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The worst 2003 Buell Firebolt Xb9r problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Lights15
- Fuel system3
- Driver assistance2
Specific symptoms reported on the 2003 Buell Firebolt Xb9r
Recalls 1
Unknown or other
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, the side stand legs have the potential to bend or break.
- Risk
- This could cause the motorcycle to fall increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the side stand. Owner notification began october 16, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buell at 1‑414‑342‑4680.
Recall number 02V270000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Buell Firebolt Xb9r 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 2003 Buell Firebolt Xb9r owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2003 buell firebolt xb9r motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the headlights would not illuminate the road beyond three feet which obstructed the visibility. The failure recurred whenever the headlights were in operation. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000.
Degraded coating on headlight reflectors starting as black spots which spread. After reflective coating is gone the black plastic reflectors melt. I use oem bulbs.
The chrome/plastic reflector material on the low beam headlight started to degrade. The light reflected at night was dim. The housing absorbed the heat from the light instead of reflecting the light. The headlight was replaced by buell motorcycle company.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 buell firebolt xb9r. The contact stated that the vehicle's headlights are dimming. He replaced the bulbs, but the heat of the headlights cause the bulbs to dim. The vehicle has not been diagnosed. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage is 25,000 and failure mileage was 10,000.
The low beam headlight was getting progressively dimmer over time. Upon disassembly I found the reflector area to be dull and partially blackened. Any attempt to clean away the black area only enlarged it as the reflector area had turned to powder. I swapped out parts from the high beam to restore the low beam operation. I have not yet determined a course of action to permanently remedy the situation.
Motorcycle headlamp loss of reflective material resulting in poor lighting. Make: buell model: xb9r year: 2003.
I have a 2003 buell motorcycle corporation motorcycle. After suffering a problem where my headlight dimmed considerably and is basically useless at night. After consulting an internet forum I belong to, it appears that there are numerous complaints of this problem and the interior lining of the light disintegrating as part of a manufacturing flaw. Apparently this has been brought to the manufacturer's attention with no interest or intent on resolving this safety issue.
Headlights getting dimmer and dimmer, found headlight inner housing chrome plating peeling off. No fix except to buy new headlight assemblies. This also happened to the new assemblies in several months. Buell chat sites confirm that all/most xbr models develop this problem making travel at night unsafe.
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Questions about the 2003 Buell Firebolt Xb9r
Is the 2003 Buell Firebolt Xb9r reliable?
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the 2003 Buell Firebolt Xb9r, close to a typical Firebolt Xb9r model year.
What is the 2003 Buell Firebolt Xb9r year score?
The 2003 Buell Firebolt Xb9r scores 75 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Buell Firebolt Xb9r: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Buell Firebolt Xb9r?
Lights, with 15 complaints, typically around 13,000 miles. Next is fuel system (3).
How many recalls does the 2003 Buell Firebolt Xb9r have?
1 recall, covering unknown or other.
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