Front brake switch that operated the rear brake light failed.
The worst 1997 Harley-Davidson 1200 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Engine1
- Lights1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration1
- Engine1
- Lights1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1997 Harley-Davidson 1200 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
A severe backfire upon acceleration through the carburetor, causing motorcycle to stall.
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Questions about the 1997 Harley-Davidson 1200
Is the 1997 Harley-Davidson 1200 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1997 Harley-Davidson 1200, fewer than a typical 1200 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Harley-Davidson 1200?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Harley-Davidson 1200 have?
No recalls on record.
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