| Author | Message | ||
     Dtx |
Well, it got up to over 70 degrees today. I finally fired up the Firebolt after doing all the upgrades and took her for a spin. Watch out for the sand at stop signs and intersections! Felt good to get back in the saddle. | ||
| Nasty73z |
Does it feel substantially faster than your cityx? And what are your opinions on the handling with the new position? We need to get a ride together soon! | ||
| Dtx |
Chase, Yeah, for some reason this bike feels substantially faster then the City X. I have ridden a 12R before (demo day 2 years ago) and I don't remember it being this strong. Then again, at the demo day I really couldn't "get on it" too much. Plus the demo did not have the Race Kit on it either. I can't wait till Hallett track days! | ||
| B_bueller |
Drake, It thought this mite come in handy for your XBR headlights. I removed my low beam spoon for an evening an put it back on. Two high beams (no good). I installed a HID low beam kit from www.arostitch.com pt#4681 H3 kit. You can see and bee seen 10X better, I used this for reference www.ifmracing.com/modules.php?name=forums&file=vie wtopic&=148 You can Krylon crome the housing, for the reflection issue. Or for the best solution would be what XB9 did www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/32777/4155 6.html Brian | ||
| B_bueller |
One more time. www.ifmracing.com/modules.php?name=forums&file=vie wtopic&t=148 Also www.aerostich.com | ||
| Dtx |
Thanks for the links Brian. The HID kit looks like the ultimate fix for the problem. I'll check it out, but the price might make me think it over... | ||
| Nasty73z |
So apparently powder-coating the motor shifter arm gloss black heated it to a point of fatigue. Riding home from work Saturday the arm completely snapped off where the shifter rod bolts onto it. So I have not been able to ride these last few gorgeous days and it's KILLING ME! Plus I am excited about getting a Drummer standard muffler. The Jardine just wasn't for me or the bike. I want the stock jack points back too since we have standard jacks here at the dealership. Drake, What are your tips for polishing the stock header? I remember the CityX having some purty ones... | ||
| Nasty73z |
Guys don't forget about our next Dealer event coming up in March! Free calf fries all day long, Freddie Paul's Steakhouse will be out as well with food and green beer available. A free gift for everyone at the door and discounts throughout the store that change hourly. Stop by and say hi to me, Chase, back in parts and Buell sales. Click here to see ad. http://www.formanharley-davidson.com/store/Fat_Sat _2007.asp | ||
| Dtx |
Chase, Go to Auto Parts store Buy a small pack of 3M automotive sand paper (its black). Need grits 400, 800, and 1000. Sand the header while still on the bike starting with the 400 (roughest). Make your way up to the 1000. Header will become silver in color. The longer you rub, the shinier it gets. Finish by using a liquid metal polish. I use the little bottle of Blue Magic. This will make it look like chrome. The first time the header goes through a heat cycle, they will turn gold again, but remain shiney. | ||
| Nasty73z |
Got my standard Drummer in the mail today! The endcap is beautiful. Can't wait to get this bad boy put on and be rid of the Jardine finally. The weekend can't come fast enough. | ||
| B_bueller |
Chase, ya, Kevin called me,whanted to no if I still whanted one and said he just shipped one to OK. I just new it had to be yours,it's a long wait but it sure is worth it. Thanks for ordering my windshield,it came in last week. I picked it up yesterday and ordered more stuff,they had the Buell HP spark plugs in stock!! We should ride to T-town and rattle some windows in Drake 's hood. Brian | ||
| Dtx |
Brian, That made me laugh! Alright everybody...the weather is finally nice again...the days are getting longer...daylight savings starts on Saturday (yeah!)...I think it is high time we all get the Thunderbikes out for a little get together! And next week just so happens to be the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Anybody have suggestions? | ||
| Nasty73z |
Maybe dinner and a evening ride? | ||
| B_bueller |
Drake, I laugh at my self all the time. After seeing my post, and that spelling?  I've got to quit useing my palm-pilot to post up.O-well I am going spring brake skiing next week, can't make Tuesday. | ||
| Cochise |
Good Friday there is a ride leaving out of Fayetteville, AR that lasts from about 10:00 a.m. till around 5:30 p.m., then another night ride leaving Siloam Springs at 6:30 and we will ride somewhere, sometimes into Oklahoma. If anybody would like to go, ride to my house Thursday and you can follow me to Fayetteville in the morning. Let me know if it interests you. | ||
| Motomut |
I am up for a ride; looked at my gloves the other day and they are starting to rust from lack of use... | ||
| Medic352 |
Well, I just got my 2003 XB9S with all the new for '07 Cherry Bomb Red stuff on it, the Dunlop 616 tires off of a Uly, and black out stuff off of a CityX...it looks cool, race kitted, runs and sounds great. I had it at Route 66 on Saturday. If the sun is out tomorrow, I snap some pics to post. If Tuesday is nice I am ready. | ||
| Medic352 |
So, here is before and after shots...   So, What do you think? Did I do okay?    Not too bad for a 'resuced' Buell huh? | ||
| Dtx |
Medic, You have a great talent! That looks fantastic. Are you gonna bring it out tomorrow night? Looks like a fun bike! By the way, I sent an email out to everyone. Check your in box. Drake | ||
| Nasty73z |
Tulsa - home of the lazy, never want to get off my ass and ride Buellers. Today was a sad, sad day for the real riders (you two know who you are!). | ||
| Dtx |
Chase, So you made it back to Stillwater alright? Thanks for coming! Mike, Good to see you again! Your Uly was getting a lot of looks from the sportbike crowd. Most of them have never seen one. For everyone else, You missed out on Burgers at Johnnies and cruising around Tulsa. The weather was perfect. Drake | ||
| Medic352 |
Look at what I saw at work:  I know, not Buells... I'll snap pics of the 'Busas when I get a chance. | ||
| Medic352 |
Stay tuned, I have located yet another wayward Buell, another Midnight Black/Translucent Amber XB12R Firebolt...try to evac to the trauma ro...er, I mean, garage, this weekend...not hurt too bad We have the technology We can rebuild it We can make it faster and cooler I hope! I'll post some pics when I get 'em!!! Unless, someone else would like to attempt a Buell resuscitation? | ||
| Medic352 |
Here it is....:     Anyone want to build it or should I??? | ||
| Cochise |
How much? | ||
| Jandj_davis |
Where do you keep finding these Medic? | ||
| Dtx |
Salvage yards I believe. | ||
| Medic352 |
Oh, about $3500 OBO if you hurry, parts will be here in about a week.... Insurance Pool auctions, where crashed units go after they are "totaled" is where they come from.... | ||
| Nasty73z |
Why are there little pieces of blue tape all over different things on the bike? Are those to signify what got damaged? | ||
| Medic352 |
As far as I can tell, those are from certain insurance company adjuster/inspector. Anything that is not perfect gets changed, many times in an attempt to "total" a vehicle. Lots of insurance companies are looking for a way out of a "crashed" motorcycle. But, they prefer rebuilt to custom built...?!?! |
