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1826
iown a 02 xb9r. 2 days a go the battery went flat. i have charged it up while it is still in the bike. now when i try to start it there is a clicking noise...
expellme2
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Sep 10, 2006
9:47 am
1827
I have a 99 Buell S3T with 29K. She was getting kind of hard to start taking several pushes of the starter button to get her going. She would sputter to life...
JACK PARSONS
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Sep 10, 2006
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1828
Sounds like you just need a new battery. You can install it yourself and save a ton of money. Is the oil from the breather excessive? A little oil misting can...
HellBuelly J
buellerthanyou
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Sep 10, 2006
11:54 pm
1829
well first off have you had all the recall work done? second if the bike has any proformance parts the tps would have to be reset just a few problems i run...
Thomas
harley_kid_00
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Sep 21, 2006
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1830
Like my Thunderbolt as much as I like my Roadking except I can haul a lot more on the RK! Planning on building a rack for the back of my S3 and would rally...
mark61_radar
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Oct 1, 2006
10:16 pm
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In a message dated 10/1/2006 3:16:52 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, mark61_radar@... writes: Like my Thunderbolt as much as I like my Roadking except I...
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buellvtwin
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Oct 2, 2006
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1832
I am a soon to be owner of a 2007 XB12ss in black, and am looking for some information about the service schedule and/or issues/recommendations that any of you...
radiationbaby
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Oct 6, 2006
12:45 am
1833
The rotating mass of the XB12 engine is about 30 pounds. 30 pounds rotating at 5000 rpm does not like to slow down easily. The race ECM and Drummer is a good...
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rcircle2001
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Oct 6, 2006
8:41 pm
1834
My Firebolt did the RPM thing when I first got it. Turns out the idle adjustment was set too high. Turned it down a few RPMs and it went away. Personally, I...
HellBuelly J
buellerthanyou
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Oct 11, 2006
8:40 am
1835
One of the things I am looking for is a "suspension for dummies" like tutorial. I can see in the manual all the adjustments the bike supports, but I don't...
bigdog_timb
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Oct 11, 2006
3:24 pm
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Try http://aprilia.rsvmille.home.comcast.net/bikes/suspension_guide.htm http://www.sportrider.com/tech/146_0006_susp/ ...
Ed Svitil
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Oct 11, 2006
11:22 pm
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Here's a link to XB specific settings/info: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/3842/107725.html?11595979 61 Have fun! HellBuelly J ...
HellBuelly J
buellerthanyou
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Oct 12, 2006
3:28 am
1838
I have a copy of the 2000 s3 shop manual and it has some info on adjusting the suspension. I'll look it up and share....
Joe Suttles
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Oct 12, 2006
5:07 pm
1839
This is a good guide for setting up your suspension: http://www.gostar-racing.com/club/motorcycle_suspension_set-up.htm...
Joe Suttles
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Oct 13, 2006
6:08 pm
1840
Radar, Try these guys: http://www.ventura-bike.com/english/products/products.htm HellBuelly J http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hellbuellies/ "When I rode Buells,...
HellBuelly J
buellerthanyou
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Oct 14, 2006
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1841
I had a Shopping Cart, err, Aerodynamic Bike Pack on an M2, and it worked really well for both errands and touring. It seemed pricey, but it's worth it....
Jay Carlson
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Oct 15, 2006
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1842
Hi, I've bought a 2003 XB9S that has had a trip down the road on its righthand side. I hope to get it back to an acceptable condition but have limited funds. ...
derkie15
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Oct 18, 2006
6:23 pm
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i have a buell xb9r on 01/05/2004 plate with approx 4500 miles on it. i am the second owner to this bike.i had new tyres which have had approx 2000 miles on...
expellme2
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Oct 20, 2006
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1844
Something tells me you aren't in Kansas anymore:) Maybe you should include the country/location, so interested parties would know if it is feasible to go get...
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Oct 20, 2006
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1845
sorry guys i forgot to tell you i live in uk...
expellme2
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Oct 23, 2006
7:37 pm
1846
Hi, can anyone advise me please? I have an XB9S which has had a slide down the road. The airbox cover (Yellow) has some scuffing with quite deep scratches. I...
derkie15
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Nov 4, 2006
8:12 pm
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The plasticwork on the X-bodies is Surlyn, I think, which has color all the way through, and can be sanded out nicely. That should take care of the scuffing,...
Wolf L. Logan
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Nov 4, 2006
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Hi, I've owned my XBR9 since new and have 4000 miles on with no problems. I've recently had problems with starting both from cold and hot. I havn't been...
chris gillies
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Nov 6, 2006
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1849
I would look at the following spark plugs idle speed adjustment and a throttle reset. Mine ran alot better when I did all three....
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rcircle2001
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Nov 6, 2006
12:18 pm
1850
Wolf, (and anyone else interested), took your advice and proceeded straight onto the outer skin of the airbox cover. I started using metal polish and found...
derkie15
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Nov 15, 2006
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1851
Something I've used since I asked the question on just scuffs and scratches a while back is Meguiars cleaning wax, only to top it off withtheir gold class wax....
SGlascock
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Nov 20, 2006
8:58 pm
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Thanks S. Trouble is, I am in the UK and don't recognise the supplier. We do, however, have finish restoring products over here and I will bear it in mind. Se...
Derek Oldham
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Nov 21, 2006
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1853
Hi All, I am new to the group. I am thinking of buying of a Buell Odyssey. Any input from Odyssey riders? Also, is a larger front wheel doable or advisable?...
Mark
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Nov 26, 2006
10:58 pm
1854
Not Odyssey, rather Ulysses....
Mark
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Nov 27, 2006
1:47 am
1855
I have that rack, currently off my S3 as I will be doing plastic repair for the rest of my natural life. . . . . . . I'll get a picture of it posted, it can...
Abel Rivera
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Nov 27, 2006
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