Username: |
Rpmchris |
Full Name: |
Chris Robbins |
E-mail Address: |
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Last Logged In: |
May 04, 2011
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Registered: |
November 17, 2004
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Total Posts: |
463 |
Status: |
RR1200 |
Home Page URL: |
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Birthday (Year) & Occupation: |
1958 - Manager, Talent Development, Southwest Airlines
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City: |
Murphy (Dallas)
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State/Province: |
TX
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Country: |
USA
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Personal Quote: |
To love what you do and feel you make a difference - what else could be more fun?
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Bike Model (Ex - M2, XB12Rr, S1W, P3): |
XB12S Lightning (sold)
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Model Year (Please enter full 4-digit year): |
2004
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Color: |
Racing Red "or" Midnight 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: |
HD/Buell of Dallas (service); me (mods)
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Performance Mods!: |
K&N with modded airbox lid; race ECM; Pro Series plugs; D&D exhaust; right side air scoop.
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Problems/Miles (Please be specific): |
Fixed at 1000 mile service: loose LF turn signal, headlight aiming, finish on wheels noted; rear tire replaced due to puncture (under separate tire coverage). Installed new Michelin Pilot Road tires at 4400 miles - cord was showing on "new" rear D-207 after 3300 miles. Now on second set of Michelins, with over 8000 miles on the first set.
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Other Mods/Misc/Customization.: |
Rizoma tail; Buell OEM frame pucks, Traction grips, and Traction pegs; Sato Racing front/rear sliders; Crossroads 0-degree handlebars; Buell Streetfighter seat; LSL steering damper; CRG brake & clutch levers; Crossroads brake & shift pedels; zenon headlights; Buell gold rider heel plates.
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Favorite Rides (Roads and Routes): |
SW of DFW area - 67/4/16/180 around Glen Rose/Granbury/Palo Pinto/Mineral Wells; NE of DFW area in and around 1378/546.
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Why I do/don't ride a Buell: |
Best looking sportbike on the planet; incredible engineering; different from everything else; exquisite handling; real torque monster; D&D really barks!
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How can Buell improve their motorcycles?: |
Give 'em away! But seriously, a better shifting transmission and clutch pull (done in '06).
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Life History/Philosophy: |
Dad was a Chevy dealer, so I grew up in '63-'67 Corvette StingRays - then he became a Porsche+Audi dealer, and my life was forever changed. I drive a highly modified VW Jetta 1.8Turbo http://www.parts4vws.com/registry/registry_detail.asp?MemberCarID=1878
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Top speed on 2 wheels (mph): |
130 mph, on a brand new Kawasaki Z1R ; 130 so far on my XB.
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Preferred engine oil (brand/grade): |
Syn3
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Top speed on 4 wheels (mph): |
Race Track: 165 at Texas Motor Speedway in a NASCAR racer; driving on the road: 140 in a Porsche 928S on the German Autobahn. Riding: 155 in a Porsche 930 Turbo between Dalhart & Dumas, Texas. |
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