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Coolice
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - 01:37 am: | 
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Hope you guys get a meeting going, riding season soon!
I won't make it this month, maybe Dana can. Lots of activity on my end. Looks like the 200 will have a few 1125's in it too. |
Nobuell
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - 08:53 am: |
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having a meeting at my place is no problem.
Let me know if that is the decision.
Tim II |
Pitcrew831
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - 11:23 am: |
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I can make the meeting Thursday. Thurs at Tim's is fine with me.
Dana |
Wrong36
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - 04:56 pm: |
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i too would be ok with meeting at Tim II's place of business thursday night. |
F_stop
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 02:18 am: |
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Hi all! Count me in at any venue this Thurs-
day...will look thru archives for Tim II bus-
iness location cuz I haven't been there yet.. Steve |
Oldebuellrydr
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 12:15 pm: |
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Fellow WCC'rs,
It is about 11AM Wednesday, and I have not heard to the contrary so, the meeting shoulld be at Tim II's company in Burr Ridge, 7PM. Tim II, Dana will be there, I cannot. I will send out an email stating such, if Tim can post out some instructions I can send them out in a subsequent email.
Ride Well and have a great meeting!
Keith K |
Nobuell
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 08:45 pm: |
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I will see everybody at 7:00. Directions are shown above. Enter through the front door. After passing through the two front doors walk straight ahead and turn left and go up the stairs. The conference room is located on the east end of the building. Call my cell phone if you get lost or cannot get in for some reason. Cell # 630-688-9487.
Tim II |
Fly
| | Posted on Friday, March 02, 2012 - 12:10 am: |
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www.sportbiketracktime.com
As we discussed in meeting tonight, this organization is offering several track days at Autobahn. I have signed up for the full track events scheduled for May 28 and Sept 3. Hope to see others there! As a note, you may also be interested in their RoadAmerican track days occurring the first week of June. See their website for details, as there are many more opportunities throughout the summer.
Thanks Tim II for hosting the meeting tonight. |
Wrong36
| | Posted on Friday, March 02, 2012 - 12:33 pm: |
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curt, just to make sure... is this the right event?
(5/28/12) Autobahn Country Club Full Course Track Time.
Novice?
i might be up for this! anyone else? |
Fly
| | Posted on Friday, March 02, 2012 - 01:36 pm: |
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Yes, the Autobahn info listed above is the one I have registered for. $205 for member, $215 for non-members. Of course, you can sign up for novice, intermediate or advanced group, depending on how you want to ride.
The novice group requires very little bike prep beyond taping. More is required for other levels. See website for specifics. Basically ride up with your street machine and tape it for inspection.....and ride home (hopefully!) at end of day. It couldn't be easier. Novice level gets split up into slow, med, fast groups; so there really isn't a problem with too fast or too slow. You can move up and down groups/levels,and they allow allow passing in the afternoon so you can lap the slower guys if your skills are up to it. Really works out well at Autobahn on the 2.4 mile full track for each 20 minute session you ride.
I also signed up for the same event to be held 9/3/2012.
Go for it! The Memorial Day event draws a pretty good sized crowd with a full paddock and lots of bikes/people to see, including suspension tuning, tire changes, etc. Too much fun. |
Humps
| | Posted on Friday, March 02, 2012 - 06:37 pm: |
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I'm up for the autobahn on 5/28/12 ,Mark |
Wrong36
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 06, 2012 - 12:32 pm: |
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(5/28/12) Autobahn Country Club Full Course Track Time
just signed up! |
Fly
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 06, 2012 - 12:37 pm: |
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....advanced stunt rider section, right?  |
Wrong36
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 06, 2012 - 01:05 pm: |
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hahaha... you know it. i'm going to wheelie all the way around the track!
me = novice. |
Nobuell
| | Posted on Saturday, March 10, 2012 - 11:58 am: |
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Sunday looks to be a nice day. How about a spring traditional ride to Starved Rock. Meet at the McDonalds and ride to the rock. Start early to get back early, maybe 9:00 am. Dom't forget about the time change.
Anybody in? Curt, I know you are wanting to try out the new ride. Tim I, Marc, don't be shy.
Email or cal my cell, 630-688-9487.
Tim II |
Nobuell
| | Posted on Saturday, March 10, 2012 - 12:08 pm: |
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You know it is time for a group ride!!!!!!!!
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Wrong36
| | Posted on Saturday, March 10, 2012 - 08:00 pm: |
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hey tim II, great idea & great photo... but alas, i cannot join you on your quest tomorrow. ride well.
i'll be working...
(Message edited by wrong36 on March 10, 2012) |
Fly
| | Posted on Monday, March 12, 2012 - 12:25 pm: |
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Tim II,
Hope you had a good ride this weekend. Other commitments kept me off the bike this weekend, except for a very brief local ride.
That turned out to be lucky for me because I inadvertently over-filled the oil, and it overflowed all over my back tire. I found out while leaning into a nice right-hander and having the rear end slide waaaay out as if I was on ice. Luckily I kept the bike upright and did not collide with on-coming traffic. The rear tire was completely covered in oil (Harley-Davidson...image that!). Actually, that could have been quite disastrous if it occurred on our typical back-road romp out to Starved Rock. |
Hellrazor
| | Posted on Thursday, March 15, 2012 - 07:08 pm: |
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Hey guys,
I live in Chicago and I have a 2009 XB12R that I picked up last May. The previous owner installed a K&N Air Filter and a Jardine exhaust, but did not install any aftermarket ECM chip. It seems that the bike runs richer than it should, and it bogs down a bit when the throttle is punched.
I had the 10,000 mile service performed a couple months later, and they adjusted the throttle a bit, which helped, but it still continued to bog down a bit when the throttle is punched.
Late last year, around December, I started the bike and heard a loud backfire, and subsequently the bike seems like it is only running on one cylinder?!, it has lost a ton of power...any idea what could be going on here? It will still start and run, I started down to Indianapolis on it but turned back after I realized I could only get it up to about 60 mph, and acceleration was pathetic...
I love the bike and want to get it running at its peak - the truth is I'm a pretty shoddy mechanic, so any advice on a good Buell mechanic would also be appreciated, I'd like to get an ECM chip installed as well.
Thanks,
Eric |
Lonewolfbuell
| | Posted on Friday, March 16, 2012 - 10:13 pm: |
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If your xb12 has the original unaltered ecm it's very unlikely that you are running rich.
The XB's were setup rather lean, even with the stock bits in.
I'd suggest getting a stock exhaust back in her, stock filter as well, but not as critical.
Or contact EBR, they have a ecm setup for your combo, http://www.erikbuellracing.com/store/models/xb12/x b12-preprogrammed-ecm.html
After different ecm is installed you'll need to do a TPS reset. Fortunately on the newer XB it's done with key switch and throttle, I'm 99% sure.
As far as your current issue, sounds like a classic fouled plug. Change them.
Third option is learn to use tunerpro or find someone savy and retune (add fuel in the right places).
As far as a mechanic, illinois harley for the stock stuff. I can only tweak 07 or earlier ecms and i don't know anyone who works on Buells for others.
Again EBR can help there as well, just ask them.
(Message edited by lonewolfbuell on March 16, 2012) |
Marc
| | Posted on Saturday, March 17, 2012 - 06:37 pm: |
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Anyone up for a starved rock ride Sunday 3/18 morning? We can Meet at McDonalds / BP gas station in Channahon, il at I 55 and Hwy 6 at 915am.
We can be back home by 1 pm for family time.
I have one Suzuki riding neighbor riding with me at this time. Would love a few more Buell riders. |
Marc
| | Posted on Saturday, March 17, 2012 - 08:19 pm: |
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I have signed up for 5/28 full course track day at autobahn as well.
Sara and the kids will be coming and they will be our pit crew. They will bring the following in the station wagon:
large 10 x 20 canopy
Chairs
Gas cans
Table
lunch/ Snacks
Whatever else we need
Sara will enjoy some photography fun with us.
We'll do more detailed planning in may.
Can't wait! |
Coolice
| | Posted on Saturday, March 17, 2012 - 11:05 pm: |
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Hi everyone! Good times at Daytona! Have a good ride!! |
F_stop
| | Posted on Saturday, March 17, 2012 - 11:59 pm: |
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Hi gang...the great weather has me tempted to ride with Marc tomorrow a.m.; but it would be my first ride this season, and I don't think I'm near recuperated enough for a ride that long. I'll be riding tomorrow, but closer to home (wimpy--for sure)! Ride safe all and see ya soon! Steve |
Nobuell
| | Posted on Sunday, March 18, 2012 - 06:28 am: |
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Marc
I will meet you at 9:15.
Tim II |
Humps
| | Posted on Sunday, March 18, 2012 - 08:22 am: |
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marc and tim I'm up for a ride, I will also meet you at 9:15 mark |
Nobuell
| | Posted on Sunday, March 18, 2012 - 08:48 pm: |
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I just signed up for the 5-28 Autobahn Track Day as well.
Should be fun. |
Wrong36
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - 09:52 pm: |
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tomorrow i'm driving a Ferrari F430 at Autobahn, 3-laps!
http://www.imaginelifestyles.com/luxuryliving/2012 /01/upcoming-supercar-track-experiences-imagine-li festyles-luxury-rentals-chicago-n
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Fly
| | Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 09:19 am: |
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Tim, enjoy the cage! Looks like fun. I can't believe the rental rate posted on that website: $9,500 per week!!!!!! |
Nobuell
| | Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 09:21 am: |
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I thought Tim II would just spring for the whole weeks rental! |
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