Buell X1 Lightning — Engine
High risk
Nov 7, 2003
Model years: 1999
On certain motorcycles, the idle control cable can become dislodged from the fuel injection system cable guide due to improper adjustment of the throttle control system. Should thi
Also affects: Buell S3 Thunderbolt
Buell X1 Lightning — Structure
High risk
Jan 14, 2002
Model years: 2002
Certain motorcycles were built with a rear shock front mount that is cracked and could break allowing the suspension to drop unexpectedly. This could cause a loss of control of the
Also affects: Buell M2 Cyclone, Buell S3t Thunderbolt
Buell X1 Lightning — Structure
High risk
Jul 24, 2000
Model years: 2000
Certain motorcycles were built with a rear shock absorber that could break which could cause the underside of the vehicle to drag on the ground. This could adversely affect handlin
Also affects: Buell M2 Cyclone, Buell S3 Thunderbolt, Buell S3t Thunderbolt
Buell X1 Lightning — Fuel System
High risk
Mar 17, 2000
Model years: 1999
On certain motorcycles, the fuel filter could leak. Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source, could cause a vehicle fire. Correction: Plastic exterior fuel filter will be
Also affects: Buell S3 Thunderbolt
Buell X1 Lightning — Fuel System
High risk
Oct 22, 1999
Model years: 1999
On certain motorcycles, the fuel tank valve assembly could become plugged. Under certain conditions this could cause the carburetor to overflow fuel which could result in a fire. T
Also affects: Buell M2 Cyclone, Buell S1 Lightning, Buell S1w White Lightning, Buell S2 Thunderbolt, Buell S2t Thunderbolt
Buell X1 Lightning — Electrical
High risk
Oct 22, 1999
Model years: 1999
On certain motorcycles, the side stand switch could become inoperative. This condition could cause the engine to stall or quit when riding which could result in a crash without pri
Also affects: Buell M2 Cyclone, Buell S1 Lightning, Buell S1w White Lightning, Buell S3 Thunderbolt, Buell S3t Thunderbolt
Buell X1 Lightning — Brakes
High risk
Oct 22, 1999
Model years: 1999
On certain motorcycles, the rear brake line and rear brake hose may be susceptible to abrasion. Either of these conditions could result in brake fluid loss. Should this occur, the
Buell X1 Lightning — Suspension
High risk
Sep 23, 1998
Model years: 1999
Certain motorcycles were built with swingarms that were manufactured out of specifications. This condition could cause the rear suspension to fail. Correction: Swingarms will be re
Also affects: Buell M2 Cyclone, Buell S3 Thunderbolt