| Author | Message | ||
     Kim |
Iamike, Good to hear you made it home safe. Being comfortable going down hill quickly in the mountains is not for everyone. It took me awhile to get there. I first started riding fast in the flatlands while Cheryle learned out here. There are some down hill roads that she is much more comfortable on than I am. What kind of bike does you friend have? Great pic. Any ski trips this year? Kim | ||
| Tombo |
There is yet another Bueller just heading out of Boston today and going west for a five digit loop of America trip. If you see my brother Scott on the road, give him a wave or offer him a place to stay, he will appreciate it. He is riding an S3 with flat black bodywork contrasted by polished AL just about any place it is visible. He did a 5,000 mile warm-up run last year with no mechanical issues whatsoever, but did watch a small runaway mob of people try to push his bike away in GA one night only to give up after discovering the NY chain. He is not connected to the Net on this trip, but I will try to connect with him every few days and post any problems should they arise, in case there are any fellow Buellers willing and able to assist. He and I bought our 97 S3s together after both owning a 96 S1, but there is no way I could join him on this trip so he is riding solo (I will just have to dream for now). TJ | ||
| Unibear12r |
Welcome home Ferris!!! | ||
| Peter |
Paul, Tell me what NY is like from the eyes of an Aussie  | ||
| Oldguy |
Paul, Glad to hear you made it to New York. Should we start worrying about your safety now? Photo CD's are on the way to the CourtHouse. Please pass one on to Court. Have a good time this week and my best wishes to the assembled multitudes that will be there this weekend. Glenn | ||
| Paulinoz |
Glenn thanks mate will keep my eye out for the CD's. Time- 7:47 am Staten Island. Location: Courts House (basement) Court's location: He just left for work. This place is like an Alladins cave for all things Buell, I would tell what I can see from his desk down here but then I would have to Kil....yer. On the other hand us Australians are known for ability to make a dollar any place, so if you want somthing call me and as long as I can despatch it befor he gets home from work, I am positive a mutualy aceptable price can be arranged. Slabs ( read cartons) of beer is legal tender where I come from. | ||
| Henrik |
TJ; please keep us posted on your brothers progress. I'm sure many here will be more than happy to help, should he need it. Henrik | ||
| Peter |
Paul, Anything about S1W's......... Slabs are also legal tender where I come from.  | ||
| Pdxs3t |
Welcome back Jerry. | ||
| Todd_martin |
Factory Recall Question If I buy a 1999 X1 lightning, and it does not have all the factory recalls done, can I still get them done by the factory? | ||
| Tripper |
Yes. Take it to your servicing dealership and their computer can check the recall status of your bike, and they will order the parts for you. | ||
| Mikej |
" Buell Customer Service: 1-414-343-8400 " Your question can best be answered by BCS and by your most local Buell dealership. The answer should be yes, and it probably is a yes, but call anyway as they'll be the ones paying the bill. | ||
| Ebear |
Welcome Back...JERRY(ferris"the alien"bueller HAUGHTON!!!!Where are da' pics??  | ||
| Hootowl |
Yes, all factory recalls are completely paid for by the factory, parts and labor. Recalls do not expire. If they have not been documented against the VIN, they will be installed by the dealer, and paid for by Buell. There are some parts you should invest in to save yourself some headaches down the road. Updated chain tensioner $15 Updated metal rockerbox gaskets, not sure what they cost, but it can't be much. Updated rear isolators (if you still have your originals, you'll get these as a recall item, otherwise, you should update to the 2001+ version, and they're easy to change on an X1) and these are just nice to have... 2001+ shifter mechanism 2000+ footpeg springs 2000+ front brake rotor when yours wears out. | ||
| Outrider |
You forgot the updated muffler mount! | ||
| Pilot |
Paul Mate do not forget my poster.Pat Jack for me.Poor guy needs all the attention he can get as he is probably feeling left out at the moment,he also needs to know that being painted and glued to things are not in a normal dogs life.trusting soul that he is.Hey yeh almost forgot how is the guitar.wish I was there. | ||
| Tombo |
Thanks Henrik. The BMW riders that gather at the Motomart Cafe (great little Euro style motorcycle cafe and gathering point) often talk about the great network they have (and they do), but I think Buellers tend to be just as like minded and supportive of each other. If you were riding Buells eight years ago you had to be. TJ | ||
| Todd_martin |
"2001+ shifter mechanism" Is that the shorter more precise external linkage? | ||
| Paulinoz |
Paul Mate do not forget my poster. Court has mentioned it started looking for it and spent the next hour and a half showing me a heap of other stuff, but will keep on his case, Pat Jack for me. Pated and walked. Poor guy needs all the attention he can get as he is probably feeling left out at the moment,he also needs to know that being painted and glued to things are not in a normal dogs life.trusting soul that he is. Normal in NYC takes on a whole other meaning to most other parts of the world I have seen and Motel-de-Canfield is even more out there at this time. Hey yeh almost forgot how is the guitar. Awsome. | ||
| Hootowl |
Yes Todd, it's much more precise than the older up-and-over style. Outrider...I remembered right after I hit the post button...to late... | ||
| Sleez |
welcome home Ferris! anyone know what it would take to use a FI tank on a carb'd bike???? couldn't find any ref in KV. yes the Thong is okay, no the tank is not! S.Lee(firsttimedownonabuellin30+kmiles)Z. | ||
| Mikej |
Someone did a swap like that, can't recall who, had to remove the fuel pump I think, don't think the carb's like the fuel pump pressure, not sure how they converted from pump to Pingel but it may have involved an adapter plate. Probably no help at all. | ||
| Wyckedflesh |
You could always add a fuel pressure regulator inline between the pump and carb. Try Jegs or Summit. | ||
| Buelliedan |
Sleez. I would suggest you just find a carbed tank instead of trying to convert a FI tank. Its going to be a big hassle to run a FI tank. there are always carbed tanks on e-bay available for reasonable prices. Heres one that would work: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=35563&item=2491622058&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW (Message edited by buelliedan on September 28, 2004) | ||
| Sleez |
Buellidan, found a spankin' new one, right color, never on a bike, but it is 99?? hate to let it go! don't want to go through the hassle of repainting one, but may have to. thanks S.LeeZ. | ||
| José_quiñones |
Hello everybody, I'm José, and I have multiple bike disorder:  | ||
| Bluelightning |
Sleez, I found a way to use my stock FI tank on my X-1 when I converted to carb. But if you are already carb'd, you'd be better of finding a cab'd tank and just repaint. But if it does come down to it, pm me and I'll let you in in the tips and trick of keeping that tank and what all I did to mine. Jose, Glad to see you back home and that the new v-rod is home as well. Karl | ||
| Caveman |
Busy week, this one. ya'all need to come to Arkansas for this festival beginning tomorrow; http://www.bikesbluesandbbq.org/ 150,000 to 200,000 bikes by some estimates. Cory Ness and VooDoo Choppers will end the Discovery Channel's biker-build-off here. I have seen the Buell tractor-trailer (I wonder what wonders are inside.) Great music. Dyno drags. And I, when not on the S3, will be escorting a bevy of HOOTERS Girls to, ahem, promote. Come visit!!!! Wings are on me for any Badwebbers! | ||
| Jim_sb |
Jose, What's up with Buell sales these days? Over the weekend I heard that SB HD and Ventura HD have both dropped Buell bikes, parts and accessories (don't know if this is true or not). But that's the word on the street around here. Just curious to see what's up. Jim in Santa Barbara | ||
| Loki |
Cave, I was just gonna ping ya..... The S1 might make an appearance, if the weather holds good. Otherwise its the truck. Loki |
