There is a defect in the transmission of harley davidson sportsters that causes the motorcycle to lurch badly in first gear. This begins at around 10k and the dealers say this is related to sportsters but there is no recall. This could cause a novice rider to lose control, especially on loose surfaces such as gravel or sand. I have spoken to hd but gotten nowhere. The standard reply is to trade it off. I have nearly dropped my bike in slow turns in first gear more than once.
The worst 2002 Harley-Davidson XL1200C problems
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Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Harley-Davidson XL1200C 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
- 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
- Genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin PAB1146: 68193-95 bulb wedge, fender tip lamp.
- Tech article TA0023: TA0023
- This document will outline inspection and measurement procedures for gerotor style oil pumps
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Is the 2002 Harley-Davidson XL1200C reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2002 Harley-Davidson XL1200C, fewer than a typical XL1200C model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Harley-Davidson XL1200C?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2002 Harley-Davidson XL1200C have?
No recalls on record.
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