| Username: |
Araignee |
| Full Name: |
Stephen Swalla |
| E-mail Address: |
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| Last Logged In: |
July 20, 2019
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| Registered: |
April 13, 2017
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| Total Posts: |
82 |
| Status: |
RR1000 |
| Home Page URL: |
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| Birthday (Year) & Occupation: |
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| City: |
Albany
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| State/Province: |
Oregon
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| Country: |
US
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| Personal Quote: |
Control leads, speed follows
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| Bike Model (Ex - M2, XB12Rr, S1W, P3): |
1125R, 1984 H-D XR-1000
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| Model Year (Please enter full 4-digit year): |
2009
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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: |
La Toile d'Araignée
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| Performance Mods!: |
Keda RT-3 with IDS ECM, denoided, EBR clutch kit, EBR front brake disc mount kit, enhanced thermal shielding of airbox, frame, and swingarm near rear header, K&N air filter, additional ground wire from swingarm to starter mount, rear frame lightened/passenger peg mounts cut off, removable solo tail mounted w/o pillion seat (pillion latch/lock/cable removed), EBR rotor mod, SH847 V/R in stock location, H-D bandaid removed, Metzeler Roadtec 01 tires, Brembo RCS brake and clutch 19mm master cylinders with smoke remote reservoirs, rear smoke reservoir relocated behind RH heelguard, Villain Black front and 3 bearing rear wheels, Braking lightweight wave rotors, EBC HH pads, Spider Peak grips.
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| Problems/Miles (Please be specific): |
purchased with only 1685 miles
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| Other Mods/Misc/Customization.: |
wiring/cable routing improved, de-stickered/scratches rubbed out, XB Lights clear taillight w/integrated indicators, rear frame sanded/drilled and powdercoated to match frame, undertail modified to fit rattle-free and trimmed to vent SH847, Diesel Moto tail cover and alloy license mount, stock seat foam lowered/reshaped, seat torx bolts replaced with standoff thumbscrews, Oberon bar end dual-sided LED indicators, CRG bar end mirrors, Valter Moto stock mirror mount covers, Oberon lightweight footpegs, XB lights integrated rear indicators/brake/running lights, GB Racing clutch/alternator cover protection, KD axle slider/spools with 6061 replacing steel internal spacers, Techmount radar detector mount above cluster, semi-gloss black powdercoating on lightened footpeg mounts and alloy spacers, m/c reservoir mounts, and rear pulley -much easier to keep clean than stock textured black. Wet weight w/full tank 420 lbs.
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| Favorite Rides (Roads and Routes): |
Alpine/Glenbrook/South Fork roads, Alsea-Deadwood HWY/Lobster Valley road -the Oregon Lizard's Tail
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| Why I do/don't ride a Buell: |
I've always admired innovative design, high performance, and bold styling. I met Eric at his farm back in 1986, discussed building up one of his kits using my 1984 XR-1000. He had just started using the XL1200 motor at that time. I couldn't afford the kit, but I admired his vision and drive. I modified the XR-1000 into a café bike. An early version was featured in Iron Horse #129. I am now making improvements to the XR I couldn't way back in the 80s. After looking hard at Guzzi sportbikes, I stumbled on the 1125R and was hooked.
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| How can Buell improve their motorcycles?: |
Moot point these days, innit?
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| Life History/Philosophy: |
I like learning and challenges: trying to do the difficult or dangerous well, fixing or building, designing or modifying things to improve them or better suit my needs. Embodied cognition and the real matter to me, not virtual, algorithmic, or abstract mental wanking.
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| Top speed on 2 wheels (mph): |
140 (modified 1983 Honda CB1100F) Have since managed about the same on the 1125R.
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| Preferred engine oil (brand/grade): |
Motul 300 SAE15-W50
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