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Hootowl
| | Posted on Saturday, November 09, 2002 - 09:41 pm: | 
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But, I went on to say,
"There are no recalls for the 2001 and up models."
I can see how that could have been confusing, but I was referring to the 2001-2003 Blast models.
Jeff |
José_Quiñones
| | Posted on Sunday, November 10, 2002 - 08:37 am: |
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Quote:"There are no recalls for the 2001 and up models."
Courtesy of www.nhtsa.gov:
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 02V003000
Component: SUSPENSION:I-BEAM:SOLID:FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
Manufacturer: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Year: 2002 Make: BUELL Model: X1 Recall Date: 01/11/2002
Type of Report: Vehicle
Potential Number of Units Affected: 387
Manufactured: 09/2001 - 11/2001
Defect Summary:
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FRONT SHOCK MOUNT THAT IS CRACKED AND COULD BREAK ALLOWING THE SUSPENSION TO DROP UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BROKEN SHOCK MOUNT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 9, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-342-4680.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 02V003000
Component: SUSPENSION:I-BEAM:SOLID:FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
Manufacturer: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Year: 2002 Make: BUELL Model: M2 (and M2L) Recall Date: 01/11/2002
Type of Report: Vehicle
Potential Number of Units Affected: 387
Manufactured: 09/2001 - 11/2001
Defect Summary:
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FRONT SHOCK MOUNT THAT IS CRACKED AND COULD BREAK ALLOWING THE SUSPENSION TO DROP UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BROKEN SHOCK MOUNT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 9, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-342-4680.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 02V003000
Component: SUSPENSION:I-BEAM:SOLID:FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
Manufacturer: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Year: 2002 Make: BUELL Model: S3T Recall Date: 01/11/2002
Type of Report: Vehicle
Potential Number of Units Affected: 387
Manufactured: 09/2001 - 11/2001
Defect Summary:
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FRONT SHOCK MOUNT THAT IS CRACKED AND COULD BREAK ALLOWING THE SUSPENSION TO DROP UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BROKEN SHOCK MOUNT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 9, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-342-4680. |
Jdbuellx1
| | Posted on Sunday, November 10, 2002 - 12:20 pm: |
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I've never owned a bike I didn't have to work on. I've never owned a car I didn't have to work on. Anyone ever see the bumper sticker that says "If it has tits or wheels it will give you problems!" It holds very true no matter what. Why didn't any of the people bitching about problems ever research Buell history before purchasing? I did, and having an idea of what could go wrong vs. the potential of what I could do with the bike swayed me to buy one. All recalls have been done to my machine without complaint due to the fact of SAFETY! I'll build you a bike with a promise of no recalls and then I'll get sued for killing someone. Everyone who has a problem with recalls on there Buell can just give their bike to me and your problems will be solved! |
Jdbuellx1
| | Posted on Sunday, November 10, 2002 - 12:25 pm: |
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Oh yeah, I've never had a shock failure nor had a recall on my shock, '99 X-1 Phase three production Blue Streak w/ race stripe! |
Hootowl
| | Posted on Sunday, November 10, 2002 - 01:53 pm: |
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Jose,
Re-read my posts. How much clearer do I have to be? |
José_Quiñones
| | Posted on Sunday, November 10, 2002 - 05:02 pm: |
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Ok, you were ONLY talking about Blasts, sorry. |
Blake
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 12, 2002 - 01:16 pm: |
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I've had five shocks on three Buell Cyclones. None of them failed or leaked. |
99buellx1
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 12, 2002 - 05:18 pm: |
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I have a 1999 Phase-one X1 and still have the factory shock at 12k miles. No problems. I also have not had problems with; clutch, or throttle cables, primary tensioner, speedomer cable, isolators, motor mounts, brackets, etc. None.
I have had the leaky rocker box gasket virus. They were fixed under warranty.
I must say that the FI in early 99's was crappy, but thats ok, they remapped it for free and i wanted the race ECM anyway.
I had the usual recall things done, even though I didnt have any problems.
Just my 2 cents.
Craig Davis
Buell Cycle Center |
Bomber
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 12, 2002 - 05:29 pm: |
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s'matter Jose . . . .did you detect someone enjoying their Buell?
that woulda been me this weekend, btw . . .. .
every manufacturer in the world recalls stuff . . . .Buell is likely over-represented, due, in part, to their recalling things that others (I can cite Honda and Yamaha from first hand experience) would not.
sheesh . . .I mean I'm sorry your Buell let ya down, guy, I really am . . . . and I recognize the areas for improvement that exist in the tubers (gone now, but still loved my some), but my advice to you is find a new gospel, go riding, get drunk, make love, but get your life back . . . you've ceded way to much of it to a broken motorcycle |
José_Quiñones
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 13, 2002 - 12:16 pm: |
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I think you are confusing me with JustJoe |
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