2008 BUELL 1125R
2 recalls — 9 complaints — 6 TSBs
09V109000 Apr 2, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
BUELL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY IS RECALLING 3,316 MY 2008 1125R, MY 2009 XB12R AND XB12SCG MOTORCYCLES. THE SUBJECT MOTORCYCLES HAVE A FRONT BRAKE LINE WHICH MAY CONTACT THE FRONT TIRE. THE CONDITION COULD CAUSE A HOLE TO DEVELOP IN THE FRONT BRAKE LINE, ALLOWING BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MIGHT CAUSE AN INEFFECTIVE FRONT BRAKE, LEADING TO A POSSIBLE CRASH AND POTENTIAL INJURY OR DEATH OF THE RIDER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE FRONT BRAKE LINE. IF DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE LINE HAS OCCURRED, THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 20, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUELL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY AT 1-414-343-8400.
08V267000 Jun 16, 2008
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
BUELL IS RECALLING 1,579 MY 2008 1125R MOTORCYCLES. THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE 5TH GEAR GALLING ON THE CLUTCH SHAFT DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION. THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE GEAR TO SEIZE TO THE SHAFT, RESULTING IN REAR WHEEL LOCK-UP.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 23, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUELL MOTORCYCLES AT 1-414-343-8400.
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
2 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
WHEELS
Feb 28, 2013
Incident date: Dec 18, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BUELL 1125R MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY WHEN COMPLETING A TURN. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AN UNKNOWN SPEED WHEN THE REAR WHEEL SEIZED AND THE WHEEL BEARINGS BECAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT FORK SEALS WERE L... Read more
SUSPENSION
Feb 28, 2013
Incident date: Dec 18, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BUELL 1125R MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY WHEN COMPLETING A TURN. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AN UNKNOWN SPEED WHEN THE REAR WHEEL SEIZED AND THE WHEEL BEARINGS BECAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT FORK SEALS WERE L... Read more
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Oct 2, 2012
Incident date: Sep 20, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BUELL MOTORCYCLE 1125R. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CLUTCH LEAKED HYDRAULIC FLUID DUE TO A DEFECTIVE LEVER THAT CAUSED THE LEVER NOT TO ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT TH... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 2, 2012
Incident date: Sep 20, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BUELL MOTORCYCLE 1125R. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CLUTCH LEAKED HYDRAULIC FLUID DUE TO A DEFECTIVE LEVER THAT CAUSED THE LEVER NOT TO ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT TH... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 12, 2012
Incident date: Apr 10, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BUELL 1125R MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ENTERING THE HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH, THE ENGINE RPM'S INCREASED TO 5000-6000 AS THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY DECELERATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS HANDS WERE OVER THE THROTTLE, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 21, 2011
Incident date: Sep 3, 2011
I PURCHASED 08 BUELL W/ EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN FROM HARLEY DAVIDSON HAMPTON ROADS. IT BROKE DOWN IN ALABAMA ON 9/3/11. I HAD A BUELL SERVICE CENTER IN ALABAMA LOOK AT THE BIKE & THEY ADVISED ME HDHR DEALERSHIP IS NOT A SERVICE CENTER THAT SPECIALIZES IN BUELL & SAID HDHR OVERSERVICED MY BIKE CAUSING ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 14, 2011
Incident date: Sep 25, 2010
STATOR FAILURE ALONG WITH A CLUTCH LEAK THAT CAUSED OIL TO GET ON THE BACK TIRE AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, BIKE WAS TOTALLED. *TR
Crash
POWER TRAIN
Oct 14, 2011
Incident date: Sep 25, 2010
STATOR FAILURE ALONG WITH A CLUTCH LEAK THAT CAUSED OIL TO GET ON THE BACK TIRE AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, BIKE WAS TOTALLED. *TR
Crash
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Aug 17, 2010
Incident date: Aug 14, 2010
2008 BUELL 1125R CLUTCH FLUID LEAKS OUT WEEP HOLE AND CAUSES THE LOSS OF CLUTCH WHICH MAKES CONTROL OF BIKE DANGEROUS, HARLEY HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM AND KNOWS ABOUT IT AND HAS AT THIS TIME DONE NOTHING TO FIX, IF BIKE IS UNDER WARRANTY THEY FIX IT , IF OUT OF WARRANTY THEY DO NOTHING TO PROTECT YOUR... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2008 BUELL 1125R
6 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 1 |
| 169100 STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTERSTAND | 1 |
| 034200 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
SB-B-099
Jan 25, 2010
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BUELL MOTORCYCLES: CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES-1125R AND 1125CR 2009-10 AND 2008 1125R HAVE BEEN REFITTED WITH A 2009 OR 2010 ENGINE. ON THESE MODELS THE STATOR MAY OPERATE AT TEMPERATURES THAT EXCEED THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATION WHEN THE VE
SB-B-099
Jan 25, 2010
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BUELL MOTORCYCLES: CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES-1125R AND 1125CR 2009-10 AND 2008 1125R HAVE BEEN REFITTED WITH A 2009 OR 2010 ENGINE. ON THESE MODELS THE STATOR MAY OPERATE AT TEMPERATURES THAT EXCEED THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATION WHEN THE VE
SB-B-091A
Apr 24, 2009
034200 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BUELL MOTORCYCLE: MOTORCYCLES HAVE A FRONT BRAKE LINE WHICH MAY CONTACT THE FRONT TIRE. THE CONDITION COULD CAUSE A HOLE TO DEVELOP IN THE FRONT BRAKE LINE, ALLOWING BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK. MODELS 1125R, XB12R, XB12SCG. *PE
B-079A
Oct 22, 2008
071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
BUELL MOTORCYCLES: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH CALIFORNIA EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS COMPONENTS DO NOT REQUIRE THE VENT LINE UPGRADE PROCEDURE. SIDESTAND SPRING/OIL FILLER PLUG INSPECTIONS/REPLACEMENT ARE THE ONLY PROCEDURES THAT SHOULD BE PERFOR
B-079A
Oct 22, 2008
169100 STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTERSTAND
BUELL MOTORCYCLES: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH CALIFORNIA EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS COMPONENTS DO NOT REQUIRE THE VENT LINE UPGRADE PROCEDURE. SIDESTAND SPRING/OIL FILLER PLUG INSPECTIONS/REPLACEMENT ARE THE ONLY PROCEDURES THAT SHOULD BE PERFOR
B-075
Jun 23, 2008
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BUELL MOTORCYCLE: A CONDITION AFFECTING MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS ON CERTAIN 2008 1125R MOTORCYCLES. MOTORCYCLE CAN EXPERIENCE 5TH GEAR GALLING ON THE CLUTCH SHAFT DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION. *PE
BUELL 1125R — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BUELL 1125R across all model years (2008–2008).
2
Total Recalls
61
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
BUELL 1125R — Year by Year
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | 52 | View |
| 2008 (current) | 2 | 9 |