1997 Buell S1 Lightning Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 100%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 7 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 Buell S1 Lightning, 100% of the 7 complaints for this model year. 3 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.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Received manufacturer's recall regarding swing arm and pivot shaft failure. Has been trying since above date to get dealer to honor recall. Needs NHTSA help in this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #850655, filed 1999-10Related recalls
- 99V106000May 6, 1999Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a swingarm that could break.Covers: Buell S1 Lightning 1996–1998, S2 Thunderbolt 1995–1996, S3 Thunderbolt 1997–1998 +4 more
- 99V107000May 6, 1999Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a rear shock absorber front eye that could break.Covers: Buell S1 Lightning 1996–1998, S2 Thunderbolt 1995–1996, S3 Thunderbolt 1997–1998 +4 more
- 99V086000Apr 26, 1999Vehicle description: motorcycles. The front isolator mount system can lose clamp load and possibly break.Covers: Buell S1 Lightning 1997–1998, S3 Thunderbolt 1997–1998, M2 Cyclone 1997–1998 +2 more
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 7 | 100% |
Other parts of the 1997 Buell S1 Lightning
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
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 29, 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