2016 Harley-Davidson FLHXS Street Glide Special Parts & Accessories
Touring / Bagger
Project RUSHMORE (2014-2016)
1,182 parts available
271 Performance
198 Maintenance
713 Accessories
2016 Harley-Davidson FLHXS Street Glide Special
About the 2016 Harley-Davidson FLHXS Street Glide Special
The 2016 FLHXS Street Glide Special represents the final year of the Twin Cam era for the Street Glide, benefiting from all the 'Project RUSHMORE' refinements introduced in 2014. It is a factory-custom bagger that balances a stripped-down profile with premium touring features like a touchscreen infotainment system and linked ABS. A key update for 2016 was the introduction of a narrow-profile primary cover to improve rider leg clearance to the ground.
What Makes This Trim Special
- Infotainment System — Boom! Box 6.5GT with 6.5-inch touchscreen and GPS navigation (Standard FLHX has 4.3-inch non-touch screen)
- Rear Suspension — Premium hand-adjustable emulsion shocks instead of air-adjustable shocks
- Braking System — Reflex Linked Brakes with ABS included as standard equipment
- Inner Fairing — Gloss Black painted inner fairing (Standard FLHX is matte/unpainted plastic)
- Security System — H-D Smart Security System with proximity-based hands-free fob included
Key Specifications
| Engine |
High Output Twin Cam 103 V-Twin 98.4 x 111.1 mm bore and stroke; 104.7 ft-lb torque @ 3250 RPM |
| Displacement | 1690cc (103.1 cu in) |
| Fuel System | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Cooling | Air-cooled with integrated oil cooler |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Cruise Drive |
| Drivetrain | Belt drive |
| Front Suspension | 49mm telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension |
Premium hand-adjustable emulsion shocks Special trim replaces the standard air-adjustable shocks with hand-adjustable emulsion shocks |
| Front Brakes |
Dual 300mm floating rotors, 4-piston fixed calipers Reflex Linked Brakes with ABS standard on Special trim |
| Rear Brakes | Single 300mm fixed rotor, 4-piston fixed caliper |
| Front Tire | 130/60B19 61H |
| Rear Tire | 180/65B16 81H |
| Weight | 810 lbs (running order) |
| Seat Height | 26.1 in (laden) |
| Fuel Capacity | 6.0 gal |
Ownership at a Glance
What to know about maintaining a 2016 Harley-Davidson FLHXS Street Glide Special
Known Issues 3
Top reported problems from owners and mechanics
High
Compensator Failure
Premature wear of the compensator in the primary drive can lead to starting difficulties and metallic knocking at idle.
Medium
Engine Heat
The air-cooled 103 engine runs very hot, especially at the rear cylinder, which can be uncomfortable for the rider and passenger in traffic.
Low
Infotainment Glitches
The Boom! Box 6.5GT system is known for slow boot times, GPS lag, and occasional freezing.
Parts Most Owners Need
Performance Upgrades 271
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All Balls Racing Fork Oil and Dust Seal Kits
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Arlen Ness Inverted, Method, Clear Tear and Sidekick Air Cleaner Replacement Components
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Arlen Ness Method No Flex Inverted Fork Legs
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Arlen Ness Monster Sucker and Velocity Air Cleaner Replacement Hardware Kit
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All Balls Racing Wheel Bearing and Seal Kits
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Alloy Art Mfg. Multi Rear Brake Caliper Mount
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Arlen Ness Big Sucker Air Filter Kits for Twin Cam and XL
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Arlen Ness Big Sucker™ Stage I Air Filter Kits with Cover for Twin Cam & XL
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Frequently Asked Questions About the 2016 Harley-Davidson FLHXS Street Glide Special
The Special (FLHXS) adds a 6.5-inch touchscreen with GPS, standard ABS, a security system, hand-adjustable rear shocks, and a gloss black inner fairing.
Yes, it uses Harley-Davidson's Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI).
The engine takes approximately 4 quarts of 20W-50 oil with a filter change.
No, 2016 was the final year for the Twin Cam 103 engine in the Street Glide; the Milwaukee-Eight was introduced in 2017.
Harley introduced a slimmer primary cover and derby cover in 2016 to give the rider's left leg a straighter path to the ground, improving low-speed stability for shorter riders.
No, the 2016 Boom! Box 6.5GT does not natively support Apple CarPlay or Android Auto; these features were introduced with the Boom! Box GTS in 2019.
A loud clunk during startup is often a sign of a failing compensator sprocket in the primary drive, a common issue on Twin Cam 103 engines.
It uses a YTX30L-BS (or equivalent) 12V AGM battery with 385-400 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA).
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