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Username: | Terrible1one3 |
Full Name: | Mike Souders |
E-mail Address: | (Hidden) |
Last Logged In: | September 17, 2018 |
Registered: | August 26, 2004 |
Total Posts: | 469 |
Status: | RR1200 |
Home Page URL: | (Hidden) |
Birthday (Year) & Occupation: | 1985 Systems Engineer |
City: | Franklin |
State/Province: | Tennessee |
Country: | United States |
Personal Quote: | All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost. |
Bike Model (Ex - M2, XB12Rr, S1W, P3): | XB12X |
Model Year (Please enter full 4-digit year): | 2006 |
Color: | Black |
V.I.N. (To aid in problem resolution. Will not be displayed or shared otherwise.) : | (Hidden) |
Servicing Dealership: | Garage |
Performance Mods!: | Race ECM Air filter Chopped air box Drummer Exhaust refinished recently with new baffling |
Problems/Miles (Please be specific): | Crank vent line melted on rear exhaust header. Right away Front brake rotor replaced because of pulsing. Started at 1k miles, replaced at 12k Rear wheel bearings replaced cause they were on their way out. 16,500 Battery blew up on highway leaving me stranded. 9000 miles(popped a cell) Neutral switch indicator at 16,500 Rear rocker is almost rubbed through the metal from my seat, not joking Voltage Regulator left me stranded at 22k Battery lost voltage under load 23,800 |
Other Mods/Misc/Customization.: | Zero Gravity Windscreen Buell Bags and Trunk, inserts painted black Lyndall gold pads front and rear Garmin Zumo 550 Rider Comfort Kit Michelin pilot sport 3 tires Aprilia Tuono Mirrors 2010 Rear Wheel Black F/R Wheels Drummer Quiet insert drilled out a little (uninstalled right now) Corbin Seat |
Favorite Rides (Roads and Routes): | Shenandoah mountain roads, Tennessee back roads |
Why I do/don't ride a Buell: | Because I am an engineer and the Buell is an engineering marvel (minus drivetrain) The bike is the most comfortable for me and anytime I think about selling it or getting something else, I take it for a ride and that cures me. |
How can Buell improve their motorcycles?: | Make them. |
Life History/Philosophy: | Started riding in 02 on a 02 sportster 883. Upgraded to Superglide, downgraded (up in looks down in functionality) to Night Train, wanted fun functional city bike, got money back and bought a brand new Buell and couldn't be happier, got dumb traded in for an 06 Sporty, had for 2 months exactly went back to the buell on an 06 Uly bought new and still own to this day! |
Top speed on 2 wheels (mph): | 136 |
Preferred engine oil (brand/grade): | Harley Syn3 in motor, Bel Ray gear saver elsewhere |
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