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| Username: | Schwara |
| Full Name: | Aaron Schwartz |
| E-mail Address: | (Hidden) |
| Last Logged In: | September 29, 2020 |
| Registered: | May 20, 2011 |
| Total Posts: | 551 |
| Status: | RR1200 |
| Home Page URL: | |
| Birthday (Year) & Occupation: | 1971, Mechanical Engineer FEA Simulation |
| City: | NE Cincy |
| State/Province: | OH |
| Country: | USA |
| Personal Quote: | "Why drive when you can be driven" (Mickey Rourke), but why do either if you can ride (me) |
| Bike Model (Ex - M2, XB12Rr, S1W, P3): | XB12XT, XL883L |
| Model Year (Please enter full 4-digit year): | 2009, 2008 |
| Color: | black, dark blue |
| V.I.N. (To aid in problem resolution. Will not be displayed or shared otherwise.) : | (Hidden) |
| Servicing Dealership: | mainly DIY, used Powder Keg in Mason OH for tires, Midtown Motors in Madison IN was helpful |
| Performance Mods!: | SS Drummer, K&N air filter, A.S.B. open airbox, E.B.R. race ECM, breather re-route with catch can |
| Problems/Miles (Please be specific): | Addendum - just realized that I never changed out my speed sensor even though 1 purchased from American Sport Bike over a year ago, never had another flare up after fixing clutch issues 26,900 rocker box oil leak followed by dead fan 25,500 clutch cable boot died 24,750 clutch hub wore leading to other clutch issues 24,400 left fork seal leak 22,500 starter hesitations continued 22,000 starter hesitates on occasion 20,500 front brake pulse & rear brake squeak 19,250 CEL, exhaust valve actuator died 19,000 speedo occasionally doesn't work |
| Other Mods/Misc/Customization.: | went from the original red to the fastest color ... black, removed hard cases & framework to get a slimmer waistline until I need them for a trip, comfort kit, Special OPS heat barriers, Jet Hot ceramic coated exhaust headers, Thermotec heat lined frame, HVMP extra heavy SS bar ends, AL axle sliders, lowered pegs, & Pegasus reservoir cover from Knight Design, AL top clamp from Precision, stainless ECM protector bracket, Free Spirits Belt Tensioner (shiny springy thingy), Tuono mirrors, Rox 2" bar risers, & oil dipstick thermometer from A.S.B., apparently both on mod done by previous owner, MadStad AL flyscreen w/out shield, Jason B lowering collar, Fishxb12 custom shift linkage ... other farkles awaiting time for installation: DDM HIDs, low profile LED signals, tidy tail, LED voltmeter, adjustable AL hand levers, Palmer cruiser peg kit, no key polished gas cap, & MadStad AL flyscreen w adj brackets for trips |
| Favorite Rides (Roads and Routes): | NE of Cincy around Oregonia and Caesar Creek, also some nice rides back off the main roads and along the Ohio near Madison Indiana |
| Why I do/don't ride a Buell: | engineering ingenuity |
| How can Buell improve their motorcycles?: | how about a new 2015 EBR Uly |
| Life History/Philosophy: | keeping a carrot in front of you keeps you motivated |
| Top speed on 2 wheels (mph): | faster than I thought I would without a cage around me |
| Preferred engine oil (brand/grade): | Mobil 1 V-Twin 20w50 |
| Wish List: | 2010 rear wheel, CIA carbon airbox cover from A.S.B., low profile scoops from Trojan Horse, Precision adj brake and shift levers, Corbin saddle, Scotts Performance billet oil filter |
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