Username: |
Grapeman |
Full Name: |
John E. Smith |
E-mail Address: |
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Last Logged In: |
September 18, 2002
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Registered: |
August 17, 2002
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Total Posts: |
2 |
Status: |
Barton |
Home Page URL: |
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Birthday (Year) & Occupation: |
51, Engineer
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City: |
Tempe
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State/Province: |
Arizona
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Country: |
USA
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Personal Quote: |
Ride! Life's too short not to!!!
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Bike Model (Ex - M2, XB12Rr, S1W, P3): |
Buell Blast
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Model Year (Please enter full 4-digit year): |
2002
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Color: |
Grape Juice
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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: |
Me! The dealer got his chance and blew it.
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Performance Mods!: |
None, but it's new - wait a few years.
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Problems/Miles (Please be specific): |
Speedometer gave low/intermittent readings after 500 mile service. I reseated all connectors and problem went away. Left rear muffler bolt fell off two weeks after Chandler Harley/Buell "performed" the 500 mile service. (I consider it partly my fault - I trusted the dealer - NEVER AGAIN!) Dealer also overfilled the oil reservoir - easily fixed, but NEVER AGAIN (didn't I just say that?)
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Other Mods/Misc/Customization.: |
Added hub covers - pretty! Sticker changes to come.
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Favorite Rides (Roads and Routes): |
Phoenix to Tortilla Flats. Phoenix to Payson and back. Anything twisty.
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Why I do/don't ride a Buell: |
The Blast is perfect for me. I'm short, don't need a 140mph bike (been there, done that) but I like the turning ability. Besides, it's so fun to ride!
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How can Buell improve their motorcycles?: |
Fuel injection, a better passenger seating arrangement.
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Life History/Philosophy: |
30 years riding - dirt bikes, dual purpose, fast street bikes. Used to run desert races in the '70s. Like Thumpers!
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Top speed on 2 wheels (mph): |
95 on this bike. 125 on my '80 (now gone) Honda 750F.
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Preferred engine oil (brand/grade): |
Mobile 1 20w/50
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