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Sportymark
| | Posted on Thursday, March 02, 2006 - 10:38 pm: | 
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Hey 1313, what is the advantage of the XB rocker box covers?
just wondering... |
1313
| | Posted on Thursday, March 02, 2006 - 11:59 pm: |
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Feedback from tonight...
I wish I could find an exhaust system that throws out the numbers of the Pro Series Race Exhaust that does not entail the upkeep of the Pro Series Race Exhaust. Two freakin' hours to repack a freaking muffler is akin to a 37 minute (race) tire change.
At least I will have a 'quiet' bike for Daytona (even though I can seem to make Jerseyguys freakin' list...).
Tomorrow I will come home early in order to get the entire intake tract and exhaust system on and get the S2 back into running condition. I will make the party on Friday night and damnit I will ••••••• enjoy myself. Saturday I will get the S2 inspected, pick up oil and change oil (after the 100+ mile trip to get oil) and will commence to begin the 'swapping of the trannies' (and I ain't referring to transvestites here, folks). By the end of the weekend the only thing remaining should be the glass work needed to one of the bag bodies and to pack for Daytona Beach Bike Week(end).
Sportymark,
The advantage of the XB rocker box covers is mainly to eliminate one potential leak path by only having 2 parts to the rocker boxes. Another side benefit is a better breather system by having the PCV valves in the top covers and not needing breathers in the heads - although as I found out when I removed the breather block off bolts securing my carb support bracket (ya got one of them on your M2, Carlos?  ), a fair amount of oil still collects where the breathers in the heads would normally be. I'm not sure if they are all this way, but my rear XB top cover is a sand cast part (and didn't polish up too well), while the front is a die cast part (and polished up like the rest of the standard XL rocker box components). Something that may be a consideration to some contemplating such an update.
Yes, I've had a couple of Icehouses - just doing my best to keep Andy employed - and you know I will do a damn good job of that later tomorrow night,
1313 |
Hotrats
| | Posted on Friday, March 03, 2006 - 01:19 am: |
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1313 - enjoy that icehouse.
i've got 812 barrels thats going to be bottled later tonight.... just so you'll have some fresh to drink in daytona.
andyh |
Sportymark
| | Posted on Friday, March 03, 2006 - 10:32 am: |
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How much do the XB rocker boxes Run? you think I could tap them for a fitting? and run an inline PCV? as it is now i run a Catch can and AN fittings, i get a fair amount of water and condensation out of the catch can petcock. i do not mind the cast finish as I would probabally get them powdered in Satan black anyway... |
Sportymark
| | Posted on Friday, March 03, 2006 - 10:46 am: |
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Well, nevermind, after checking I do not have the clearence on the back rocker box to even do the XB boxes |
1313
| | Posted on Friday, March 03, 2006 - 07:36 pm: |
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SHE'S A RUNNER!
Boy, does the valvetrain ever make a rucus until the lifters bleed down when you just get done putting the top end on back on and start it for the first time. Tomorrow will be the shakedown run to get it inspected and get oil for the oil change. Oil change, tranny swap and glassin' the bags away from bein' ready. All this and I get an E-mail from H-D today saying they are having something special for VRSC owners (before we will even be arriving in Daytona)...
Mark,
I know of someone who just drilled out there stock Sporty rocker box top cover in order to put the grommet in for the PCV. Buellish from the Atlanta area did it on his S2-T. You'd still need some height for the PCV. As for an inline PCV, I can't say yeah or nay.
Now it's off to the party for some Icehouse!
1313
(Message edited by 1313 on March 03, 2006) |
M2nc
| | Posted on Friday, March 03, 2006 - 08:09 pm: |
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(ya got one of them on your M2, Carlos? )
I find them purely optional. I prefer to keep mine off as a weight savings.
DEE-DEE-DEE |
Jlnance
| | Posted on Friday, March 03, 2006 - 09:44 pm: |
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I had breather bolts on the M2. I know because Dave and Brankin discovered they were about to fall off the bike. |
1313
| | Posted on Saturday, March 04, 2006 - 02:50 am: |
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Mark,
I had a brainfart, and yes it was before I started drinking. The XB rocker box tops eliminate the Sporty style top and middle covers, so your space limitations, may not actually be limitations. Since I don't have a Sportster handy I can't say for sure...
What does it mean when a chick brings Icehouse for you? Furthermore, what does it mean when she is definitely out of your league and brings Icehouse for you?
Confused - but riding the Buell tomorrow - er later today,
1313 |
Sportymark
| | Posted on Saturday, March 04, 2006 - 11:29 am: |
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Yeah the one piece top box would be too tall to get out between the frame and the rocker, hence the reason that the sporty has a 3 piece rocker box, so you could remove it in sections cause of tight clearences.. |
1313
| | Posted on Saturday, March 04, 2006 - 12:21 pm: |
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Yeah the one piece top box would be too tall to get out between the frame and the rocker, hence the reason that the sporty has a 3 piece rocker box, so you could remove it in sections cause of tight clearences..
It's nice to see that every now and then H-D still has to kick styling aside and make form follow function. 
1313 |
Jlnance
| | Posted on Saturday, March 04, 2006 - 02:20 pm: |
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what does it mean when she is definitely out of your league and brings Icehouse for you?
Well, just because you think she is out of your league, doesn't mean she agrees.  |
U4euh
| | Posted on Sunday, March 05, 2006 - 12:02 pm: |
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What does it mean when a chick brings Icehouse for you? Furthermore, what does it mean when she is definitely out of your league and brings Icehouse for you?
It means you have been at the bar too long!
Nobody is out of your league, remember you ride a BUELL!
(Message edited by u4euh on March 05, 2006) |
Southern Marine
| | Posted on Sunday, March 05, 2006 - 02:50 pm: |
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I met up with Kristi and I have the tents. She passed on a t-shirt ya'll got me at the DC event. I just want to say thank you to ya'll for the shirt. I have my countdown clock started.  |
Jlnance
| | Posted on Sunday, March 05, 2006 - 05:42 pm: |
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This is about the point that I realize I'm riding to Daytona on Friday. Now I'm getting scared. No more weekends between now and then. |
Jlnance
| | Posted on Sunday, March 05, 2006 - 06:27 pm: |
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Kristi - We made the beans & rice. I had to stop myself after 3 helpings. That stuff is SO good. |
Ulywife
| | Posted on Sunday, March 05, 2006 - 08:25 pm: |
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Jim, Your riding a Uly. No problem.
1313 - It means its your lucky night. Remember the old saying, "Go to bed with a ten and wake up with a two!" Just reverse it. LOL
I have throughly tested the three bags on the Uly and seem ready for the ride. With all three bags, the bike will run comfortably all the way to 100mph sustained, and at 70mph its cruising comfortably. I'm pumped and ready to go!!! |
Bigdaddy
| | Posted on Monday, March 06, 2006 - 06:59 am: |
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Jim,
You'll be fine -- enjoy the ride/adventure (I'm so freaking jealous of ya'll FLATLANDERS.)
I'll see you on Saturday at the Buell Demo trailer. You have my mobile # but I lost yours during a recent Treo crash -- please send prior to departure.
G2 |
Zxzer04
| | Posted on Monday, March 06, 2006 - 07:34 am: |
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OK, real quick, we have so much to do as it is GKTW.org 20th anniversary and we are doing so much. Including a story in the F-V Independent. Anyway weathers beautiful here. Seen only 2 Buells. Did catch one little snippet as my son flipped through the channels last night. He flipped to the speed channel and the first words out of Dave Despains mouth on Wind Tunnel was "I think the biggest news at the Daytona 200 is the New Buell XBRR" end of show.
Now I am trying to figure out what I can sell on wednesday to make the trip. Larry. |
M2nc
| | Posted on Monday, March 06, 2006 - 05:23 pm: |
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Larry, Come on, Come on!!
I'm ready to go!!! |
Jlnance
| | Posted on Monday, March 06, 2006 - 06:33 pm: |
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I think Carlos was cross dressing 2 posts back.  |
Jlnance
| | Posted on Monday, March 06, 2006 - 06:38 pm: |
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If you're ever cruising down a lonely road at about 30 mph and the thought enters your mind "I wonder what would happen if I whacked open the throttle really hard," rests assured that it will be a memorable experience. |
Jlnance
| | Posted on Monday, March 06, 2006 - 06:41 pm: |
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Anyone got any good tips for not getting sunburn on the back of your neck when riding, other than wearing sunscreen? |
Bigdaddy
| | Posted on Monday, March 06, 2006 - 07:29 pm: |
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Jim,
Got it. See you on Saturday,,,L8R,
G2 |
Aydenxb9
| | Posted on Monday, March 06, 2006 - 07:31 pm: |
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Ride the bike backwards. |
Rubberdown
| | Posted on Monday, March 06, 2006 - 08:49 pm: |
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Hey Nance...two words man: do rag. BLAHAHAHAHA! Oh this is gonna be fun. What time are we meeting in Lumberton? It takes me an hour to get there. |
Jlnance
| | Posted on Monday, March 06, 2006 - 08:57 pm: |
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Mike - I used to know. I need to search the messages and work forward using Carlos'es times.
Carlos proposed meeting us at the hw-13 exit on I-95. Thats a few miles north of lumberton. Is that good for you, or would you prefer somewhere else? I don't think it really matters to Carlos nor me, but I don't want you to have to backtrack up 95.
I'm going to scan posts now |
Jlnance
| | Posted on Monday, March 06, 2006 - 09:08 pm: |
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Mike - I found the post. It's the first one in the Daytona 2006 section of this group. Anyway, Carlos wants to meet at 9:00 am in Lumberton. Thats easy for me to do. How does that sound? |
Zxzer04
| | Posted on Monday, March 06, 2006 - 11:20 pm: |
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Hey Carlos, was trying to think of anything, but I have nothing anyone wants.  |
M2nc
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 07, 2006 - 01:15 am: |
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Larry, I understand!!
Jim, No I just can't seem to get Kristi off the bike! She better quit that speeding.
It will take us from the East a little more than 2-1/2 hours to get to Lumberton from Kinston, so for Brankin and I to make it by 9am, we will have to leave the house before the sun comes up.
From Lumberton we are within 460 miles of Daytona so hopefully we will be in Daytona before it gets dark. I am ready!!! |
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