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#BS-1995-BUES2T-3E46

1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt

Based on reports from 6 owners and 8 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
6
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
8
TSBs
0

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 6 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 8 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank AssemblyHIGH

2 owners reported fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly issues.

!Inspect the Steering: Steering Wheel/handle BarMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly2 (33%)
Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar1 (17%)
Suspension:rear1 (17%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank:selector Devices1 (17%)
Other1 (17%)

1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar Issues

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering: steering wheel/handle bar-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension:rear Issues

Suspension:rear complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension:rear-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank:selector Devices Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank:selector Devices complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank:selector devices-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (8 recalls)

94V240000Dec 1994

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

FRONT BRAKE LINE ASSEMBLY CAN CRACK AT EITHER OF THE FITTINGS, ALLOWING BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.

95V083000Apr 1995

WHEELS:RIM

MOTORCYCLES DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE RIMS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED DESIGNATION INFORMATION.

95V116000Jun 1995

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

FUEL SEEPAGE CAN OCCUR AT THE MOLD PARTING LINE OR AT THE AREA WHERE THE PETCOCK ATTACHES TO THE FUEL TANK.

95V153000Aug 1995

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE FAIRING MOUNT ASSEMBLY BRACKET CAN CRACK AND DETACH FROM THE FRAME.

99V104000Jun 1999

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

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.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 6 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 8 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt is related to the fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt reliable?
The 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt has 6 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt have any recalls?
Yes, the 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt has 8 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Buell S2 Thunderbolt problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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