Reflective coating in headlight housing gets hot and changes color. Headlight output is diminished and night time visiblity deteriorates.
2005 Buell XB12R: headlights failing or too dim
6 of the 7 complaints about the 2005 Buell XB12R describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 86%
- typical mileage
- 5,100
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
- 20063
- 20056
- 20046
What owners say
On my model year 2005 buell model xb12r the reflectors on my headlights are melting.this is most noticeable on the low beam assembly. As a result of this melting and degradation the projected beam is dangerously low. It is now difficult to use after dark.
Failure of reflective coating inside of headlight projector, dimming of headlight noticeable at 5,000 miles, took apart the projector and noticed degradation (charring) of reflective material, now at 17,000 miles (8 months) the low beam housing does not illuminate the road enough for safe travel at night.
Headlamps had become extremely dim over time. Re-aiming was attempted as was new bulbs, but the problem remained. Finally I dissasembled the lamp housing and found that the reflective coating was gone and that there was melting occuring on the inside of the plastic housing! Seems like a possible fire concern.
Headlight issues on 2005 buell xb12r motorcycle. Reflective coating and light lenses degrading due to heat and poor materials. Once degradation begins, headlamp light output is seriously diminished. My light assemblies have been replaced once under warranty. It appears that the manufacturer knows of this defect, but continues to replace the lights with the same units that have been failing.
Tl*- the contact stated that the 2005 buell xb12r motorcycle headlight coating and light lenses degrading due to heat and poor materials. The contact stated that once degradation began the light output was seriously diminished. The light assembly has been replace donce under warranty on 06/2006. The manufacturer was aware of this defect, but continued to replace the lights with the sme units that have been failing. While driving at night he had difficulty seeing the road in front of him due to these headlights on the motorcycle. The failure mileage was 4800, and the current mileage was 5600.*ak updated 04/12/07.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2005 Buell XB12R headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 2005 Buell XB12R?
6 of 7 owner complaints about the 2005 Buell XB12R (86%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 2004.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2005 Buell XB12R?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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