Rear brake light switch failed causing leaking of rear master cylinder fluid, loss of rear brake control and associated wiring caught on fire.
The worst 2009 Harley-Davidson XR1200 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system2
- Brakes1
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- Fuel system2
- Brakes1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2009 Harley-Davidson XR1200 3
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What 2009 Harley-Davidson XR1200 owners say
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Plastic fuel tanks swells. Has been replaced several times by harley davidson, however, the tanks are replaced with the same item/part number. After each tank replacement the swelling continues with the new tank. I am concerned that now that I am out of warranty the tank will no longer be replaced and that eventually the swelling will lead to cracking and fuel spillage with a fire or crash resulting.
The plastic gas tank on these bikes swells to the point the covers no longer fit. Hoping they don't swell to the point of leaking fuel.
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Questions about the 2009 Harley-Davidson XR1200
Is the 2009 Harley-Davidson XR1200 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2009 Harley-Davidson XR1200, close to a typical XR1200 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Harley-Davidson XR1200?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 2 complaints. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2009 Harley-Davidson XR1200 have?
No recalls on record.
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