1997 Buell M2 Cyclone Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other M2 Cyclone years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 8 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Buell M2 Cyclone. That is the most of any M2 Cyclone model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (2 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 8 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 8safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Buell M2 Cyclone problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Buell M2 Cyclone recalls (8)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Problem: Vehicle 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 separate from the motorcycle.
Risk: This could result in an explosion or fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank mount system.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a fuel tank vent valve assembly that could become plugged.
Risk: Under certain conditions, this could cause the carburetor to overflow fuel which could result in a fire. This condition could also prevent sufficient fuel flow, which could cause the engine to misfire or stall.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank vent valve assembly.
Suspension:rear
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a swingarm that could break.
Risk: If the swingarm should break, loss of vehicle control could occur.
Fix: Dealers will replace the swingarm.
Suspension:rear:shock absorber
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a rear shock absorber front eye that could break.
Risk: If the shock eye should break, the underside of the vehicle will drag on the ground possibly causing loss of vehicle control.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear shock absorber.
Unknown or other
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a sidestand switch that could become inoperative
Risk: This condition can cause the engine to stall/quit when riding.
Fix: Dealers will replace the sidestand switch.
Suspension:front
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The front isolator mount system can lose clamp load and possibly break.
Risk: This could lead to an unintended distraction to the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front isolator mount system.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The e-clip which retains the drive pin on the front brake rotor and carrier can separate from the drive pin allowing the pin to move out of position and come in contact with the front brake caliper.
Risk: This condition can prevent the front wheel from rotating increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will repair these motorcycles.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: The front brake line hose can kink during front brake action.
Risk: This condition can impede the return brake fluid flow and prohibit the immediate release of the front brake caliper pistons increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and readjust the front brake line guide.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Throttle fails to return to idle (PE03043) — opened Sep 23, 2003, closed Oct 30, 2003, led to recall 03V427000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving at 50 mph, motorcycle front brake locked up, causing a crash and injuries. After crash driver saw flames coming from the caliber on the front wheel. *ak *ml
Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to recall number 0816, dealer states no parts are available. Consumer has yet to have recall work corrected. Please provide any further details. *ak
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall number 99v107000/ manufacturer's recall 0817. Dealer states no parts are available. Consumer has yet to have recall work corrected. Please provide any further details. *ak
The front brake light swich experiencing failure. *yc
Other Buell M2 Cyclone years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 M2 Cyclone | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 M2 Cyclone | 3 | 5 |
| 1998 M2 Cyclone | 0 | 7 |
| 1997 | 4 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Buell M2 Cyclone?
Owners most often report suspension, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Buell M2 Cyclone?
Yes, 8 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Buell M2 Cyclone a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other M2 Cyclone model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.