Buell 1125R electrical problems
23 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.
Key facts
45 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
5,870 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2008 to 2009 model years. Data snapshot: . 43 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
23 of 45 complaints match this topic (51.1%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10397985 · 2011-04-27 (April 27, 2011)
COMPONENT: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR THE STATOR & REGULATOR/RECTIFIER ASSEMBLIES ON THE 2009 BUELL 1125R AND 2009 BUELL 1125R MOTORCYCLES CREATE A UNCONTROLLED BUILD UP OF ELECTRICAL HEAT THAT CAN CAUSE THESE COMPONENTS TO FAIL. THE STATOR ASSEMBLIES HAVE INSUFFICIENT THERMAL PROTECTION TO HANDLE THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE CHARGING SYSTEM. THIS CAUSES THE ELECTRICAL INSULATION TO MELT TO A POINT WHERE A SHORT CIRCUIT SITUATION IS CREATED AND THE STATOR FAILS. THE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER WAS PRODUCED WITH INSUFFIC…
Owner-reported narrative. 3,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10397985 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10406939 · 2011-06-15 (June 15, 2011)
CHARGING SYSTEM STATOR FAILS RESULTING IN LOW SYSTEM VOLTAGE AND EVENTUALLY ENGINE WILL QUIT RUNNING OR STALL. I HAD THREE FAILURES IN THE FIRST 12,000 MILES OF OWNERSHIP. THE LAST FAILURE I INSTALLED THE PREVIOUS MODEL YEAR('08) COMPONENTS (ROTOR AND STATOR) THAT HAVE A LOWER ELECTRICAL OUTPUT, AT MY OWN EXPENSE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. DEALER UNDER WARRANTY WOULD ONLY REPLACE THE STATOR WITH THE SAME (09) PART THAT KEEPS FAILING. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 9,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10406939 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10407318 · 2011-06-17 (June 17, 2011)
2009 BUELL 1125R WAS RIDING ON FREEWAY WHEN BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND VOLTAGE STARTED TO DROP. INTENSE HEAT TO FRAME BURNING LEGS THROUGH HEAVY RIDING GEAR, SMOKE POURING FROM UNDER THE SEAT. VEHICLE ENGINE CUT OUT SUDDENLY AS I APPROACHED HOME AND LUCKILY I HAD THE CLUTCH PULLED IN. VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AND IGNITION IS DEAD.. VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH 2009 1125'S AND LUCKILY IT FAILED ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET OR I WOULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED. VOLTAGE REGULATOR, STATOR FAILED PARTS ON BACKORDER DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF FAILURES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 2,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10407318 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10407511 · 2011-06-20 (June 20, 2011)
REF 2009 BUELL 1125R AND CR COMPONENT: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR THE STATOR & REGULATOR/RECTIFIER ASSEMBLIES ON THE 2009 BUELL 1125R AND 2009 BUELL 1125CR MOTORCYCLES CREATE A UNCONTROLLED BUILD UP OF ELECTRICAL HEAT THAT CAN CAUSE THESE COMPONENTS TO FAIL. THE STATOR ASSEMBLIES HAVE INSUFFICIENT THERMAL PROTECTION TO HANDLE THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE CHARGING SYSTEM. THIS CAUSES THE ELECTRICAL INSULATION TO MELT TO A POINT WHERE A SHORT CIRCUIT SITUATION IS CREATED AND THE STATOR FAILS. THE REGULATOR/RECTIF…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10407511 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10407672 · 2011-06-21 (June 21, 2011)
THE CHARGING SYSTEM ON THE 2009 BUELL 1125R AND 1125CR HAS A DESIGN DEFECT. WHILE IDLING IN TRAFFIC, THE CHARGING SYSTEM WILL OVERHEAT AND THE STATOR WILL BURN OUT AND FAIL, CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO STALL AND CANNOT BE RESTARTED DUE TO THE BATTERY BEING DRAINED. THIS DEFECT AFFECTS ALL 2009 BUELL 1125R AND 1125CR MOTORCYCLES. HARLEY DAVIDSON (BUELL'S PARENT COMPANY) IS AWARE OF THE DESIGN DEFECT AND IN MARCH, 2010 RELEASED A 'FIX' IN THE FORM OF A CHARGING HARNESS UPGRADE. THIS 'FIX' WAS INSTALLED ON MY MOTORCYCLE AT 1,456 MILES. MY CHA…
Owner-reported narrative. 3,706 miles reported. Look up ODI 10407672 at NHTSA ↗