Kickstand Fell Off

[thrstrmech]

found this on the net, but I think there was an issue with the bolt shearing too...check out the link at the end:


Make : BUELL Model : XB12R, XB12S, XB9SX
Year : 2005
Manufacturer : BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V148000
Mfr's Report Date : APR 13, 2005
Component: STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 149

Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SIDESTAND MAY NOT RETRACT AS DESIGNED IF CONTACT IS MADE WITH THE GROUND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

Consequence:
THIS COULD, IN TURN, DISRUPT THE STABILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE LEADING TO A CRASH, CAUSING DEATH OR INJURY TO THE RIDER.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDESTAND PIVOT BOLT WITH A SIMILAR BOLT THAT IS .100 INCH LONGER FREE OF CHARGE. THIS CHANGE WILL ALLOW THE SIDESTAND TO OPERATE AS DESIGNED. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-343-8400 .

Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153 ), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Recall ID #57324 - STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Recall Date
JUL 11, 2006

Motorcycle Affected
2006 BUELL XB12X

Summary
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH TWO ISSUES THAT COULD COMPROMISE THE SIDESTAND'S PERFORMANCE. EITHER THE PIVOT BOLT FOR THE SIDESTAND LEG OR THE MOUNTING BRACKET BOLTS COULD BREAK, POSSIBLY WITHOUT NOTICE.

Consequence
IF EITHER OF THESE FAILURES OCCURS, THE MOTORCYCLE COULD FALL, POSSIBLY CAUSING DEATH OR INJURY.

Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDESTAND ASSEMBLY AND FASTENERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-342-4680 .

Potential Motorcycles Affected
1021

Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. 0832


Read more: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/motorcycle_recalls/49/2006/buell/xb12x/57324.html#ixzz1a4Rb6ITC

Recall ID #51741 - STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Recall Date
APR 14, 2005

Motorcycle Affected
2005 BUELL XB12S

Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SIDESTAND MAY NOT RETRACT AS DESIGNED IF CONTACT IS MADE WITH THE GROUND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

Consequence
THIS COULD, IN TURN, DISRUPT THE STABILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE LEADING TO A CRASH, CAUSING DEATH OR INJURY TO THE RIDER.

Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDESTAND PIVOT BOLT WITH A SIMILAR BOLT THAT IS .100 INCH LONGER FREE OF CHARGE. THIS CHANGE WILL ALLOW THE SIDESTAND TO OPERATE AS DESIGNED. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-343-8400 .

Potential Motorcycles Affected
149

Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.


Read more: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/motorcycle_recalls/49/2005/buell/xb12s/51741.html#ixzz1a4RzVNi3
Buell Recall list

 

[thrstrmech]

the recalls may have been closed by now, dunno so please check it out

 

[TooFst]

Mines loose again. Good call on the safety wire. Know what I'm doin tomorrow.

 

[tonyzxb12r]

Had it happen to me too. I was thinking about getting this:

http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-prodshow/17183.html

Has anyone tried it?

 

[oh9bolt]

Do this

 

[Cecilsan]

Had it happen to me too. I was thinking about getting this:

http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/c ...

Has anyone tried it?

I just installed mine on my XBSL from ASB the other day. Kinda a pain in the butt to install. You have to drop the muffler to get enough room for the bolts to come out. I have a Micron exhaust so I got away with just undoing the back strap and front muffler bolt. You also have to cut and tie together your kickstand switch as the stand from ASB doesn't use it

One other thing that scared me at first, the ASB stand goes forward when it locks in place and the bike weight is on it. Bikes been sitting on it for the past week and a half and no problems so don't freak out when you put it down

 

[FireBolter413]

i just retaped and used bigger bolts and saftey wire have had no problems since.

 

[GregoXB]

One bolt that holds the kickstand to the engine case on my XB12 '09 rattled loose on me. Went to get off my bike and the lean was dramatic. Bolt was half way out. Re-tightened. Should I redo both bolts with loctite, or wire them? Worried me a little bit, I will probably recheck all bolts.

 

[rchuff]

If they did not screw the threads up I would Loctite them in and should be good.

 

[GregoXB]

Aside from the kickstand, does anyone know of any other bolts that like to de-thread themselves?

 

[thrstrmech]

On my '03, the timing plug worked loose once...check the hardware on the center chin fairing, the two little black screws and all the others while your there. Low strength Loctite works fine in all those areas. The recall on the sidestand also affected my bike, checked and the bolt looked like new, that was several years ago. But, I do have the new pin on hand. Do a general look over of all the hardware you can see for security...forks, triple clamps, "W" bracket, foot peg brackets and heel guards, etc...

 

[thecool1]

Used the search, and figured it was best to revive instead of create new. Got home from work and put the stand down, my '09 12R went with it. What's the dimensions or part number for the Sidestand bracket fasteners?

 

[vicenzajay]

This is worrying - I thought the '09s wouldn't have kickstand issues - let us know what you find out while fixing it....

 

[BambamXB12r]

5/16-18
-1.25
Grade 8
This was the size for my buddies 05 lightning but I believe all the bot sizes are the same. I have an 09 firebolt and have had no issues with the kickstand but do check regularly.

 

[cjanderson_90]

Someone with access to a lathe should crank a few of those pins out. I know the dimensions are somewhere on here...