| Username: | Thegibbon |
| Full Name: | James Powell |
| E-mail Address: | (Hidden) |
| Last Logged In: | March 16, 2010 |
| Registered: | January 13, 2008 |
| Total Posts: | 40 |
| Status: | RR1000 |
| Home Page URL: | |
| Birthday (Year) & Occupation: | 1978, Web Design |
| City: | Los Angeles |
| State/Province: | CA |
| Country: | US |
| Personal Quote: | |
| Bike Model (Ex - M2, XB12Rr, S1W, P3): | XB12X |
| Model Year (Please enter full 4-digit year): | 2006 |
| Color: | Orange |
| V.I.N. (To aid in problem resolution. Will not be displayed or shared otherwise.) : | (Hidden) |
| Servicing Dealership: | Myself / Glendale HD |
| Performance Mods!: | ECMSpy, K&N Air Filter, NGK Plugs |
| Problems/Miles (Please be specific): | Cracked weld in swingarm (~1000) Horn bracket rattle (~1000) Leaking clutch cable replaced 3 times. Warped brake rotor (~10k) Fan died (11k) Rusted out muffler Kickstand recall (2k) Belt ~19k Low Fuel Indicator ~22k Luggage rack recoated ~23k Rear wheel bearings ~23k Surging between 3-4k RPMs, unresolved Front Isolator ~22k |
| Other Mods/Misc/Customization.: | Ceramic coated headers, tall windshield, Lyndall brake pads, Garmin zumo, traction grips, throttlemeisters, |
| Favorite Rides (Roads and Routes): | PCH, Angeles Crest, 89 between Flagstaff and Page. |
| Why I do/don't ride a Buell: | Best bike I could find for two-up touring while still being a lot of fun when riding solo w/no bags. |
| How can Buell improve their motorcycles?: | Improved reliability, better parts, better training for mechanics. |
| Life History/Philosophy: | |
| Top speed on 2 wheels (mph): | 115 |
| Preferred engine oil (brand/grade): | Shell Rotella Synthetic |
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