When removing seat, left side angle bracket that holds screw, (1/4-20 thumb screw), fell to floor. This bracket was riveted to the plastic seat pan, in a triangular pattern. The bracket, rivets, and plastic, about the size / shape of a nickel, fell out in one piece. There are spider cracks in the seat pan around the hole on the left side and on the right side bracket assembly area also. If the seat fails, causing a seat/rider shift, at any speed, will make motorcycle uncontrollable. This needs to be a recall. Looking online for a replacement, many used seats have this same cracking around the brackets. I am 6'3", 240lbs. And very seldom ride two up. This should not have broken, ever.
The worst 2006 Harley-Davidson Flstfi problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seats1
- Suspension1
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- Seats1
- Suspension1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Harley-Davidson Flstfi 8
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Battery warranty guidelines
- Market specific battery introduction
- 2025 fat boy gray ghost (flstfi) paint surface care
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin PAB1158: oil filter packaging and case quantity update
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Milwaukee-eight and twin cam transmission gear packs.
- Genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin PAB1146: 68193-95 bulb wedge, fender tip lamp.
What 2006 Harley-Davidson Flstfi owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Rear wheel bearings worn badly at only 8,500 miles creating unstable condition. Bearings are sealed and can not be lubricated. There is also no mention of maintenance or inspection requirements in owners manual/maintenance intervals. This is a common problem since harley davidson switched from greasy bearings to those of the sealed type.
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Is the 2006 Harley-Davidson Flstfi reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2006 Harley-Davidson Flstfi, close to a typical Flstfi model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Harley-Davidson Flstfi?
Seats, with 1 complaint. Next is suspension (1).
How many recalls does the 2006 Harley-Davidson Flstfi have?
No recalls on record.
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