2000 Buell X1 Lightning Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 100%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Buell X1 Lightning, 100% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“The contact owns a 2000 Buell X1 LIGHTNING. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number 00v163000 (suspension:rear), which stated that the dealer will install a shock reinforcement package (srp). The package is intended to protect the structural integrity of the suspension system. The dealer installed the shock reinforce package, but they would not install the second half of the recall, which stated that a new shock absorber was currently being developed. When the new shock absorber is available, it can be installed for free through the dealer network. …”
NHTSA complaint #10247970, filed 2008-11, 9,000 miles“Recall 00v163 000/rear shock absorber: dealer unable to honor recall because no parts were available. Recall notice stated at parts would be available 24 july 2000. Manufacturer contacted, and informed consumer that parts were available . Can NHTSA help in this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #867085, filed 2000-08Related recalls
- 00V163000Jun 16, 2000Vehicle description: motorcycles. The rear shock absorber can break, dragging the underside of the vehicle on the ground.Covers: Buell X1 Lightning 2000, M2 Cyclone 1999–2000, S3T 2000 +1 more
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 | 100% |
← All problems reported for the 2000 Buell X1 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.
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