On may 23rd, 2012, my rear tire, an avon storm st 2 ultra, size 170/60zr17, tin= dot at8g 10 4809, experienced a sudden full-circumferential delamination of part of the center steel cord accompanied by a rapid deflation of the tire while riding at speed. The tire was fitted to a 2009 buell xb12ss (430 lbs.), carrying only myself (160 lbs), and approximately 40 lbs of camping gear, and the tire has a load rating 72w. The tire had approximately 2700 miles in it and treat appears nearly new. When the cord delaminated it tore the rear cast aluminum license bracket/fender off and ripped up the rear seat and the luggage and embedded them with steel cord shrapnel.
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Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- Buell is recalling model year 2009 xb12ss motorcycles. The front brake line may contact the front tire. This contact could cause a hole to develop in the front brake line, allowing brake fluid to leak.
- Risk
- This condition might cause an ineffective front brake and lead to a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the front brake line and if undamaged, install a guide on the line. If the line is damaged, it will be replaced and re-routed. Either repair will be performed free of charge. The recall began on september 21, 2009. Owners may contact buell distribution company at 1‑414‑343‑8400.
Recall number 09V347000 · Recall details
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Is the 2009 Buell XB12SS reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2009 Buell XB12SS, close to a typical XB12SS model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Buell XB12SS?
Tires, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2009 Buell XB12SS have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
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