| Author | Message | ||
     Henrik |
Dan: no, we're about on the same page on the pricing issue - not a *real* doctor, you see  Tat's kit includes a K&N filter, bracketery, hoses and the plate itself is aluminum (if you have any fabricating skills you could make one yourself). Downside to the stock S2 plate, is that it supposedly will eventually crack. Henrik | ||
| Buelliedan |
To all who gave me the advice thank you! I went to my local dealer and they had a S2 backing plate in stock!! After a couple of hours of fabricating(the angle is different) I have it all done. You can't even tell I changed it unless you pull the cover. Thanks again | ||
| Turnagain |
   Steve(2) | ||
| Dave |
Very cool Steve. That should be captured for a shirt design! DAve | ||
| Rick_A |
That backing plate from Tat is $150. Ouch!! I think my entire aircleaner assembly was that much (S&S). | ||
| Dann |
Once again I come here to seek expert advice from the only source I trust. So here goes, I went to my beloved RS1200 today to fire her up and put some fresh gas in her. Cranked for two seconds and fired right up.  Got to the gas station opened the gas cap and looked inside...   Then I panicked, turned around, and went right back home. Whatever kind of coatind is inside the tank seems to be breaking down and flaking off, quite a bit of it is floating around in the gas. Although I see no fuel leakage common sense tells me it is going to start soon, besides the fact that the fuel is contamited with little bits of the coating. I have no idea where to go with this, I don't trust the local dealerships with this as they always happen to screw something up. Is there somebody out there that any of you know of that you would send your fuel tank to for repair? Thanks in advance for all of your help. Dan | ||
| Davegess |
I suspect the tank liner material has come undone. You are right to worry about a leak. These tanks are fiberglass with a coating like Kreem on the inside. I won't have time Monday but perhaps Court can make a call and see if there is a suggested repair. I would think anyone who was good with 'glass could clean out the tank and recoat it. Dave | ||
| Court |
I'll call. | ||
| Dann |
The other night I drained my gas and and took the tank off, washed it out really good and examined it really closely, it is bad inside. While squirting water inside with the garden hose I watched big chunks of lining material and bits of resin and fiberglass come out with it. So far I have gone to two fiberglass shops that told me they would attempt but would not promise a successful repair. I called the factory today and spoke with Tom Anglim(a very cool and helpful dude)and what I was fearing was real. The tank has to be cut open and all of the old sealant must be ground out before atempting to reseal the tank. He said there was another owner of an older Buell that had this repair done at a shop but could not find his number. He gave me all the info on the sealer kit so all I need to do is find a shop capable of doing the repair properly. If anyone can help I will be most grateful. Dan | ||
| Court |
Dan: There are several that I am aware of that are needing to be done. I've been talking to Tom and I have someone in mind who I think is capable of doing it right. If you want to e-mail me your info, I'll see if I can get us a package deal. Court | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
Can't you just use that "creem" stuff and just seal that crap in? | ||
| Josh |
RS1200: The reserve is on when the lighted rocker is on, right? | ||
| Court |
>>>The reserve is on when the lighted rocker is on, right? Correct. | ||
| Josh |
I've tried to contact this guy for the past couple months with no response, but he reposted his ad recently so maybe someone can get a hold of him. For Sale: Gone Farmin’ - Need room for the Spreader - These bikes have to go!!!! 1. 1990 Buell RS. This is a collectors item - Serial Number 6. Beautiful blue, corbin seat, super trap, 4500 Miles. Sitting in garage for last 5 years. Needs both front calibers (the original factory ones are defective, no crashes). A steal at $4000. 2. 1976 BMW R90S - 29K miles. Fresh top end. Ran perfect when stored 6 years ago. Pichler full fairing plus original. Black/Slver. I have owned this bike since new. $4500. 3. 1970(?) Yamaha TY250 Trials - good runner, fair cosmetics. New chain, sprocket and top of the line tires. Tank sealed. Eligible for USCRA/AHRMA Vintage trials. $700. 4. 1956 BMW R69 Race Bike - a very special bike. Period race equipment including ported heads, high comp pistons, cam, Bowman flywheel, etc. Large tank. Period race seat, Italian forks, rear sets, etc, etc. Beautiful condition. Can be put back on street. Gorgeous. $4500. 5. Honda CB 450 Vintage Roadracer. AHRMA/USCRA bike. Very competitive. Pistons, c1956ams, head work, ignition, works shocks, marzocchi forks, vented titan hub, sun rims, clip ons, rear sets, sr500 tach, modified frame, hennings exhaust, mikuni carbs etc. $2000. 6. Daytona Champion Honda 350 Roadracer. This is Jamie McGregor’s ex bike. 1997 DAYTONA CHAMPION, 1997 Deland Champion, four time Mid Ohio champion, many times Canadian National Champion. A superbly crafted and developed bike that is ready to win. You can not duplicate this bike for anything near the sale price of $3000. 7. 1970 BMW 750 Racer - Completely decked out. Many time race winner. AHRMAand USCRA legal. Has everything from 4LS brakes to 336 cam. Dual plugged, Works shocks, on and on. $3500. 8. 1970 Ducati Wide Case 350 Racer - started but not finished. All together but needs the motor job. Syd’s rear sets, underneath exhaust. Fresh paint. Very nice. Steal this for $2000. 9. 1957(?) NSU Super Max - all there but for rear part of fender and chain guard. Turns over but I have not tried to run it. Wicked cool. $3500. All prices are payable in CASH only. All items are sold “as is” with absolutely no warranties. NO shipping. You pick up. I have no pictures. Please do not contact if you are not serious. George Gramlich (gunnar@netheaven.com) Call (Days) 518 642-9282 | ||
| Josh |
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| Buelliedan |
Josh, You been smoking that weed you found in back of the barn again?? | ||
| Josh |
I figure she won't notice if I build an RSS over a period of years .... | ||
| Grndskpr |
Josh, i belive that bike is spoken for(the rs that is) i think thats why he is not cantacting you sorry Roger | ||
| Josh |
The RSS in NY? I tried contacting him for several months last year. He relisted the ad in Jan. I sent emails and called then but never have heard back from him. | ||
| Grndskpr |
its not an rss, just an rs, yes, upstate new york, spoke with him not to long ago, got an email from him today sorry again, you can see it for the 20th Roger | ||
| Joplin |
Yo out here. Nice , nice, nice site/forum/meeting place. Glad I found ya! I have a question regarding identifying a '97 or any other Buell by the VIN#. How can you do this? I havent been able to locate an online resource of a break down of the code. I am trying to get a screaming deal (only way it can happen) on a Buell. I have been riding my whole life minus the last 5 years, ( my son is 6) an drecently was put on a hire list for a local fire district and promised myself a running bike. I have a '65 BMW /2 in pieces and a '85 Shadow 750 in pieces. I NEED TO RIDE!!!!! I have seen deals on ebay but am a little leary,,, buying sight unseen, but feel thats the only way i can make it work. Sooo, i need to be able to better verify the model by the vin #. I am looking at the S2's and 97' S3's, and it doesnt necessarily need to be pretty, just mechanically sound. Thanks in advnce ( I know someone will know) and happy Buell'n,,,, Jop | ||
| Firemanjim |
Joplin,S-2's and S-3's are pretty easy to tell apart.S-2's only model years 1995 and 1996.Had big aluminum side plates where footpegs go and a nice aluminum oil tank on left side.Better suspension,a little less hp than S-3,more handbuilt.(This is the one you want--screamin deals seen lately,check E-baymotors and Motorcycle traderonline ).S-3 model started in 1997,less handbuilt/aluminum pieces,more plastic,a little cheaper suspension,still a nice bike,don't know when they became fuel injected. I have 2 S-2's and love them. | ||
| Tbolt834 |
Joplin, Like the Fireman said, and you can't beat an S2 for looks, and the cost is very reasonable (EBay ballpark is around $5000 to $5500). Parkway Blue seems to be a real favorite, so is Snap Red and Pearl White. I like my color, it color-shifts in the sunlight from the dark blue to a dark magenta/purple. Very sound, naturally aspirated, 1203cc Sportster XL engine that has Euro gear ratios, but makes more HP than Sportster. Read some of the EBay descriptions, there are a lot of nice chrome/aluminum/CF/fiberglass goodies on these bikes. Doesn't need a catch can for oil spew and much less susceptible to side case and head oil leaks.(IMO) Plus you can always add the Stage kits (cams, heads, etc.) later for more HP if that is what you want. Go for it!!! Dave | ||
| Josh |
97 S3 - silver heads, carb, 91HP motor 98 S3 - black heads, carb, 101HP motor, Nissin brakes 99+ S3 - black heads, FI, 101HP motor Somewhere I have a VIN break down, I'll try to remember to dig it up. | ||
| Joplin |
Thanks fellas,, I will undoubtly be here often. Heya Fireman,,you part of Wind and Fire? I am going from a research immunologist position to a fire medic (soon as 52 other people get hire- from 1000 that applied ) at a 340 member force. I can not wait. Thanks again,,,,Jop | ||
| Firemanjim |
Joplin,no,not a member.Not really into joining groups.Seems too much like HOG.I just like to ride--no rules.Us Buell riders are,shall we say,a little different(odd).Good luck on the job.Everyone I know that stuck with it got hired.Have to have patience and will. I have seen S-2's going for less than 3500.00. Tbolt,S-2's have Euro front sprocket only,US rear same as the rest.29t front vs 27t. | ||
| Josh |
Anyone know the following for a 91 RS1200 (5spd)? the factory suspension settings? will a standard Sportster chain fit? What was the stock ignition module? thanks, Josh | ||
| Davegess |
Josh, do you have a parts book? If not Tom at Buell can get you one, if he can't I can. The chain is the same for all RS models as was the ignition module. If the part number is a HD number 12345-67 or some such than it is a stock HD part and any HD dealer has it or can get it. I remember the chain being different than a sportster chain but the module was a stock SE module. Dave | ||
| Josh |
I have a parts book, but not a Sportster book and was wondering what was compatible (ie aftermarket o-ring or Nickle-plated HD). I also have an SE module and was wondering if it was stock. I need to call Tom and order some stuff like the nylon chain blocks. Thanks, Josh | ||
| Davegess |
If the parts book has an HD part number than I am pretty sure it is a sportster chain. An after market chain will be cheaper and better. A good o-ring, I recall it being a 530 Diamond but it was a long time ago I think the SE was stock but don't really remember. Call your HD dealer and bounce the numbers off the parts person. They should know. |
