Polaris hawkeye 2006 the lower rear a frame mount tore away from the frame allowing the rear wheel to toe out and the machine to swerve sideways. I have ordered the new reinforced subframe but neither the dealer or polaris is willing to help with the cost. Considering the number of articles about this same problem on line, I'm surprised that polaris hasn't done a recall.
The worst 2006 Victory Hammer problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Suspension1
- Wheels1
Problems by type
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- Body1
- Suspension1
- Wheels1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Victory Hammer 6
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- A stop ride means the consumer must not operate their vehicle until the repair is complete.
- Victory motorcycle: fuel pump retainer clip failure. the fuel pump retainer clip may have been weakened by...
- Missing carb emissions certification label - executive order D-268. tt
- Turn signal wire color and polarity questions addressed. voice of victory. tt
- The instructions for accessory tachometer kit 2875006 have been revised to include the connection of the...
- Oil capacity reduced to 5 quarts on most 2006 models. tt
What 2006 Victory Hammer owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 40 MPH, the rear wheel locked up in third gear. The vehicle skidded to a stop. The dealership sent a technician to retrieve the vehicle. The wheel released after 5-10 minutes, the vehicle was in a tunnel and the contact tried to move it. The rear wheel locked up again. The dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. The contact picked up the vehicle and the rear wheel locked up while driving home. The technician retrieved the vehicle again. Upon driving the vehicle the rear wheel locked up. The technician lost control and the vehicle skid down the road, causing minor injuries to the technician. There was a police report taken at the scene. The vehicle was a total loss.
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Questions about the 2006 Victory Hammer
Is the 2006 Victory Hammer reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2006 Victory Hammer, 2.0 times a typical Hammer model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Victory Hammer?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is suspension (1).
How many recalls does the 2006 Victory Hammer have?
No recalls on record.
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