Recalls

[awlos]

I am curious about the number of recalls 1125r's have had...
I called Harley and they told me that officially there have been 2 - "trans jet 5th gear gulling" which has been done, and then the Brake Line replacement/reroute - which I have yet to do.

Is that really it for recalls or items to tend to? My bike (2008) has about ~900 miles, perfectly maintained, and runs like S**T!

I have a new ECM on the way from EBR so maybe that will solve the issues.

I am just wondering if there is anything that I should be pressing my dealer to have done. Any help is appreciated & thanks.

[Puzzled]

Once you install the EBR ECM you'll be good to go as far as the tune goes.

Next up will be the clutch cover leak. They are on Rev C. now. This is not a recall issue.

[nativeXb12Rbuell]

here enter your buell info here.

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/recallsearch.cfm


http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/recallsearch.cfm

http://www.recalls.gov/







here is the recalls for
2008 BUELL 1125R


Results : 2 | All records displayed

Make: BUELL Model: 1125R
Model Year: 2008
Manufacturer: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. Mfr's Report Date: JUN 13, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V267000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,579
Summary:
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.
Notes:
BUELL RECALL NO. 0834. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV


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Make: BUELL Model: 1125R
Model Year: 2008
Manufacturer: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: MAR 31, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V109000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Summary:
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.
Notes:
BUELL RECALL NO. 0838. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

[nativeXb12Rbuell]

and here is the Service Bulletins..
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/tsbs/

Results : 8 | All records displayed
Make : BUELL Model : 1125R Year : 2008
Manufacturer : HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Service Bulletin Number : SB-B-099 Date of Bulletin : JAN 25, 2010
NHTSA Item Number : 10032784
Component : ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Summary :
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 VEHICLE IS RIDDEN IN LOWER RPM (BELOW 5,000 RPM) DUTY CYCLES. THE MODELS MAY EXPERIENCE CHARGING SYSTEM ISSUES RELATED TO EXCESSIVE STATOR HEAT. *PE UPDATED 6/11/10. *PE

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Make : BUELL Model : 1125R Year : 2008
Manufacturer : HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Service Bulletin Number : SB-B-099 Date of Bulletin : JAN 25, 2010
NHTSA Item Number : 10032784
Component : ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Summary :
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 VEHICLE IS RIDDEN IN LOWER RPM (BELOW 5,000 RPM) DUTY CYCLES. THE MODELS MAY EXPERIENCE CHARGING SYSTEM ISSUES RELATED TO EXCESSIVE STATOR HEAT. *PE UPDATED 6/11/10. *PE

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Make : BUELL Model : 1125R Year : 2008
Manufacturer : BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Service Bulletin Number : SB-B-099 Date of Bulletin : JAN 25, 2010
NHTSA Item Number : 10032784
Component : ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Summary :
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 VEHICLE IS RIDDEN IN LOWER RPM (BELOW 5,000 RPM) DUTY CYCLES. THE MODELS MAY EXPERIENCE CHARGING SYSTEM ISSUES RELATED TO EXCESSIVE STATOR HEAT. *PE UPDATED 6/11/10. *PE

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Make : BUELL Model : 1125R Year : 2008
Manufacturer : BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Service Bulletin Number : SB-B-099 Date of Bulletin : JAN 25, 2010
NHTSA Item Number : 10032784
Component : ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Summary :
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 VEHICLE IS RIDDEN IN LOWER RPM (BELOW 5,000 RPM) DUTY CYCLES. THE MODELS MAY EXPERIENCE CHARGING SYSTEM ISSUES RELATED TO EXCESSIVE STATOR HEAT. *PE UPDATED 6/11/10. *PE

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Make : BUELL Model : 1125R Year : 2008
Manufacturer : BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Service Bulletin Number : SB-B-091A Date of Bulletin : APR 24, 2009
NHTSA Item Number : 10029747
Component : SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Summary :
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

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Make : BUELL Model : 1125R Year : 2008
Manufacturer : BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Service Bulletin Number : B-079A Date of Bulletin : OCT 22, 2008
NHTSA Item Number : 10026797
Component : FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Summary :
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 PERFORMED. *PE

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Make : BUELL Model : 1125R Year : 2008
Manufacturer : BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Service Bulletin Number : B-079A Date of Bulletin : OCT 22, 2008
NHTSA Item Number : 10026797
Component : STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Summary :
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 PERFORMED. *PE

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Make : BUELL Model : 1125R Year : 2008
Manufacturer : BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Service Bulletin Number : B-075 Date of Bulletin : JUN 23, 2008
NHTSA Item Number : 10026127
Component : POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Summary :
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

[awlos]

Thanks for the info.

in the meantime I took the bike to a local BMW shop... Oil change, new battery, and an "attempt to fix blinkers" cost ~$400. And i am betting that the bike still doesnt run right.

[RT Performance]

Blinkers in the 08 rears were superseded that's likely what's wrong.
400 for 3 quarts of oil,filter , battery and turn signals I need to open a bike shop

[nativeXb12Rbuell]

me too RT...:D
ok my garage is officially open for business!! Buell discount and discount for DIY and low low prices on instructing you on how to do your own maintenance.:D:D appointments only.:D
hope you bought a $300 battery for that price WOW...!!!:D:D:D:D i want the commission on that sell!!

[Tank]

There was a safety recall on my 08...Fuell vent tube. Be careful about fill ups afterward, though. Mine will puke fuell from it for about 30 miles or until fuell falls below inner filler neck (about a quart) HD says this is normal and nothing is wrong with it. Try telling that to friends behind you ar Hwy speeds! Be cautious...they're out to get ya!

[jakestolar]

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