AI Damage2021 Harley-Davidson duplicate RA1250: common problems
The maker issued 9 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 9
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 9 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- SERVICE BULLETIN M1555 (REV H)
BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs the dealership network that Harley-Davidson has provided guidelines for battery warranty. REV H. Update section headers: AGM and Lithium-Iron Phosphate…
- GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1165 (REV A)
H-D SYN3 SAE 15W50 / SAE 50 AVAILABILITY. PURPOSE: Revision (A) * Updated: Summary, Update table. This bulletin informs of the availability of the SYN3 New Improved Formula, a dual weight SAE 15W50 / SAE 50 Motorcycle…
- GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1165
H-D SYN3 SAE 15W50 / SAE 50 AVAILABILITY. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs of the availability of the SYN3 New Improved Formula, a dual weight SAE 15W50 / SAE 50 Motorcycle Oil. The new formula transitions into inventory…
- SERVICE BULLETIN M1555 (REV G)
BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: [Revision G: Updated: Information on Battery. Update section headers: AGM and Lithium-Ion Batteries.] This bulletin informs the dealership network that Harley-Davidson has provided…
- WARRANTY BULLETIN W146 (REV B)
TIRE TREAD DEPTH GUIDE-UPDATE. PURPOSE: [Revision B. Updated: Tire Tread Depth Guide. Add tire part numbers 43200063 and 43200038A.] To provide tire tread depth specifications for the dealership network to consult when…
- GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1157 (REV A)
2024 PAN AMERICA TOP CASE MOUNTING FITMENT. PURPOSE: [Revision A. Updated: Purpose for Parts and Accessories Bulletin, Summary and Thread Inspection.] Address part availability and compatibility. To inform dealers that…
- SERVICE BULLETIN M1663
REVOLUTION MAX INSTRUMENT MODULE SOFTWARE UPDATE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs the dealers that there is a new Instrument Module (IM) software (LM7_51456370_20240322) and (LM4_51456370_20240325). Refer to…
- SERVICE BULLETIN M1555 (REV F)
BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: [Revision F. Added: Added video link for the DCA-8000 Battery Tester. Added: Supplemental Procedure Video.] This bulletin informs the dealership network that Harley-Davidson has…
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Harley-Davidson duplicate RA1250?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 9 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2021 Harley-Davidson duplicate RA1250?
NHTSA lists 9 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2021 Harley-Davidson duplicate RA1250 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.