2021 Harley-Davidson RA1250 Technical Service Bulletins

78 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2021 Harley-Davidson RA1250. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10232452Feb 13, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). SERVICE BULLETIN M1582: 2023 PAN AMERICA WINDSHIELD IMPROVEMENTS. PURPOSE: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify dealers about the revised components on the 2023 Pan Am windshield Stop Brackets. The old part number has been superseded to a new part number.
• 10231506Jan 24, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. SERVICE BULLETIN M1579: REVOLUTION MAX BCM AND ECM UPDATE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that a Body Control Module (BCM) and Electronic Control Module (ECM) update is available on Digital Technician II (DT II). The BCM update addresses potential nuisance Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and ride mode faults, most commonly found after a low voltage crank event or cold temperature start attempt.
• 10231502Jan 18, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. SERVICE BULLETIN M1573: REVOLUTION MAX TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS. PURPOSE: Revision. Updated Motorcycles Affected and Required Dealer Action. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has specific areas of interest while troubleshooting on the Revolution® Max platform. These areas of interest should be used in conjunction with the Service Manual and Electric Diagnostic Manual while troubleshooting.
• 10231501Jan 18, 2023Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. SERVICE BULLETIN M1571: REVOLUTION MAX CLUTCH PART AND SERVICE PROCEDURE CHANGE. PURPOSE: Revision. Updated Motorcycles Affected. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson Revolution®Max clutches will be serviced by a clutch disc kit and not with individual plates. A new clutch disc service kit (Part No. 37000383) will be provided for making clutch repairs on all Revolution® Max powered vehicles moving…
• 10228752Dec 21, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. SERVICE BULLETIN M1573: REVOLUTION MAX TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has specific areas of interest while troubleshooting on the Revolution® Max platform. These areas of interest should be used in conjunction with the Service Manual and Electric Diagnostic Manual while troubleshooting. This information should be used as an aid to current troubleshooting steps and…
• 10228748Dec 21, 2022Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. SERVICE BULLETIN M1571: REVOLUTION MAX CLUTCH PART AND SERVICE PROCEDURE CHANGE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson Revolution® Max clutches will be serviced by a clutch disc kit and not with individual plates. A new clutch disc service kit (Part No. 37000383) will be provided for making clutch repairs on all Revolution® Max powered vehicles moving forward. The procedure of replacing…
• 10228745Dec 12, 2022Engine cooling, Equipment. SERVICE BULLETIN M1553: REVOLUTION MAX SPECIAL TOOL HD-53023 UPDATE. PURPOSE: To inform dealers that Harley-Davidson has updated the Camshaft Chain Retraction tool for all Revolution® Max powertrains. The original tool (Part No. HD-53023) was made with a wire gauge too large to fit into the camshaft chain tensioner access hole without modification. A new Camshaft Chain Retraction tool (Part No. HD-53023-A) will be…
• 10227219Nov 18, 2022Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. SERVICE BULLETIN M1546: REVOLUTION MAX JIFFY STAND HARDWARE TORQUE CHANGE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that a change has been made to the hardware installation procedure for screws securing the jiffy stand on vehicles powered by the Revolution® Max engine. See Figure 1 through Figure 4. When installing all jiffy stand screws, use LOCTITE 243 MEDIUM STRENGTH THREADLOCKER AND SEALANT (BLUE) (99642-97) and…
• 10227224Nov 11, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. SERVICE BULLETIN M1569: PAN AMERICA AND SPORTSTER S INSTRUMENT MODULE UPDATE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has identified an Instrument Module (IM) software concern on 2021 and 2022 Pan America and Sportster S models. There are two concerns that are being addressed with a software update to the IM. The IM temporarily loses display and "VIN Error" message is displayed. NOTE: This…
• 10219040Aug 16, 2022Engine cooling, Other or unknown. SERVICE BULLETIN M1558: 2021-2022 PAN AMERICA LOWER RADIATOR HOSE ROUTING. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson wants to raise awareness of proper lower radiator hose routing and installation.
• 10219042Aug 10, 2022Engine cooling, Other or unknown, Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. SERVICE BULLETIN M1560: REVOLUTION MAX STARTER CLUTCH GEAR UPDATE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson wants to make aware of changes to the Revolution Max Starter Clutch Gear and aid in properly diagnosing the condition making replacement necessary.
• 10219041Aug 2, 2022Electronic stability control, Electrical system, Engine cooling, Transmission…. SERVICE BULLETIN M1559: REVOLUTION MAX ECM UPDATE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has an Electronic Control Module (ECM) update that is available on Digital Technician II (DT II). This update is to address Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P000000 setting and putting the bike into the fast idle position (4,000 rpm).
• 10208836Jan 3, 2022Equipment, Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1123: SCREAMIN’ EAGLE PAN AMERICA ACCESSORIES - CARB. Purpose: To inform California dealerships that four Screamin' Eagle® (SE) accessories for 2021 Pan America models have been granted Executive Order (EO) approval by California Air Resources Board (CARB). Markets Affected: California only.
• 10204145Nov 8, 2021Fuel system. SERVICE BULLETIN M1541: 2021 PAN AMERICA/SPORTSTER S FUEL LINE PDI. PUPORSE: This bulletin is to inform dealers the Predelivery Inspection (PDI) procedure for checking the fuel line connection has been updated. View the latest version in Service Information Portal (SIP).
• 10203244Oct 21, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. SERVICE BULLETIN M1540: 2021 PAN AMERICA ECM UPDATE. PUPORSE: This service bulletin is to inform dealers of an Electronic Control Module (ECM) update that is available on Digital Technician II (DT II). This update is to address a no crank, no start condition. Bikes exhibiting this condition will have no reaction when the starter button is pushed with Ignition ON.
• 10201054Aug 27, 2021Equipment, Electrical system, Other or unknown. SERVICE BULLETIN M1536: Pan America BCM Update. PURPOSE: This bulletin is to inform dealers of a software up to the BCM that includes past updates and an update to Transport Mode. Supersedes bulletins M1529 and M1532. Motorcycles Impacted: All 2021 Pan America Motorcycles. Key Dates: DT2 software update was available starting week of 8/21/2021. Revision: Correction to NHTSA ID 10201046. See Comments.
• 10201051Aug 27, 2021Equipment, Vehicle speed control, Other or unknown, Electrical system. GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1120: PAN AMERICA and SPORTSTER S: HAND GRIPS. PURPOSE: A To remind dealers to always follow the Installation Instructions and check for free rotation of throttle grip before operating vehicle. The throttle grip for 2021 Pan America vehicles (RA1250 and RA1250S) and 2021 Sportster S vehicles (RH1250S) is different from other H-D models. Motorcycles Impacted…
• 10201046Aug 27, 2021Equipment, Vehicle speed control, Electrical system, Other or unknown. SERVICE BULLETIN M1536: Pan America BCM Update. PURPOSE: This bulletin is to inform dealers of a software up to the BCM that includes past updates and an update to Transport Mode. Supersedes bulletins M1529 and M1532. Motorcycles Impacted: All 2021 Pan America Motorcycles. Key Dates: DT2 software update was available starting week of 8/21/2021.
• 10199008Jun 29, 2021Electrical system. SERVICE BULLETIN M1533: 2021 PAN AMERICA STARTER WIRE. PURPOSE: This bulletin is to inform dealers of a possible incorrect starter wire routing. The dealer will need to inspect and correct any wire routing issues on MY21 Pan America models. All Pan America RA1250 and RA1250S vehicles built between 2021-05-03 to 2021-05-24. DOMESTIC Markets.
• 10195019May 27, 2021Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. SERVICE BULLETIN M1532: PAN AMERICA BCM UPDATE REVISION. PURPOSE: This bulletin supersedes M1529 and requires all Pan America™ vehicles to have the BCM updated to the latest software. This contains the software from the previous update and includes a new feature to address a condition that can keep the module awake and deplete the battery in a matter of days, preventing a no start condition.
• 10195020May 18, 2021Electrical system. CALL TASK CT2021-011: Pan America BCM update. PURPOSE: Dealers were called and reminded to read and follow bulletin M-1529.
• 10195017May 7, 2021Electrical system. SERVICE BULLETIN M1528: PAN AMERICA - TRANSPORT MODE SUBSTITUTE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that on Pan America™ vehicles the transport mode procedure will not fully place the bike in transport mode and the battery can still be drained. While the bike will appear to be in transport mode the Controller Area Network (CAN) bus remains awake and will draw down the battery.
• 10195016May 7, 2021Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. SERVICE BULLETIN M1527: REVOLUTION MAX LEAK DETECTION. PURPOSE: To inform dealers of the potential to misdiagnose leaks on the Revolution® Max engine.
• 10195018May 5, 2021Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. SERVICE BULLETIN M1529: PAN AMERICA - PDI BCM REFLASH. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that current Pan America™ vehicles have been found to contain a software error that may cause a no start condition. A software update to the Body Control Module (BCM) is required.
• 10191943May 3, 2021Equipment. SERVICE BULLETIN M1525: 2021 PAN AMERICA - FAIRING LOWER RUNNING CHANGE. PURPOSE: Is to inform dealers that there has been a running change to the 2021 Pan America fairing lowers. The only service replacements offered are the revised version of the fairing lowers. If a cosmetic issue is discovered during Predelivery Inspection (PDI), order and replace both left and right fairing lower components. The replacement of…
• 10191941Apr 8, 2021Vehicle speed control, Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment, Wheels. SERVICE BULLETIN M1523: PAN AMERICA CHAIN LUBRICATION. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that the current Harley-Davidson chain lube (Part No.93600005) is not compatible with the Pan America™ drive chain.
• 10195169Jan 27, 2016Electrical system. Harley-Davidson is aware of conditions that may result in a streaking appearance or film residue on the inside of some instrument gauges including speedometer and tachometers. This may occur after exposure of the vehicle to humid conditions. This condition may remain even after the moisture has evaporated.
• 10193488Jan 27, 2016Electrical system. Harley-Davidson is aware of conditions that may result in a streaking appearance or film residue on the inside of some instrument gauges including speedometer and tachometers. This may occur after exposure of the vehicle to humid conditions. This condition may remain even after the moisture has evaporated.

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