Certain motorcycles may have a vibration at the mounting location of the bank angle sensor which, if combined with the misrouting of various wires that impinge on the sensor or its pigtail, can compromise the isolation of the bank angle sensor.
2006-2009 · 4 model years
Buell XB12X Problems by year
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the Buell XB12X across 4 model years, and it has 3 recalls. The 2006 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (5), while 2008, 2009 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the fuel system, followed by the lights.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 3
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 3
- Deaths
- 0
XB12X complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common XB12X problems
Buell XB12X recalls 3
Certain motorcycles may have been built with two issues that could compromise the sidestand's performance. Either the pivot bolt for the sidestand leg or the mounting bracket bolts could break, possibly without notice.
Covers2006 Buell XB12X
Certain aftermarket tall windscreens sold exclusively for use on 2006 my buell ulysses model motorcycles, p/n 58214-06ya. The retention fasteners for the subject windscreens can fail allowing the windscreen to become dislodged while the vehicle is being...
Covers2006 Buell XB12X
Latest XB12X complaints
The contact owns a 2006 Buell XB12X motorcycle. The contact stated while riding 50 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the motorcycle. The contact notice that the rear wheel had partially detached from the motorcycle, causing the contact to lose control of the motorcycle. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the roadway. The contact became aware that the rear wheel bearing had fractured. The contact replaced the rear wheel bearing and the axle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
I have a 2009 buell ulysses that has an intermittent cel that occurred while riding ~50mph (steady) on hwy 89 s/b in prescott valley. When this occured, the idle became erratic & power dropped noticeably. The bike now shows dtc 'fuel pump short to gnd ' dtc 33-1-3'. Just a little bit of on-line research leads me to what seems to be a well-known & serious safety problem that has plagued many other buell owners; http://www.Badweatherbikers.Com/buell/messages/142838/227943.Html ...
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http://badweatherbikers.Com/buell/messages/142838/687395.Html?1342928158 ). The root cause is wiring inside the fuel tank that rubs/chafes on a 90o edge of the fuel pump housing; https://www.Google.Com/search?Q=buell+fuel+pump+wires+chafing&rlz=1c1sqjl_enus888us888&biw=1422&bih=678&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=llrv44i8afnwwm%252cmystfulwuw0zkm%252c_&vet=1&usg=ai4_-kszodrs7rcbjjhfhzzy-3qrzb32va&sa=x&ved=2ahukewjo7pklidvvahwkzm0khsd6a_iq9qf6bagpeae#imgrc=llrv44i8afnwwm https://www.Google.Com/search?Q=buell+fuel+pump+wires+chafing&rlz=1c1sqjl_enus888us888&biw=1422&bih=678&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=llrv44i8afnwwm%252cmystfulwuw0zkm%252c_&vet=1&usg=ai4_-kszodrs7rcbjjhfhzzy-3qrzb32va&sa=x&ved=2ahukewjo7pklidvvahwkzm0khsd6a_iq9qf6bagpeae#imgrc=llrv44i8afnwwm&imgdii=s7pgvqr3cip4-m ). Obviously, I need my motorcycle to be safe & want it fixed properly. If nhtsa needs an example to prove this safety issue to harley davidson, I'm more than willing to bring the bike to a central or northern arizona hd dealer for fuel pump replacement with an oe counter-measured part.
The motorcycle had check engine light on with two trouble codes and intermittent stalling. Found seat is pressing against ecm harness connectors. Ecm is cracked. The manufacturer has added a spacer to this model year.This spacer is not sufficient. It has been a problem with the buell bikes for some time. *Tr
Headlight reflectors are pitting and discoloring reducing light output to dangerous levels. Multiple blogs related to the buell xb12's report similar problems. This discoloration is in both headlamps. As it is a sealed unit the assembly cannot be repaired and must be replaced. Bike is just over 3 years old and has just over 1000 miles on the odometer. *Tr
2009 Buell xb-12x motorcycle: engine stoppage brought on by an electrical short in the fuel pump system. Riding the motorcycle with only a partial tank of fuel seems to result in the electric fuel pump overheating or overloading, resulting in a blown fuse. This causes the engine to stop running and could result in a crash. My 2009 buell xb-12x has had this happen three times, resulting in my being stranded in traffic. Luckily, I was able to pull over to the side of the road, avoiding a crash. Replacing the...
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fuse is a temporary fix. According the buell web site (badweatherbikers.Com) is a known problem with this model motorcycle that can result in a crash or injury. Harley davidson (the parent company) should recall the affected motorcycles and install new fuel pumps that do not overheat or overload the electric system. *Tr
I was riding my motorcycle (2007 buell xb12x) on august/15/2009 at approximately 80 mph down the florida's turnpike exit 11 at about 8:00pm, when all at the sudden the motorcycle began tail shaking violently. I was barely able to control the bike and get it out of the highway and felt very lucky I did not have a serious crash. I have been riding a number of motorcycles since I was 18 yr of age without ever experiencing anything like that. I left the bike at a gas station and picked it up the next day. At...
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daylight I noticed that the drive belt was almost off the wheel sprocket and after a more careful look I realized that the right side rear wheel bearing had busted suddenly, leaving the rear wheel, the swingarm, spacer and the axle severely damaged. I took the motorcycle to the dealership where my conclusions were confirmed as per the written estimate that was made. I have a degree on mechanical engineering and have knowledge of motorcycle mechanics. The bike has 3008 miles and according to the dealership the warranty expired last april/2009. I'm still in shock with the fact that such failure could occur on a motorcycle with such low mileage, being the bearing a part supposed to last much longer, without any special required maintenance. I'm now left with a $1,174.00 Worth of damage and a fear of ever riding this motorcycle again in the future. I don't know if this is a common occurrence but I would like n.H.T.S.A. To have it further investigated for a possible recall so it would not happen again to anyone else. I still have the bike at the dealership shop unrepaired. I'll keep the damaged parts or I could provide you with the name and address of the dealer in case it could help n.H.T.S.A. Further investigate it. Again, this could have been a very serious incident with high possibility of loss of multiple lives. Thanks for your time and attention. *Tr hernandes spinola
Questions about the Buell XB12X
Which Buell XB12X years have the most problems?
Which Buell XB12X years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Buell XB12X problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the fuel system (4), lights (2), seats & seat belts (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Buell XB12X have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls across all Buell XB12X model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data