2006 Harley-Davidson Vrscr
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2006 Harley-Davidson Vrscr. Newest first.
Certain motorcycles were built with a condition whereby the pant leg of some riders can have direct contact with the exhaust pipe.
Risk and remedy
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 heat shield, p/n 66820-06, which provides additional coverage of the exhaust pipe. the recall began on july 12, 2007. owners may contact harley davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
Owner complaints
10 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, other
2006 harley vrscr fuel gage. gage has been erratic since 600 miles on odometer. dealer says this IS normal. running out of fuel on an interstate highway or remote area IS dangerous.
- Fuel system, gasoline
Gas gauge will not show how much gas you have in the fuel cell. This can cause you to run out of gas and possibly be run into by vehicles following you. Being fuel injected when you run out of gas, the motorcycle will just shut down. This can lead to a very dangerous situation as the bike weighs 650 lbs. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Fuel system, gasoline
After work I started the engine and allowed it to warm up while I put on my protective riding gear (jacket, helmet, and gloves). the engine was running normally as I rode to the end of the parking lot slowly and stopped at the end of the lane. I began to turn to the right, releasing the clutch…
After work I started the engine and allowed it to warm up while I put on my protective riding gear (jacket, helmet, and gloves). the engine was running normally as I rode to the end of the parking lot slowly and stopped at the end of the lane. I began to turn to the right, releasing the clutch and rolling on the throttle while leaning when the engine suddenly lost all power resulting in a crash. after picking the bike up and resetting the ignition, it ran very roughly (as if running on one cylinder) and stalled. I tried running the engine several times working the throttle to keep the engine running, without throttle input the engine would surge and stall. I let it sit for approximately 30 minutes, but it still ran roughly and stalled. after trailering the bike home, I tried again but had the same problem. after reading the 1130cc.com forum, I removed power from the ecm to force a reset. the reset seems to have worked since the idle IS smoother and throttle response better. however, I haven't taken it for a road test yet. historically, the vrod would have some slight hesitation first thing in the morning when cold. this was reported to the dealership, but I was told that it was due to the fuel map being lean for emissions reasons. This should not occur with a fuel injected engine and indicates that the map IS not correct (my car and truck don't have this issue). however, this ecm issue IS entirely different and much more severe. *Tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic
I was riding my 2006 HD vrscr when I turned a corner at an intersection in a town. I attempted to slow down using my rear brake when the pedal went completely down against its hard stop. No braking occurred. It happened with about 15,000 miles on the bike. It only happened this one time. I was able…
I was riding my 2006 HD vrscr when I turned a corner at an intersection in a town. I attempted to slow down using my rear brake when the pedal went completely down against its hard stop. No braking occurred. It happened with about 15,000 miles on the bike. It only happened this one time. I was able to stop with the front brake alone. I inspected the rear brake master cylinder and found the rear brake light switch leaking brake fluid. I replaced the switch and the brakes again work. The failed part IS not available. *Tr
- Fuel system, gasoline
After fuel fill up or in normal operation I have erratic and inaccurate fuel gauge reading. at first the gauge wouldn't read any fuel level and after running the self test would operate normally. the gauge appeared to be working, but during a ride it stopped functioning and I ran out of fuel…
After fuel fill up or in normal operation I have erratic and inaccurate fuel gauge reading. at first the gauge wouldn't read any fuel level and after running the self test would operate normally. the gauge appeared to be working, but during a ride it stopped functioning and I ran out of fuel not knowing how much fuel I had. I was able disengage the engine and coast to clear traffic. the errors first occurred about april 2009 and would reappear infrequently. since going dead and running out of fuel in march 2010, it will occur at every fill up and I've noticed that the gauge stops working with about the 20% -25% fuel remaining. I use the odometer to determine fill interval since the gauge in not reliable. after a fill up it may read empty, full or approximately 3/4 of a tank. I have not tried having the dealer repair the problem. the vehicle IS out of warranty and information available indicates that replacing the parts IS only a temporary fix. *Tr
- Wheels
I own a 2006 harley davidson vrscr street rod. from the time I purchased the bike, the front was slightly wobbly. as I rode this bike more, the wobble got worse, and was much more when braking. finally, after a trip to charleston from atlanta, as we got off the expressway, the wobbling was soo…
I own a 2006 harley davidson vrscr street rod. from the time I purchased the bike, the front was slightly wobbly. as I rode this bike more, the wobble got worse, and was much more when braking. finally, after a trip to charleston from atlanta, as we got off the expressway, the wobbling was soo bad, I had a hard time controlling the bike. I took it in to the dealer, and they couldn't figure out the problem, but they said it was probably the rotor, but they didn't have one in stock. I looked online, and realized many people are having this problem. I took it to my dealer after my trip, and they confirmed that HD told them this was a "characteristic" of the wheels on this bike. they were careful not to call it a flaw. they did, however, replace the front wheel with a different type of wheel, which fixed the problem immediately. but, I had to pay $500 for a rear wheel to match the new front wheel . . And they made me feel like they did me a favor by putting the rear wheel on for free. I think that this IS a flaw, not a characteristic. and it IS explained since harley promptly has stopped selling this bike after only 2 yrs of production. there's more to this story as of the grief I was caused, but I'll save you the trouble. feel free to contact me if you'd like the gory details. best regards, navid amidi *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 harley davidson vrscr. when the contact depressed the brake pedal, the vehicle began to vibrate and shudder. the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of failure on two occasions. however, on the third occasion, the dealer stated that the rotors were warped. as of…
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 harley davidson vrscr. when the contact depressed the brake pedal, the vehicle began to vibrate and shudder. the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of failure on two occasions. however, on the third occasion, the dealer stated that the rotors were warped. as of july 3, 2007, the dealer has not repaired the vehicle because they have not received permission from the manufacturer. the current mileage IS 17,100 and failure mileage was 3.
- Steering
Head bearings loosen on triple clamp to frame. *nm
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Rider had just purchased a new harley davidson vrscr motorcycle. after proceeding only two miles, riders denim jeans caught on fire from proximity to exhaust pipe. rider suffered 2ND degree burns between ankle and midway-point of shin. *jb
- Structure › Body
Dt: last weekend consumer and wife bought a new kawasaki motorcycle, and while riding the motorcycle wife noticed that the area around right foot was getting very hot. stopped at a parking lot, looked at the exhaust pipe, and realized that it was very close to the foot rest. went to the…
Dt: last weekend consumer and wife bought a new kawasaki motorcycle, and while riding the motorcycle wife noticed that the area around right foot was getting very hot. stopped at a parking lot, looked at the exhaust pipe, and realized that it was very close to the foot rest. went to the dealer, and asked if there was a cover that they could put over the exhaust. the dealer was very indifferent to this problem and would not help . they told consumer that the only way to avoid the burning was for wife to wear boots, or heavier socks.*ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11007544SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.8.8): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-48650). Version 24.8.8. Release Date: Week of August 5, 2024. New Features for Harley-Davidson vehicles: Advanced Module Replace for 2021 and later Revolution Max; 2023 and later CVO Touring; and 2024 Street Glide (FLHX), Road Glide (FLTRX). New Features for LiveWire vehicles: Updated calibrations for 2024 S2DM EV1/ EV6; 2024 S2MH EV1; and 2024 S2DM, S2MH. Changes: Added Hand Control Module (HCM) (Part No. 71500522A and 71500536A) for reflash support.
- 11001293SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.6.4): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-48650). Version 24.6.4. Release Date: Week of May 1, 2024. New Features for LiveWire S2DM and S2MH, 2024 Revolution Max, and 2024 Touring.
- 10178107SERVICE BULLETIN M1313: VRSC FUEL PUMP SERVICE PROCEDURE REVISION. PURPOSE: This bulletin is to inform dealers of a change to replace fuel system parts on 2002-2006 VRSC models. Fuel pumps (Part No. 62109-01, 62111-04 & 62109-01A) and suction side fuel filters (Part No. 75170-04, 75170-04A) are no longer available as individual components. See PAB1022 for current options Parts and Accessories (P&A) engineering has developed.
- 10016496Vrsc chrome fork slider fitment-a tighter dimensional tolerance IS required to be held at the caliper mounting bosses on chrome fork sliders.
- 10015357Recommended replacement p/n for the front tire.
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