List of issues and fixes

[herwawan]

Hi,

While hanging out on the Facebook group, I noticed there's a lot of good information, but the way the FB groups work make it very hard to actually find things. So I decided to gather in one place all the issues I've been documenting in case they would happen to me, and put them in one place.

It's clearly a first draft and it's probably missing some issues and info about those that are below. Feel free to suggest changes/amendments to make that even more relevant. It'd be cool to be able to also add pictures at some point.


Starter
Years: 2014
Problem: End cap seals not working properly allowing water to get in
Diagnostic: Bike won’t start
Solution: Replace
Part: Y0383.1B6A Rev A
Cost: $160
Source: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buel...tml?1470797070


Fuel pump
Years: 2014
Problem: The fuel pump seems to randomly stop working
Diagnostic: Bike won’t start / P0087 error message / Low Fuel pressure message
Solution: Replace the pump only with aftermarket part
Part: https://www.ebay.com/itm/KEMSO-High-...-/151917903618
Cost: $25
Source: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2899...4080250416184/

Fuel sensor
Years: 2014
Problem: The OEM fuel sensor stops floating after a while
Diagnostic: Always-on low fuel level
Solution: Replace fuel sensor with after marketing part
Part: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tank-Water-...53.m2749.l2649
Cost: $10
Source: https://ebrforum.com/showthread.php?...light-stays-on


Fuel pump harness
Years: 2014
Problem: The first batch of fuel pump had a quality control issue and EBR tested all the bikes pumps by insert a too-large test lead into the harness connector female pin, damaging it by enlarging the hole.
Diagnostic: Always-on Low Fuel Sensor / P0087 error message / Low Fuel pressure / bike don’t start
Solution: Replace pins on the fuel pump harness under the seat
Part: C1180.16A0 Rev A
Cost: $9
Source: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buel...tml?1495475889


Dash
Years: 2014
Problem: The first batch of dash were not properly potted, creating disfunction with vibrations
Diagnostic: Communication Error message
Solution: Replace with potted dash
Part: Y1500A.1B7 Rev A
Cost:$180
I don't think I need to source that

Clutch
Years: 2014
Problem: The initial clutch was too hard and later replaced
Diagnostic: Hard clutch lever
Solution: Replace slave cylinder with the Oberon aftermarket part
Part: https://st-paul-harley-davidson-buel...or-1125-models
Cost: $145
I don't think I need to source that

Headlight
Years: 2014
Problem: White dust appears in the headlight after a while
Diagnostic: Visual inspection
Solution: Replace
Part: Y0721.1B7 Rev D
Cost: $510


Rear brake caliper
Years: All
Problem: The OEM brake caliper uses pins to hold the pads. They are fragile and can bend or brake off
Diagnostic: When changing rear pads, impossible to hold them properly to the caliber because of the bend pins
Solution: Replace with an aftermarket caliper
Part: https://motowheels.com/i-23899757-br...-71-black.html
Cost: $90
Source: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2899...4383941385811/


Front header pipe
Years: All
Problem: Poor weld fails and the header cracks open
Diagnostic: Visual inspection
Solution: MIG welding or replacing part
Part: S0101.1B7 Rev B
Cost: $??
I don't think I need to source that


Bodywork
Years: 2014
Problem: The original plastic part of the tail section was a single-piece design which can crack
Diagnostic: Visual inspection
Solution: Replace with 2015+ 2-piece design
Part: ??
Cost: $??
Source: https://ebrforum.com/showthread.php?...d-tail-section


Casting of the rear wheel
Years: All
Problem: The center parts of the rear wheel shows bad casting quality on the tubes
Diagnostic: Visual inspection
Solution: Nothing to do as it’s just cosmetic
Source: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2899...5517496939126/


Front rotor
Years: 2014
Problem: The front rotor was defect with a knife blade style pitch cut
Diagnostic: Visual inspection, inconsistent braking, vibration
Solution: Replace rotor
Part: H0201.1B6 Rev B
Cost: $370
Source: The first reviews of the bike mentioned it and the first buyers had the issue as well. Shouldn't be existing today but worth mentioning.


Coolant tank
Years: 2014
Problem: Mounting tabs break
Diagnostic: Visual inspection
Solution: Replace or DIY fix
Part: Q0071A.1B7 Rev B
Cost: $90