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Recalls 1
Structure: motorcycle: kickstand/center stand
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, the sidestand may not retract as designed if contact is made with the ground when the vehicle is in motion.
- Risk
- This could, in turn, disrupt the stability of the motorcycle leading to a crash, causing death or injury to the rider.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the sidestand pivot bolt with a similar bolt that is .100 inch longer free of charge. This change will allow the sidestand to operate as designed. The recall began may 5, 2005. Owners may contact buell at 1‑414‑343‑8400.
Recall number 05V148000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Buell XB12S 1
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Questions about the 2005 Buell XB12S
Is the 2005 Buell XB12S reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2005 Buell XB12S.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Buell XB12S?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2005 Buell XB12S have?
1 recall, covering structure.
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