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1997 Buell S3T problems

The most common problem on the 1997 Buell S3T is electrical system. It has fewer complaints than a typical S3T model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
1
Worst area
Electrical

The worst 1997 Buell S3T problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Electrical
    1
  • Engine
    1

Problems by type

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  • Electrical
    1
  • Engine
    1

Recalls 1

Exterior lighting: turn signalReported February 23, 1998 · 4,724 vehicles affected
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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Defect investigations

Throttle fails to return to idleOpened September 23, 2003, closed October 30, 2003

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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What 1997 Buell S3T owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 16, 1999 · Electrical, Engine · OH

Motor mounts on the motorcycle have broken, causing a loss of control and wobbling. Owner has fixed problem. Also, rear isolator malfunctioned.

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Questions about the 1997 Buell S3T

Is the 1997 Buell S3T reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 Buell S3T, fewer than a typical S3T model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Buell S3T?

Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).

How many recalls does the 1997 Buell S3T have?

1 recall, covering exterior lighting.

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