| Author | Message | ||
     Joebuell |
Haven't pulled the trigger yet, but am about thisclose to an '08 1125r. (I'm also entertaining a firebolt but that's a different sub-forum) Can someone more knowledgeable than myself help me out with a list of "must address" issues I should take up with the dealer? So far I got the following: - front brake line recall - recent ecm flash - rear turn signals (if broke) | ||
| Doerman |
- kickstand spring - rearview mirrors (only on very early VINs) | ||
| Gentleman_jon |
Leaking clutch cover Fifth gear Replace instrument cluster Disconnect intake solinoid 2009 has different front fork springs oil dipstick Gas vent line Gas boiling in frame belt upgrade fork oil level wheel bearing upgrade to E0004.02A8B front; E0005.02A8B rear. (Message edited by Gentleman_jon on June 10, 2009) | ||
| Badlionsfan |
The easy way is to tell the dealer to run the vin and make sure all recalls have been done. Regarding the above posts, there are no recalls foe clutch cover or instrument cluster. These are fixed under warranty if it becomes an issue. I've had neither, which is a bummer cuz I really want the 09 cluster. | ||
| Court |
>>>The easy way is to tell the dealer to run the vin and make sure all recalls have been done. That's all I'd do . . . . | ||
| Unibear12r |
+1 to Bad & Court. And if it has the bad turn signals you'll most likely only have to get them warrantied once with the way the rest of us have burned through the old ones! If you get it you'll love it. | ||
| Ponti1 |
If you get it you'll love it. +1...Enough said! | ||
| Clbofaz |
How'd you all talk the dealer into getting you an 09 IC instead of the 08, especially as a warranty repair? Mine made it sound like I was pulling teeth... | ||
| Ponti1 |
It's a warranty repair if your bike exhibits the symptoms from tech tip TT396: 1125R Instrument Cluster Software Changes Buell 1125R models with symptoms of excessive battery draw while parked may require an instrument cluster replacement. A software issue was identified that can keep the security system awake, causing excessive key-off battery draw. The affected clusters were installed on 1125R models produced from October 29, 2007 to May 16, 2008. If you are diagnosing a parasitic draw complaint, complete normal charging system checks, and key-off draw tests, to verify system function. It can be very difficult to verify a draw because the issue is likely to be intermittent. Keep in mind that ALL batteries if not charging are discharging. Be sure to distinguish between normal battery drain over time, and abnormal parasitic draw. After verifying that the vehicle’s charging system and battery are within specification, it will be necessary to verify the instrument cluster software level. Early instrument clusters only display the software level on the rear of the module. (see image below) A software version of 5.1.1 includes upgrades to prevent the abnormal draw and should NOT be replaced for draw related issues. If you are unable to locate a draw on the vehicle and the cluster software version is below 5.1.1, i.e. 4.1, 4.2, 4.3….., the instrument cluster should be replaced. | ||
| Gentleman_jon |
Excellent post, Andrew. Thank you. | ||
| Joebuell |
great info ! I've been out of the buell game since the xb9 release so this data is exactly what I was looking for. keep it coming ! |
