12/20/2005harley-davidson customer service 3700 w. Juneau avenue milwaukee, wi 53208. *nm dear sirs, on 13 november of this year I bought a 2006 xl883. Three days after I bought the bike I took it to the dealer to have a 2nd seat installed, at that time I commented on a backfiring that was occurring occasionally off idle. The dealer said it was common on the 883. Two days ago I took my bike in for the 1000 mile service ( it now has 1300 on it) again I complained about the backfires, again I was told it was a common problem with the 883. I ride my bike nearly everyday to and from work a mixture of city and highway riding, so far the recommendations I have gotten to fix this problem are new jets, pipes or making it an 1200. I believe this is not my job. I feel that the little stumbling backfire can be a real safety hazard fortunately most of my life I have ridden and driven crap so I know how to deal with it; again I do not feel that is my job, I feel it is your job to make sure that my new bike performs like a harley should.
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Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL883 7
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- 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.
- Inner rocker covers
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Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL883, close to a typical XL883 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL883?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.
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