| Username: | Dart |
| Full Name: | Steve Ellingham |
| E-mail Address: | (Hidden) |
| Last Logged In: | June 29, 2008 |
| Registered: | October 19, 2000 |
| Total Posts: | 57 |
| Status: | RR1000 |
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| Birthday (Year) & Occupation: | Born May 29,1968, Equipment Operator Petty Officer 1st Class(US Navy Seabee's) |
| City: | Rochester |
| State/Province: | New York |
| Country: | USA |
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| Bike Model (Ex - M2, XB12Rr, S1W, P3): | M2 Cyclone |
| Model Year (Please enter full 4-digit year): | 2000 |
| Color: | Molten Orange |
| V.I.N. (To aid in problem resolution. Will not be displayed or shared otherwise.) : | (Hidden) |
| Servicing Dealership: | Myself (or) if I can't, Cycle Stop(Rochester,NY) |
| Performance Mods!: | Thunderslide carb kit, Force Sidewinder Intake |
| Problems/Miles (Please be specific): | 4500 Replaced Rear tire 4510 Placed M2 on Dyno, dealer found nail in rear tire(probably from construction next door), had to buy new rear tire AGAIN!!! 6800 Replaced rocker gaskets with metal ones, had to replace cylinder gaskets also since they came loose when I tried removing rocker box's 7200 Chain noise in primary(using M6 auto-chain adjuster), removed M6 adjuster, and installed new updated heavier duty manual chain adjuster |
| Other Mods/Misc/Customization.: | Homer Simpson decals, ProGrip Handgrips, Updated Manual(not auto)Primary chain adjuster, Hyper-white headlamp, trimmed and relocated licence plate, shortened petcock fuel main tube from 3.5" to 2"(allows a true .6 gallon reserve), 10R12 spark plugs (I should get the new engine temp sensor and ignition module (all part of service bulletin B-029)), short stalk turn signals, stock seat re-done by Sargent Cycle Products, more aggressive(and thicker steel tube) handlebars(not clip-ons), 2001 shock, 2001 shifter kit, HD metal rocker gaskets, Billet dash/tach kit |
| Favorite Rides (Roads and Routes): | Rt. 73 in Vermont and Rt. 8 in Adirondacks(the 1 Hr. of Rt. 8 nearest to Vermont) & Rt.9N(between Rt.8 and Ticonderoga,NY) |
| Why I do/don't ride a Buell: | I ride my Buell because ? Uh, Hmmmmm. Because, it's extreemly comfortable and different than most other bikes. The handling is phenominal. Most other bikers don't know what to make of Buells. Harley owners might know it's a Harley engine but don't like that it's a sport bike. Sport bike owners know it's a sport bike but don't like it because it's a Harley engine and not a crotch rocket inline 4. Anyone that has never riden a Buell is missing out on a great ride. |
| How can Buell improve their motorcycles?: | Have "Buell riders only"(everyone else doesn't know what Buell is all about anyhow) hottubs(Large Party Sized) with Hooters waitresses placed all over America, so I can have the best of both worlds where-ever I go!!!!! |
| Life History/Philosophy: | Every time I ride, I learn something new. So, for this reason, I'm not the smartest person. (I don't have all that many miles on my M2 yet) I'm getting there!!!! Thats half the fun. |
| Top speed on 2 wheels (mph): | 120mph(kinda lame, I know, I know) |
| Preferred engine oil (brand/grade): | I haven't tried anything but HD brand 20w50 |
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