The vehicle leaked gas into the engine. Parts were replaced however the problem still exists. Please provide additional information.
The worst 1999 Harley-Davidson 1200 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Visibility3
- Steering2
- Acceleration1
- Fuel system1
- Lights1
Problems by type
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- Visibility3
- Steering2
- Acceleration1
- Fuel system1
- Lights1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motorcycles. The handle bars on these motorcycles can break.
- Risk
- This condition could cause the driver to lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace these handle bars.
Recall number 99V290000 · Recall details
See all 1 recalls for the 1999 Harley-Davidson 1200
Defect investigations
Motorcycle handlebar fracturing
Owner reports left end of handlebar fractured and separated at cable guide hole while riding.The drag style handlebar involved is part number 56185-98.We are opening this investigation to obtain additional information about this issue.
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What 1999 Harley-Davidson 1200 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Motorcycle's rearview mirror flew off, and the bolt that held it fell out.
99v290/ steering wheel handle bars: received recall, and unable to get dealer to honor it due to lack of parts. Notified manfacturer, and informed consumer that no parts were sent to dealer because dealer did not make a request. Dealer made request, received parts shortly after and repaired vehicle. Problem resolved. *ak
Received recall notice concerning steering yoke :motorcycle & contacted dealer. Informed no parts were available since november. Was only given 3 repair kits for repairs.
While riding, side mirriors broke off, swinging back into the driver before hitting the ground. After these mirriors brake off the turn signals are left hanging because they where attached to the mirriors. The dealer has been contacted.
While driving 25-30 MPH or when pulling off from a stop, the motorcycle just dies.motorcycle has been brought to the dealer 4 times for this problem. The dealer is not able to find out what is causing this problem. Please provide any further information.
While driving the left mirror fell off.
While at a gas station and getting ready to leave, clutch cable popped out and motorcycle took off. Consumer contacted dealer.
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Questions about the 1999 Harley-Davidson 1200
Is the 1999 Harley-Davidson 1200 reliable?
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 1999 Harley-Davidson 1200, 1.3 times a typical 1200 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Harley-Davidson 1200?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 3 complaints. Next is steering (2).
How many recalls does the 1999 Harley-Davidson 1200 have?
1 recall, covering steering.
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