NHTSA recall 05V148000
Structure › Motorcycle › Kickstand/center stand
Buell XB12R and 2 more
Reported Apr 14, 2005149 vehicles affectedBUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.Built Jan 11, 2005 – Jan 17, 2005
The defect
On certain motorcycles, the sidestand may not retract as designed if contact IS made with the ground when the vehicle IS in motion.
The risk
This could, in turn, disrupt the stability of the motorcycle leading to a crash, causing death or injury to the rider.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the sidestand pivot bolt with a similar bolt that IS .100 inch longer free of charge. this change will allow the sidestand to operate as designed. The recall began may 5, 2005. owners may contact buell at 1-414-343-8400.