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2003 BUELL FIREBOLT XB9R in Mexico, MO
Degraded coating on headlight reflectors starting as black spots which spread. after reflective coating is gone the black plastic reflectors melt. i use oem bulbs.read more / reply »
2005 BUELL XB12R in Dunnellon, FL
Reflective coating in headlight housing gets hot and changes color. headlight output is diminished and night time visiblity deteriorates.
2006 BUELL XB12S in Gastonia, NC
Tl 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 th...
2003 BUELL FIREBOLT XB9R in Port Deposit, MD
The chrome/plastic reflector material on the low beam headlight started to degrade. the light reflected at night was dim. the housing absorbed the heat from the light instead of reflecting the light. the headlight was replaced by buell m...
2003 BUELL FIREBOLT XB9R in Nashville, TN
Tl contact owns a 2003 buell firebolt xb9r. the contact stated that the vehicle's headlights are dimming. he replaced the bulbs, but the heat of the headlights cause the bulbs to dim. the vehicle has not been diagnosed. the purchase dat...
2003 BUELL FIREBOLT XB9R in Coon Rapids, MN
The low beam headlight was getting progressively dimmer over time. upon disassembly i found the reflector area to be dull and partially blackened. any attempt to clean away the black area only enlarged it as the reflector area had turned to...
2006 BUELL XB12X in Ukiah, CA
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* the consumer provide...
2002 BUELL X1 in Houston, TX
On may 19, 2007 while traveling south on us-283, 15 miles north of brady tx at roughly 70 mph, in 5th gear on the 2002 buell x1 white lightning, and holding the throttle steady the motor stopped running. all lights worked indicating ele...
2005 BUELL XB12R in Bristol, RI
On my model year 2005 buell model xb12r the reflectors on my headlights are melting.this is most noticeable on the low beam assembly. as a result of this melting and degradation the projected beam is dangerously low. it is now difficult to...
2003 BUELL FIREBOLT XB9R in Brookfield, CT
Motorcycle headlamp loss of reflective material resulting in poor lighting. make: buell model: xb9r year: 2003.
2004 BUELL XB12S in Uxbridge, MA
2004 buell xb12r. poor lighting due to deterioration of inside reflector.
2005 BUELL XB12R in Bastrop, TX
Failure of reflective coating inside of headlight projector, dimming of headlight noticeable at 5,000 miles, took apart the projector and noticed degradation (charring) of reflective material, now at 17,000 miles (8 months) the low beam hou...
2007 BUELL XB12X in Mount Laurel, NJ
I have a 2007 buell firebolt xb12r, and the headlights are becoming dull and flaking off. i've noticed a substantial decrease in the light output since the first day i bought this bike.
2003 BUELL FIREBOLT XB9R in Bedford Hills, NY
I have a 2003 buell motorcycle corporation motorcycle. after suffering a problem where my headlight dimmed considerably and is basically useless at night. after consulting an internet forum i belong to, it appears that there are numerous co...
2004 BUELL XB12R in Rockn Tavern, NY
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.
2007 BUELL XB12X in Cumberland, MD
Tl contact owns a 2007 buell xb12x. while driving approximately 15 mph under dry conditions, the vehicle stalled and then crashed while making a turn. the dealer was unable to determine the cause of failure. the failure is the same as no...
2006 BUELL XB12X in Glenwood, MN
2006 buell ulysses xb12x with a bank angle sensor malfunction customer believes that the sensor malfunction caused his accident* consumer states motorcycle was a total loss and was issued a ticket for careless driving as a result of the in...
2007 BUELL XB12X in Fredericksburg, VA
While riding in interstate traffic,the tall wind screen on the 2007 buell xb12x motorcycle, flew off and bounced off the front of the helmet before being run over by the traffic behind me. there was no prior warning to the shield becomin...
2005 BUELL XB12R in Cold Spring, NY
Headlamps had become extremely dim over time. re-aiming was attempted as was new bulbs, but the problem remained. finally i dissasembled the lamp housing and found that the reflective coating was gone and that there was melting occuring on ...
2006 BUELL XB12X in Carolina, PR
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.
2006 BUELL XB12X in Carolina, PR
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.
2006 BUELL XB12X in Carolina, PR
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.
2004 BUELL XB12R in Painesville, OH
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 ineffec...
2004 BUELL XB12R in Painesville, OH
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 ineffec...
2004 BUELL XB12R in Baldwin City, KS
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.
2006 BUELL XB12R in Etters, PA
The lights on my 07 firebolt are starting to dim. after further investigation i noticed the reflective light housing material is deteriorating causing bad illumination.
2005 BUELL XB12R in Mechanicsville, MD
Headlight issues on 2005 buell xb12r motorcycle. reflective coating and light lenses degrading due to heat and poor materials. once degradation begins, headlamp light output is seriously diminished. my light assemblies have been replaced o...
2006 BUELL XB12R in Dallas, GA
Reflective surface inside of headlights has degraded to the point that the bike cannot be safely ridden after dark.
2006 BUELL XB12R in Dallas, GA
Reflective surface inside of headlights has degraded to the point that the bike cannot be safely ridden after dark.
2004 BUELL XB12R in San Mateo, CA
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.
2004 BUELL XB12S in Port Orange, FL
Headlights become dimmer and dimmer, bulbs ok, chrome finish on inside of headlight housings comes off so bulbs do not reflect making night driving dangerous. buell chat sites confirm others with xbr models having same failures.
2005 BUELL XB12R in Mechanicsville, MD
Tl*- the contact stated that the 2005 buell xb12r motorcycle headlight coating and light lenses degrading due to heat and poor materials. the contact stated that once degradation began the light output was seriously diminished. the l...
2005 BUELL XB12R in Mechanicsville, MD
Tl*- the contact stated that the 2005 buell xb12r motorcycle headlight coating and light lenses degrading due to heat and poor materials. the contact stated that once degradation began the light output was seriously diminished. the l...
2003 BUELL FIREBOLT XB9R in Port Orange, FL
Headlights getting dimmer and dimmer, found headlight inner housing chrome plating peeling off. no fix except to buy new headlight assemblies. this also happened to the new assemblies in several months. buell chat sites confirm that all/mos...
2003 BUELL FIREBOLT XB9R in Port Orange, FL
Headlights getting dimmer and dimmer, found headlight inner housing chrome plating peeling off. no fix except to buy new headlight assemblies. this also happened to the new assemblies in several months. buell chat sites confirm that all/mos...
2004 BUELL XB9S in Taunton, MA
Headlight on my buell firebolt xb12r is dangerously dim. the reflective coating on the inside of the headlamp has deteriorated to the point where i cannot see at night. i have replace the housing once and my new housing has the same issue a...
2004 BUELL XB12S in San Mateo, CA
Headlight on buell motorcycles "r" models (2004 to current year) degrades over time. the reflective coating material in the headlight housing degrades and turns to powder and causes the headlight to be un-useful. the degrade is cause by hea...
2004 BUELL XB12S in San Mateo, CA
Headlight on buell motorcycles "r" models (2004 to current year) degrades over time. the reflective coating material in the headlight housing degrades and turns to powder and causes the headlight to be un-useful. the degrade is cause by hea...
2006 BUELL XB12R in Royse City, TX
The headlight assesmbly is an extremly serious safety hazard. two weeks after purchase, my low beam is so dim that i have been pulled over twice. all xb firebolt models have this same flaw. some have even caught fire. see http://www.badweat...
2003 BUELL FIREBOLT XB9R in Jerseyville, IL
Reflective coating in headlamp assemblies deteriorate with the excessive heat and cause poor visibility and illumination.
2003 BUELL FIREBOLT XB9R in Salt Lake City, UT
Lighting from headlights go dimmer and dimmer after a few months. inside the headlight assembly they used only chrome paint for reflecting light out of the headlight assembly. over time the part wears out because of heat from the light. so ...
2004 BUELL XB12S in Apex, NC
The coating on the inside of my headlight housing is falling off, drastically decreasing light output. i had them replaced under warranty once for this on 11/18/05, with 23870 miles on the bike. i am now hardly able to see at night again an...
2003 BUELL FIREBOLT XB9R in Washington, DC
The reflective housing in the headlights degrade within a year making it nearly impossible to see at night. buell does not sell the housing separately and requires that you purchase the entire low beam assembly. the parts are the same in ...
2004 BUELL XB12R in Baldwin City, KS
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....
2004 BUELL XB12S in Darien, CT
Silver coating on headlights deteriorates rapidly causing poor illumination and unsafe night time driving and reducing the motorcycles visibility during the day. i am sure the light output is far below dot standards vehicle is an xb12r fir...
2004 BUELL XB12S in Darien, CT
Silver coating on headlights deteriorates rapidly causing poor illumination and unsafe night time driving and reducing the motorcycles visibility during the day. i am sure the light output is far below dot standards vehicle is an xb12r fir...
2003 BUELL FIREBOLT XB9R in Novelty, OH
Headlight housing reflective coating degrades over time to the point where it is unsafe due to poor lighting. hit a piece of concrete on the interstate because i could not see it in time. did not crash luckily, but it bent the front rim a...
2003 BUELL FIREBOLT XB9R in Novelty, OH
Headlight housing reflective coating degrades over time to the point where it is unsafe due to poor lighting. hit a piece of concrete on the interstate because i could not see it in time. did not crash luckily, but it bent the front rim a...
2003 BUELL FIREBOLT XB9R in Maitland, FL
Buell firebolt 03 xb9r headlight housing flakes off and night time visibility is really poor.
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