| Author | Message | ||
     Chadhargis |
So, I've finally got my 1125. Now it's time to start tinkering with it. I've removed the hideous solenoid (which is just damn dangerous if you ask me) and I'll be getting the resistor plug for the empty plug. Uly pegs are also on the way, and I'll probably be doing some sort of seat mod. I really need to figure out why it's peeing gas on my floor. I store my bike inside my house, and as I type this I have a pretty powerful headache from the smell which has now permeated every room in the house. Where is the power plug for the heated grips? Are they fairly easy to put on? I'm loving the little beast so far, but like all stock bikes...they are a blank canvas. So, those of you who have an 1125....what are the little tips and tricks to make it better? | ||
| Tonedeath |
one good tip....become good friends with your local service department | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
Already am. Thanks for the tip. | ||
| P_squared |
If it's peeing on the floor & stinking up your house, you may want to follow this routine: 1) Fill up/top off if at 1/2 tank or less before getting home. 2) Let her sit outside & cool down for ~1/2 hr. If that doesn't work for you, some folks have put the CA carbon canister on it & have reported success. The grips should be relatively easy & the accessory plug is in the front. Check out Neil's (Ccryder) setup for more ideas on wiring in accessories. Glad to see Fatty & Tom talked you into it. | ||
| Badlionsfan |
That's the fuel vent. Mine virtually quit with the ecm updates and a little water wetter in the cooling system. Getting the motor broke in helps alot too since these things are tight and warm when new. If it doesn't get better with the above, a few guys have installed the cali evap canister and that will solve it. If you have an 08, either get the smoke windscreen or paint the inside of the stock one black. It looks bad ass and will help you see your gauge cluster better. The firebolt custom seat is more comfy and sits a bit higher. I like it for longer rides, but I prefer the stock unit for playin as it's not as flat across the top. I know you're a good bit taller than me, so you may like the firebolt custom seat for all types of riding. Get the quick release seat hardware kit from American Sport Bike!!! It may seem silly, but it will make life much easier, especially if you change seats back and fourth like I do and like putzing with suspension settings. My hands hated the stock grips, so I put traction grips on right away. I'm sure you have type of grip that you like tho. Oh yeah, welcome to the madness. | ||
| Chadhargis |
My bike runs nice and cool. Even idling in traffic, it stays under 200F. Running at road speed, even high RPM...it runs about 185-190F. I've got a 2009 CR, so no windshield.  Tom and Jeremy didn't really have to talk me into anything. I've been eyeballing that bike for quite awhile. The both of them treated me well, and gave me a good deal so I picked it up. | ||
| Badlionsfan |
LOL, disregard most of my post. The water wetter will cool you down a bit more I bet tho. Give the fuel thing some time, like I said mine basically quit doing that after break in. Can't stress the seat pin kit from asb enough tho, especially if you go with the custom seat. | ||
| Bob_thompson |
Chad, welcome aboard the 1125 section. Hope you still have the Ulysses, another great Buell. There are quite a few tips and tricks we have all learned with our great 1125's and the best one I can give you is, if you have the time, at least when the "Bad Weather" sets in, to research the 1125 archives and read everything you can. Many, many great tips that will make your ride better in many ways. Looks like you have already done some of that though. One good one I can give you is to watch the belt guard carefully to make sure its not touching and starting to fray the belt. Also FWIW, do some tuning on the suspension. Again, good stuff in the archives on this. No one size fits all depending on your weight and riding style. After I spent some time with mine I became a better rider on mine. H.P. is great but not without having a tuned suspension to allow the power to work properly, even with factory equipped forks, shock and brakes. It has kept me safe & upright several times. Have fun and stay safe, Bob | ||
| Clarkjw |
Finally, Setup: start off with 1 preload in rear, 7 in front then adjust your sag. The stock bike geometry is plain wrong. Recalls/Fixes gallore. Get ready OSB Tune If you have an 08, you spark plugs may already be shot. | ||
| Badlionsfan |
No cr's in 08, so he's good to go there. | ||
| Zac4mac |
Congrats on finally taking the plunge Chad. After a year and a half and 21k miles, my Loretta doesn't look at all like the day I got her. Heated grips are a necessity here in Colorado, as I ride all year. Tour/Select Firebolt seat. Kick-Ash windscreen. 130gms of birdshot in each bar and Aluminum bar-ends. HID lo-beams Mirrors that you can see cops behind you. Oh hell, see my profile... I've done a bunch. If you're near sea level, be careful not to loop her. I stood her straight up in Texas with a throttle twist once. Zack | ||
| Bigblock |
Set your sag, 35mm front, 25mm rear, the settings in the manual for preload, especially for bigger people, are totally junk(well, the '08 manual, anyways) Steering damper!!!!!!!!! IF YOU ARE A HARD RIDER, OR DO TRACK DAYS, I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND A DAMPER, I HAVE THE GPR UNIT AND LOVE IT. I had head shake a couple times, and a gnarly tank slapper once. Also check your fork tubes, make sure they are set at equal height above the top clamp, mine was over 1/16 of an inch off left to right, which may have also contributed to my bikes headshake. And, don't forget to have fun! | ||
| Andros |
Hey bigblock that sag you mention what weight is that based on?? | ||
| Tbenson |
I put the Precision Engineering foot pegs on my 1125R rather than the Uly, I like them because they offer more of a platform for your feet. I was not a fan at first, due to the sudden change from the OEM position and style, but now I am starting to like the pegs with some miles on them. Form, fit, quality and service was A+ for me (the machining was excellent on the pegs)! (Message edited by tbenson on August 17, 2009) | ||
| Clarkjw |
Adros, sag is a measurement with you ON THE BIKE. Trackdays, FTW! | ||
| Doerman |
Chad... It's awesome that you got an 1125! I remember well when you crashed the dealer show in Nashville in 2007 and had pictures of you and Erik on the 1125R to tell the tale. | ||
| Ccryder |
Hmmm, where's my list when I need it??? 1) Buell Touring seat 2) Throttlemeister heavy 3) HID 4) American Sport Bike Ceramic coated heatshield. 5) De-noid 6) Tie your linkage 7) Lube cables and linkages 8) K&N (Do 5-8 at the same time) When do we start playing??? Later Neil S. | ||
| Chadhargis |
Right now I have the suspension set to the factory recommended settings. It feels a bit stiff to me, especially in the rear. My 600 was set up by Traxxion Dynamics with a Penske shock and rebuilt forks. Everything was done using a shock dyno and set custom for my weight and for track riding. It's softer, yet still controlled. Don't know if I will get that level of suspension goodness out of the stock setup, but eventually I'll invest some money in the suspension. Gotta sell a couple of bikes first and see how much money I have. Right now, I'm just getting used to things. Geometry doesn't seem bad at all, and it hasn't had any tendency to shake it's head yet, but I've not been wailing on it much and I am very tall, so I get a lot of weight over the front tire. Still getting a feel for it. But I took it out for a good brisk ride down a few familiar roads, and I can tell you, I went faster than I have on any bike I've ever ridden down those roads. Power is effortless and linear. No big power hit...it just flows like water. Ditching the solenoid should be a safety recall. A few times I nearly crapped my pants when that sucker cut all power while powering out of a turn. Now that it's gone, all is right with the world. At this point, I have no issues with the power the engine makes. It's more than I could ever use given my limited skill. Maybe an expert racer could harness it, but I'm just not there yet. No need for custom tunes, exhaust, etc. (yet ). I need to bond with the bike a bit, and get a feel for it. Heck, I'm shifting before it hits it's "sweet spot" and it still feels like it's going to rip my arms out of their sockets. Maybe I got lucky and got a really strong runner or I've been riding a weak 600 and a air-cooled tractor motor for too many years. LOL! Thanks for the tips guys. I've been reading this forum since the 1125 came out, because I knew eventually I'd buy one. Just had to wait till I knew a few things. 1) There would be no 1125 Uly in the foreseeable future, and 2) I was satisfied that the bugs/quirks had all been discovered and solved by our wonderful BadWeb community. | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
It feels a bit stiff to me, especially in the rear. Ummmmm.  | ||
| Ccryder |
I have a solenoid resistor plug if you want one. | ||
| Chadhargis |
Got one on the way...thanks! Fatty...you ain't right! | ||
| Badlionsfan |
I usually set by the book, then take 2 clicks out of the compression to soften the blow crappy Ohio roads give. | ||
| Fresnobuell |
NOt sure for a heavy guy like you Chad, but I had my stock setup dialed in by Racetech at the track. They went to minimum preload on the rear for me. It feels soft when you are pushing on it at a standstill, but it feels just right at speed. | ||
| Carbonbigfoot |
Interesting. I've taken out some compression damping in the rear, and like it more. I'm going to try dialing back the preload some... Approx 260#'s here... don't know what y'all consider "heavy". R | ||
| Chadhargis |
I'm 217lbs buck nekkid. | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
"Chad's the SS version. I'm the SCG.  " | ||
| Chadhargis |
The CR is so small compared to the Ulysses that I look like I'm crapping a bike....but it's so much fun to ride. | ||
| Avc8130 |
How are you guys around 230 setting up early 08 suspension? ac | ||
| Jdugger |
> How are you guys around 230 setting up early 08 suspension With different springs, I'm sure! I'm halfway up the preload on mine, and I'm 165 before gear. | ||
| Avc8130 |
The early 08s had the heavier springs I thought. ac |
