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Gnutlethal
| | Posted on Saturday, October 20, 2012 - 07:57 am: | 
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Well, you all are very right concerning the mirrors. They looked nice but part quality was abysmal. I've switched them for a pair of bar ends.
Concerning the seat, I've come to the conclusion that my comfy seat without any plastics looks quite ok.
Combined with turn signals with integrated break lights, the the rear end is looking much lighter.
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Dave_02_1200
| | Posted on Saturday, October 20, 2012 - 10:23 am: |
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I have a Buell Select seat on my 2002 M 2 and I love it.
Looks good and feels great, even on a long ride. |
Buellbrother
| | Posted on Thursday, November 08, 2012 - 02:27 pm: |
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Gnutlethal- what kind of intake is that? I love the look of it!! Is there any sort of power gain with it or just good looks? Also where did you purchase it from?
Thanks for the help...... you got a great looking bike i just might steal some ideas from hahahaha
-Adam- |
Gnutlethal
| | Posted on Thursday, November 08, 2012 - 03:31 pm: |
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I'm afraid that's just one of the not so popular Hypercharger intakes. I just had parts of it powder coated matching my frame.
Don't know if that intake actually made any difference for better or worse. That's why I've put a 88cui (1430ccm) cylinder kit on. Had to get the motor case machined for that one. |
Jayvee
| | Posted on Friday, November 09, 2012 - 01:45 pm: |
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Do you need to switch the front-wheel axle-covers, or is that pegasus looking backwards on purpose?
Also, what's the aluminum-colored bracket on the frame tube, just above the front pulley?
Awesome bike, dude...! |
Gnutlethal
| | Posted on Friday, November 09, 2012 - 02:33 pm: |
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Can't put the axle covers on the wrong way. There are some notches that prevent it.
The stickers are reverse there on purpose. After three capital engine failures and total rebuilds, I've often felt more like riding in the wrong direction.
Concerning the bracket on the frame: That's just the black plastic air shroud, that normally sits there and tries to get some cool air to the back cylinder while riding.
I was unsure whether I should reattach this thing a few months ago.
The last pic here shows the frame without this bracket.
Still much work to be done over the next winter. Electric harness has to be rerouted, new oil lines are badly needed and I'm planning a few additional powder coating details and a set of higher foot pegs.
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Oldmule
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - 02:45 pm: |
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I'm stoked you posted these pics.
I was going to pull my plastic off the back and go with bar ends. I can't stand the mirrors and the plastic back there makes the back look really wide. I just ordered a Corbin seat, so I'm stuck with that.
I'm doing a repaint on the tank and front fender this month. How is the coating holding up on the pipes? I want to go with something there as well. |
Gnutlethal
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - 05:42 pm: |
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That's no ordinary ceramic coating but enamel, the stuff many bathtubs are coated with. There're just two companies here in Germany that actually do this.
One even can put on photos or other graphics. http://www.get-goeltz.de/sitemotorradauspuff.php4
That's where I got my exhaust coated.
Its holding nicely except for a few dents on the front exhaust header. A few months ago both exhaust header nuts on the front went missing during a long ride, which resulted in the chromed clamp rattling up and down along the header. At first I thought "Great, another engine blown...". |
Oldmule
| | Posted on Thursday, November 15, 2012 - 11:58 am: |
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I'll have to look into it on this side of the pond.
I have seen a lot of La Para seats out there that may work for a solo seat if you are still thinking about changing.
For those disappearing bolts, there is another locking compound that works really well but is a soft set. We use it on radio control helicopters and I have started using it on my cars and M2 with really good success. It's called Vibra-TITE VC-3 Threadmate. I get it from Amazon.com Try some out. |
Gnutlethal
| | Posted on Thursday, November 15, 2012 - 01:46 pm: |
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Great tip. I'll try to get a hold of this thread locker. |
Koz5150
| | Posted on Thursday, November 15, 2012 - 02:32 pm: |
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Here are a few pics of a tail section i bought a few years ago. i mocked it up to put it on my bike but have found that it may not work for me due to my hight (6'3"). I am thinking I am going to go another route, which is unfortunate because i thought it would look really sweet. Now it is just sitting up in the rafters with a few other "extra" parts.
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Goody
| | Posted on Saturday, November 24, 2012 - 10:18 am: |
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Gnutlethal, your bike inspired my bike rebuild color scheme. I have the kuryakyn intake as well and it looks cool thats why I kept it. I'm almost done with my rebuild, NRHS 1250 kit and a frame up restoration. I'm waiting on starter parts and some more Buell decals. I'm not sure I like the look of the tail without the body work. I am trying to keep the original look of the bike. I still have a lot to do, but the major part of the remake is over. Nice bike though.
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Gnutlethal
| | Posted on Saturday, November 24, 2012 - 11:17 am: |
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Great color combination there, Goody.
I really love the black motor cases and swingarm.
How did you get them colored? Spray paint, powder coating?
The sticker seems to be the one that's supposed for the fuel tank. One of these alone costs about 120$ here in Germany.
I still have another smaller seat around here somewhere that was completely hand made by my father, the former owner of my bike.
Have to give it another try. |
Goody
| | Posted on Saturday, November 24, 2012 - 04:11 pm: |
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The decals on the swingarm are original airbox decals. They are getting expensive here in the states too. I paid $80.00 for the two on ebay. I have found them cheaper but they aren't original Buell. I had everything painted black and orange. Powder coating is too expensive and I was concerned about the thickness on the frame. Getting the frame and rear mounts on is tough enough without the added thickness. I have the original seat and a aftermarket seat with orange piping on it. My next big purchase is going to be a shock for the rear. Big $$$$ and will cost more than the top end rebuild. It's getting there, I had to stop on the rebuild because the starter was worn out and I'm rebuilding it. Plunger, contacts and brushes are shot.
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Gnutlethal
| | Posted on Sunday, November 25, 2012 - 03:53 am: |
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Here are a few pictures of the other seat I was talking about.
Guess it doesn't work this well without the original license plate holder. I'd have to rework the whole tail section again.
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Goody
| | Posted on Sunday, November 25, 2012 - 11:49 am: |
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I like the seat, where did you get the crash bobbins on the frame? I like those. |
Gnutlethal
| | Posted on Monday, November 26, 2012 - 04:20 pm: |
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These are LSL crash pads.
I'm afraid they are out of production since a few years.
Sometimes a few remainders creep up on ebay, for example this one: http://www.ebay.de/itm/260926723784
I've had them powder coated matching the frame. Quite useless, but nice to look at. |
Jayvee
| | Posted on Monday, November 26, 2012 - 05:28 pm: |
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frame crash-bobbins can be obtained from both American Sport Bike, and Twin Motorcycles, both of them are sponsors. |
Oldmule
| | Posted on Monday, December 10, 2012 - 01:26 pm: |
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On this side of the pond, here is the American Sport Bike link for them. Pretty steep price though.
http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-p rodshow/6095.html |
Kevmean
| | Posted on Saturday, December 22, 2012 - 07:31 am: |
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I'd guess that those crash bobbins would cause more damage than they prevent. For a crash bobbin to work they would need to be braced through to the opposite side to prevent them bending the frame rail in where they are mounted. |
Spiess
| | Posted on Friday, December 28, 2012 - 03:14 pm: |
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Nice M2! I too am thinking of removing the tail section. What seat is that with the white stripe, it is exactly what I am looking for! Beautiful bike. Keep these tubers alive.
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Gnutlethal
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 02, 2013 - 04:30 pm: |
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@Spiess:
Sorry, if you were talking about my seat with the white stripes:
That one was completely hand made by my father from whom I've inherited the bike.
He also built the side fairings for the seat and a custom license plate holder matching the seat.
Sadly I'm a little larger than my father was, so this seat isn't a valid option for me. 
Although it really looks sharp, imho. |
