| Author | Message | ||
     Jack G. Van Voast (Jvv) |
Court....Picked one up today from Redwood City..........I think Buell shirts only come in xxl......only the Harley guys get into the xxx and xxxx........about $23.00 should cover it........where is it going?? (address?) ride safe...........Jack | ||
| Bryan T Nill (Loki) |
Court, Thanks for the thumbs up. just passed the 500 mi mark this week(rains alot in fl). have spent a good chunk of time after work(2:30a) cruzin the site. One could definately go into info overload here. Then again info is good to have. | ||
| William Eberhardt (Chief) |
Hey fellas just got a 2000 x-1 last tuesday and can honestly say I've never ridden a bike that was this fun and I've only got 250 miles on it so far. Is it just me or does this bike not like to cruise at anything below 40 m.p.h. mine seems a little rough at low speeds but thats alright I dont like going that sloow either. Does anyone know of any clubs in the Columbus Ohio area I dont see to many buell's hear. Concerning the exhaust breakage problems their is a company that makes a stainless steel braided hose like coupler for exhausts on drag cars does anyone know if they make something the same diameter (2" ?) as a buell exhaust that could help the exhaust flex instead of break, just throwing out a suggestion. | ||
| turnagain |
Court, Was foolin' (what?;~) around last night, working on the History Page and put together a start for the S2. Granted this isn't art, just documentation. http://www.dcbrag.org/S2.htm Let me know if your offer to dig through your archives is still out there or if you're gonna use them on that portal (that's fine too). stamp updated, take care & ride on, Steve(2) _, o>o | ||
| Court (Court) |
Steve: If you can be patient, I'd be happy to. I love reading the DC Brag site and you are well on your way to making it the most navigable and definitive collection of Buell information available. The portal thing is a "look and let us know what you think" consultin gig only. I also have some prototype early S-2 bodywork that was cut by hand. I'll try to snap a few pictures and get them to you. I also still have some (still wrapped in plastic) "1,000th Buell Made" t-shirts in a box somewhere. Be cool to get a picture of it on there.\ Ride safe and have fun, Court | ||
| Court (Court) |
Steve: If you can be patient, I'd be happy to. I love reading the DC Brag site and you are well on your way to making it the most navigable and definitive collection of Buell information available. The portal thing is a "look and let us know what you think" consultin gig only. I also have some prototype early S-2 bodywork that was cut by hand. I'll try to snap a few pictures and get them to you. I also still have some (still wrapped in plastic) "1,000th Buell Made" t-shirts in a box somewhere. Be cool to get a picture of it on there.\ Ride safe and have fun, Court | ||
| Steve Madden 2 (Turnagain) |
Hey Court, Sounds Great! & patience? -- got plenty of that ('course it gets tested while traffic jammin', but even then, I'm real tolerant [though sometimes ya just gotta hit 'em w/ a few Buell dB's];). Oh yeah, we did a group shot Saturday and we'll have to see what develops. Rode under a pair of Bald Eagles playin' talon tag while heading there -- further investigation required for sure. thanks & cyber later, Steve(2) http://www.dcbrag.org . | ||
| Dustin Pierson (Konishki) |
Chief, If you have the stock ECM, you're bike is running lean. My X-1 had a terrible stumble event after the so called "re-map". The Race ECM is supposed to cure the problem, but I sold my X-1 to buy my S-1 and never got to find out. Also, I hear the Power COmmander II is available now, and in the long run I think the extra $$$ over the ECM is worth all of the tuneability you'll get out of it. The one thing I did not like on my X-1 was the fact the stock airbox leaked all the way around the sealing gasket. I would imagine this leads to the lean condiiton as well. SOme cool after market "trim" pieces are being made so you can run without the big airbox, and just adapt a forcewinder or similar filter mount (I hesitate to call the forcewinder an airbox). r/ Dustin | ||
| Daniel Dunn (Buelliedan) |
Hey Court, It appears that I was probably on to something when i brought up the wording of the shock recall notice a few months ago. Buell does not have any intention of replacing the SRPs with new shocks when they become available. My dealer also confirmed this yesterday. They received a notice stating that SRPs were the permanent fix and if I wanted a new shock I would have to pay full price to get one plus install fees. Welcome to the corporate America way of doing business. They will only give us the cheapest method of fixing a problem. Remember Buellers, I told you all this was going to happen months ago everyone told me I was wrong. Dan 99S3 00X1 | ||
| Court (Court) |
That seems quite strange. I wonder if there was any requirement for an amended government filing? The wording in the NHTSA recall notice was crystal clear....... | ||
| mikej (Mikej) |
Dan, This wouldn't be the first time a dealer was misinformed or misinterpreted a notification. I guess we'll be finding out sometime before next summer who is right. I'm not saying you're wrong, just that I haven't seen anything in writing to show what you state is correct. | ||
| Daniel Dunn (Buelliedan) |
MikeJ, Do me a favor and ask Hals what their take is on the latest notification. I trust Hals more than I do Barnett when it comes to Buell matters. I did read the notification and I can understand why my dealer interpreted it the way they did. It says that new shocks are to be paid for by the customer. Time will tell as you said. Dan | ||
| mikej (Mikej) |
No problem Dan. I've got a couple of parts on order so will be back to get them in a few days and will ask around when I'm in there. I'm actually about 10 minutes away from another Buell/H-D dealer from where I work now, so I'll ask there as well. This issue is confusing, with lots of variables. | ||
| Court (Court) |
This is for the benefit of Carlos T on the American Thunderbike site.....wasn't sure how to post the pic there. Carlos: Take a 12" length of safty wire. Fold it in half Place closed end over one stud Twist wire a length that roughly equals the distance to the other stud Route the individual strands about the other stud Twist. ** I know these are not great directions, but if there's any question ask. Better to ask and KNOW than blow it. Court  | ||
| Steve Rodgers (Budo) |
Hey Court. I have a 1998 s1w with 19320 miles on it. On Sunday the 29th, I holed the rear piston. I thought I had blown a head gasket until I pulled the head. Looks like the intake seal was the problem, it is broken, carcked and shrunk as thought from high heat exposure. Imagine that, hight heat on the rear cylinder. I called my local dealer and they said since I had already pulled the barrel there was noting they or Buell could do. So I got a note from Joel who had the same failure. He got some compensation from Buell, tho I'm not sure how. Joel also said alot of guys have had this failure in Calif. I have pretty much decided to send the barrels, heads, etc... to Nallin. A buddy of mine here is a fine mechanic with a well furbished shop. He is going to help me with the work. Flush out the cases, bore scope to look for debris. Well to get to the point is there any chance I can get something from Buell. Seems like a major engine failure at almost 20k miles is too much. Tho alot of people here and elseware seem to think a rebuild at 20k is standard for these motors. Other than this I have had very good service with my bike and I do want to keep it. I have not had any of the muffler problems, isolators, etc. I put a V&H muffler on the bike at something like 6k and it has been fine. Sorry for the long post. Thanks...... | ||
| Court (Court) |
Steve: You've a passle of questions there..... FIRST: You,having opened the motor, have not summarily trashed any hope of some sort of "help" from Buell. You just made it more difficult. SECOND: Ask, politely cause he's your best pal in this thing, your dealer to examine the bike and submit a request for "Goodwill Adjustment" to his S.P.O.C. rep. Best case, scenario is they spring for parts (the malady is nothing unheadrd of). Worst case, you get zilch. Logic: You are presently at zilch with nowhere to go but up. If your dealer tells you he can't do this. Thank him kindly, go to another dealer, tell your tale and explain you are one of those long forgotten paying customers and if they'll help you they'll see more of your $$$. THIRD: Sending the stuff to Nallin is the best idea you've had yet. If you do that, screw the two things above, but you'll be better off in the long run. Anyone who tells you that a major engine failure is acceptable at 20K probably has a 22 year old in college that's still wetting the bed as they wait for nature to take it's course.....ain't so. A properly maintained Buell engine, even with the "expected" beating we deal them should not consume itself at 20K. Your Buell is an excellent bike, you have every right to expect, in Jerry Wilke's words, "an uninterrupted ownership experience". MY TAKE: Forget the "goodwill" route . . . your mods and the already evidenced reluctance of your dealer point toward pain and heartache on that road. Call Brian Nallin, Discuss with him: Present state of the motor Your riding style Your budget Scheduling You want to go the Nallin route anyway...why punish yourself with a trip through the dealership enroute. That succinct enough ? Court | ||
| Steve Rodgers (Budo) |
Court, thanks for the frank advise. I called Deanne at Buell. She was very nice but I really don't think I am going to get any help going the dealer route. I'm going to go with the Nallin parts/work. I talked to my dealers service dept on tuesday and I have not heard from them. They just don't seem interested. Brain Nallin on the other hand is. It relly makes a difference to me that someone says 'man you have a problem there but I can help'. Thanks again Court, you are a great asset to all us Buellers. | ||
| Court (Court) |
Thanks again Court, you are a great asset to all us Buellers. That's open to a WIDE range of opinions....I simply gave you a prompt, honest answer. Some are happy with that, some are amused, yet some are offended. Brian, like Tat Marcy, is a fellow who has impressed me tremendously with his committment to quality and meeting his customers expectations. I expect you'll get great value and service and I'd like to hear how your experience is. Thanks, Court | ||
| Rich Cadie (Rich) |
Court-Is there a chance that you have a parts manual for my RS? I would sure like to have one, just in case. Thanx, Rich | ||
| Court (Court) |
Rich: I do. Send it to the 219 Address ? Court |
