| Username: |
Ara |
| Full Name: |
Russ |
| E-mail Address: |
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| Last Logged In: |
October 26, 2020
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| Registered: |
April 22, 2003
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| Total Posts: |
1053 |
| Status: |
Helicon |
| Home Page URL: |
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| Birthday (Year) & Occupation: |
1954, Government
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| City: |
(Hidden)
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| State/Province: |
Alabama
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| Country: |
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| Personal Quote: |
"The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." - Albert Einstein
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| Bike Model (Ex - M2, XB12Rr, S1W, P3): |
S3 Thunderbolt
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| Model Year (Please enter full 4-digit year): |
1997
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| Color: |
Black
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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: |
I do my own
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| Performance Mods!: |
Completely gutted airbox, K&N filter, an effective crankcase ventilation solution, Dynojet kit with #45 & #195 jets and H-D venturi ring, SE coil, Taylor wires.
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| Problems/Miles (Please be specific): |
Original motor "wet sumped" and seized. Replacement '98 spec motor is a jewel.
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| Other Mods/Misc/Customization.: |
Front LED running lights and rear running lights hidden under bodywork. Countershaft cover, belt guard, rear cylinder temperture shroud, and rear brake pedal of my own design and manufacture.
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| Favorite Rides (Roads and Routes): |
(Hidden)
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| Why I do/don't ride a Buell: |
Uniqueness and performance. There is no doubt whatsoever that there is a real motor with real big pistons at work in these bikes. It's a visceral experience every ride.
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| How can Buell improve their motorcycles?: |
Hinge the seat. Add bungee hooks
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| Life History/Philosophy: |
(Hidden)
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| Top speed on 2 wheels (mph): |
110
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| Preferred engine oil (brand/grade): |
Mobil 1 15W-50
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