I heard a tapping sound while riding my motorcycle. A cracked upper belt cover/guard was detected. No injury occurred but the cover could have gotten caught in the belt causing a serious injury to rider. The welding on the guard was cracked.
The worst 2004 Harley-Davidson XL1200C problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
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Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2004 Harley-Davidson XL1200C 9
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
- Inner rocker covers
What 2004 Harley-Davidson XL1200C owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Battery cover on 2004 harley-davidson 1200 custom sportster has blown off twice while traveling down interstate highway. First time a car behind me swerved but still ran over cover. Second time a friend on his motorcycle behind me was nearly hit by cover. I allied harley-davidson customer service and rep was aware of problem and gave me a reference number to give my dealer. My dealer was unaware of problem with the 2004 sportster and I wonder why no recall on this issue.
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Questions about the 2004 Harley-Davidson XL1200C
Is the 2004 Harley-Davidson XL1200C reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2004 Harley-Davidson XL1200C, fewer than a typical XL1200C model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Harley-Davidson XL1200C?
Engine and cooling, with 2 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2004 Harley-Davidson XL1200C have?
No recalls on record.
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