Rear brake is so ineffective it can not lock up tire above 25 MPH, manufacture contacted and stated that this is how they intended the design to be "high effort". They have no fix and do not intend to pursue one. Although rear brake is only a small percentage of the stopping power in a straight line stop, it is much more important in a turn such as an emergency maneuver. I hope that the requirement for a rear brake on a motorcycle includes that it functions to a minimal level, able to stop or lock-up the rear tire at speeds above 25 MPH. *scc ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****746249
The worst 1998 Buell M2 problems
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Exterior lighting: turn signal
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motorcycles. Failure of one or more turn signal lamps would not be indicated to the operator of the vehicle (no noticeable change in the flashing rate of the turn signal indicator light). This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Risk
- An operator would not be aware that the turn signal lamps were not working.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the turn signal lamps on these motorcycles.
Recall number 98V036000 · Recall details
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Throttle fails to return to idle
To address the problem described above, buell is recalling those fuel-injected motorcycles that it built without a throttle cable control clamp.for more information on this subject, please refer to the memorandum entitled the scope of buell's safety recall, 03v‑427 copy attached.
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Is the 1998 Buell M2 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1998 Buell M2, fewer than a typical M2 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Buell M2?
Brakes, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1998 Buell M2 have?
1 recall, covering exterior lighting.
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