Fuel systemPart report
1997 Buell S1 Lightning Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 14%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Buell S1 Lightning, 14% of the 7 complaints for this model year. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related recalls
- 99V104000May 6, 1999Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a fuel tank mount system that could, in the event of a crash, allow the fuel tank to…Covers: Buell S1 Lightning 1996–1998, S3 Thunderbolt 1997–1999, M2 Cyclone 1997–1999 +4 more
- 99V105000May 6, 1999Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a fuel tank vent valve assembly that could become plugged.Covers: Buell S1 Lightning 1996–1998, S3 Thunderbolt 1997–1999, M2 Cyclone 1997–1999 +5 more
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1997 Buell S1 Lightning
Suspension
7 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
7 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Buell S1 Lightning
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology