| Username: |
Akbuell |
| Full Name: |
David L. Bartlett |
| E-mail Address: |
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| Last Logged In: |
June 28, 2024
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| Registered: |
August 18, 2004
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| Total Posts: |
2028 |
| Status: |
XBRR |
| Home Page URL: |
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| Birthday (Year) & Occupation: |
1946 Retired policeman
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| City: |
Waynesville
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| State/Province: |
North Carolina
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| Country: |
USA
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| Personal Quote: |
For Indian Larry: "Always tell the truth, that way there's less to remember"
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| Bike Model (Ex - M2, XB12Rr, S1W, P3): |
X-1 XB12S-TT
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| Model Year (Please enter full 4-digit year): |
2001 2008
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| Color: |
White, Nuclear Blue frame and wheels White
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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: |
Self
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| Performance Mods!: |
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| Problems/Miles (Please be specific): |
1500 mi. Dragging front brake; changed my riding style. 4500mi Rockerbox cover gasket leak, O2 sensor failure, both covered under warranty. Replaced OE tires at 7200+ miles, which tells you how hard I ride!!
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| Other Mods/Misc/Customization.: |
Cooling fan fm the acc. catalogue, Jagg oil cooler
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| Favorite Rides (Roads and Routes): |
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| Why I do/don't ride a Buell: |
Took a demo ride at Bikeweek, loved it. My riding habits changed, traded in a Fatboy for a Lightning
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| How can Buell improve their motorcycles?: |
Belt-drive SOHC. But don't think the bottom end, as currently engineered, would make it worthwhile.
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| Life History/Philosophy: |
Wave at other bikers; it's their bad if the don't wave back
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| Top speed on 2 wheels (mph): |
120ish, in 1974 (yeah,I know how old I am)
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| Preferred engine oil (brand/grade): |
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