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Buell S1w White Lightning years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Buell S1w White Lightning since 1998, and 1 recall has been issued. The 1998 model year has 1 complaints, more than any other year, led by body and electrical problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
1
Worst year
1998
Model years
1998-1999

Buell S1w White Lightning years to avoid

No model year of the Buell S1w White Lightning stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Buell S1w White Lightning years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Buell S1w White Lightning complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

19981999

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Most common Buell S1w White Lightning problems

All model years combined.

  • Suspension
    2
  • Lights
    2
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Electrical
    2
  • Engine
    1
  • Body
    1

Buell S1w White Lightning problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1999-1Electrical00
1998-1Body10

Recalls 1

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Questions about the Buell S1w White Lightning

What years of the Buell S1w White Lightning should you avoid?

No single model year of the Buell S1w White Lightning has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Buell S1w White Lightning?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Buell S1w White Lightning?

Suspension, with 2 complaints across all years, followed by lights (2) and fuel system (2).

How many recalls does the Buell S1w White Lightning have?

1 recall between 1998 and 1999. The 1998 model year has the most, with 1.

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