2006 Buell Blast

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1Owner complaints

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Suspension. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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8,500 miles · Aug 25, 2010

Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUELL BLAST MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15-20 MPH WHEN THE SUSPENSION COMPLETELY COLLAPSED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE BOLTS THAT HELD THE SUB-STRUCTURE IN PLACE WERE FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE AND ADVI…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUELL BLAST MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15-20 MPH WHEN THE SUSPENSION COMPLETELY COLLAPSED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE BOLTS THAT HELD THE SUB-STRUCTURE IN PLACE WERE FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE AND ADVISED HIM TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THEY WOULD SEND AN ENGINEER TO FURTHER INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 8,500.

NHTSA ODI #10351764

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