2008 Buell 1125r problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Power Train:driveline (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (5)
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.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-16 · M1684 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1684: market specific battery introduction. purpose: initial release. this bulletin informs dealers of the availability of new batteries for new original equipment (oe) vehicle production and in the parts and accessories (p&a) catalog. availability of the new absorbed glass mat (ag
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2010-01-25 · SB-B-099 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
buell motorcycles: certain motorcycles-1125r and 1125cr 2009-10 and 2008 1125r have been refitted with a 2009 or 2010 engine. on these models the stator may operate at temperatures that exceed the manufacturer's recommendation when the vehicle is ridden in lower rpm (below 5,000 rpm) duty cycles.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2009-04-24 · SB-B-091A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
buell motorcycle: motorcycles have a front brake line which may contact the front tire. the condition could cause a hole to develop in the front brake line, allowing brake fluid to leak. models 1125r, xb12r, xb12scg. *pe
Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/Center Stand 2008-10-22 · B-079A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
buell motorcycles: motorcycles equipped with california evaporative emissions components do not require the vent line upgrade procedure. sidestand spring/oil filler plug inspections/replacement are the only procedures that should be performed. *pe
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2008-06-23 · B-075 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
buell motorcycle: a condition affecting motor vehicle safety exists on certain 2008 1125r motorcycles. motorcycle can experience 5th gear galling on the clutch shaft due to lack of lubrication. *pe
What owners report
2013-02-28 · Wheels · 21,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 buell 1125r motorcycle. the contact stated that the vehicle would shake violently when completing a turn. the contact was driving an unknown speed when the rear wheel seized and the wheel bearings became detached from the vehicle. in addition, the front fork seals were leaking. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure …”
2012-10-02 · Power Train:clutch Assembly · 310 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 buell motorcycle 1125r. the contact stated that the clutch leaked hydraulic fluid due to a defective lever that caused the lever not to engage. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the clutch assembly. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer advised that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number…”
2012-04-12 · Vehicle Speed Control · 13,184 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 buell 1125r motorcycle. the contact stated that while entering the highway at 55 mph, the engine rpm's increased to 5000-6000 as the vehicle abnormally decelerated. in addition, the contact stated that while his hands were over the throttle, the front end of the vehicle rose from the ground rapidly, almost throwing the …”
2011-10-21 · Engine And Engine Cooling“i purchased 08 buell w/ extended service plan from harley davidson hampton roads. it broke down in alabama on 9/3/11. i had a buell service center in alabama look at the bike & they advised me hdhr dealership is not a service center that specializes in buell & said hdhr overserviced my bike causing it to break down. upon my return to va, i brought …”
2011-10-14 · Power Train · 4,000 mi · 💥 crash“stator failure along with a clutch leak that caused oil to get on the back tire and cause an accident, bike was totalled. *tr…”
2010-08-17 · Power Train:driveline · 1,060 mi“2008 buell 1125r clutch fluid leaks out weep hole and causes the loss of clutch which makes control of bike dangerous, harley has had this problem and knows about it and has at this time done nothing to fix, if bike is under warranty they fix it , if out of warranty they do nothing to protect your safety. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.