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Oct 25, 2015 Electrical System 7,016 mi

STATOR FAILED IN TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY, HAD TO PUSH BIKE ACROSS A LANE OF TRAFFIC ON HWY 95 FLORIDA.

Oct 25, 2015 Electrical System 7,016 mi

STATOR FAILED IN TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY, HAD TO PUSH BIKE ACROSS A LANE OF TRAFFIC ON HWY 95 FLORIDA.

Mar 30, 2015 Electrical System 3,450 mi

RIDING MY 2009 BUELL 1125R, THE OEM STATOR OVERHEATED AND FRIED 1 LEG OF THE 3 LEG STATOR. I HAD THE HARLEY DAVIDSON RECALL DONE ON THE BIKE AND THIS MADE IT WORSE, WHEN GOING UNDER 5K RPMS THE BIKE WOULD OVERHEAT; WHICH EVENTUALLY LED TO THE STATOR FRYING. THIS CAUSED THE REGULATOR TO BE FRIED AS W...

Mar 30, 2015 Power Train 3,450 mi

RIDING MY 2009 BUELL 1125R, THE OEM STATOR OVERHEATED AND FRIED 1 LEG OF THE 3 LEG STATOR. I HAD THE HARLEY DAVIDSON RECALL DONE ON THE BIKE AND THIS MADE IT WORSE, WHEN GOING UNDER 5K RPMS THE BIKE WOULD OVERHEAT; WHICH EVENTUALLY LED TO THE STATOR FRYING. THIS CAUSED THE REGULATOR TO BE FRIED AS W...

Mar 30, 2015 Engine 3,450 mi

RIDING MY 2009 BUELL 1125R, THE OEM STATOR OVERHEATED AND FRIED 1 LEG OF THE 3 LEG STATOR. I HAD THE HARLEY DAVIDSON RECALL DONE ON THE BIKE AND THIS MADE IT WORSE, WHEN GOING UNDER 5K RPMS THE BIKE WOULD OVERHEAT; WHICH EVENTUALLY LED TO THE STATOR FRYING. THIS CAUSED THE REGULATOR TO BE FRIED AS W...

Mar 30, 2015 Electrical System 3,450 mi

RIDING MY 2009 BUELL 1125R, THE OEM STATOR OVERHEATED AND FRIED 1 LEG OF THE 3 LEG STATOR. I HAD THE HARLEY DAVIDSON RECALL DONE ON THE BIKE AND THIS MADE IT WORSE, WHEN GOING UNDER 5K RPMS THE BIKE WOULD OVERHEAT; WHICH EVENTUALLY LED TO THE STATOR FRYING. THIS CAUSED THE REGULATOR TO BE FRIED AS W...

Mar 30, 2015 Power Train 3,450 mi

RIDING MY 2009 BUELL 1125R, THE OEM STATOR OVERHEATED AND FRIED 1 LEG OF THE 3 LEG STATOR. I HAD THE HARLEY DAVIDSON RECALL DONE ON THE BIKE AND THIS MADE IT WORSE, WHEN GOING UNDER 5K RPMS THE BIKE WOULD OVERHEAT; WHICH EVENTUALLY LED TO THE STATOR FRYING. THIS CAUSED THE REGULATOR TO BE FRIED AS W...

Mar 30, 2015 Engine 3,450 mi

RIDING MY 2009 BUELL 1125R, THE OEM STATOR OVERHEATED AND FRIED 1 LEG OF THE 3 LEG STATOR. I HAD THE HARLEY DAVIDSON RECALL DONE ON THE BIKE AND THIS MADE IT WORSE, WHEN GOING UNDER 5K RPMS THE BIKE WOULD OVERHEAT; WHICH EVENTUALLY LED TO THE STATOR FRYING. THIS CAUSED THE REGULATOR TO BE FRIED AS W...

Apr 6, 2014 Electrical System 4,500 mi

VOLTAGE LIGHT CAME ON WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. ENGINE DIED. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THE STATOR HAS WENT OUT. ONE TIME THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR WENT OUT. HARLEY REFUSED TO FIX IT UNDER WARRANTY. I HAVE 2 OF THESE MOTORCYCLES & BOTH HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS. *TR

Apr 6, 2014 Electrical System 4,500 mi

VOLTAGE LIGHT CAME ON WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. ENGINE DIED. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THE STATOR HAS WENT OUT. ONE TIME THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR WENT OUT. HARLEY REFUSED TO FIX IT UNDER WARRANTY. I HAVE 2 OF THESE MOTORCYCLES & BOTH HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS. *TR

May 2, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BUELL 1125R. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE BECAME HOT AND THE ENGINE FAN WOULD ENGAGE, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE STATOR AND THE CLUTCH HAD FAILED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ORIGINAL CL...

May 2, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BUELL 1125R. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE BECAME HOT AND THE ENGINE FAN WOULD ENGAGE, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE STATOR AND THE CLUTCH HAD FAILED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ORIGINAL CL...

Mar 1, 2013 Electrical System 9,000 mi

BIKE HAS HAD MULTIPLE CHARGING ISSUES: STATOR, VOLTAGE REGULATOR, AND OTHER COMPONENTS. CURRENTLY GOING TO REPAIR IN SPRING. *TR

Mar 1, 2013 Electrical System 9,000 mi

BIKE HAS HAD MULTIPLE CHARGING ISSUES: STATOR, VOLTAGE REGULATOR, AND OTHER COMPONENTS. CURRENTLY GOING TO REPAIR IN SPRING. *TR

Feb 12, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 5,164 mi

WHILE RIDING BUELL 1125R 2009 I EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE POWER FAILURE WHILE RIDING. LOSING POWER IN TRAFFIC IS DANGEROUS. AFTER DOING RESEARCH IT APPEARS THIS IS A VERY WIDESPREAD ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL YEAR BUELL. IT IS DANGEROUS AND COSTLY TO THE CONSUMER AND SHOULD BE RESOLVED BY THE COMPANY. ...

Feb 12, 2013 Electrical System 5,164 mi

WHILE RIDING BUELL 1125R 2009 I EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE POWER FAILURE WHILE RIDING. LOSING POWER IN TRAFFIC IS DANGEROUS. AFTER DOING RESEARCH IT APPEARS THIS IS A VERY WIDESPREAD ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL YEAR BUELL. IT IS DANGEROUS AND COSTLY TO THE CONSUMER AND SHOULD BE RESOLVED BY THE COMPANY. ...

Feb 12, 2013 Exterior Lighting 5,164 mi

WHILE RIDING BUELL 1125R 2009 I EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE POWER FAILURE WHILE RIDING. LOSING POWER IN TRAFFIC IS DANGEROUS. AFTER DOING RESEARCH IT APPEARS THIS IS A VERY WIDESPREAD ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL YEAR BUELL. IT IS DANGEROUS AND COSTLY TO THE CONSUMER AND SHOULD BE RESOLVED BY THE COMPANY. ...

Feb 12, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 5,164 mi

WHILE RIDING BUELL 1125R 2009 I EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE POWER FAILURE WHILE RIDING. LOSING POWER IN TRAFFIC IS DANGEROUS. AFTER DOING RESEARCH IT APPEARS THIS IS A VERY WIDESPREAD ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL YEAR BUELL. IT IS DANGEROUS AND COSTLY TO THE CONSUMER AND SHOULD BE RESOLVED BY THE COMPANY. ...

Feb 12, 2013 Electrical System 5,164 mi

WHILE RIDING BUELL 1125R 2009 I EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE POWER FAILURE WHILE RIDING. LOSING POWER IN TRAFFIC IS DANGEROUS. AFTER DOING RESEARCH IT APPEARS THIS IS A VERY WIDESPREAD ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL YEAR BUELL. IT IS DANGEROUS AND COSTLY TO THE CONSUMER AND SHOULD BE RESOLVED BY THE COMPANY. ...

Feb 12, 2013 Exterior Lighting 5,164 mi

WHILE RIDING BUELL 1125R 2009 I EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE POWER FAILURE WHILE RIDING. LOSING POWER IN TRAFFIC IS DANGEROUS. AFTER DOING RESEARCH IT APPEARS THIS IS A VERY WIDESPREAD ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL YEAR BUELL. IT IS DANGEROUS AND COSTLY TO THE CONSUMER AND SHOULD BE RESOLVED BY THE COMPANY. ...

Feb 10, 2013 Electrical System 8,370 mi

STATOR FAILURE CHARGING SYSTEM FAILED. *TR

Feb 10, 2013 Electrical System 8,370 mi

STATOR FAILURE CHARGING SYSTEM FAILED. *TR

Feb 9, 2013 Electrical System 3,586 mi

2009 BUELL 1125R - I BOUGHT IT FROM AN HD DEALERSHIP (LIKE NEW) WITH 2,500 MILES ON IT. THE BIKE HAD NO WARRANTY. THEY TRIED TO SELL ME AN 'EXTENDED WARRANTY' WHICH I DID NOT BUY (FOR ABOUT $2K). THIS WAS EITHER STANDARD PROCEDURE, OR SUSPICIOUS - I DON'T KNOW WHICH, BECAUSE THE BIKE'S CHARGING SYST...

Feb 9, 2013 Electrical System 3,586 mi

2009 BUELL 1125R - I BOUGHT IT FROM AN HD DEALERSHIP (LIKE NEW) WITH 2,500 MILES ON IT. THE BIKE HAD NO WARRANTY. THEY TRIED TO SELL ME AN 'EXTENDED WARRANTY' WHICH I DID NOT BUY (FOR ABOUT $2K). THIS WAS EITHER STANDARD PROCEDURE, OR SUSPICIOUS - I DON'T KNOW WHICH, BECAUSE THE BIKE'S CHARGING SYST...

Feb 6, 2013 Electrical System 5,870 mi

IT WAS A FRIDAY IN SEPTEMBER AND I WAS LOOKING AT BUYING A 2009 BUELL 1125CR, I HAD DONE LOTS OF RESEARCH ABOUT THE BIKE AND KNEW ABOUT THE STATOR/CHARGING PROBLEM. I KNEW THAT IT DID HAPPEN WHILE SOME PEOPLE WHERE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLES. I WENT INTO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP THAT WAS SELLING ONE AND WAS G...

Feb 6, 2013 Engine 5,870 mi

IT WAS A FRIDAY IN SEPTEMBER AND I WAS LOOKING AT BUYING A 2009 BUELL 1125CR, I HAD DONE LOTS OF RESEARCH ABOUT THE BIKE AND KNEW ABOUT THE STATOR/CHARGING PROBLEM. I KNEW THAT IT DID HAPPEN WHILE SOME PEOPLE WHERE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLES. I WENT INTO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP THAT WAS SELLING ONE AND WAS G...

Feb 6, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 5,870 mi

IT WAS A FRIDAY IN SEPTEMBER AND I WAS LOOKING AT BUYING A 2009 BUELL 1125CR, I HAD DONE LOTS OF RESEARCH ABOUT THE BIKE AND KNEW ABOUT THE STATOR/CHARGING PROBLEM. I KNEW THAT IT DID HAPPEN WHILE SOME PEOPLE WHERE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLES. I WENT INTO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP THAT WAS SELLING ONE AND WAS G...

Feb 6, 2013 Electrical System 5,870 mi

IT WAS A FRIDAY IN SEPTEMBER AND I WAS LOOKING AT BUYING A 2009 BUELL 1125CR, I HAD DONE LOTS OF RESEARCH ABOUT THE BIKE AND KNEW ABOUT THE STATOR/CHARGING PROBLEM. I KNEW THAT IT DID HAPPEN WHILE SOME PEOPLE WHERE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLES. I WENT INTO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP THAT WAS SELLING ONE AND WAS G...

Feb 6, 2013 Engine 5,870 mi

IT WAS A FRIDAY IN SEPTEMBER AND I WAS LOOKING AT BUYING A 2009 BUELL 1125CR, I HAD DONE LOTS OF RESEARCH ABOUT THE BIKE AND KNEW ABOUT THE STATOR/CHARGING PROBLEM. I KNEW THAT IT DID HAPPEN WHILE SOME PEOPLE WHERE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLES. I WENT INTO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP THAT WAS SELLING ONE AND WAS G...

Feb 6, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 5,870 mi

IT WAS A FRIDAY IN SEPTEMBER AND I WAS LOOKING AT BUYING A 2009 BUELL 1125CR, I HAD DONE LOTS OF RESEARCH ABOUT THE BIKE AND KNEW ABOUT THE STATOR/CHARGING PROBLEM. I KNEW THAT IT DID HAPPEN WHILE SOME PEOPLE WHERE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLES. I WENT INTO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP THAT WAS SELLING ONE AND WAS G...

Oct 9, 2012 Electrical System Fire 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BUELL 1125R MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE LOW BATTERY WARNING LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE STATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT HAD OVER...

Oct 9, 2012 Electrical System Fire 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BUELL 1125R MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE LOW BATTERY WARNING LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE STATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT HAD OVER...

Sep 8, 2012 Electrical System 12,504 mi

THIS 2009 BUELL 1125R HAD THE STATOR REPLACED ONCE UNDER WARRANTY AT ABOUT 8000 MILES. NOW AT 12000 MILES THE STATOR HAS FAILED AGAIN WITH THE BIKE JUST OUT OF WARRANTY. WHEN THE STATOR FAILS THE BATTERY CAN NOT CHARGE AND WHEN THE CHARGE ON THE BATTERY IS DEPLETED THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN LEAVING TH...

Sep 8, 2012 Electrical System 12,504 mi

THIS 2009 BUELL 1125R HAD THE STATOR REPLACED ONCE UNDER WARRANTY AT ABOUT 8000 MILES. NOW AT 12000 MILES THE STATOR HAS FAILED AGAIN WITH THE BIKE JUST OUT OF WARRANTY. WHEN THE STATOR FAILS THE BATTERY CAN NOT CHARGE AND WHEN THE CHARGE ON THE BATTERY IS DEPLETED THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN LEAVING TH...

Aug 13, 2012 Electrical System 3,065 mi

****AFFECTED PARTS: VOLTAGE REGULATOR. (WAS UNABLE TO PUT IN SPACE PROVIDED) I WAS TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH ON 8/24/2010 WHEN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WOULD GO OUT & IT WOULD READ VOLTAGE SERVICE. DIRECTIONALS WOULD SOMETIME STICK. BATTERY LIGHT WOULD GO ON & OFF. TOOK IT TO TNTACTION SP...

Aug 13, 2012 Electrical System 8,300 mi

THE CHARGING SYSTEM DID NOT KEEP THE BATTERY CHARGED, I BOUGHT THE BIKE BRAND NEW IN MARCH 2010. AT 5660 MILES ON AUGUST 26TH 2011 THE STATOR WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, AT 6786 MILES ON JANUARY 28TH 2012 THE HEADLIGHTS BURNED OUT ALL AT ONCE WHILE ON MY WAY TO WORK AT 5:00 AM ROTOR, VOLT REGULAT...

Aug 13, 2012 Electrical System 3,065 mi

****AFFECTED PARTS: VOLTAGE REGULATOR. (WAS UNABLE TO PUT IN SPACE PROVIDED) I WAS TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH ON 8/24/2010 WHEN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WOULD GO OUT & IT WOULD READ VOLTAGE SERVICE. DIRECTIONALS WOULD SOMETIME STICK. BATTERY LIGHT WOULD GO ON & OFF. TOOK IT TO TNTACTION SP...

Aug 13, 2012 Electrical System 8,300 mi

THE CHARGING SYSTEM DID NOT KEEP THE BATTERY CHARGED, I BOUGHT THE BIKE BRAND NEW IN MARCH 2010. AT 5660 MILES ON AUGUST 26TH 2011 THE STATOR WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, AT 6786 MILES ON JANUARY 28TH 2012 THE HEADLIGHTS BURNED OUT ALL AT ONCE WHILE ON MY WAY TO WORK AT 5:00 AM ROTOR, VOLT REGULAT...

Jul 18, 2012 Electrical System 8,000 mi

BEEN HAVING A SYSTEM VOLTAGE ERROR FOR A WHILE. IT WOULD COME AND GO. SO IN JUNE I HAD TO CHANGE THE BATTERY BECAUSE IT WAS SO LOW. THE DAY AFTER I CHANGED THE BATTERY THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON SO I WAS JUST TRYING TO GET HOME FROM WORK. THE WHEEL LOCKED UP ON ME WHEN I DOWN SHIFTED THROUGH THE GEAR...

Jul 18, 2012 Electrical System 8,000 mi

BEEN HAVING A SYSTEM VOLTAGE ERROR FOR A WHILE. IT WOULD COME AND GO. SO IN JUNE I HAD TO CHANGE THE BATTERY BECAUSE IT WAS SO LOW. THE DAY AFTER I CHANGED THE BATTERY THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON SO I WAS JUST TRYING TO GET HOME FROM WORK. THE WHEEL LOCKED UP ON ME WHEN I DOWN SHIFTED THROUGH THE GEAR...

Jul 11, 2012 Electrical System 5,080 mi

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE DUE TO BAD STATOR. *TR

Jul 11, 2012 Electrical System 10,008 mi

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE DUE TO FAILED STATOR (SECOND TIME). *TR

Jul 11, 2012 Electrical System 5,080 mi

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE DUE TO BAD STATOR. *TR

Jul 11, 2012 Electrical System 10,008 mi

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE DUE TO FAILED STATOR (SECOND TIME). *TR

Jun 23, 2012 Electrical System 13,572 mi

THE CHARGING SYSTEM STATOR FAILED AND STOPPED CHARGING THE MOTORCYCLE, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A POSSIBLE STALL IN TRAFFIC. *TT

Jun 23, 2012 Electrical System 13,572 mi

THE CHARGING SYSTEM STATOR FAILED AND STOPPED CHARGING THE MOTORCYCLE, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A POSSIBLE STALL IN TRAFFIC. *TT

Jun 20, 2012 Electrical System 4,800 mi

I WAS GETTING ONTO THE HIGHWAY VIA AN ON RAMP AND STARTED ACCELERATING WHEN THE ENGINE STARTED TO SPUTTER AND BACKFIRE THEN IT JUST LOST ALL POWER AND ROLLED TO A STOP. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SHOWED VOLTAGE ERROR AND ABOUT 9 VOLTS. GOT THE MOTORCYCLE BACK AND IT DIED ABOUT FIVE MILES DOWN THE ROAD WIT...

Jun 20, 2012 Electrical System 8,000 mi

I WAS RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE IN A 70 MPH ZONE. THE SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER STARTED TO 'FLAKE OUT'. THEN THE BIKE STARTED TO MISS AND RUN ROUGH ALL OF THE SUDDEN. I WAS 'BOXED' INTO TRAFFIC SO I TRIED TO SPEED UP TO GET A QUICK GAP TO BE ABLE TO STOP BECAUSE THERE WAS NOT A SUITABLE SHOULDER WHERE ...

Jun 20, 2012 Engine 8,000 mi

I WAS RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE IN A 70 MPH ZONE. THE SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER STARTED TO 'FLAKE OUT'. THEN THE BIKE STARTED TO MISS AND RUN ROUGH ALL OF THE SUDDEN. I WAS 'BOXED' INTO TRAFFIC SO I TRIED TO SPEED UP TO GET A QUICK GAP TO BE ABLE TO STOP BECAUSE THERE WAS NOT A SUITABLE SHOULDER WHERE ...

Jun 20, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 8,000 mi

I WAS RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE IN A 70 MPH ZONE. THE SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER STARTED TO 'FLAKE OUT'. THEN THE BIKE STARTED TO MISS AND RUN ROUGH ALL OF THE SUDDEN. I WAS 'BOXED' INTO TRAFFIC SO I TRIED TO SPEED UP TO GET A QUICK GAP TO BE ABLE TO STOP BECAUSE THERE WAS NOT A SUITABLE SHOULDER WHERE ...

Jun 20, 2012 Electrical System 4,800 mi

I WAS GETTING ONTO THE HIGHWAY VIA AN ON RAMP AND STARTED ACCELERATING WHEN THE ENGINE STARTED TO SPUTTER AND BACKFIRE THEN IT JUST LOST ALL POWER AND ROLLED TO A STOP. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SHOWED VOLTAGE ERROR AND ABOUT 9 VOLTS. GOT THE MOTORCYCLE BACK AND IT DIED ABOUT FIVE MILES DOWN THE ROAD WIT...

Jun 20, 2012 Electrical System 8,000 mi

I WAS RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE IN A 70 MPH ZONE. THE SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER STARTED TO 'FLAKE OUT'. THEN THE BIKE STARTED TO MISS AND RUN ROUGH ALL OF THE SUDDEN. I WAS 'BOXED' INTO TRAFFIC SO I TRIED TO SPEED UP TO GET A QUICK GAP TO BE ABLE TO STOP BECAUSE THERE WAS NOT A SUITABLE SHOULDER WHERE ...

Jun 20, 2012 Engine 8,000 mi

I WAS RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE IN A 70 MPH ZONE. THE SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER STARTED TO 'FLAKE OUT'. THEN THE BIKE STARTED TO MISS AND RUN ROUGH ALL OF THE SUDDEN. I WAS 'BOXED' INTO TRAFFIC SO I TRIED TO SPEED UP TO GET A QUICK GAP TO BE ABLE TO STOP BECAUSE THERE WAS NOT A SUITABLE SHOULDER WHERE ...

Jun 20, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 8,000 mi

I WAS RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE IN A 70 MPH ZONE. THE SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER STARTED TO 'FLAKE OUT'. THEN THE BIKE STARTED TO MISS AND RUN ROUGH ALL OF THE SUDDEN. I WAS 'BOXED' INTO TRAFFIC SO I TRIED TO SPEED UP TO GET A QUICK GAP TO BE ABLE TO STOP BECAUSE THERE WAS NOT A SUITABLE SHOULDER WHERE ...

May 8, 2012 Electrical System 4,051 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BUELL 1125R. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE STATOR AND REGULATOR ...

May 8, 2012 Electrical System 4,051 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BUELL 1125R. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE STATOR AND REGULATOR ...

Apr 26, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 6,600 mi

APPLIED REAR BRAKE AND IT DIDN'T WORK SO I PUSHED HARDER AND IT ENGAGED BUT LOCKED ON, CAUSING A NEAR CRASH DUE TO REAR TIRE LOCKING UP. *TR

Apr 26, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 6,600 mi

APPLIED REAR BRAKE AND IT DIDN'T WORK SO I PUSHED HARDER AND IT ENGAGED BUT LOCKED ON, CAUSING A NEAR CRASH DUE TO REAR TIRE LOCKING UP. *TR

Mar 21, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON BUELL 1125R MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL FREQUENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE TURN SIGNALS AND GAUGES WOULD BECOME INOPERATIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED PARTS THAT WERE UNKNOWN TO THE CON...

Mar 21, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON BUELL 1125R MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL FREQUENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE TURN SIGNALS AND GAUGES WOULD BECOME INOPERATIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED PARTS THAT WERE UNKNOWN TO THE CON...

Jan 24, 2012 Electrical System 5,660 mi

I HAVE HAD THREE EXPERIENCES WITH THE STATOR FAILING. THE FIRST TIME WAS AUGUST OF 2011 THE BIKE HAD 5660 MILES, AND I HAD OWNED IT FOR ABOUT 16 MOS. IT STARTED WITH A SYSTEM VOLTAGE READING AND THE BATTERY WAS LOSING ITS CHARGE MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO START WITHOUT JUMPING OR PUTTING A CHARGER ON ...

Jan 24, 2012 Exterior Lighting 5,660 mi

I HAVE HAD THREE EXPERIENCES WITH THE STATOR FAILING. THE FIRST TIME WAS AUGUST OF 2011 THE BIKE HAD 5660 MILES, AND I HAD OWNED IT FOR ABOUT 16 MOS. IT STARTED WITH A SYSTEM VOLTAGE READING AND THE BATTERY WAS LOSING ITS CHARGE MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO START WITHOUT JUMPING OR PUTTING A CHARGER ON ...

Jan 24, 2012 Electrical System 5,660 mi

I HAVE HAD THREE EXPERIENCES WITH THE STATOR FAILING. THE FIRST TIME WAS AUGUST OF 2011 THE BIKE HAD 5660 MILES, AND I HAD OWNED IT FOR ABOUT 16 MOS. IT STARTED WITH A SYSTEM VOLTAGE READING AND THE BATTERY WAS LOSING ITS CHARGE MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO START WITHOUT JUMPING OR PUTTING A CHARGER ON ...

Jan 24, 2012 Exterior Lighting 5,660 mi

I HAVE HAD THREE EXPERIENCES WITH THE STATOR FAILING. THE FIRST TIME WAS AUGUST OF 2011 THE BIKE HAD 5660 MILES, AND I HAD OWNED IT FOR ABOUT 16 MOS. IT STARTED WITH A SYSTEM VOLTAGE READING AND THE BATTERY WAS LOSING ITS CHARGE MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO START WITHOUT JUMPING OR PUTTING A CHARGER ON ...

Nov 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BUELL 1125R MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WHEN HE WAS ADVISED THAT THERE WAS A SMALL HOLE IN THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND ALL OF THE CLUTCH FLUIDS HAD LEAKED. THE DEALER ORDERED THE PARTS NEEDED FOR REPAIRS AT THE OWNERS...

Nov 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BUELL 1125R MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WHEN HE WAS ADVISED THAT THERE WAS A SMALL HOLE IN THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND ALL OF THE CLUTCH FLUIDS HAD LEAKED. THE DEALER ORDERED THE PARTS NEEDED FOR REPAIRS AT THE OWNERS...

Oct 26, 2011 Electrical System 4,400 mi

THE STATOR FAILED, SO THE ENGINE CUT-OUT AS I WAS RIDING WHEN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE CONTROL SYSTEMS. THE CHARGING SYSTEM WAS ALSO AFFECTED, RESULTING IN A DRAINED BATTERY. WHEN THE ENGINE CUT-OUT, THE REAR WHEEL SKIDDED (JUST SHORT OF LOCKING UP) UNTIL ...

Oct 26, 2011 Electrical System 4,400 mi

THE STATOR FAILED, SO THE ENGINE CUT-OUT AS I WAS RIDING WHEN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE CONTROL SYSTEMS. THE CHARGING SYSTEM WAS ALSO AFFECTED, RESULTING IN A DRAINED BATTERY. WHEN THE ENGINE CUT-OUT, THE REAR WHEEL SKIDDED (JUST SHORT OF LOCKING UP) UNTIL ...

Oct 20, 2011 Electrical System 4,000 mi

HAVE HAD TWO STATORS FAIL WITHIN TWO MONTHS. *TR

Oct 20, 2011 Electrical System 4,000 mi

HAVE HAD TWO STATORS FAIL WITHIN TWO MONTHS. *TR

Oct 13, 2011 Electrical System 3,000 mi

DURING LIGHT TRAFFIC (STOP-AND-GO) AND LOW-RPM OPERATION OF THE MOTORCYCLE (HIGHWAY SPEEDS IN HIGH-GEAR), THE STATOR WINDINGS OVER HEAT AND SHORT. THIS CAUSES THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO DRAIN THE BATTERY UNTIL THE ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING SYSTEMS FAIL COMPLETELY. THE STATOR WAS REPLACED WITH A BRAND...

Oct 13, 2011 Exterior Lighting 3,000 mi

DURING LIGHT TRAFFIC (STOP-AND-GO) AND LOW-RPM OPERATION OF THE MOTORCYCLE (HIGHWAY SPEEDS IN HIGH-GEAR), THE STATOR WINDINGS OVER HEAT AND SHORT. THIS CAUSES THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO DRAIN THE BATTERY UNTIL THE ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING SYSTEMS FAIL COMPLETELY. THE STATOR WAS REPLACED WITH A BRAND...

Oct 13, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,994 mi

DURING HIGHWAY SPEED OPERATION OF THE MOTORCYCLE, THERE WAS AN INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE MOTOR ON THE RIGHT SIDE CAUSING THE RIGHTSIDE ENGINE CASE TO FRACTURE AND SPRAY OUT ALL CRANKCASE OIL. THE MOTOR SEIZED, AND WHOLLY FAILED. *TR

Oct 13, 2011 Electrical System 3,000 mi

DURING LIGHT TRAFFIC (STOP-AND-GO) AND LOW-RPM OPERATION OF THE MOTORCYCLE (HIGHWAY SPEEDS IN HIGH-GEAR), THE STATOR WINDINGS OVER HEAT AND SHORT. THIS CAUSES THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO DRAIN THE BATTERY UNTIL THE ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING SYSTEMS FAIL COMPLETELY. THE STATOR WAS REPLACED WITH A BRAND...

Oct 13, 2011 Exterior Lighting 3,000 mi

DURING LIGHT TRAFFIC (STOP-AND-GO) AND LOW-RPM OPERATION OF THE MOTORCYCLE (HIGHWAY SPEEDS IN HIGH-GEAR), THE STATOR WINDINGS OVER HEAT AND SHORT. THIS CAUSES THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO DRAIN THE BATTERY UNTIL THE ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING SYSTEMS FAIL COMPLETELY. THE STATOR WAS REPLACED WITH A BRAND...

Oct 13, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,994 mi

DURING HIGHWAY SPEED OPERATION OF THE MOTORCYCLE, THERE WAS AN INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE MOTOR ON THE RIGHT SIDE CAUSING THE RIGHTSIDE ENGINE CASE TO FRACTURE AND SPRAY OUT ALL CRANKCASE OIL. THE MOTOR SEIZED, AND WHOLLY FAILED. *TR

Oct 12, 2011 Electrical System 9,500 mi

COMPONENT: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR THE STATOR & REGULATOR/RECTIFIER ASSEMBLIES ON THE 2009 BUELL 1125R AND 2009 BUELL 1125R MOTORCYCLES CREATE A UNCONTROLLED BUILD UP OF ELECTRICAL HEAT THAT CAN CAUSE THESE COMPONENTS TO FAIL. THE STATOR ASSEMBLIES HAVE INSUFFICIENT THERMAL ...

Oct 12, 2011 Electrical System 9,500 mi

COMPONENT: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR THE STATOR & REGULATOR/RECTIFIER ASSEMBLIES ON THE 2009 BUELL 1125R AND 2009 BUELL 1125R MOTORCYCLES CREATE A UNCONTROLLED BUILD UP OF ELECTRICAL HEAT THAT CAN CAUSE THESE COMPONENTS TO FAIL. THE STATOR ASSEMBLIES HAVE INSUFFICIENT THERMAL ...

Oct 11, 2011 Electrical System 15,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROAD AT ABOUT 30-35MPH, LOW VOLTAGE LIGHT CAME ON. HAD HARLEY DAVIDSON DIAG AND REPAIR BURNT STATOR. WAS RETURNED VEHICLE AND CHARGING SYSTEM WORKED. HAD CHARGING SYSTEM OVERLAY HARNESS INSTALLED BY HARLEY DAVIDSON. SINCE THEN, HAVE HAD 2 FAILED VOLTAGE REGULATORS, 1 FAILED BATTER...

Oct 11, 2011 Electrical System 15,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROAD AT ABOUT 30-35MPH, LOW VOLTAGE LIGHT CAME ON. HAD HARLEY DAVIDSON DIAG AND REPAIR BURNT STATOR. WAS RETURNED VEHICLE AND CHARGING SYSTEM WORKED. HAD CHARGING SYSTEM OVERLAY HARNESS INSTALLED BY HARLEY DAVIDSON. SINCE THEN, HAVE HAD 2 FAILED VOLTAGE REGULATORS, 1 FAILED BATTER...

Jul 12, 2011 Electrical System 11,777 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BUELL 1125R MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT WAS EXPERIENCING A RECURRING FAILURE WITH THE STATOR AND VOLTAGE REGULATORS OVERHEATING. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THERE WAS A REDUCTION OF ALL POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE ...

Jul 12, 2011 Electrical System 11,777 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BUELL 1125R MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT WAS EXPERIENCING A RECURRING FAILURE WITH THE STATOR AND VOLTAGE REGULATORS OVERHEATING. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THERE WAS A REDUCTION OF ALL POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE ...

Jul 5, 2011 Electrical System 11,000 mi

THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE CHARGING SYSTEM OF THE '09 BUELL 1125R AND 1125CR MOTORCYCLES. THE ELECTRICAL STATOR PRODUCES MORE HEAT THAN CAN BE MANAGED AND WILL EVENTUALLY OVER HEAT AND FAIL. THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED ON A LARGE PERCENTAGE OF '09 BUELL 1125R AND 1125CR MOTORCYCLES. THE REPLACEM...

Jul 5, 2011 Electrical System 11,000 mi

THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE CHARGING SYSTEM OF THE '09 BUELL 1125R AND 1125CR MOTORCYCLES. THE ELECTRICAL STATOR PRODUCES MORE HEAT THAN CAN BE MANAGED AND WILL EVENTUALLY OVER HEAT AND FAIL. THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED ON A LARGE PERCENTAGE OF '09 BUELL 1125R AND 1125CR MOTORCYCLES. THE REPLACEM...

Jun 21, 2011 Electrical System 3,706 mi

THE CHARGING SYSTEM ON THE 2009 BUELL 1125R AND 1125CR HAS A DESIGN DEFECT. WHILE IDLING IN TRAFFIC, THE CHARGING SYSTEM WILL OVERHEAT AND THE STATOR WILL BURN OUT AND FAIL, CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO STALL AND CANNOT BE RESTARTED DUE TO THE BATTERY BEING DRAINED. THIS DEFECT AFFECTS ALL 2009 BUELL...

Jun 21, 2011 Electrical System 3,706 mi

THE CHARGING SYSTEM ON THE 2009 BUELL 1125R AND 1125CR HAS A DESIGN DEFECT. WHILE IDLING IN TRAFFIC, THE CHARGING SYSTEM WILL OVERHEAT AND THE STATOR WILL BURN OUT AND FAIL, CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO STALL AND CANNOT BE RESTARTED DUE TO THE BATTERY BEING DRAINED. THIS DEFECT AFFECTS ALL 2009 BUELL...

Jun 20, 2011 Electrical System

REF 2009 BUELL 1125R AND CR COMPONENT: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR THE STATOR & REGULATOR/RECTIFIER ASSEMBLIES ON THE 2009 BUELL 1125R AND 2009 BUELL 1125CR MOTORCYCLES CREATE A UNCONTROLLED BUILD UP OF ELECTRICAL HEAT THAT CAN CAUSE THESE COMPONENTS TO FAIL. THE STAT...

Jun 20, 2011 Electrical System

REF 2009 BUELL 1125R AND CR COMPONENT: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR THE STATOR & REGULATOR/RECTIFIER ASSEMBLIES ON THE 2009 BUELL 1125R AND 2009 BUELL 1125CR MOTORCYCLES CREATE A UNCONTROLLED BUILD UP OF ELECTRICAL HEAT THAT CAN CAUSE THESE COMPONENTS TO FAIL. THE STAT...

Jun 17, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,800 mi

2009 BUELL 1125R WAS RIDING ON FREEWAY WHEN BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND VOLTAGE STARTED TO DROP. INTENSE HEAT TO FRAME BURNING LEGS THROUGH HEAVY RIDING GEAR, SMOKE POURING FROM UNDER THE SEAT. VEHICLE ENGINE CUT OUT SUDDENLY AS I APPROACHED HOME AND LUCKILY I HAD THE CLUTCH PULLED IN. VEHICLE WOULD N...

Jun 17, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,800 mi

2009 BUELL 1125R WAS RIDING ON FREEWAY WHEN BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND VOLTAGE STARTED TO DROP. INTENSE HEAT TO FRAME BURNING LEGS THROUGH HEAVY RIDING GEAR, SMOKE POURING FROM UNDER THE SEAT. VEHICLE ENGINE CUT OUT SUDDENLY AS I APPROACHED HOME AND LUCKILY I HAD THE CLUTCH PULLED IN. VEHICLE WOULD N...

Jun 15, 2011 Electrical System 9,000 mi

CHARGING SYSTEM STATOR FAILS RESULTING IN LOW SYSTEM VOLTAGE AND EVENTUALLY ENGINE WILL QUIT RUNNING OR STALL. I HAD THREE FAILURES IN THE FIRST 12,000 MILES OF OWNERSHIP. THE LAST FAILURE I INSTALLED THE PREVIOUS MODEL YEAR('08) COMPONENTS (ROTOR AND STATOR) THAT HAVE A LOWER ELECTRICAL OUTPUT, ...

Jun 15, 2011 Electrical System 9,000 mi

CHARGING SYSTEM STATOR FAILS RESULTING IN LOW SYSTEM VOLTAGE AND EVENTUALLY ENGINE WILL QUIT RUNNING OR STALL. I HAD THREE FAILURES IN THE FIRST 12,000 MILES OF OWNERSHIP. THE LAST FAILURE I INSTALLED THE PREVIOUS MODEL YEAR('08) COMPONENTS (ROTOR AND STATOR) THAT HAVE A LOWER ELECTRICAL OUTPUT, ...

Apr 27, 2011 Electrical System 3,500 mi

COMPONENT: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR THE STATOR & REGULATOR/RECTIFIER ASSEMBLIES ON THE 2009 BUELL 1125R AND 2009 BUELL 1125R MOTORCYCLES CREATE A UNCONTROLLED BUILD UP OF ELECTRICAL HEAT THAT CAN CAUSE THESE COMPONENTS TO FAIL. THE STATOR ASSEMBLIES HAVE INSUFFICIENT...

Apr 27, 2011 Electrical System 3,500 mi

COMPONENT: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR THE STATOR & REGULATOR/RECTIFIER ASSEMBLIES ON THE 2009 BUELL 1125R AND 2009 BUELL 1125R MOTORCYCLES CREATE A UNCONTROLLED BUILD UP OF ELECTRICAL HEAT THAT CAN CAUSE THESE COMPONENTS TO FAIL. THE STATOR ASSEMBLIES HAVE INSUFFICIENT...

Apr 27, 2011 Electrical System 3,500 mi

COMPONENT: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR THE STATOR & REGULATOR/RECTIFIER ASSEMBLIES ON THE 2009 BUELL 1125R AND 2009 BUELL 1125R MOTORCYCLES CREATE A UNCONTROLLED BUILD UP OF ELECTRICAL HEAT THAT CAN CAUSE THESE COMPONENTS TO FAIL. THE STATOR ASSEMBLIES HAVE INSUFFICIENT...

Apr 27, 2011 Electrical System 3,500 mi

COMPONENT: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR THE STATOR & REGULATOR/RECTIFIER ASSEMBLIES ON THE 2009 BUELL 1125R AND 2009 BUELL 1125R MOTORCYCLES CREATE A UNCONTROLLED BUILD UP OF ELECTRICAL HEAT THAT CAN CAUSE THESE COMPONENTS TO FAIL. THE STATOR ASSEMBLIES HAVE INSUFFICIENT...

Jan 2, 2011 Electrical System 8,044 mi

1. RIDING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS 40-90 DEGREES OUT OF THE BLUE I GET A SYSTEM-VOLTAGE ACROSS MY SPEEDOMETER SCREEN. 2. WHEN THE SYSTEM VOLTAGE COMES ON I HAVE NO IDEA HOW FAST I AM GOING, I HAVE NO GAUGES, AND MOST IMPORTANT I HAVE NO TURN-SIGNALS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME 8 TIMES IN ONE YEAR. D...

Jan 2, 2011 Equipment 8,044 mi

1. RIDING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS 40-90 DEGREES OUT OF THE BLUE I GET A SYSTEM-VOLTAGE ACROSS MY SPEEDOMETER SCREEN. 2. WHEN THE SYSTEM VOLTAGE COMES ON I HAVE NO IDEA HOW FAST I AM GOING, I HAVE NO GAUGES, AND MOST IMPORTANT I HAVE NO TURN-SIGNALS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME 8 TIMES IN ONE YEAR. D...

Jan 2, 2011 Exterior Lighting 8,044 mi

1. RIDING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS 40-90 DEGREES OUT OF THE BLUE I GET A SYSTEM-VOLTAGE ACROSS MY SPEEDOMETER SCREEN. 2. WHEN THE SYSTEM VOLTAGE COMES ON I HAVE NO IDEA HOW FAST I AM GOING, I HAVE NO GAUGES, AND MOST IMPORTANT I HAVE NO TURN-SIGNALS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME 8 TIMES IN ONE YEAR. D...

Jan 2, 2011 Electrical System 8,044 mi

1. RIDING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS 40-90 DEGREES OUT OF THE BLUE I GET A SYSTEM-VOLTAGE ACROSS MY SPEEDOMETER SCREEN. 2. WHEN THE SYSTEM VOLTAGE COMES ON I HAVE NO IDEA HOW FAST I AM GOING, I HAVE NO GAUGES, AND MOST IMPORTANT I HAVE NO TURN-SIGNALS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME 8 TIMES IN ONE YEAR. D...

Jan 2, 2011 Equipment 8,044 mi

1. RIDING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS 40-90 DEGREES OUT OF THE BLUE I GET A SYSTEM-VOLTAGE ACROSS MY SPEEDOMETER SCREEN. 2. WHEN THE SYSTEM VOLTAGE COMES ON I HAVE NO IDEA HOW FAST I AM GOING, I HAVE NO GAUGES, AND MOST IMPORTANT I HAVE NO TURN-SIGNALS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME 8 TIMES IN ONE YEAR. D...

Jan 2, 2011 Exterior Lighting 8,044 mi

1. RIDING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS 40-90 DEGREES OUT OF THE BLUE I GET A SYSTEM-VOLTAGE ACROSS MY SPEEDOMETER SCREEN. 2. WHEN THE SYSTEM VOLTAGE COMES ON I HAVE NO IDEA HOW FAST I AM GOING, I HAVE NO GAUGES, AND MOST IMPORTANT I HAVE NO TURN-SIGNALS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME 8 TIMES IN ONE YEAR. D...

Apr 9, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 7,500 mi

MY 2009 BUELL 1125R MOTORCYCLE USES A HYDRAULICALLY ACTUATED CLUTCH. THE CLUTCH FLUID BEGAN TO LEAK OUT OF THE ENGINE COVER, EMANATING A DROP OF FLUID FOR EACH TIME THE CLUTCH WAS DISENGAGED. THERE IS A LIMITED AMOUNT OF CLUTCH FLUID IN THE RESERVOIR, AND THE LEAKAGE WILL EVENTUALLY DEPLETE THE RESE...

Apr 9, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 7,500 mi

MY 2009 BUELL 1125R MOTORCYCLE USES A HYDRAULICALLY ACTUATED CLUTCH. THE CLUTCH FLUID BEGAN TO LEAK OUT OF THE ENGINE COVER, EMANATING A DROP OF FLUID FOR EACH TIME THE CLUTCH WAS DISENGAGED. THERE IS A LIMITED AMOUNT OF CLUTCH FLUID IN THE RESERVOIR, AND THE LEAKAGE WILL EVENTUALLY DEPLETE THE RESE...