| Author | Message | ||
     Jst |
Mark, Are you talking front or rear? Since you're talking calipers I would assume front. Just use a little force on it by pushing it in as far as it will go and popping it out. It should clear very easily then. I've been doing Chevy bearings since I was 12. Good luck. JT | ||
| Blaster420 |
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| Blaster420 |
Lets see how many languages we can say "Ouch!", Maybe I did something wrong, but this was posted in the Bodywork section? | ||
| Rick_A |
Happy new year all. Ours was quite eventful with a firecracker and egg war between neighbors! | ||
| Mark_In_Ireland |
Front wheel bearings! Thanks lads...I'm just giving the van a once over service as it has become surplus to my requirements and will be up for sale. Need a more economical vehicle as petrol prices over here are going up yet again....threat of war!!!! The U.S. know how to build good vans!! Just transferred my reg # A3 USA which wasn't 100% legal, i.e. size of figures smaller than UK regs, ....never been pulled by the police in 9 years, over to my S1....taking bets on how quick I'm stopped once I'm back on the road! | ||
| Hootowl |
Mark, Sorry, I missed the clues about the front wheel bearings. Yes, it should slide right off. I had mine off my truck today to repack. | ||
| Jprovo |
Bike designations: Harley gave it's machines designations based on engine type and size. Like U, UL, V, VL, FL, XL, K, KH, KHK, JD (and many many more). I would assume (I know, I know) that the XB series gives a nod to having history linked to the XL (Sportster), and the XA designation was taken (Flat twin Army bike). Where the Heck does the 9 in XB9R or XB9S come from? If it is displacement , wouldn't it be more accurate to name them XB10R, and XB10S? Also, what is the significance (if any) of the Buell designations S1, S2, S3, X1, M2, P3? Was there ever a M1 Buell (not rifle) or a P1, P2? James | ||
| Skulley |
Anyone seen the movie Ballistic? Lucy Liu rides an X-1! | ||
| Jvv |
The very best to all in 2003!!!!!!!!!!!! ride safe.......Jack | ||
| Ara |
Blake, I knew that AMA Pro Racing and Clear Channel came to an agreement, but what of the FIM's threat to expell the AMA? Is that also resolved? Russ | ||
| Fnrage |
Hey Skulley, Did you get my email? I need your address so I can send out your stuff. | ||
| Blake |
Ara, It went away. The FIM threat seemed to me to be a baseless ploy to secure control of AMA racing. I don't know what basis the FIM had for backing up such a threat. I don't think they had much if any real teeth in their threat. If they could have scared the goofballs at AMA Pro Racing into capitulating, FIM would have gained a huge precedent and a significant foothold towards snagging control of the AMA Pro Racing series. | ||
| Bomber |
Blake . . . .. thank goodness the idiots in France backed down . . . .what a move, yes? sheesh . . . . . . From all I've been able to dig up, FIM had no basis at all for the threat, and no teeth . .. AMA may nopt be everyone's idea of an ideal sanctioning body, but, compared to the FIM, they look pretty darned good, thanks | ||
| Blake |
What is so bad about the FIM? I guess I just assumed that they were pretty good, what with allowing Duc 748's to race in the Supersport class and all. I admit, I don't know anything about the FIM. | ||
| Bomber |
er, where to start, and how to make it brief (smile) . . . .. take any characteristic of the AMA's race sponsoring activities that may be viewed negatively (last minute rules changes, changes not communicated clearly until half the field has passed tech, favorable variences for particular brands of bike . . . negative variences for other, and for specific riders, high-handedness in decision making processes . . . . . .), and multiply them by close to an order of magnitude, and you have the FIM . . .. all this based on reports from trusted collegues and races in Fortress Europa . . . . and, of course, your milage may vary. I am very aware that any race-sactioning body is going to make enemies (no way around that), and the AMA's change to make their sanctioning business a Business (with a capitol B) as opposed to continuing to act like it was listening to it's racers was a good move . . . . the FIM, from all reports, is much much worse . . . . . other than that, their move on the AMA series would have me very distrustful . . . . . YMMV | ||
| Tomracer |
new to buells,have a few questions about my 99x1.how much hp for real,it has the race kit.with pm wheels can a bigger size go on rear?? lastley is the corbin seat more cushy? rode all summer into a dismall fall ,now i want to play inside a little.love this site ..thanks tomracer | ||
| José_Quiñones |
Welcome! 1. 85-90 hp, race kit fills in the midrange dip in the stock powerband, it doesn't add too much on top. 2. I'm not sure but I think a 190 tire fits on the PM wheel. Click HERE for everything you would ever want to know about your X1 | ||
| Ray_Maines |
Maybe even 95 RWHP. YAMMV Up to a 190, 180 works better. But, hey, looks are everything. NO! The Corbin might be more comfortable, but cushy is ain't. Welcome to the BadWeB | ||
| Ken_Nelson |
Happy New Year Everyone: I changed the front pads on my '98 S3 yesterday; while cleaning the pistons, I noticed that they all don't move the same amount or at the same rate. i.e., the inside center piston moved first and the most, followed by the outside center, then the inside top. The lower two (the smallest pistons) moved very little at all. It seems to me I should see equal simultaneous movement of the pistons. The brakes felt fine on a short test hop afterwards. What has your experience been? Thanks for the input. Ken Nelson '98 S3 | ||
| Ccryder |
Hey Tomracer: If all you want is looks the 180 will work, 190 isn't proven. If you want the handeling, stay with the stock sizes. As far a seats the Buell P&A seat is more comfortable than stock (let me know and I might have a good deal for you). I finally settled on the Corbin seat. Like Jose said "It ain't cushy." but it cradles all the important parts in a way that you can be VERY comfortable all day long. I was very skeptical of the Corbin when I first got it and from sitting on other Corbin seats. After 15k+ miles you will have to pry my cold dead cheecks off that seat before I give it up! I tried Airhawk, Pro-gel pads and such and the Corbin is still #1. Time4Sleep Neil S. p.s. take a look at my site for some X-1(3) family history Striper's Page | ||
| Roc |
Ken - I don't think the movement of the individual pistons, under inspection conditions, makes much difference. I removed all of my S1's pistons with air today, and some were much less happy to move. | ||
| Rick_A |
About tire size, on the 5.5" PM the 180 is the proper size. It's not about looks...I can run mine right to the edge in everyday riding. It's a little more stable in turns compared to the 170, as well. Going 190 the tire's profile would be squeezed a bit. | ||
| Hans |
Ken, I noticed the same with the pistons I cleaned with different vehicles. Smallest differences in friction will cause this. Just with the leaves during the fall: All hit the bottom at last, but never on the same moment. There is still not noticeable braking action when the first pistons reach the rotor: The braking action starts first with really hard pressure. If you have the caliper off the rotor and you can push back with your fingertips any piston while others are pressed out: All is fine then. Happy New Year Hans | ||
| Ara |
I have been looking for a source for high visibility reflective tape for the back of my helmet. Can't find a thing on the net or at any of the on-line motorcycle accessory sources. I remember that "Conspicuity" was a name associated with 3M reflective products, but nothing turns up. Does anybody know a source? | ||
| Hootowl |
Tomracer, I had a 180/55 on mine, and it BARELY cleared the belt. I'm thinking a 190 wouldn't fit, but I haven't tried it. I went back to the stock size because I think it handles better. Jeff | ||
| Hans |
An PS about brake pistons: If you try them out on a piece of wood, they must slide easy enough to be retracted a (few) mm by the rubber piston skirt to get free from the rotor. Polishing the piston is sometimes not enough: The inside of the caliper is where voluminous aluminum hydroxide (from dilution with water) is the biggest threat for heavily sticking pistons. Found that with a 2 year old bike. After polishing both surfaces and re-assembling with new seals, no problems anymore next 7 years. (The manual recommended to replace the whole unit in such case, but being cheap and stubborn... ) Hans | ||
| Andrewb |
ara , try www.aerostich.com/riderwearhouse.store they have it | ||
| Bomber |
Hans . . .cheap and stubborn rules! ARA . . . .the old company went belly up a few years ago . . . .like Andrewb said, Aerostich has a selection of improved product (trimmable and more flexible than the original) | ||
| Mikej |
I find the reflective stuff at hardware stores and WalMarts. I've also found it at bicycle shops. Some bicycle and some fabric shops also carry the reflective fabric if you want to sew something onto your clothes or saddle/seat bags. | ||
| Ara |
Andrew, Bomber, and Mikej: Thanks guys! |
