2005 BUELL XB12R Recall

Campaign:
05V148000 on 04/13/2005
Component:
Structure:motorcycle kickstand/center stand
Manufactured:
01/10/2005 - 01/16/2005
Affected:
149
Defect:
On certain motorcycles, the sidestand may not retract as designed if contact is made with the ground when the vehicle is in motion.
Consequence:
This could, in turn, disrupt the stability of the motorcycle leading to a crash, causing death or injury to the rider.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

2005 BUELL XB12R TSBs (3)

Bulletin:
B-087
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Buell motorcycle: the engine oil drain plug torque has changed to 26-29 ft lbs (35.3-39.3nm) for all models listed. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-076A
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Buell motorcycles: headlight assemblies on some models have a reflective material which can potentially degrade and reduce light output. models xb9r and xb12r. model years 2003-2006. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-B-076A
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Buell motorcycle: the headlight assemblies on some 2003-2006 firebolt models have a reflective material which can potentially degrade and reduce light output. *pe

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