2002 buell m2 motorcycle. Consumer writes in regards to a defective pirelli scorpion tire *tgw while riding the motorcycle, all of a sudden the consumer lost steering in the front tire and almost crashed, but his arm strength prevented it from happening. When the incident occurred, the consumer grabbed the handle bars and exerted over 150 pounds of pressure, along with decreasing deceleration to 40 MPH, then to a complete stop. The consumer noticed the tire was completely flat and there was no indication of anything penetrating the tire. The motorcycle was transported to the dealer, where they discovered a huge puncture mark and no indication of any foreign object present. The tire would not hold air.
The worst 2002 Buell M2 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seat belts1
- Tires1
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- Seat belts1
- Tires1
Recalls 1
Suspension: front: shock absorber
- What is wrong
- Certain motorcycles were built with a front shock mount that is cracked and could break allowing the suspension to drop unexpectedly.
- Risk
- This could cause a loss of control of the motorcycle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the broken shock mount. Owner notification began january 9, 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 02V003000 · Recall details
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Is the 2002 Buell M2 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2002 Buell M2, close to a typical M2 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Buell M2?
Seat belts, with 1 complaint. Next is tires (1).
How many recalls does the 2002 Buell M2 have?
1 recall, covering suspension.
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