| Author | Message | ||
     Dnchevyman |
well, apparently the x1 hadn't received enough new parts to fulfill its needs. Today i went to get my M endorsement so i would be legal (i know i know, theres a 4 month wait to take the riding test in las vegas, and the bike was my only transportation) anyways... i moved to IOWA not long ago and the weathers getting nice enough to get the bike out. So i go to the dmv today to take the riding test. test looks simple as heck. but i couldnt take it!!! because apparently my rear brake switch was bad. soo the buell got a new rear brake switch today. And im going back to the dmv tomorrow morning to take the test. adding to the tally of new parts in the last week for the x1.. Intake manifold gaskets race ecm tps reset 2 fuel injectors new tires new plugs new fuel filter oil change and now a rear brake switch.... the list goes on... | ||
| Jos51700 |
What, no cams? | ||
| Bluelightning |
It's just the chevy in your name that does it......  | ||
| Oldog |
when whas the last time it was pm-ed? that is almost the equivelant of one anual Inspect Repair As Needed session. | ||
| Jramsey |
You don't have an M endorsement and bought a Buell? shess get real,you must be part of the younger crowd, get a service manual. Looking at your list I'd call it routine maintenance. Move to Kansas, no inspection, you can get your M endorsement as long as you don't put a foot down, knock all the cones down you want an cross the lines it doesn't matter. I've had a M endorsement since 1972 and for some dumb ass reason forgot to renew it in 2000 when it came due. Went to the DMV and took the test on my BETA TR34R trials bike that is not street legal. The inspector said he didn't care as long as I showed reasonable control of the bike........so when we went out to the parking lot and completed the test course and when I finished I road what today whats called a stoppie for about 60 feet an then set the bike 180 degrees on top of the curb hit the kill switch and took off my helmet and set there balanced and waited for a response and all he said was " you pass cause you didn't put a foot down." (Message edited by J.ramsey on May 15, 2008) (Message edited by J.ramsey on May 15, 2008) | ||
| Dnchevyman |
oldog- last time it was pmed was about november.tires last july, brakes in october, im know that most the stuff is periodical maintnence, i just made a list of what i did this week. Its not like i couldnt beleive how often the oil and plugs need changed. Im a competant mechanic, it was just joking around about bike maintnence, i guess a failed attempt at humor jramseya. Yea i had no m endorsement and i bought a buell. Soo??? Its not my first bike. I just havent gotten my m endorsment. Yea im a bad person. Im part of the younger crowd, yup. Does this make me unqualified to own a buell? I guess i dont understand your reply, what aare you trying to say???? That im underqualified mechanically to have a buell, that im too new of a rider to have a buell??your post made no sense to me... Explain yourself, Then i will respond further.. All this post is me bitching about replacing soo many parts in a short time. | ||
| Dnchevyman |
oh yea, i have a manual, one downloaded on my laptop, 2 cds-one at the shop i work at and one in my tankbag, and i have a paper book manual too... You seem like your trying to act almighty or im just not getting the humor... | ||
| Fullauto |
What !!! No crank seal or front engine mount ??? | ||
| Dnchevyman |
did the crank seal last july. in vegas when it was 115 and my garage was not air conditioned. that was no fun... lol.. i have been lucky, knock on wood, with the front engine mount... lol... | ||
| Oldog |
notta prob there chevy,  I have been there too. this year did swing arm bearings, intake seals (including injectors) oil changes, clean air filter, Hid headlight, tail cleanup, shock adjust, and right after i finished the belt took a dump ( again )  this time out I replaced the pullies and the belt,  they are like wives, piss you off but you still love-em  NEXT year, fork oil and steering head re-do, brake fluid, isos all 3, tranny out, new clutch cable, brake pads as needed, shock overhaul, duc mirrors, lv warning cosmetic clean up. etc..etc..etc.. just like a wife | ||
| Jstfrfun |
Yea the're both high maintenance but what a great ride! | ||
| Oldog |
Yea the're both high maintenance but what a great ride!  My X1 yes! My 1X & 2X Not so sure..  Women the EXPENSIVE HABBIT .. | ||
| Jstfrfun |
My wife reads these threads too so I won't expound on that!  | ||
| Jramsey |
Dnchevyman Whoa, don't take every reply to heart,get a thicker skin, besides your riding a Buell not a Kowacrapski,Slowzuki,ect. Any 6 to 9 year old scoot is bound to need some maintenance, just goes with the territory. Besides its not a Maytag or a Toyota. | ||
| Bad_karma |
You know that your parents told you that you get out of something what you put into it. Still not sure they weren't lying to me.  Joe | ||
| Oldog |
My wife reads these threads too so I won't expound on that! I hope that you did not wind up " on the couch " Why I like my bike better than a woman 1. I can ride another bike no problem. 2. I can have more than one bike 3. It's "Nekkid" all of the time. 4. If it leaks its broke, and thats ok I can fix it. 5. If I take a wrench or hammer to it the sherrif does not get involved. 6. If I have gas its ok the bike has "gas" too 7. I "dress" the bike as I want it. 8. I dont have to take it shopping 9. Wheelies don't cause problems 10. It never askes if it's butt looks big | ||
| Dnchevyman |
new part on friday... rear brake switch, and then a new part today... rear btrake rubber line from reservore to master cylinder... reservore bolt came loose, allowed rear brake line to touch the belt and rub through... good times!! lol I did put 400 miles on it in the past 3 days though. |
