Buell Xb12r 2004

Model Xb12r made in 2004 by Buell got 8 consumer complains as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to exterior lighting. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting.

Model 2004

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
B-08710/16/200810026801Buell motorcycle: the engine oil drain plug torque has changed to 26-29 ft lbs (35.3-39.3nm) for all models listed. *pe12/17/2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
TSB-B-076A07/10/200810030184Buell motorcycle: the headlight assemblies on some 2003-2006 firebolt models have a reflective material which can potentially degrade and reduce light output. *pe08/14/2009
SB-076A07/10/200810028705Buell motorcycles: headlight assemblies on some models have a reflective material which can potentially degrade and reduce light output. models xb9r and xb12r. model years 2003-2006. *pe05/18/2009

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
05/01/2005200001
 Low beam headlight reflector lens deteriorates in just over one year. not the lens itself but the reflective material. *tr
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
05/29/20077000205/15/2005
 Headlights reflective coating failing. lights becoming too weak to see at night. please note- model is xb12r, not available on your list, closest available was xb12s, headlights not the same on these two models. *tr
02/01/20071
 Inadequate/unsafe lighting. *nm
02/23/200725000208/28/2004
 The reflective surface on the head lamps on my 2004 buell xb12r firebolt have degraded to the point that the lamps had to be replaced. *nm
02/23/20071
 The head lamps on my 2004 buell xb12r are in need of replacement due to degradation of the reflective coating on the lamp reflector. the reflector is actually rubbing off, reducing the output of the light to a point dangerously ineffective for night driving. this affects both the low and high beam assemblies. this seems to be a manufacturing defect, leading to a potentiality dangerous situation while riding at night. *jb
04/10/20065000104/10/2005
 On the buell motorcycle xb9r and xb12r the headlights become non functional after about 1 yr of usage. the headlight housing reflective material turns to powder due to the natural heat from the headlight. *jb
02/08/200725000308/28/2004
 The head lamps on my 2004 buell xb12r have needed replacement because the reflective coating on the lamp reflector, degrade to the point that light output become dangerously low for night driving. the motorcycle has a two headlight system. one lamp is used for low beam the other for high beam. the low beam lamp has been replaced twice since the bike was purchased new in aug 2004. the high beam lamp has been replaced once in the same time frame. i expected to have to continue annual replacement of the lamp assemblies because of this problem and to maintain safe night driving. *nm
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES
02/23/20071
 The head lamps on my 2004 buell xb12r are in need of replacement due to degradation of the reflective coating on the lamp reflector. the reflector is actually rubbing off, reducing the output of the light to a point dangerously ineffective for night driving. this affects both the low and high beam assemblies. this seems to be a manufacturing defect, leading to a potentiality dangerous situation while riding at night. *jb

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