2009 Buell 1125CR recalls
Reported Oct 20, 2008 · 140 vehicles affected · BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Problem: Buell is recalling 140 my 2009 1125cr motorcycles. These motorcycles can experience a premature failure of the rear cylinder cam chain tension guide (Part number f0020.1am). This can cause plastic debris to block the oil pump screen, possibly leading to oil starvation and engine seizure.
Risk: This condition may allow the engine to seize, resulting in rear wheel lock-up. This could result in a crash, which could cause injury or death to the rider.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear cam chain tensioner. The recall began on october 20, 2008. Owners may contact buell at 1-414-342-4680.
2009 Buell 1125CR problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 41 | |
| Engine | 10 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 4,705 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2009 Buell 1125CR complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · at 3,800 miles · reported May 3, 2018
As I was riding at 40-45 MPH I noticed a battery light come on. Short time later my display read (System voltage) within minutes everything on my bike shut off including engine abruptly neatly tossing me off the bike. Thankfully, I managed to stay on and safely (Only because drivers were paying attention) was able to gain control and stop. My bike at this time had 3800 miles. Harley repaired the issue that they said was a burnt stator thus depleting my battery of any power. I'm great full I wasn't on the freeway! After some research this has happened to 100% of the 2009 1125cr's and r's. This…
Electrical System · at 1,700 miles · reported Apr 2, 2013
Electrical system overheat situation, burnt stator due to over heating on a poorly designed charging system. I'm not the first and definitely not the last with this issue that harley davidson chooses to overlook instead of fixing the problem. For the few owners that had this repaired under warranty, hd only changed the burnt parts with the identical replacement which fails again on nearly all repaired bikes. Erik buell racing has come up with a partial fix but, that cost ($455) comes out the owners pocket, not the manufacturer. Plus the cost of other parts, stator rebuild, gaskets, specific…
Electrical System · at 9,800 miles · reported Mar 5, 2013
Prior to the first incident the motorcycle had been running for about an hour traveling at a conservative speed behind a leader of a pack of riders. The vehicle was parked at a location where the air temperature was roughly 45 degrees f for about 30-45 minutes. Upon attempting to start the motorcycle, power would successfully cycle and the electric starter switch would produce cranking with the operating switch engaged and key turned to on, but the vehicle had a considerable amount of trouble getting to an operational idle state. The electrical system's ability continued to deteriorate…
Electrical System · at 5,400 miles · reported Feb 27, 2013
At around july 24th, 2011 I was riding my 2009 buell 1125cr home at about 1am from easton, pa. As I crossed into nj my battery light came on so I proceeded to head home with about 20 miles to go. As I got to my exit off the highway (1.5 miles from home) the bike shut off and system voltage appeared shortly before. I managed to get off the highway after the rear tire locked up causing a sudden skid of the rear tire. I found that the bike had not been charging due to a burnt out stator and failed charging system. 8 months later around the middle of may, 2012 I had taken a trip down to florida…
Electrical System · at 6,000 miles · reported Feb 26, 2013
Just before turning southbound on h 75 in dewey oklahoma, my motorcycle died completely. Had I committed to the turn and entered the highway, I would have been left without power with oncoming high speed traffic. The problem turned out to be a failed stator in the electrical system. My motorcycle had previously been serviced by route66 harley davidson in tulsa to install a corrective wiring harness to fix this known problem, but apparently the corrective action was ineffective.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2009 Buell 1125CR have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2009 Buell 1125CR: 08V-554 (engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Buell 1125CR?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (41 reports), followed by engine (10). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 4,705 miles.
Are Buell recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Buell dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.