The contact owns a 2006 Buell XB12X motorcycle. The contact stated while riding 50 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the motorcycle. The contact notice that the rear wheel had partially detached from the motorcycle, causing the contact to lose control of the motorcycle. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the roadway. The contact became aware that the rear wheel bearing had fractured. The contact replaced the rear wheel bearing and the axle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
The worst 2006 Buell XB12X problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Fuel system1
- Seats1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Fuel system1
- Seats1
- Suspension1
Recalls 2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Certain motorcycles may have a vibration at the mounting location of the bank angle sensor which, if combined with the misrouting of various wires that impinge on the sensor or its pigtail, can compromise the isolation of the bank angle sensor.
- Risk
- This may create a false 'tip' signal and cause the engine to quit running while being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will move the bank angle sensor from the original location on the battery tray to a location on the seat latch. The recall began on march 5, 2007. Owners may contact buell at 1‑414‑343‑8400.
Recall number 07V026000 · Recall details
Structure: motorcycle: kickstand/center stand
- What is wrong
- Certain motorcycles may have been built with two issues that could compromise the sidestand's performance. Either the pivot bolt for the sidestand leg or the mounting bracket bolts could break, possibly without notice.
- Risk
- If either of these failures occurs, the motorcycle could fall, possibly causing death or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the sidestand assembly and fasteners. The recall began on july 31, 2006. Owners may contact buell at 1‑414‑342‑4680.
Recall number 06V245000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Buell XB12X 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 2006 Buell XB12X owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Traveling on rte 495 and experienced two very short episodes where power was lost then quickly ( 1-2 seconds) restored. During deceleration when the throttle was released back to neutral the engine stalled. Successful restarts could only be maintained with significant turning of the throttle. Shortly after the throttle "froze" and could not be moved either way. Had this happened in heavy traffic or while cornering it may have very well resulted in a crash and injury or death.
2006 buell ulysses xb12x customer states that the front brake pulses rapidly during braking and makes it hard to control the motorcycle and this is what caused his accident and he believes that it's a defected machine**cc the consumer provided a letter written to buell before the accident.
2006 buell ulysses xb12x with a bank angle sensor malfunction customer believes that the sensor malfunction caused his accident**cc consumer states motorcycle was a total loss and was issued a ticket for careless driving as a result of the incident and consumer also states he received a recall letter. Update * 4/16tr the consumer has provided a letter from of correspondence regarding an accident with a buell motorcycle and copy of the recall letter. Update 05/14/07
Riding the bike to work I passed a speed bump about 35 MPH and the rear part of the chassis that holds the seat right side broke; later on near my work site passed another road bump and the left side also broke.
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Questions about the 2006 Buell XB12X
Is the 2006 Buell XB12X reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2006 Buell XB12X, 1.3 times a typical XB12X model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Buell XB12X?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 2006 Buell XB12X have?
2 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline and structure.
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