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| Username: | Jim2 |
| Full Name: | Jim DeRubeis |
| E-mail Address: | (Hidden) |
| Last Logged In: | May 10, 2018 |
| Registered: | March 14, 2009 |
| Total Posts: | 1449 |
| Status: | XBRR |
| Home Page URL: | |
| Birthday (Year) & Occupation: | 1966, Software Engineering |
| City: | League City |
| State/Province: | TX |
| Country: | USA |
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| Bike Model (Ex - M2, XB12Rr, S1W, P3): | M2 |
| Model Year (Please enter full 4-digit year): | 2000 |
| Color: | Reactor Yellow |
| V.I.N. (To aid in problem resolution. Will not be displayed or shared otherwise.) : | (Hidden) |
| Servicing Dealership: | I do all my own service. |
| Performance Mods!: | -NHRS billet tube bases. I always laugh thinking of that as my only engine performance parts. -Napolean Barren AP bar-end mirrors -Corbin Gunfighter and Lady seat w/backrest |
| Problems/Miles (Please be specific): | miles unknown - rockerbox gasket leak miles unknown - stolen and abused a little. Broken shifter peg, both rear blinkers, and the right mirror. Cracked muffler mount, headers, and the Airbox Backplate. 14,200 - cam cover gasket leak. 16,200 - Won't start. Ignition problem. Replaced both relays, Duralast Part#19389, Autozone 16,400 - Leaking at base of Clutch cable 16,400 - Replaced intake manifold seals and found a crossed bolt on rear cylinder seal. Chased with 5/16" X 18 tap. 17,300 - New battery, front brake pads, and Michelin Pilot Road 2CT tires. 17,400 - Finally welded a new tab for the front muffler. 17,848 - Replaced Starter gasket, Clutch cable O-ring, clutch inspection cover seal, Primary chain cover O-ring, and Primary Cover gasket. No more leaks. |
| Other Mods/Misc/Customization.: | 16,400 - Installed 45 slow jet, shimmed needle .050", drilled slide venturi hole 7/64" and radius bottom edge of slide per Buellistic Product Improved instructions. 16,600 - Had the shock replaced by the safety recall(free). 17,848 - Installed updated Priamary Chain Tensioner |
| Favorite Rides (Roads and Routes): | |
| Why I do/don't ride a Buell: | It was love at first feel. |
| How can Buell improve their motorcycles?: | Erik already has. Cheers to Erik Buell. |
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| Top speed on 2 wheels (mph): | |
| Preferred engine oil (brand/grade): | Royal Purple 20W/50 |
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