2005 BUELL XB12S

1 recalls — 0 complaints — 1 TSBs

05V148000 Apr 14, 2005
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SIDESTAND MAY NOT RETRACT AS DESIGNED IF CONTACT IS MADE WITH THE GROUND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
Consequence
THIS COULD, IN TURN, DISRUPT THE STABILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE LEADING TO A CRASH, CAUSING DEATH OR INJURY TO THE RIDER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDESTAND PIVOT BOLT WITH A SIMILAR BOLT THAT IS .100 INCH LONGER FREE OF CHARGE. THIS CHANGE WILL ALLOW THE SIDESTAND TO OPERATE AS DESIGNED. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-343-8400.
149 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2005 BUELL XB12S

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
B-087 Oct 16, 2008
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BUELL MOTORCYCLE: THE ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUG TORQUE HAS CHANGED TO 26-29 FT LBS (35.3-39.3NM) FOR ALL MODELS LISTED. *PE

BUELL XB12S — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BUELL XB12S across all model years (2004–2005).

2 Total Recalls
13 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BUELL XB12S — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2006 0 3 View
2005 (current) 1 0
2004 1 10 View

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