| Author | Message | ||
     Onahog |
Hey Guys.... The RS is home...Its actually better than expected... Build date ...Feb 1990 Confirmed Vin # 1B9RS11G1L2133059 Engine # CAPL903720 Im not sure, But , did Erik just buy numbered engines and then apply Vin # to frames, as Their is no resembelance from Engine vin to frame vin Can anyone enlighten me Here?...Court?.. The Bike was signed by E.F.B. in 1999 , Vancouver Canada on the tail, plus a Support your local R&W sticker as well... I will post some pics 2moro..... | ||
| Mark61 |
Where are the pictures?!? Radar | ||
| Smoke |
hank, my 92RS also has different engine than frame numbers. check it over and take it for a ride. tim | ||
| Ducxl |
THose bikes' had the worse XL engine EVER designed. Silly Stator/Rotor behind the clutch pack Poor engine aside,of course,a beautiful machine (Message edited by ducxl on May 18, 2008) | ||
| Onahog |
Ducxl Yes, not the nicest design of charging system , but it works and Ive seen Sportys with a ton of miles on em still going strong...The key is too replace the large bearing in the shell every now and again... Plus, far better than a generator...Hb | ||
| Davegess |
Yes, we did buy batches of engines. Usually 4 at at time. VIN was assigned to a bike as it was built and the engine SN was assigned at Cap Drive as they made the engines, so there is no way that would ever be close to each other. There is a record of each VIN SN combination however. | ||
| Onahog |
Rs 1200 scoop... Ok... The bike is very complete original Has paint bubbles, NO flaking in tank Yet! Re master cylinder is stickin, front master cylinder needs love too.. Seat is split by nose seam Missing a few body screws. Paint is about a 7 outa 10 still Runs great... Im digging it already...Hb | ||
| Scott_in_nh |
Congrats Hank, but as other s like to point out..... This thread is useless without pictures!! | ||
| Jos51700 |
When you pull that clutch hub off, check the magnets in the stator, and make sure they're good and tight. They like to pop magnets off, thus trashing the clutch, stator, and rear tire (when it locks up solid as you're blasting through a corner). | ||
| Jstfrfun |
Hey hog...PIX if just one or two! | ||
| Ratbuell |
Once again, I'll state that I used to like Hank.....  | ||
| Onahog |
Ok...Photos...More ta come... Heres 4 of the things I love best in life! P/s...I used to like U2 RatULLY...OOPs..rat Buell...Lol....Hankb...      | ||
| Onahog |
More 4 ya"s Bros...Hb    | ||
| Onahog |
Heres the stove...Check out the head shot...Hmmm..Erik, were we thinkin dual plugs here????? Hb    | ||
| Jos51700 |
Neat! | ||
| Ducxl |
Yeah,certainly a great bike. I used to HATE picking out those bits of broken up magnet death. Eventually,i fitted a one piece rubberized piece of magnet,and secured the ends with an expanding clip That was also a bored and stroked '87 XL | ||
| Ratbuell |
I used to like U2 RatULLY Hey now...I rode the S2 yesterday, with the added braces to the saddlebags. What a difference THAT made, no more jello-shimmy in crosswinds. Unbelievable, I had no idea they transmitted that much wiggle to the ass end. And just because I bought a Uly to ride in crappy weather...sheesh. I figured it'd be a great way to keep the S's (1W and 2) clean!  | ||
| Onahog |
Right On Bud, Enjoy em all! Im tryin too while Im still able too! This Rs is a pretty kewl bike...What it needs mostly is to be taken apart, washed and repaired and re-assembled... Id say done ,prob about a 7.5-8 outa 10 I love re-doing a bike just as much as ridin them...LOl.... Hb  | ||
| Rich |
Nice! I hope someone redoes my bike after I'm done with it. I'm not gonna do it. | ||
| Ratbuell |
Rich - whenever you've used it up, you let me know | ||
| Onahog |
Rs gets naked... I really havent found much wrong as of yet...Still even had the OEM endless chain on it...I Like it..!Hb  | ||
| Blackm2 |
Those are 4 sweet half naked chicks Hank, congrats. | ||
| Rich |
Joe, watch the obits!  | ||
| Loki |
Hank, The more(and closer) you look at it. The more you can appreciate what it took to bring it to life. A good spot to start is the welds on the frame. Truly a good looking ride from the pics. Enjoy. Bryan | ||
| Onahog |
Loki..... Yes, Im startin to find the hand made pieces. Air filter adapter,oil tank, & cut and changed sportster parts, etc...Overall things are looking pretty good....The brakes are hanging up some and its overall engine was rather dirty from 18yrs of not being anally cared for..I pressured washed the hell outa it so far and now am ready to remove the engine...parts are ordered already.... gasket set, brake pads,a few detail items and thats about it...Tom from EFB has bin helpfull and is getting an order ready for me of some stuff thats still available from Buell... I did ride it first , but not far...Felt awsumme....A late 101 engine shoulda bin in it...LOl.....TTYL..Hb  | ||
| Hotrats |
looks good hank! in case you do need it, here's a link to the tank sealer that i used. http://www.kbs-coatings.com/Tank-Sealers_c_7-1-0.h tml andyh | ||
| Davegess |
The fellow who did those frames still does work for the R&D department at Buell. He is an artist with that welder. He also made those oil tanks. | ||
| Jstfrfun |
Nice bike! Nicer model!! You have my respect for taking on a project like this(I think your brakes need a good flush-out),my '99 was a mess but it's squared away now after many long hours and long dollars, and it's relativley new compared to this one, have fun on it! |
