| Username: |
Bob_thompson |
| Full Name: |
Bob Thompson |
| E-mail Address: |
(Hidden) |
| Last Logged In: |
March 21, 2016
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| Registered: |
December 07, 2003
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| Total Posts: |
2056 |
| Status: |
XBRR |
| Home Page URL: |
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| Birthday (Year) & Occupation: |
1941, Machine tech./safety coordinator
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| City: |
Riverdale
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| State/Province: |
Utah
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| Country: |
USA
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| Personal Quote: |
Enjoy lifes ride 'til you can't and be ready for the final destination.
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| Bike Model (Ex - M2, XB12Rr, S1W, P3): |
Cyclone M2 or FXVT 12 as it is now please,1125R
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| Model Year (Please enter full 4-digit year): |
2002,2008
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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: |
Myself, with help from my friends here on BadWeb
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| Performance Mods!: |
M2: Custom air cleaner, exhaust, race ignition, jetting. Baker chain drive, Custom single seat tail section, full fairing, 8 inch cooling fan, head temp. guage 1125R: Catalyst lowers, license plate holder, custom exhaust, Erik Buell Racing race ECM, K&N
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| Problems/Miles (Please be specific): |
M2: Speedometer sensor twice before 6500 miles and then added voltage regulator to sensor. Broken belt at 6500 miles, added chain drive conversion. 1125R: all recalls done, Belt drive fraying, spaced out guard.
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| Other Mods/Misc/Customization.: |
M2: Safety wired many items. A throwback to early performance Harleys and Bonneville. It can't hurt.
1125R, full fairing, custom exhaust, Erik Buell Racing race ECM, Chopped undertail, LED stop lights. Frame & tank guards
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| Favorite Rides (Roads and Routes): |
Anywhere, especially the canyons
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| Why I do/don't ride a Buell: |
Ride Buell because its what I tried to build in the 70's. Thanks Erik.
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| How can Buell improve their motorcycles?: |
None, finally got what many of us wanted, a true American made competetive sport bike in the 1125R. Thanks again Erik
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| Life History/Philosophy: |
The possessions don't count. Enjoy the ride, whatever it may be and love everyone, it can be all over in a split second.
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| Top speed on 2 wheels (mph): |
150+ at Bonneville on a 1985 turboed '77 BMW boxer
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| Preferred engine oil (brand/grade): |
Mobil 1 20w50
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