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| Username: | Interex2050 |
| Full Name: | Delioussine Peter |
| E-mail Address: | (Hidden) |
| Last Logged In: | March 30, 2020 |
| Registered: | June 16, 2005 |
| Total Posts: | 1098 |
| Status: | XBRR |
| Home Page URL: | |
| Birthday (Year) & Occupation: | Energy Cache, Mechanical Engineer |
| City: | Los Angeles |
| State/Province: | CA |
| Country: | USA |
| Personal Quote: | (Hidden) |
| Bike Model (Ex - M2, XB12Rr, S1W, P3): | Buell XB12R (sold) and 1125R (returned), Ducati 916 (sold), SV1000S (sold), Aprilia RSV mille |
| Model Year (Please enter full 4-digit year): | 2004 and 2008, 1998, 2003, 2000.5 |
| Color: | Red and Black, Yellow, Silver, Yellow |
| V.I.N. (To aid in problem resolution. Will not be displayed or shared otherwise.) : | (Hidden) |
| Servicing Dealership: | Driveway |
| Performance Mods!: | Tires and practice. |
| Problems/Miles (Please be specific): | XB12R *Pinging* -Defective fuel pump assembly. Replaced under warranty at 7120 miles once low fuel sensor failed. -Coils crapped out at about 11000 miles. -Stator died and replaced under warranty at about 12000 miles -Ignition switch wires came loose, soldered back into place about 14000 miles -Belt snapped 14000 miles, it was damaged at around 4000 miles. A small pebble pierced the belt. -15000 miles primary cover clutch support failed. -15000 miles engine failure; replaced cylinders, pistons, connecting rods and crankshaft. Although it appears as though the pinging is now gone... Replaced under "will-call". -15,800 miles new battery -15,900 miles Voltage regulator and rear brake sensor failed -16,000 miles Speedometer grommets failed -Transmission is acting up... BAH! 1125R Before 620miles and ongoing: -Rear brake is nearly useless -Hard starting when warm -Mirrors spontaneously fracturing -Various error codes including front O2 sensor failure. After 620miles and on going: -lack of power, makes the XB12R seem like a rocket. -Air filter letting sand and grit pass into engine. -1889 miles heavy carbon deposits on intake valves. |
| Other Mods/Misc/Customization.: | (Hidden) |
| Favorite Rides (Roads and Routes): | Latigo Canyon Rd. (County Hwy N9 - PCH) Mulholland Hwy. (rock store - County Hwy N9) Saddle Peak Rd. (Tuna cyn. - Stunt Rd.) |
| Why I do/don't ride a Buell: | XB12R Torque is a addicting. Its the most comfortable bike that I have ridden. Fuel efficient. Fun. Too many to list. 1125R Does not ping. |
| How can Buell improve their motorcycles?: | |
| Life History/Philosophy: | (Hidden) |
| Top speed on 2 wheels (mph): | (Hidden) |
| Preferred engine oil (brand/grade): | Motul 300V 15W50 |
| Four wheeled vehicles: | Silver 2001 Volkswagen GTI VR6 12V |
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