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We found the following complaints for INDIAN CHIEF (1999)

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At 4,000 miles front brakes would fade intermittently when applied. Vehicle been in dealer shop on several occasions, andproblem still reoccurring. Problems with the master cylinder cause brake lights to flash, front brakes have locked up the front wheel on two occasions, rear brakes have failed completely three occasions, front rotor warped, rear master cylinder has been replaced, front master cylinder replaced, rear brake pads replaced.tapping noise in engine, drive belt noisy, oil leak, engine backfires.rear turn signal lens collects moisture. Handle bar master bad.blown clutch due to assembled wrong in factory.fuel tanks replaced due to cracks around mounting brackets caused fuel to leak on the hot engine.shocks squeak.ignition switch replaced.

Oil leakages; vehicle been indealer's shop on seven occasions, andproblem still occurring.consumer had front and rear brakes service, front master cylinder rebuilt on several occasions, front rocker cover leking, head lights and driving lights have been adjusted, oil leaking at push rods.

Oil leakages; vehicle been indealer's shop on seven occasions, andproblem still occurring.consumer had front and rear brakes service, front master cylinder rebuilt on several occasions, front rocker cover leking, head lights and driving lights have been adjusted, oil leaking at push rods.

At 4,000 miles front brakes would fade intermittently when applied. Vehicle been in dealer shop on several occasions, andproblem still reoccurring. Problems with the master cylinder cause brake lights to flash, front brakes have locked up the front wheel on two occasions, rear brakes have failed completely three occasions, front rotor warped, rear master cylinder has been replaced, front master cylinder replaced, rear brake pads replaced.tapping noise in engine, drive belt noisy, oil leak, engine backfires.rear turn signal lens collects moisture. Handle bar master bad.blown clutch due to assembled wrong in factory.fuel tanks replaced due to cracks around mounting brackets caused fuel to leak on the hot engine.shocks squeak.ignition switch replaced.

Oil leakages; vehicle been indealer's shop on seven occasions, andproblem still occurring.consumer had front and rear brakes service, front master cylinder rebuilt on several occasions, front rocker cover leking, head lights and driving lights have been adjusted, oil leaking at push rods.

At 4,000 miles front brakes would fade intermittently when applied. Vehicle been in dealer shop on several occasions, andproblem still reoccurring. Problems with the master cylinder cause brake lights to flash, front brakes have locked up the front wheel on two occasions, rear brakes have failed completely three occasions, front rotor warped, rear master cylinder has been replaced, front master cylinder replaced, rear brake pads replaced.tapping noise in engine, drive belt noisy, oil leak, engine backfires.rear turn signal lens collects moisture. Handle bar master bad.blown clutch due to assembled wrong in factory.fuel tanks replaced due to cracks around mounting brackets caused fuel to leak on the hot engine.shocks squeak.ignition switch replaced.

At 4,000 miles front brakes would fade intermittently when applied. Vehicle been in dealer shop on several occasions, andproblem still reoccurring. Problems with the master cylinder cause brake lights to flash, front brakes have locked up the front wheel on two occasions, rear brakes have failed completely three occasions, front rotor warped, rear master cylinder has been replaced, front master cylinder replaced, rear brake pads replaced.tapping noise in engine, drive belt noisy, oil leak, engine backfires.rear turn signal lens collects moisture. Handle bar master bad.blown clutch due to assembled wrong in factory.fuel tanks replaced due to cracks around mounting brackets caused fuel to leak on the hot engine.shocks squeak.ignition switch replaced.

5 speed transmissionis leaking fluid.dealer notified, andproblem still reoccurring.feel free to provide us with any further information concerning this matter .

Motorcycle experiencing severe shaking infront while traveling at 50 mph or more, andrear shocks were replace on two occasions.but, problem still reoccurring. The front mastercylinder failed. Rear pads needed replacing. Replace head light bulb.

At 4,000 miles front brakes would fade intermittently when applied. Vehicle been in dealer shop on several occasions, andproblem still reoccurring. Problems with the master cylinder cause brake lights to flash, front brakes have locked up the front wheel on two occasions, rear brakes have failed completely three occasions, front rotor warped, rear master cylinder has been replaced, front master cylinder replaced, rear brake pads replaced.tapping noise in engine, drive belt noisy, oil leak, engine backfires.rear turn signal lens collects moisture. Handle bar master bad.blown clutch due to assembled wrong in factory.fuel tanks replaced due to cracks around mounting brackets caused fuel to leak on the hot engine.shocks squeak.ignition switch replaced.

Oil leakages; vehicle been indealer's shop on seven occasions, andproblem still occurring.consumer had front and rear brakes service, front master cylinder rebuilt on several occasions, front rocker cover leking, head lights and driving lights have been adjusted, oil leaking at push rods.

At 4,000 miles front brakes would fade intermittently when applied. Vehicle been in dealer shop on several occasions, andproblem still reoccurring. Problems with the master cylinder cause brake lights to flash, front brakes have locked up the front wheel on two occasions, rear brakes have failed completely three occasions, front rotor warped, rear master cylinder has been replaced, front master cylinder replaced, rear brake pads replaced.tapping noise in engine, drive belt noisy, oil leak, engine backfires.rear turn signal lens collects moisture. Handle bar master bad.blown clutch due to assembled wrong in factory.fuel tanks replaced due to cracks around mounting brackets caused fuel to leak on the hot engine.shocks squeak.ignition switch replaced.

Oil leakages; vehicle been indealer's shop on seven occasions, andproblem still occurring.consumer had front and rear brakes service, front master cylinder rebuilt on several occasions, front rocker cover leking, head lights and driving lights have been adjusted, oil leaking at push rods.

Consumer states has not been able to have 2 recalls on bike repaired since 05/02.recall ids: 02v144000 and 02v124000.consumer has contacted dealer several times and was repeatedly advised waiting on parts.consumer finally spoke with owner who blamed delay on certain employees no longer working for dealership.owner advised would order parts and consumer has been waiting now for 3.5 weeks.ts

At 4,000 miles front brakes would fade intermittently when applied. Vehicle been in dealer shop on several occasions, andproblem still reoccurring. Problems with the master cylinder cause brake lights to flash, front brakes have locked up the front wheel on two occasions, rear brakes have failed completely three occasions, front rotor warped, rear master cylinder has been replaced, front master cylinder replaced, rear brake pads replaced.tapping noise in engine, drive belt noisy, oil leak, engine backfires.rear turn signal lens collects moisture. Handle bar master bad.blown clutch due to assembled wrong in factory.fuel tanks replaced due to cracks around mounting brackets caused fuel to leak on the hot engine.shocks squeak.ignition switch replaced.

Handle bars will pivot up or down without excessive force being used. All hand controls are out of reach of the rider, and the rider can not steer the motorcycle. If they slip downward, as was my case, the riders legs can be pinned by either thier own arms or the handle bars. This is a defect known to the manufacturer and the dealship i bought the bike from.

At 4,000 miles front brakes would fade intermittently when applied. Vehicle been in dealer shop on several occasions, andproblem still reoccurring. Problems with the master cylinder cause brake lights to flash, front brakes have locked up the front wheel on two occasions, rear brakes have failed completely three occasions, front rotor warped, rear master cylinder has been replaced, front master cylinder replaced, rear brake pads replaced.tapping noise in engine, drive belt noisy, oil leak, engine backfires.rear turn signal lens collects moisture. Handle bar master bad.blown clutch due to assembled wrong in factory.fuel tanks replaced due to cracks around mounting brackets caused fuel to leak on the hot engine.shocks squeak.ignition switch replaced.

Motorcycle experiencing severe shaking infront while traveling at 50 mph or more, andrear shocks were replace on two occasions.but, problem still reoccurring. The front mastercylinder failed. Rear pads needed replacing. Replace head light bulb.

At 4,000 miles front brakes would fade intermittently when applied. Vehicle been in dealer shop on several occasions, andproblem still reoccurring. Problems with the master cylinder cause brake lights to flash, front brakes have locked up the front wheel on two occasions, rear brakes have failed completely three occasions, front rotor warped, rear master cylinder has been replaced, front master cylinder replaced, rear brake pads replaced.tapping noise in engine, drive belt noisy, oil leak, engine backfires.rear turn signal lens collects moisture. Handle bar master bad.blown clutch due to assembled wrong in factory.fuel tanks replaced due to cracks around mounting brackets caused fuel to leak on the hot engine.shocks squeak.ignition switch replaced.

Shocks tear out of frame when going over a bump, rear swing arm pivot shaft wants to pull it further than the shock will allow it.

Consumer states that there is a recall for the shock absorber, dealer is charging for recall.mr

Rear shock bolts are shearing off the top.dealer was notified and replaced shocks on eight occasions.problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further details.




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