There are no safety recalls for the 2009 Buell 1125R, but owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA.
2009 Buell 1125R problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 33 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator — 2
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 6,600 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 1125R complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · at 3,450 miles · reported Mar 30, 2015
Riding my 2009 buell 1125r, the OEM stator overheated and fried 1 leg of the 3 leg stator. I had the harley davidson recall done on the bike and this made it worse, when going under 5k rpms the bike would overheat; which eventually LED to the stator frying. This caused the regulator to be fried as well since the stator goes directly to the stator. This also almost killed my battery. The harley davidson fix doesn't work and they should implement a better fix for the bike.
Electrical System · at 4,500 miles · reported Apr 6, 2014
Voltage light came on with check engine light. Engine died. This is the third time the stator has went out. One time the voltage regulator went out. Harley refused to fix it under warranty. I have 2 of these motorcycles & both have the same problems.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 1,400 miles · reported May 2, 2013
The contact owns a 2009 buell 1125r. The contact stated that when the vehicle became hot and the engine fan would engage, the vehicle overheated and stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the stator and the clutch had failed. The dealer replaced the original clutch and changed the wiring harness from a 4-charge to a 3-charge stator and clutch. The wiring harness failure also drained the battery prematurely. The contact changed the battery three times before discovering the failure. The dealer stated that the manufacturer was aware of the problem and had three…
Electrical System · at 9,000 miles · reported Mar 1, 2013
Bike has had multiple charging issues: stator, voltage regulator, and other components. Currently going to repair in spring.
Vehicle Speed Control · at 5,164 miles · reported Feb 12, 2013
While riding buell 1125r 2009 I experienced a complete power failure while riding. Losing power in traffic is dangerous. After doing research it appears this is a very widespread issue with this model year buell. It is dangerous and costly to the consumer and should be resolved by the company.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2009 Buell 1125R have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2009 Buell 1125R as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Buell 1125R?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (33 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (5). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 6,600 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.