| Author | Message | ||
     Dnchevyman |
I see posts all the time (a lot are mine) about problems with peoples X1's. What problems have you had with yours? what kind of mileage??? I love my tuber and dont see myself selling it anytime soon. but heres my laundry list... 8k front brake line (replaced with braided) 10k rebuilt engine top end 12k rear shock leaking (surprise.lol) 15k fuel pressure regulator seals 16k crank seal 16k fuel filter cracked, new fuel line 16k stock intake sucks, modified for u.n.i. cone filter directly on intake tube 18k front exaust mount 18k clutch cable 20k ignition pickup wire broke causing mass troubleshooting 22k tail lense fell off (Message edited by dnchevyman on October 05, 2007) | ||
| Steveford |
Machining swarf clogged up oil passegeway behind oil pressure switch right off the bat, shift detente clip popped off twice due to pins backing out (Green Loctite finally fixed that). Other than that, no problems in 15,000+ miles. | ||
| Kyrocket |
I can't say that I've really had any problems with mine that weren't general wear items, i.e. tires, brakes and gaskets, or stuff that wasn't in some way my own fault. I have had to jump the kick stand switch and add driving lights but other than that it's pretty much been over 23,000 trouble free miles. (Until I post this then it's going to fall apart so I'll knock on this synthetic, manufactured wood) | ||
| Akbuell |
The only problems I have had (not normal wear or preventive maintenance stuff) 02 sensor- replaced under warranty Rocker box gaskets- replaced under warranty (Both during the first 6 mos of ownership) During my ride this summer to Laguna: Speedo sensor went wonky; fixed itself! TPS sensor may be due for replacement. This winter intend to replace the oil pump drive gear. Have a speedo sensor and TPS on hand if replacement is needed. Currently 16k on the clock. | ||
| Mmmi_grad |
Questions for Chevy. 8k front brake line (replaced with braided) ok must be a old x1 10k rebuilt engine top end Exactley why did you do this? 12k rear shock leaking (surprise.lol) older shock? 15k fuel pressure regulator seals 16k crank seal 16k fuel filter cracked, new fuel line 16k stock intake sucks, modified for u.n.i. cone filter directly on intake tube 18k front exaust mount older x1? 18k clutch cable ok 20k ignition pickup wire broke causing mass troubleshooting 22k tail lense fell off gota check those Harley screws. At 7000 miles I havent had much of a problem. 5000 k leaking valve cover gaskets replaced plus intakes cause they were 6 years old. 5000 k front wheel bearing leaking, changed rear and front wheel bearing in pm wheels ...sianara turkey bearings. 4000 k changed O2 sensor, previous owner was using race gas sometimes. 6000 k found loose temp sensor general maintenance up to 7500k nice bike! | ||
| Wile_ecoyote |
3200 miles....speedo sensor. Nothing else at 3700 now. 2002 X1 f.i. | ||
| Rustyx1w |
02 X1W when it was new I went through 4 O2 sensors before I got a good one, no trouble since I hit a man hole divot on a newly paved street and broke my front motor mount, pain in the ass to repair My stock exhaust mount welds on the muffler broke, so I replaced it with a race can I have 19,555mi on it. I am going to ride it to the Ralph Wayne's Vintage Backyard Nationals motorcycle show here in KC today and then hopefully not go over the 20k mi mark and then I am going to quit riding it for awhile. Supposedly Buell only made like 742 X1W bikes and I want to keep the mileage down on it. I have an FXR to ride. | ||
| Oldog |
2001 x1 failure items rocker box gaskets 1 warranty 1 not key switch custom chrome 35$ head light wiring ( ground line ) broke belt ET sensor rear shock side stand switch Crankshaft seal 25K primary gasket 12k issue items pinging - ecm replaced (warranty) air box let trash in motor replaced with a force winder and a K&N Installed supertrapp slip-on wheel bearing failing when replaced @22k steering head bearings bad at 14 k swingarm bearings bad at same time caliper repair kit at same time brakes dragged intermittingly after that service items replaced header studs added temp and pressure gages added oil cooler replaced std oil pump gear with bronze one removed spring plate added 2 steel 1 paper various trim items Bronze bushings in foot controls last year replaced all brake lines over hauled both calipers and both MCs' NO BRAKE ISSUES TODATE replaced the original battery re greased stearing head bearings replaced front iso --------------------- replaced rear isos prior year as part of svs ---------------------- powder coated pm wheels and tail section before replacing wheel bearings replaced brake rotor bolts changed fork oil, replaced seals and wipers various trim items Install Race ECM Install Ram mount and wire power for GPS curent issues having a problem with a lurch on take off, issues with new belt wear. Future find lurch, replace sprockets and belt Tail clean up LED blinkers bar end mirrors HID headlight continue looking for Buell CF flyscreen & front fender. replace Jagg oil cooler with XB oil cooler including scoop refinish all running gear as needed | ||
| Akbuell |
BTW, replaced the swing arm and steering head bearings at the 10k service as they were watermarked, but I consider that a service/maintainance item, not a failure. | ||
| Gambafreak |
Nothing much actually. I had to lube my clutch cable last week. X1 2000 | ||
| Mbsween |
35,000 on 01 X1, Rocker box covers (both twice) (fixed with XB covers) Primary side crank seal twice (12k and 34k) speedo sensor (2) engine temp sensor (2500 or so) Shock (replaced with Works performance) belt (1) 12000 or so calipers rebuilt to get that old feel back (not broken) wear items: several sets of front brake pads, 1 rear lots of tires, Dunlops (207s and 208s) Pirelli (Pilot Road, Diablo), Metzler (Z6), and thats about it. The worst part of ownership was when it was under warranty and the dealer would give it back to me in the same state I dropped it off (ET sensor took about 2 months to figure out) or worse the dealer that did fix it said that it came under tuning and not under warranty. I come from an IL4 background, I wasn't aware of how much "character" the sportster motor has. It was some quick learning The primary side crank seal is a pita, but its not bad once you get the hang of it. The fact that I've had to do it twice sort of bugs me, but she ran fine at Pocono so it only bugs me a little. I wouldn't hesitate to do another 1000 mile day on the bike. I can hear homecoming calling..... | ||
| Limitedx1 |
my 2000 x1 only has 5k on the clock. should i buy the standard replacement items now? rocker box gaskets, chain tensioner, oil pump gear, etc. or does my bike have the updated parts? | ||
| Oldog |
do a planned update / repair IMO 1st tensioner shoe for the primary 2nd rocker box gaskets & pump gear ( same time saves one teardown ) other items as needed, or as planned ie 8 year old isolators MAY need attention fork oil may need changing you bike does not have the updated parts unless you or the prior owner put them on. | ||
| Lemonchili_x1 |
02 X1W with race ECM, headers and muffler. Replaced the ET sensor around 15,000 km's. Gear-shift shaft seal is weeping oil a little. Other than re-packing and re-rivetting the race muffler every second oil change (!) it's been great, now has 25,000 km's on it, has never let me down  . I am planning on upgrading the shock and fork springs to something better, but originals are still ok for the mileage. cheers, chili (I am also now knocking on synthetic, manufactured wood  ) | ||
| Buellisticx1 |
My 99 X1 has 46.000 miles on the clock with Race ECM, CF oval air cleaner and KN filter element from American Sport Bike, USA Headers and D&D muffler Failure list Head and cylinder base gasket and rocker box gaskets at 28K, Clutch plates at 32K, Primary gasket and primary chain adjuster at 32K, Broken front isolator mount twice at 30K and 42K, Rear shock leaking at 30K, replaced for new one Buell updated wit along inverted Y front hanger bracket, Side stand switch at 34K, Ignition switch at 38k, Front Isolator at 35K Rear isolators at 38K, replaced for new ones updated, Steering head bearings twice at 25k and 42K , Wheel bearings died at 40K, Broke belt at 42k, replaced for one 08 updated Fuel filter line at 35K, ET sensor twice around 30K and 36K, O2 sensor three times, around 28K /38K/44K, TPS sensor at 30K, Intake seals five times, Injector’s o-rings at 40K, Clutch cable twice, Fuel pressure regulator at 45K, Front isolator failed again at 46k Service items Added Jaag oil cooler at 35K. Replaced the front drive Pulley for one 26 Tooth Light weight 35K. Added LSL Steering Damper. replaced brake rotor for Galfer wave. 38K changed fork oil (twice), replaced seals, guide bushing and one damper asm. Moved IAT sensor behind the windshield (over the headlamp), Now, the engine has a completely different behavior, works much better when is warmed up No crank seal nor .speedo sensor todate  Regards (Message edited by buellisticx1 on April 28, 2009) |
