2006 Buell Xb12s problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (2) · Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/Center Stand (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2008-10-16 · B-087 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
buell motorcycle: the engine oil drain plug torque has changed to 26-29 ft lbs (35.3-39.3nm) for all models listed. *pe
What owners report
2009-03-04 · Electrical System · 6,250 mi“motorcycle started stalling while driving and at lights. throttle was unresponsive and almost caused an accident. bike would backfire and not idle. at 6250 miles six wires from the ecm harness rubbed the sharp metal shock fluid line and shorted out the coil, tps, o2 sensor and injectors. the bike was undriveable. dealer resoldered harness. this is …”
2008-12-10 · Electrical System · 4,925 mi“removed seat and noticed harness to ecm chaffing on seat. problem could cause engine not to run. wire harness felt was rubbed completely through exposing multiple copper wires in harness. mileage of motorcycle is 4925. cause is harness vibrates against the sharp edge of underside of seat. dealer states this is a common problem. dealer repaired harn…”
2007-08-31 · Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/Center Stand · 3,800 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2006 buell xb12s. while driving various speeds up to 130 mph, the kickstand almost detached from the vehicle. when riding around curves, the kickstand protruded and nearly caused a crash. the contact was able to ride the vehicle to his residence and, when he propped up the vehicle with the kickstand, it fell forward. the d…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.