| Author | Message | ||
     Ara |
Aaron, Galileo was imprisoned. interrogated, and they broke his health. The price for being right when the arrogantly ignorant are in power. His reputation has been rehabilitated by modern science and also by the institution that defamed and broke him - 500+ years too late, though. Blake, EXCELLENT dissertation on riding comfort! I can second the comment on the pink foam ear plugs. They're made by North, they're called "Ultra Noise Husher Foam Ear Plugs," and they damp noise by 31 dB. Also, if MrX has a Buell that has those cushy rubber footpegs, I highly recommend he swap them out for something more functional. I bought the adjustble alloy pegs from a H-D dealer back when they were reasonably priced (and not chromed) and I swear by them. One thing more: I read an excellent article on this subject in Motorcycle Consumer News some years ago, and grips with a barrel shape (larger in the middle than on either end) were highly recommended to conform to the natural curverature of the hand. I bought some foam grips shaped like that, and they have made a world of difference. Russ | ||
| Court |
Earth to Starship Z97........... 1) TEAM ELVES shirt ARE available. 2) ALL information for ordering and payment can be found at WWW.TEAMELVES.COM 3) T-Shirts and Patch order that have been paid, are on the way to their new owners. 4) Others, awaiting payment, are cluttering my kitchen table. 5) The look FANTASTIC ! Court | ||
| Flapjack |
Peter with regards to your post of 08/22, much warmer with wrapped headers. Several of my customers, who had previously been running wrapped headers, commented that they felt much less heat after we coated their headers inside & out with CERMAKROME. CERMAKROME is a thermal barrier coating that maintains its chrome like appearance almost forever as apposed to which looks pretty tattered in time. I do not know of anyone coating in the Amersdam area. However I do know that Cam Coat Coatings in England uses the same products my company does. You can contact them at www.camcoat.u-net.com. Additional performance benefits can be gained by coating piston domes, combustion chambers, valve faces & exhaust ports with the proper thermal managment products. If you would like to discuss this further contact me (see profile) or my compamy. automotivemachine@prodigy.net Rocket are your heads really glowing? Perhaps we should talk. | ||
| Ferris |
...I just kept repeating the three effecting criteria, and called them filthy names. something tells me you can more than hold your own when it comes to filthy name fighting.  how long before you can ride again, my filthy friend? FB | ||
| Lsr_Bbs |
Buellish, Speaking of Atlanta, now that I recently moved up here (well, Jasper) are there any Atlanta-area rides/get togethers??? Now that I live in an area w/ more than 10,000 people, maybe I'll get to see another buell (or motorcycle for that matter). Neil Garretson X0.5 | ||
| Peter |
Flapjack, I intend making another set in the future which I plan to coat. This set I made from old headers and I was unable to get a finished weld to the standard I wanted due to contamination of the tubing. The boost tube I welded from new pieces and I'm happy enough with how it turned out, so I've stopped blaming myself  . I was going to thermal coat the pistons, until I talked with a well known engine builder. He suggested that coating them prevented them working as a heatsink, so the chance of detonation increased. PPiA | ||
| Court |
>>>Atlanta-area rides/get togethers??? Neil: Welcome to Atlanta, one of my favorite areas to ride in. Just a note of Buell history, the FIRST organized Local Buell Riders Group was in Atlanta (technically, Marietta) and was organized by one of the prettiest riders ever to carve a curve on a Red S2, Alison. Her and her husband, David (an avid Triumph) rider are wonderful folks. I went there a couple times to share tea (remember you MUST specify "sweetened" or "unsweetened" in Atlanta or they'll stare at you like you have the plauge). You're gonna love it and I'll let you in on a secret....you are a hop, skip and a jump from some of the best twisties in the nation. And I do not mean Deal's Gap. The Gap is a nust see, but largely a Disney-Trap for motorcyclists and it's very dangerous due to the comingling of bikes. ENJOY ! Court | ||
| Flapjack |
Peter Your source is only partially correct. Yes a properly applied thermal barrier coating does prevent the piston from acting as a heat sink, it also prevents the piston from transfering excess heat to the oil & fouling the incoming charge. When heat is transfered from the heat sinking piston to the incoming mix the mix begins to expand at a time when you are first trying to get the largest, coolest volume of air and fuel into the chamber, and the trying to compress it. The result is loss of efficiency, as a lesser volume of the mix is drawn into the chamber and the mix is expanding while the piston is still rising, trying to compress it. this not only takes power, but may verry quickly lead to detonation. Basicly by not retaining excess heat in the piston and chamber you are able to flush it out the exhaust on the exhaust stroke. The main business of our company is building racing and performance engines. Vertually every part of an engine can benefit from the proper choice and application of coatings. Our experience and testing along with that of others has shown lower part, oil and cooling system temperatures, increased part longevity and more power. Please excuse the long winded reply but I have seen the results of coating and believe in them. Any questions please do not hesitate to ask. | ||
| Arashi |
hey all... it looks like my m2 is going into long term storage for a few years (i'm moving to hong kong)... and i was just noticing that tripp is having certain issues that i would like to avoid... any suggestions on what i should do to keep my cyclone happy on blocks? ...cory | ||
| Peter |
Flapjack, I'm running a turbo through an intercooler on my S1, so the loss of efficiency is not so much of a problem, as is heat not being removed. However, I can also accept your idea on the heat being blown out the exhaust. More food for thought then, what happens to piston fit if it's been designed to hold a certain amount of heat to obtain it's correct shape? Feel free to sell me on the benefits in regard to a turbo engine, but if you know of any downsides to it, please feel free to also let me know those . Thanks. PPiA | ||
| Snail |
Ferris, Dr. said another month before I can ride/walk. You guy's are stuck with me. I'd rekindle the fight over on LABUSA if I could get Aaron to back me. What happened last time is I ran out of knowlege pretty quickly and had to resort to vile rhetoric. I really needed competent help with the technical stuff, I threw out 'Boyle's Law', and got some quick respect, but when pressed by the pros I had to admit I didn't have a clue. My credibility slipped pretty badly at that point. Paul | ||
| Ara |
Flapjack, what is the durablity of the coatings you speak of? Suitable only for racing engines that get torn down on a regular basis, or also suitable for daily riders that only get torn down when they eventually fail? Russ | ||
| Fogcity |
Talked to my dad yesterday. His highschool reunion is at the same place where a BRAG event is being held. He said it's a real sight to see all those bikers dancing with the gray hair ladies (apparently they're loving it). Have a good weekend. | ||
| Jammerjohn |
I was wondering about that factory race kit or should I put together aftermarket parts. I went to the local dealship in mn. and they were no help.I would like to get a BOSS pipe but I have no clue where? also I was thinking about a power commando instead of a race emc I have 1500$ to spend!! | ||
| Ferris |
...but when pressed by the pros I had to admit I didn't have a clue. My credibility slipped pretty badly at that point. geez Paul, this has been my MO for years, welcome to the club  another month, eh? is Jean tired of you yet? are YOU tired of you yet? um, need someone to scrub-in the tires on the new 'Busa? FB | ||
| Loki |
Jammer, The "Daytona Boss" is made by Stainless Specialties out of Sebastion Florida. I had one on my 00 M2 from the day I got it. Sounds great and has plenty of bark on the road. It came about as a response to putting a forcewinder intake on a X1. Several others I know have recently put one on thier carb'd bikes as well and like it. Beware there are some issues about its mounting. check the archives for further info. | ||
| Loki |
On to the good stuff.... Put nearly 300 miles on the S1 today. Slightly roasted thigh and a semi-tired posterior. Just getting to know the beast today. Definitely different from the M2! Blake, I have turned to the skinny side.....I now know what you spoke of way back when. Loki | ||
| Bluzm2 |
JammerJohn, Good to see you on the board! Welcome. I find out about the S2 tomorrow morning. Should be a go or no go by 10:30AM. Wish me luck. Hope there not some Sportster bozo looking for a new engine. I WANT THAT S2!!!! I'll let you know. Brad | ||
| Bluzm2 |
John, If I get the S2, maybe we can work out a horse trade for the signature stuff and the bag liners in exchange for my Boss. BTW, here the link for the folks that make the Boss Stainless Steel Specialities Brad | ||
| Two_Buells |
upcoming BattleTrax Events here http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/37/10816.html?#POST118588 | ||
| Blake |
In an attempt to curb stuff that aggravates admin, we are starting a BadWeB Hall of Shame. This is the place where those individuals causing the admin grief and misery will be exposed to face the ridicule and derision of fellow BadWeBrs. It is especially for those who insist on using the BBS's email forwarding option despite suffering unreliable email servers, overflowing emailboxes, or having obsolete/erroneous email addresses entered into their BadWeB profile. Other potential members of the BadWeB shameful may include those who violate the sanctity of "Anonymous" posting, anyone who posts a jpg or gif that exceeds 640 pixels in width, those who choose to butcher the English language, or any Buell rider who spells "Erik" with a "c". Referring to a Buell motorcycle as a "Harley" may also qualify you for this club of hapless bunglers. As just reward, members of the Hall of Shame, will be relegated to public humiliation on this page until they have adequately demonstrated their forthright humility and repentance through appropriate acts of contrition. The first charter member is...  | ||
| Pilk |
Good Job Admin! Pilk | ||
| Rocketman |
Jeez Blake, can I head the list ? I thought I'd bought my third Harley, and you say it's called a what, Buell ? Weird !!!!! Ah yes glowing heads indeed. There I was facing a slight problem of having weld all the way around the front motor mount on the front head. So I thought to myself, why not repaint 'em a different colour. Ferrari Red came to mind instantly, as in Testa Rosa - 'Red Head', but I thought it too corny. Anyway, I was only trying to add more red to match the battery but in the back of my mind I kept thinking Yellow Head, Yellow Head, so off I went to the paint shop to look at some chips. Ferrari's Gialo Fly was not the best of yellows and I couldn't call it a Testa Gialo Fly could I so I opted for a British Standard yellow in the end. Nothing fancy in the way of paint either. Just two pack and laquer, and it's holding up really well, or was !! Glad you like it, thanks It looks great in the flesh. Rocket | ||
| Buellish |
Neil Garretson, Welcome to North Georgia!We live about 30 minutes apart.I'm in Old Town Woodstock,exit 8 off I-575. We have a 1st Sunday BRAG ride,see North Georgia "Metro Atlanta BRAG Group" in the Storm Fronts section,for meet time and location.I ride every Sunday to the mountains from the same location and meet time as the BRAG ride.Give me a call 404-610-2572. Mike | ||
| Djkaplan |
Lsr_Bbs, Drop Buellish a line through his e-mail address in his profile. He's definitely the one you want to hook up with if you want a guide for the best roads in North Georgia. The guy knows the roads very well and is a very experienced rider. He guided the first BRAG ride I ever went on. After lunch, we all broke up into smaller groups; I was fortunate enough to ride behind him for the rest of the day. Mike, I'm trying to pull a deal to get me back in ATL soon. | ||
| Djkaplan |
What a coincidence...! | ||
| Buellish |
Rocket,got the pic.She has excellent technique! Mike | ||
| Lsr_Bbs |
Mike, Too cool, I'll have to give you a call one weekend...I'll have to pass on this weekend's BRAG ride as I'll be out of town. I've been loving being up here, sure beats the flat, straight roads of Southeast Georgia. Neil Garretson X0.5 | ||
| Saeanddte |
Greetings, I am new to the board and to Buells. I've been a Harley Sportster and Electra Glide rider for the last 5 years but needed a little more to satisfy sensory desires. I just bought a '98 S3T that is totally stock and wnat to do what seems to be the norm for Harley engines and let it breath. Can you point me in the right direction for putting together a dependable setup to allow this? Maybe someone has a Intake and pipe setup they are ready to pass on inorder to move up. I am not to proud to put used parts on my machine if they perform. I look forward to learning and sharing over the coming months and years. Thanks in advance. | ||
| Ara |
Saeanddte, most if not all of the info you're looking for is in the archives of the Knowledge Vault. Recommend you start with the area you want to focus on first (i.e., Intake and Carburetion, Breathers, Exhaust) and read the entire archive on that subject. There's such a wealth of knowledge there, you'll just be astounded. One tip: If you're pretty certain that your bike has the origial primary chain tensioner on it, installing the much stronger new tensioner should be very close to the top of your list. Russ |
