| Author | Message | ||
     Dalton_gang |
I`m having trouble keeping the front tire on the ground. It seems that every time that I twist the throttle in 1st 2nd and 3rd the front tire comes up. Is anyone else having the same problem? I LOVE MY HELICON!! THANK YOU BUELL!! I honestly thought that I would be wanting to mod my Helicon for more power right away but now that I`m playing in the 8k rpm - 10k rpm range I`m thinking that the stock Helicon is going to be just fine for a while. I`m wondering if mine is making above average power or if I just under estimated what a 400# 150hp bike would do! The 1125r has humbled me. Also the 1125r handles and rides fantastic once you get the suspension dialed in. | ||
| Sheridan_bueller |
Dalton, I'm having the same problem, though the roads are often frosted or wet lately, the front end starts to come up then the rear wheel just starts spinning. I've noticed this trouble all the way into 5th gear going over small waves in the road. I don't know if this is covered under warranty, I'm afraid to ask! If I ever mod anything on mine it is (will) be a Drummer. I modded my own on the XB9S but this time I may let the pros do it. +2 on loving my Buell! JJ | ||
| Darkice19 |
I have this problem also. I dont notice it so much in 5th but 1st through 4th its happening all the time. Im not sure what to do about it. If i park the bike in the garage it doesn't happen at all and i watched it for hours trying to troubleshoot this problem. And it seems to coincide with the amount of fun im having while riding. More fun= more front tire coming up. Im not sure there is anything they can do at the dealership. They say this doesn't happen to regular harleys so they dont have any answers for me. Guess we will just have to live with it. | ||
| Rocketman |
I had this same problem. It became more evident when I lowered the gear ratios too. Power wheelies in 3rd are awesome. Gotta love my 916. Oh crap. Sorry, I thought I was on hotweatherbikers.com for a moment.  Rocket just having a little bit of fun | ||
| Crusty |
The troll resurfaces. | ||
| Zac4mac |
Too cold here, tire just spins. It was almost 60˚ yesterday and I felt the front get light a couple of times. Not really a wheelie yet, warmer weather's on the way tho. Maybe I should try to wheelie when I lean, tires are stickier on the sides... Z | ||
| Bluesboy |
LOL, Rocket. | ||
| Darkice19 |
A friend of mine let me have his ducati for free i just had to pick it up. Didn't take any time at all to get it chained to my boat. Now i wont have to worry about my boat drifting while im fishing. | ||
| Andella |
 Now that is funny | ||
| Rocketman |
You might attract more fish too, given the good looks of a Ducati. Rocket | ||
| Doerman |
The Duc anchor only attracts sardines. | ||
| Rocketman |
I like Sardines. Rocket | ||
| Darkice19 |
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| Rocketman |
Pure class. I bet Ducati hadn't thought of that. Could earn 'em millions in extra sales. Rocket | ||
| Brad1445 |
I want one of those anchors sooooooo bad! | ||
| Darkice19 |
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