The contact owns a 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200R. The contact stated that while the motorcycle was parked in the garage, the odor of fuel was present. Upon inspection it was discovered that the fuel had leaked from the motorcycle due to a failed fuel supply line. The cause of the fuel line failure was not determined. The local dealer was contacted regarding the failure. The manufacturer was not yet notified. The failure mileage was 10,500. The VIN was not available.
The worst 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200R problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system1
- Visibility1
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- Fuel system1
- Visibility1
Recalls 1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- What is wrong
- Certain motorcycles were built with a condition whereby the pant leg of some riders can have direct contact with the exhaust pipe.
- Risk
- This condition could cause the pant leg to char or burn, which could lead to the possibility of injury to the rider.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add a new exhaust shield which provides additional coverage ofthe exhaust pipe. The recall began on july 12, 2007. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1‑414‑343‑4056.
Recall number 07V296000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200R 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.
- Pre-delivery Intervention Check List.
- Inner rocker covers
What 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200R owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The 2006 harley-davidson sportster xl 1200r(and many other models and years) has short stems on mirrors making it impossible for the rider to see behind without shifting from side to side to keep from seeing himself. When riding down the road in a normal riding position, the rider cannot see anything directly behind but can see only himself with properly adjusted mirrors. I believe that harley-davidson may use short-stemmed mirrors for styling reasons as they do look better when looking at the motorcycle. It would appear that harley-davidson is also aware of the problem as it offers extensions for these stems in its parts and accessories catalog. This is a serious safety defect and I believe that harley-davidson should be required to replace these short stemmed mirrors with ones that are long enough so the rider can see behind in a normal riding position.
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Questions about the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200R
Is the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200R reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200R, close to a typical XL1200R model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200R?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint. Next is visibility (1).
How many recalls does the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200R have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
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