Harley-davidson Softail Breakout 114 (fxbrs)
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๐ง Service Schedule & Parts
Affiliate ยท we may earn| Service item | Every | Typical cost | Parts |
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| ๐ข๏ธ Engine oil + oil filter | 8,000 km / 5,000 mi or 12 mo | $60-110 | ๐ข๏ธ Buy โ โ๏ธ Buy โ |
| ๐ฌ๏ธ Air filter | 16,000 km / 10,000 mi | โ | ๐ฌ๏ธ Buy โ |
| โก Spark plugs | 32,000 km / 20,000 mi | โ | โก Buy โ |
| ๐ง Valve clearance check | 0 km / 0 mi | $0 (hydraulic lifters, no adjustment) | |
| ๐ Chain & sprockets | 80000-130000 km (replace) | $250-500 | ๐ Buy โ |
| ๐ Brake pads | 15000-25000 km | $60-120 | ๐ Buy โ |
| ๐ง Brake fluid | 32,000 km / 20,000 mi or 2 yr | โ | |
| ๐ Tires | 8000-14000 km | $350-600 | ๐ Buy โ |
| ๐ฉ Major service | 32,000 km / 20,000 mi | $450-800 |
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Counterbalanced Milwaukee-Eight 114
The 1868cc M8 is the first Softail engine with internal counterbalancing and hydraulic cam chain tensioners, so it runs far smoother and avoids the tensioner wear that plagued older Twin Cams. Watch for hydraulic lifter tick on early M8s (2017โ2019) and confirm the oil has been changed on schedule, as the oil-cooled rear cylinder runs hot in traffic.
240mm Rear Tire Trade-off
The massive 240/40-18 rear tire is the Breakout's signature look but limits tire choices and costs noticeably more to replace, and it makes the bike reluctant to turn in. Also check the pipes and pegs for scrape marks โ lean angle is minimal and the hidden mono-shock has short travel, so hard riders often bottom it out.
Discontinued Then Reborn
Harley dropped the Breakout after 2020 and only revived it in 2023 as a 117, which keeps clean 2018โ2020 FXBRS 114s in demand and their resale strong. The chrome-heavy FXBRS trim (vs. the blacked-out FXBR) tends to command a small premium, but budget for corrosion checks on chrome if the bike lived near salt or rain.
Top 10 Accessories
Curated picks for the Harley-davidson Softail Breakout 114 (fxbrs) โ owned, ridden, recommended.
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๐ฅ 1 CRITICALListen for rattle at idle, check service records
Oil level, smoke, weeping head gaskets when hot
Clunk on startup, rattle under load
Bounce test rear, look for oil weeping
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Solid Milwaukee-Eight if serviced on schedule
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are common problems with the Harley-davidson Softail Breakout 114 (fxbrs)? +
Cam chain tensioner and cam bearing wear: Listen for rattle at idle, check service records (serious) | Excessive rear cylinder heat, oil consumption: Oil level, smoke, weeping head gaskets when hot (moderate) | Compensator and primary chain noise: Clunk on startup, rattle under load (moderate)
Is the Harley-davidson Softail Breakout 114 (fxbrs) good for beginners? +
Not really โ the Harley-davidson Softail Breakout 114 (fxbrs) is better for experienced riders.
Is the Harley-davidson Softail Breakout 114 (fxbrs) reliable? +
Owners report 1 critical issue to watch for on the Harley-davidson Softail Breakout 114 (fxbrs), notably: Cam chain tensioner and cam bearing wear (Listen for rattle at idle, check service records). Buy with a pre-purchase inspection.
Is the Harley-davidson Softail Breakout 114 (fxbrs) good for daily use? +
Better as a weekend/track bike than a daily โ it's a specialist machine.
What gear should I buy for a Harley-davidson Softail Breakout 114 (fxbrs)? +
Motoryk has curated a Top 10 gear list specifically for the Harley-davidson Softail Breakout 114 (fxbrs), covering engine oil, tires, chain, battery, and brake pads โ see motoryk.com/bikes/harley-davidson/softail-breakout-114-fxbrs/top10. Each pick is matched to this bike's spec.