The worst 1997 Buell S1 White Lightning problems
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Recalls 1
Suspension: front
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motorcycles. The front isolator mount system can lose clamp load and possibly break.
- Risk
- This could lead to an unintended distraction to the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front isolator mount system.
Recall number 99V086000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
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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Questions about the 1997 Buell S1 White Lightning
Is the 1997 Buell S1 White Lightning reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1997 Buell S1 White Lightning.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Buell S1 White Lightning?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1997 Buell S1 White Lightning have?
1 recall, covering suspension.
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