| Author | Message | ||
     Snotires |
99x1, That would be awesome! My bike is sitting in the Princess cinema building in waterloo without a tire currently, but once it's on the asphalt (and snow) I'll let you know. Next good day out, we'll have to head out on a ride (it'd be nice to have more than one buell out at the bike shows) chris | ||
| Kahuna |
hey L, dont know bout you, but i'm suffering from extreme levels of cabin fever!?  | ||
| Caboose |
The weather looks like crap right throught to Sunday. I NEED to get out on my bike!!! So what's gonna be the first big ride of the season? Day trip to Algonquin? Cruisin' the 5 - series HWY's? Or how bout some of the twisty bits between HWY#69 and HWY#11? | ||
| Kahuna |
Yes, yes and yes  be good to see you caboose! | ||
| Caboose |
Lornce, do you still have your Suzuki. I have a buyer for you. My buddy Marc actually. Ping him at mmmlebel@yahoo.com I can't remeber the details or asking price, but he's ready to buy for around three grand. Send him some info and pic when you get the chance. laters... | ||
| Caboose |
Rain on Wednesday and Thursday. Friday....mainly sunny, high of 13*C. Who wants to go for a ride!!! | ||
| Kahuna |
the weather forcasters have been anything but accurate these days. but if it stands, i might be able to skip work early and go for a scoot! lets touch base again on thursday... spring is here, yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaaw!!! | ||
| Caboose |
I hope it stays nice. I just installed a new aftermarket clutch and can't wait to try it! I've got a new rear tire that needs scuffing too  . | ||
| Kahuna |
looks like sunday now is the day!! dont wanna get TOO excited but i'm keepin my fingers crossed. if it holds up, maybe we could all meet at the ice house. mike is game too! oh i CANT wait  | ||
| Caboose |
As usual the weather man has his head up his ass ??? I'm working Saturday afternoon at 3:00 and have a kids B-Day party on Sunday at 4:00. We'll fit a ride in there somewhere??? | ||
| Caboose |
I'll be at the Ice Hut at 11:00 on Sunday. Prolly ride up to Belfountain / Hockley Valley. I have to be back home by 4:00. See you there! | ||
| Caboose |
Everyone except Big K and Lornce and Mike need to lace up their dicks and dust off their bikes. Lets go guys...it's the season opener???!!! Its been a long 4+ months. Lets ride. | ||
| 99x1 |
Ok, I'll lace up my dick (what page of the service manual is that?), and dust off my bike. I have to be back at work at 3PM (in Hamilton). See you...... | ||
| Kahuna |
not sure if i can make it that early, have to run a couple errands in the morning. besides, it'll be freaking cold then! high in the afternoon only 12, how bout we try to meet 1 ish somewhere? maybe belfountain? | ||
| Caboose |
I went for a little test ride before work today and my bike is running like crap. Full throttle brought on sputters and coughs and its not running smoothly under three grand. After work I took a look at it. Used a jumper wire on the data link to flash the trouble codes....got code number 13. Bad O2 sensor. I just replaced it last week? Maybe I got a bad one? Jon, is there a way to test the O2 sensor with a torch and a volt meter? To hell with DDFI, Ohms Law and evil binary numbers. When removing the O2 sensor I noticed a tiny bit of oil drooling off the rear cylinder fins. My rear head gasket is on the way out. Oh joy! Lornce, looks like I'll be talking to Donny about some head work, a big inch kit, and removal of the cursed DDFI. Pass his number on please. I need to give him a call. I'll fire the bike up in the morning and test her out. If its not running any worse or spewing massive amounts of oil I'll be at the "Ice Hut" for 11:00. K....we'll do our best to be in Belfountain around 1:00. Have you a cell phone number? Mine is 905 630 0443. If I have troubles with the bike I'll post again in the morning. | ||
| 99x1 |
The O2 sensor can be tested with a propane torch and a voltmeter - the O2 sensor generates a voltage when heated to over 600 degs (like an oxygen fuel cell battery). With the meter negative connected to the threaded portion, and the positive in the connector, when heated with the propane torch the voltage should go to >0.8 volts within a few seconds, and then drop rapidly when the flame is removed. I'm putting together a DDFI kit - I have a spare ECM, making the head/intake sensors, a bypass for the bank angle sensor, and am going to add a (tested good) O2 sensor. The O2 sensor ground connection depends on the exhaust connection at the heads (the exhaust system hangs on rubber). Got my rear wheel back together yesterday (sleeved hub and new bearings), and stopped at store for a Coke - bike wouldn't start. Battery dead, regulator gone (1 diode burnt up inside). Have a temporary fix, and am thinking I need a voltmeter installed. Also think HD = POS. | ||
| Caboose |
HD = POS. Unfortunately I'm feeling the same way right now. My X1 has let me down more times than I care to count. I'm going to ride up to Campbellville for 11:00, but I don't trust my bike to make it to Hockley Valley. Last thing I want is to get stranded up there. These bikes are like high maintenance women: great to have around, but they sure can be tempermental and bitchy! | ||
| Kahuna |
caboose, its all about the way you ride them  mine have been even tempered, and not bitchy at all!! | ||
| Caboose |
I need to find one that likes to be spanked  | ||
| Caboose |
I solved my Buell problems today. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I bought a new bike! |
