- The problem
- Certain motorcycles were built with a front shock mount that is cracked and could break allowing the suspension to drop unexpectedly.
- The risk
- This could cause a loss of control of the motorcycle.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Buell X1 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2002 Buell X1 with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in January 2002 for the shock ABSorber.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical X1 year, for its age
#439 most complained-about 2002 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2002 Buell X1 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2002 Buell X1 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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1 complaints about the 2002 Buell X1
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
On may 19, 2007 while traveling south on us-283, 15 miles north of brady tx at roughly 70 mph, in 5th gear on the 2002 buell x1 white lightning, and holding the throttle steady the motor stopped running. *Ak all lights worked indicating electrical power was not lost. The ?Check engine? Light did not come on indicting that failure was not the result of the on board computer or electrical system. The motorcycle rolled to a stop. The motor did not seize and after multiple attempts to restart, the battery ran out...
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of electrical power and I was forced to find other means to return to houston about 260 miles away. Upon returning to houston, I took my buell 2002, x1 white lightning to the dealer where it was discovered that major engine damage was caused when the oil pump drive gear, which is the worm gear on the drive shaft, part number 26318-88a, disintegrated. Chips from the gear went into the oil pump destroying it. Chips got caught between the cam gears destroying them, which in turn, through-off the cam timing, causing the valves to hit the pistons. A complete rebuild was advised by the dealer at a cost estimated at $4,000 which included, new cases, rebuild heads, new pistons, new cams, new pinion gear, new lifters and this cost could rise if there was hidden damage not discovered in the initial investigation. Upon further investigation it appears that the square key, part #11317, failed causing the pinion gear to rotate on the drive shaft which then set up the chain reaction for all the other failed parts and damage. This motorcycle has only been service by the harley davidson dealer and has 6,086 miles on the motor. I believe this is a design failure and harley davidson and buell should take the responsibility for the repair. This is not an uncommon problem as evident by doing a little research on the internet.
Buell X1: every year compared
All X1 years2002 Buell X1 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Buell X1 | 1 | 1 | C | |
| 2002 Buell M2 | 2 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2002 Buell Buell | 2 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2002 Buell X1
Does the 2002 Buell X1 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Buell X1: shock ABSorber (January 2002). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Buell X1?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2002 Buell X1 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 15, 2007 and the latest on June 15, 2007. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2002 Buell X1 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Buell X1 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Buell X1 years have the most complaints?
2000 (2), 1999 (1), 2002 (1). See every Buell X1 year compared.
What should I do if my 2002 Buell X1 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data