service done improperly! I just purchased a new 2008 FXSTC anniversary model. The last new bike I bought was a FXRS in 1988. I drove the hell out of that machine, had it cammed up, heads modified, and converted to AMSOIL synthetic in engine, trans, and primary at 10,000 miles. I paid 8,000 dollars for that bike new. I just sold it exactly 20 years later for 9,000 dollars and went and bought my new Softail. I changed the engine oil religiously at every 5,000 miles.

I purchased a 2008 Road King last March and was once struck by the discomfort of the handlebars (too short, too far forward). This is my 4th Harley and the first time I have experienced any riding dismay. When I purchased the bike (this is my 4th Harley, so I am not unfamiliar with their product) I indicated to the salesman that the bars were not as comfortable as on the Ultra (my previous bike) he said "no problem, you can change them later if you care to". After riding a few weeks I decided to change them only to find out that Harley has not yet designed any optional bars for the 2008.

Hey Clayton- Great website, love all the info. I just got a 2008 FLSTSB, and guess what! at 159 miles, oil leaks on my driveway coming from my outer primary cover! The bike goes to HD in 2 days to have it repaired. I bought the big warranty package which I plan on using for even the slightest suggestion of oil leak. Otherwise, the bike is fun, smooth, and comfortable. We'll see how it all comes out in the end! Cheers, Jerry