2006 Buell XB12X
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2006 Buell XB12X. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This may create a false 'tip' signal and cause the engine to quit running while being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will move the bank angle sensor from the original location on the battery tray to a location on the seat latch. the recall began on march 5, 2007. owners may contact buell at 1-414-343-8400.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If either of these failures occurs, the motorcycle could fall, possibly causing death or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the sidestand assembly and fasteners. the recall began on july 31, 2006. owners may contact buell at 1-414-342-4680.
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 driven at highway speeds.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The windscreen may either strike or distract the rider, possibly causing death or injury.
Remedy
Buell will notify owners and replace the windscreen free of charge. the recall began on august 21, 2006. owners may contact buell distribution company llc at 1-414-343-8400.
Owner complaints
5 complaints2 involved a crash2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly · Suspension › Rear › Motorcycle fork/swingarm › Bearings
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…
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.
- Vehicle speed control
Traveling on rte 495 and experienced two very short episodes where power was lost then quickly ( 1-2 seconds) restored. during deceleration when the throttle was released back to neutral the engine stalled. successful restarts could only be maintained with significant turning of the throttle.…
Traveling on rte 495 and experienced two very short episodes where power was lost then quickly ( 1-2 seconds) restored. during deceleration when the throttle was released back to neutral the engine stalled. successful restarts could only be maintained with significant turning of the throttle. shortly after the throttle "froze" and could not be moved either way. had this happened in heavy traffic or while cornering it may have very well resulted in a crash and injury or death. *Tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic
2006 buell ulysses xb12x customer states that the front brake pulses rapidly during braking and makes it hard to control the motorcycle and this IS what caused his accident and he believes that it's a defected machine**cc the consumer provided a letter written to buell before the accident. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
2006 buell ulysses xb12x with a bank angle sensor malfunction customer believes that the sensor malfunction caused his accident**cc consumer states motorcycle was a total loss and was issued a ticket for careless driving as a result of the incident and consumer also states he received a recall…
2006 buell ulysses xb12x with a bank angle sensor malfunction customer believes that the sensor malfunction caused his accident**cc consumer states motorcycle was a total loss and was issued a ticket for careless driving as a result of the incident and consumer also states he received a recall letter. Update * 4/16tr the consumer has provided a letter from of correspondence regarding an accident with a buell motorcycle and copy of the recall letter. update 05/14/07*tr
- Seats › Motorcycle · Structure · Structure › Frame and members
Riding the bike to work I passed a speed bump about 35 mph and the rear part of the chassis that holds the seat right side broke; later on near my work site passed another road bump and the left side also broke. *jb
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10026801Buell motorcycle: the engine oil drain plug torque has changed to 26-29 ft lbs (35.3-39.3nm) for all models listed.
- 100203322006 throttle body and throttle position sensor production change. Buell.
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