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Buell Troubleshooting & Problem Diagnosis



If your Buell Motorcycle is experiencing problems and you could use some friendly advice to help diagnose/troubleshoot the issue, please first review the extensive listings of issues already documented below; if none match your particular Buell troubleshooting issue, then please initiate a new thread here and post a thorough description of your particular Buell Motorcycle problem. Please include the model and year of your Buell motorcycle in your thread's title along with a concise description of the problem. We'll do all we can to provide accurate Buell technical advice to help get you back riding and grinning asap. Chances are that someone here has already experienced and resolved the same problem that you are experiencing and you'll soon have the issue whipped. : )

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Cyclone Carb adjustment.Cyclone0009-02-10  12:30 pm
96 S1 not Starting need HELP!!!Kalali09-02-10  11:18 am
Newb with common XB problem??Octopusenvy09-02-10  06:34 am
06 xb12Ss Rear Piston Skirt FailureDgleason10 08-31-10  12:55 am
Hesitation/studder issue on my 2003 BlastChiznoca08-30-10  02:01 pm
'08 XB12R stalled, lost dash power, no starter, Hi beam indicator o...Robinson_motorsports08-30-10  09:24 am
Oil coming out the clutch cableObiewan08-29-10  12:05 pm
07 Uly Hiccups at speedDave08-28-10  10:45 pm
XB12r Died on Highway Won't StartObiewan08-28-10  11:46 am
97 s-3 tail lightDave08-28-10  10:33 am
Sudden severe problems, is my buell dying?Dpmanthei08-27-10  02:37 pm
09 xb12xt oil pump vacuum/poor start/mpgOisterska23 08-26-10  10:12 pm
'09 XB Taking More Cranks To Start Than NormalFroggy08-26-10  08:40 pm
Disconcerting Fuel Pump issueFroggy08-26-10  04:21 pm
'00 X1, starts hard, idles great, runs like crapF_skinner08-26-10  02:08 pm
XB Brake switch conundrumNeon13108-24-10  07:55 pm
2008 XB12 won't idle Diagnostic code 43?Budsurf08-22-10  09:39 pm
Bad runnig when ECM hot?Ryerson24 08-22-10  08:39 am
Blast stalls when idle/not given gasFahren08-21-10  09:18 am
Got one for you all Tick08-20-10  10:32 pm
Broken driveshaft key...need help please!!!Reepicheep08-19-10  11:53 am
'05 XB12S Engine Failure, Tore Down, Have Questions...Akbuell08-17-10  08:46 am
03 Lightning XB9S Trytic08-15-10  09:01 pm
2006 uly trottle body changed engine not working wellTick08-14-10  04:20 pm
2001 Blast (stalling and backfiring)Danielpilot08-12-10  05:39 pm
Blast: Carb is BARFING too much gas in and...Danielpilot08-12-10  05:29 pm
Cut out on 01 x1Northwoods11 08-12-10  05:05 pm
Not smooth front brakeTurbooster08-12-10  11:45 am
'99 S3 High IdleNeeds_o208-12-10  10:04 am
2008 xb122008_fuelie08-06-10  07:38 pm
08 XT where to now?Nittanyxt08-05-10  08:49 pm
2008 1125r fuel pump error message- damsel in DISTRESSSparky08-05-10  12:08 am
99 X1 need help badly, Please Snowbees08-04-10  04:46 am
XB9R DIES WHEN HOTTerrys198008-03-10  12:45 pm
'99 X1 poor idle and stallBikerjim4428 08-03-10  12:24 pm
2001 X-1 runs rough when coldBikerjim4407-29-10  10:17 pm
07 Uly Cuts Out at 1/2 ThrottleShabangles07-24-10  06:16 pm
Another speedo acting up.Buellisticx107-23-10  11:11 am
Speedo acting upBluzm207-23-10  09:26 am
2001 P3 Blast just replaced the ICM, now I have a tick!Briang07-21-10  04:32 pm
Poor running 03 XB9rUlynut07-20-10  07:00 pm
Showing trouble codes, bike runs great????Kalali11 07-20-10  11:30 am
2005 xb12r idling issue Jchance07-19-10  12:29 am
2007 xb12ss coughing/poppingKalali07-18-10  01:58 pm
06 Uly popping and back firingBrother_in_buells07-17-10  02:42 pm
Weird knocking noise.. help Akbuell07-16-10  09:04 am
Can my bike be eating coils?Buell_bert10 07-14-10  03:51 pm
Throttle body spitting on XB12Kalali07-13-10  04:29 pm
Blast stalling when coldFast107507-13-10  01:53 pm
2001 Blast Oil LeakBluzm207-11-10  07:14 pm
Blast that wont startNascar_pro2407-11-10  03:15 pm
PLEASE HELP... LED light on sensor intemittent Jeepdude07-08-10  02:29 am
X1 wont startSnowbees34 07-07-10  01:52 am
2003 xb9r Erik Buell Racing ecm question...Buelltroll07-06-10  03:53 pm
M2 Cyclone 1200 Battery ProblemsAkbuell07-03-10  09:14 am
2000 X1 issues after warm-upKalali10 07-03-10  07:51 am
01 Buell blast stalling minutes after startingBueller3207-02-10  07:17 am
Fuel pump making weird noise after sitting for a whileTazmania72007-02-10  06:09 am
2009 XB codes?Toecutter41807-01-10  08:40 am
06 uly lost most power until very hotMumblyjoe07-01-10  01:39 am
All plastic and tank off... what can I fix or do while bike parts a...Bluebueller07-01-10  12:12 am
EB race ECU wont work, adaptive fueling nightmares too!Ronson06-30-10  05:46 am
Vibration / Headshake 50-60mph XB12RMidnight_rider06-29-10  04:41 pm
XB Engine Temp (ET) Sensor replacedSupamotard06-27-10  10:54 pm
Carburator problems? New biker no clueJramsey06-27-10  01:26 pm
Cyclone tank rattleSparky06-24-10  02:52 pm
SuperTrapp Exaust questionCyclone0006-24-10  12:14 pm
My tubers blow "trans seals" and oil all over me and the bikeReepicheep13 06-23-10  02:34 pm
97 S3T Engine dies once you try to driveKalali06-22-10  11:40 am
Carb rebuild kitBuell_bert06-22-10  08:02 am
Anyone willing to provide a copy of EcmSpy?Flyingfinn22 06-21-10  10:03 pm
07 Xb12s Fuel Pump keeps dyingBlastamon06-21-10  08:31 pm
Rear wheel on buell blastFahren06-19-10  02:19 pm
2008 XB12XTSupamotard06-17-10  11:29 pm
Battery Connection/Electrical IssueSparky06-17-10  01:10 am
Help, engine cutting outSupamotard06-15-10  10:39 pm
08 XB12XT electrical gremlinJespo_m206-15-10  06:07 pm
98 s1w runs on one cylinder at idle but fine once you give it gasKalali06-15-10  03:09 pm
'03 9R hesitation, and loss of power after refuelingF22raptor06-15-10  01:41 pm
00 x1 computerKalali06-14-10  11:34 am
09 xb12r cold start issueSturgio8506-12-10  10:37 pm
Howling..from the front1125rcya06-08-10  09:30 pm
04 Firebolt issueFroggy06-08-10  06:21 pm
Won't StartOisterska06-07-10  12:40 am
Rear spark weak, Front spark strongSparky15 06-06-10  12:12 am
Stumble off idleNittanyxt24 06-01-10  03:17 pm
1999 S3Shooter24 06-01-10  12:55 pm
XB12XT fairing rattleRob61705-30-10  11:17 pm
2003 XB9S Fuel CapTrytic05-30-10  06:19 pm
Xb12Ss rear feels vibeyZekster7605-28-10  05:21 pm
ECMSpy - 1999 X1Shinobi1305-28-10  01:28 pm
Misfire / backfire / stalling Shooter67 05-28-10  10:53 am
Won't start/runRanrus05-23-10  12:26 pm
My 09' Firebolt will not start.Paw05-22-10  11:48 pm
How do you bypass the bank angle sensor on XB12X ?Froggy05-19-10  10:15 pm
Running rich after overhaulKalali13 05-19-10  11:48 am
2000-200? Buell Blast.......FUEL CAP PROBLEM/ POOR START, RUNMotopartsguy05-18-10  10:46 am
1999 X1 Power loss at open ThrottleKalali05-18-10  08:21 am
Constant Inlet Manifold Seal Leaks 06 XB12xbl05-17-10  06:43 am
Low level fuell senserReepicheep05-14-10  01:28 pm
1125R Hard StartJoshinga05-12-10  09:25 pm
99 X1 Front Rotor bolts not coming looseDevil_dog05-11-10  04:23 pm
Bad starter motor?Shooter05-10-10  11:17 am
AFV uh, values, and Cam Position SensorCochise10 05-07-10  06:36 pm
01 blast sneeze/stumbleBentwrench05-07-10  05:41 pm
Blast not startingGomo05-05-10  01:43 pm
S3 rear brake life?Shooter05-05-10  07:55 am
Wheel OffsetJramsey05-03-10  10:04 pm
Exhaust leakBluzm205-03-10  10:24 am
99 X1 hard startingKalali11 05-02-10  12:37 pm
Anyone know what would make my RPM's increase at idle? Sparky23 04-26-10  02:19 pm
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