2010 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“Compensator failure. The compensator on my h-d has developed a banging noise on startup and continues to make noise up to the 3500 RPM range. Harley davidson in miami, florida serviced my motorcycle and found the mounting bolt to be loose. After service the compensator the noise recurred after 100 miles. This is a real safety issue if this until should come apart and lock up the drive train while riding which would cause serious injury or death to the rider and passenger. …”

“The compensator on my bike is not engine for this large of motor. My compensator has loosened and is a extreme safety hazard for the drive and passenger if the motorcycle is in motion and the bolt falls out or the inadequate compensator falls apart while driving. My motorcycle was taken in because of a large banging noise at start up. Upon inspection the dealer stated that the bolt holding the compensator together had came loose and was retightened to specs. The servicing dealer stated that this item has been a problem on the 2009-2010 models.”

“2010 (and earlier) Harley-Davidson touring models have a problem with the transmission compensator that if not addressed, could cause an accident with injury or death. The compensator bolt comes loose in the transmission housing and causes significant internal damage with could cause the motorcycle to malfunction. In my case, I had just exited the highway 100 when I heard a loud rattling in the transmission. When the light turned green, I tried to move forward but the bike lurched and would not get into gear. This caused me to stop in the middle of the intersection with traffic around me. …”

“Tl * the contact owns a 2010 harley davidson Flhtcu motorcycle. While driving approximately 65 MPH on a major highway, the vehicle automatically decelerated to 15 MPH and stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 23,400.”

“The 6th gear indicator goes out on my 2010 harley Flhtcu at different times and for no apparent reason. This is dangerous because if you have the cruise control engaged it goes off and will not work until you turn the bike on and off again.”