| Username: |
Airborne |
| Full Name: |
Sean Chandler |
| E-mail Address: |
(Hidden) |
| Last Logged In: |
August 12, 2001
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| Registered: |
January 31, 2001
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| Total Posts: |
90 |
| Status: |
Barton |
| Home Page URL: |
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| Birthday (Year) & Occupation: |
Full time National Guard
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| City: |
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| State/Province: |
WV
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| Country: |
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| Personal Quote: |
Sit down, Shut up, Hang On.
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| Bike Model (Ex - M2, XB12Rr, S1W, P3): |
X1
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| Model Year (Please enter full 4-digit year): |
99
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| Color: |
Black w/purple frame (Nuclear Blue)
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| V.I.N. (To aid in problem resolution. Will not be displayed or shared otherwise.) : |
(Hidden)
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| Servicing Dealership: |
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| Performance Mods!: |
V&H SSR2 slip on.
Air box stripped off snorkel retianed and K&N filter in use. Race ECM
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| Problems/Miles (Please be specific): |
Retaining ring that holds on the detent plate came off around 1500 miles caused shifting problems. Fifteen miles later the stator shredded itself. Blown rocker box gasket
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| Other Mods/Misc/Customization.: |
Removed rear fender. Removed the outer air cover and back plate. Retained the snorkel and attached a K&N filter. Spring loaded foot pegs ($8.00)
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| Favorite Rides (Roads and Routes): |
Rt 60 WV between Charleston and Fayetteville WV through Hawks Nest (Serious Shredding going on here)
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| Why I do/don't ride a Buell: |
I wanted a Harley and a sport bike. So I compromised and got both.
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| How can Buell improve their motorcycles?: |
Better training programs for the dealers mechanics and a better supply system for parts. My bike was down for 3 months for the detent plate and stator.
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| Life History/Philosophy: |
Had many bikes dirt and street since I was 7 yrs old. The X1 has been the most fun I've ever had on two wheels.
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| Top speed on 2 wheels (mph): |
140mph measured by speedo (hit rev limiter)
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| Preferred engine oil (brand/grade): |
mobil 1 15w50 (after break in period)
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| picture posted above: |
Picture shows my cheap version of the airbox mod. |
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