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     Tripper |
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| Stevedplumber |
Is it me or did BUELL get alot of air time this weekend during the American Chopper marathon?  | ||
| Buellgatti |
The new Buells are really HOT. I made a stop at Portland Motorcycle and looked over the new BMW motorcycles, jessus what are they thinking about ?, those things look like the machine that makes my ice cream cone at Dairy Queen. Are BMW moving into the desert market ?, those aint looking much like motorcycles.... Jim | ||
| Ftd |
Anyone catch Wind Tunnel (on SPEED) last night? A female caller who drives a Bonneville streamliner (317 mph) mentioned in passing that she rides a Buell. I thought that was pretty cool and some good PR. Frank | ||
| Stubby |
I have to say I really like the styling of the XB series, only thing is the design compromise of having to install the fan to cool the rear cylinder necessitated by the perimeter frame. The one I rode at sturgis didn't have a fuel gage, so how does the rider know he's about to hit "reserve" on a bike like that? An idiot light or something? Do the XB series require premium gas like my M2? Thanks. STubb. | ||
| Docrecon |
You get used to the "$10,000 Buell hairdryer" after awhile...(not really, but hey - I like the bike...) Fuel: yup, idiot lite comes on w/ .7 gal left, & one of the trip meters (can't remember which) gets zeroed. Bad News is that the owner's manual sez if one of the LED's on the dash goes out, the whole dash has gotta be replaced...anyone Been There Yet? Yup, need Premium, don't have the manual handy so can't remember minimum octane, where I am now it's usually 93 & all's I can remember is that's enough... -------------------------------------------------- Posted on Thursday, September 04, 2003 - 07:46 am: I have to say I really like the styling of the XB series, only thing is the design compromise of having to install the fan to cool the rear cylinder necessitated by the perimeter frame. The one I rode at sturgis didn't have a fuel gage, so how does the rider know he's about to hit "reserve" on a bike like that? An idiot light or something? Do the XB series require premium gas like my M2? Thanks. STubb. | ||
| Mikej |
"Bad News is that the owner's manual sez if one of the LED's on the dash goes out, the whole dash has gotta be replaced..." What? I know LED's last a long time, but still - What?!? | ||
| Al_lighton |
Ya know, I'd bet that ANY bike is like that....You can't buy just the LED from the dealer, and the manual probably only describes how to R&R the Circuit Card. But if it happened to me, I know I'd be in there with a soldering iron. I can't remember the last time I've had an LED on ANYTHING fail. It's usually something else in the circuit. Al | ||
| Glitch |
You get used to the "$10,000 Buell hairdryer" after awhile... I call it my after-cooler...  | ||
| Mikej |
If the LED is soldered into the dash board then that's a different matter.  | ||
| Aesquire |
Both my pals 750 Honda Sabre's had the (then) $400 LCD dash/buckrogers/Cute POS die on them. No warranty on them either. Nice bike otherwise. | ||
| Az_m2 |
Regarding the use of premium fuel as recommended by our service manuals. Recently there was a gas shortage in the Phoenix area. At most stations, all that was available was regular unleaded (87 octane). I went through about 2 tanks worth and did not have any trouble. Bike ran great with no pinging, and that was in 100+ degree heat. | ||
| Hootowl |
LCD's are not as durable as LED's. LED's have a life expectancy in the millions of hours range. But I gotta agree with Al, I'd be in there with a soldering iron. And if I f'ed it up, I'm no worse off. | ||
| Thunderbox |
Hey Hootowl, I think you mean an LED has a lifespan in the 100,000 hrs timespan. But hey at an average speed of 60mph thats 6,000,000 miles. Guess thats enough life lol, even for a venerable Buell edited by thunderbox on September 05, 2003 | ||
| Doncasto |
 I made it home without any additional apparent incidents (Edit - WRONG! Scroll down to see additional photo.), but it was 200+ miles of what felt like the world's longest rumble strip. I'd appreciate some help from my fellow Buellists on this and have, being committed to the concept of being TC (topically correct), posted some of questions about this in the Knowledge Vault HERE If you have dealt with this before and have information and/or advice I greatly appreciate your input. Thanks, Don edited by doncasto on September 06, 2003 | ||
| Iamike |
Don-Ouch! Glitch-At the 'unofficial' homecoming Erik B. explained why the fan came on after the engine was shut off. He said that one problem all engines have is that as soon as the oil flow stops it will sit and cook for awhile on the heads. By running the fan to cool the head it reduces burned oil deposits. | ||
| Tat |
Well Everyone: American Sport Bikes 5th Annual Customer Appreciation BBQ/Ride/Show has come and gone. The turn out was great. We had an excellent time putting names with faces and getting to know you all a little bit more. Wed like to thank all of you who made the trip, hopefully your experience was as good as ours. Wed like to extend a special thanks to all of you who helped this years event be a successful one: Chris Matty & Ernie Snair from Glendale H-D/Buell Jerry Johnson (formerly of Harleys House of Harleys) Barbara Beauchamp and Nelson Petrey- Oceanside B.R.A.G. Chapter, S.C.A.B Chapter Fread Finnerty of San Diego H-D/Buell Candice Hurley & Tim Hurley And of course, all of our vendors who participated and donated all those awesome door prizes Since the BBQ, weve introduced another part for you XB Lightning Owners: 03-04 Seat Cowl Cover, Fiberglass $149.95 Were progressing on the new catalog-so keep your eyes out for that. Itll have a lot of great new items and still a lot of stuff for the tube-frame models. We hope to see you all again next year (if not sooner). | ||
| Tat |
Vance & Hines slip on exhaust (fits 98 S-1, S-1W, S-3, S-3T 2.5 dia.) $150.00 2 Brand new sets of Thunderstorm High Flow Heads (sold as a pair) $550.00 N.O.S. Tank cover, Blue, S-2, S-2T $200.00 Tank and seat section, 99-02 S-3, S-3T, Amazon Green $300 (both) S-1 Red Tail Section, Single Seat, brand new $200.00 S-1 Front fender, Red $20.00 Billet Aluminum Sprocket Cover Polished Black Anodized w/swing arm support $125.00 Battery replacement kit, 96-98 S-1, S-1W $125.00 Racing Ignition Module (Buell # 32680-96Y), brand new in box ` $100.00 (fits 97-00 M-2, 96-98 S-1, S-1W, 97-98 S-3, S-3T) N.O.S. Manta Ray (5.5 gal.) tank, Orange $450.00 (Fits S-1, S-1W, S-3T, M-2-carb.) S-2 Windscreen, Dark Smoke, Zero Gravity (used) $10.00 Chrome Oil Filter, 4.35 (small dent) $5.00 Air Cleaner, Sprocket Cover & Swing Arm Support (small round air cleaner, billet Aluminum, black cover w/ gold lightning bolt on all three) $100.00 Polished Rocker Boxes, pair (3 pieces) $120.00 Buell Foot Peg Kits (rider & passenger) pair (normally $75.95) $60.00 Instrument Gauge Bezel $8.00 MC Jumper Cable $7.50 Turn Signals, Red Lens, pair $15.00 Turn Signals, Amber Lens, pair $15.00 Euro Turn Signals, pair $120.00 Firebolt Tail Light Lens, red (2 in stock) $6.00 Vance & Hines Exhaust (98 S-1W, 98 S-3, S-3T) (3 available) $150.00 Fork Springs (fits 96-98 S-1, S-1W, 97-98 S-3, S-3T) $25.00 pair New Old Stock Orange Manta Ray Tank $450.00 Belly Pan, 96-98 S-1 $125.00 Buell Helmet Bag (slightly used) $25.00 | ||
| Aesquire |
The Top 16 Things Observed at Harley-Davidson's 100th Anniversary Bash 16> Not nearly as much leather on display as at last month's Greater Milwaukee Dominatrix-and-Slave Convention. 15> Side trip to watch the Milwaukee Brewers canceled when it's discovered that they're a baseball team. 14> Drugs of choice? Tums, Viagra and sponsor Jack Daniel's new "Hard Fiber" drink. 13> Jay Leno tarnishing the biker image by sporting a Hello Kitty T-shirt under his leather jacket. 12> Circa 1906 sepia prints of the first Harley mama to hoist her petticoat upon the beseechment "Prithee, display for us your cat-heads, madame!" 11> Thanks to "Hooked on Phonics," most of the last decade's tattoos were spelled correctly. 10> The teeth-to-tattoos ratio needs scientific notation to be expressed properly. 9> The mechanic who assembled the very first Harley showed up with his new girlfriend, Anna Nicole Smith. 8> In a stunning change, Siegfried for once taking the back seat to Roy. 7> Harley president's speech interrupted by the dramatic drive-by of two hundred Segway-riding nerds. 6> Many of the bikers complaining that the teenagers at the campsite next door were making too much noise. 5> The two biggest gangs? Hell's Lawyers and the Wild Accountants. 4> By the end of the weekend, legions of bandaged and bleeding hardcore outlaw bikers all regret having laughed at Rosie O'Donnell. 3> (1) Some celebrities are not universally recognized. (2) All of the "Fab Five's" heads fit in one dufflebag. 2> "I call it 'Rolling Thunder' -- but my doctor calls it a spastic colon." and Topfive.com's Number 1 Thing Observed at Harley-Davidson's 100th Anniversary Bash... 1> Putting on the magical Sorting Hat to separate attendees into the two Harley Houses of Badassdor and Poseurpuff. | ||
| Ccryder |
Hey Don: The odds are good that drilling and using an EZ-out will remove the offending stub. All the hype of the high torque values and loctite seem to fail with a little age and heat cycles. I know exactly how Roz's front end felt since Stripe'r had the same thing happen to her. If you need the mount, I have one laying around my garage from out friends in Murphysboro, KY. You will probably need to oreder the bolts. Let me know. Neil S. | ||
| Hootowl |
Thunderbox, Yes MTBF is 100,000 hours, depending on packaging, i.e. how much it is cycled and the ambient conditions, but life span can reach into the millions of hours. | ||
| Doncasto |
Neil: I picked up both grade 5 and grade 8 bolts locally. Still can't decide which to use. I am a little concerned that they may have used grade 5 because they are not as brittle (?) as grade 8. I cannot see any apparent damage to the mount or bracket, but will inspect it closely before reassembly and let you know. Thanks for the support! Mike - at this point it looks worse than it may actually be. I had almost three hours to run through all the scary scenarios before getting home and finding it was only the bolt (said with fingers crossed). :-{O Don | ||
| Scrap |
hey guys anybody know someone who might be interested in a 98 S3 T let me know, I have a green one with pm wheels. clean low miles. nallin@shreve.net P.S. Court, I know the memory is the first thing to go with old age, but dude call me.....318-347-7525 | ||
| V2win |
Don, The OEM bolts are beyond grade 8. We have a local rider that broke his and replaced them with regular grade 8's but I would do that only to get home from a ride. The OEM bolts are not very costly and have been easy to obtain so far. Both Racerboy and I have broken them while riding. Removal was not a problem. Drill and easy-out worked fine. I now keep an extra pair in my saddle bag just in case. | ||
| Tripper |
You keep the kitchen sink in there. I've seen it. | ||
| V2win |
I do not. I replaced it with a shower. Its better to need and have than to need. | ||
| Doncasto |
Thanks for the heads up, John. I will use the grade 8s to get me out to Frederick for the OEMs. Don | ||
| Chainsaw |
XB9R FOR SALE Please check the classifieds! | ||
| Fgoodspeed |
Hello all, this is a shameless plug to help me raise money to get my s1's cylinders and heads reworked. Sorry for the spam but I'm desperate and broke  Thanks Fred http://www.i-55.com/buells1/ |
