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Miami78
Posted on Saturday, September 26, 2009 - 11:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Sorry if this is a repost...didn't see it anywhere yet and wanted to make sure it didn't get overlooked.

Just got a letter in the mail today, Buell has issued a notice of a defect in certain 09 XB12Ss bikes built between 30 June 08 and 4 July 09. The front brake line on the affected bikes can contact the front tire, causing a hole and loss of break fluid. Service is needed to correct the issue, and there is no charge for the parts and labor.
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Froggy
Posted on Saturday, September 26, 2009 - 11:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yup, been there, done that, pissed brake fluid! : D
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Saratoga
Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 05:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yeah, I got one last week also. Guess this means the bike will be at the dealer for a week.
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Phazernut
Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 07:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I was looking at my bike yesterday and I can't see how the line can come in contact with the tire under any normal operation.
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Froggy
Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 07:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Take a look at mine, complete with tire damage. : )

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Phazernut
Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 07:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Mine runs the same way. I was at it and forced it in near the tire but not easy. I have an apointment next week to have it done anyway.
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Saratoga
Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 07:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I can make it touch the fender, but to make it touch the tire, I have to push really hard on it. Just don't see how it would touch the tire with a fender in place.
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Froggy
Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 08:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You guys haven't seen me ride ; )
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Roysbuell
Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 09:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Not near my bike right now but any idea if the recall would include May 09 scg?
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Froggy
Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 09:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Look at the above picture, if your brake line is routed with the line on the inside of the fork, you might be recalled. If your line is on the outside like this:



Then you should be fine. Your dealer can check your VIN number to see if the recall applies to your bike and if done or not. : )
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Jraice
Posted on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 02:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Got my notice... Dont think its really a problem but going to get it done anyways.

Buell needs to do some other work for me anyways so I might as well kill two birds with one stone.
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