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Gearhead571
Posted on Friday, May 29, 2009 - 10:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

To anyone wondering about reliability of their 1125 check this out. I think I'll forget about the rear signals that keep burning out.

http://www.ducatitrader.co.uk/louigi/748_ducati.ht m
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Geforce
Posted on Friday, May 29, 2009 - 11:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Ya know, my turn signal went out today, 08 1125r with 4400 miles on it. No big deal. I have arms to signal, and I know the new ones will work just fine. It's under warranty! I can't imagine having to deal with all those issues, really the only big concern I had was a clutch cover weep that is annoying more than it is anything. Not like the rear brake is going to lock up, or something fall off. Nothing's perfect. But for some people it's not enough.
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Carbonbigfoot
Posted on Friday, May 29, 2009 - 11:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That is just friggin hilarious.....!!!!

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Court
Posted on Friday, May 29, 2009 - 11:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Simple fix. . .

You want to see a box that looks like this:


Revision D


This is what you DO WANT (note gray sealant)


Revision D Turn Signal


This is what you DO NOTWANT (note black sealant)


Revision C Turn Signal


But I'm a construction worker so check with your AUTHORIZED BUELL DEALER for accurate information.
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Geforce
Posted on Friday, May 29, 2009 - 11:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yeah I got em squared away today with it and "advised" them to order one extra because the other may very well go out to. They didn't mind, the Tech was happy to know about it.
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Ruprecht
Posted on Saturday, May 30, 2009 - 12:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Inherent, but easily correctable, design faults don't put me off anywhere near as much as bad build quality and quality control.
My TL had it's share of bugbears, much like the 1125R, but was easily worth the effort.
Ditched the rotary rear shock(went Ohlins), reinforced the rear shock mount, ditched the steering damper (but spent some time setting up the suspension and stuck with 180 instead of 190 tires) and all the whinging journo's complaints came to nothing.
That's where boards like this become invaluable resources for information on how to get the most out of your machine.
Not to mention anticipating and preventing known problems BEFORE they become an issue.
Not much you can do about poor, or inconsistent, build quality and quality control though...
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Palmer
Posted on Saturday, May 30, 2009 - 10:37 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Gearhead,

Try to race with an S1 or an M2 cyclone. I think you'll have big problems too. You can't compare a 10 years ago with a modern bike.
Modern ducati do not have such problems.
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Hellgate
Posted on Saturday, May 30, 2009 - 03:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I guess I missed the humor in the article, looked pretty normal for a race bike to me.

Go race a bike with points, condenser, carbs and wire wheels (early '80s TZ250s). Bikes today practically take care of themselves.

I've got about a total of 8 hours of track time on my 11 and I had to....er....do nothing but adjust the air in the stock tires. Runs like a top!
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Brapbrapbrap
Posted on Saturday, May 30, 2009 - 06:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If you guys think that article is news, wait till you hear about this

"* Clinton admits to Lewinsky affair
After denying the afair for close to a year, the President held a press conference to admit to having sexual relations with Monica Lewinsky"



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Disclaimer; BrapBrapBrap does not currently own an 1125 but looks forward to getting a water cooled Buell. If your hatred toward Brapbrapbrap last more than four hours consult your physician. Warning most Customers will read on the internet to learn more about a product before making a major purchase.Brapbrapbrap comments are his own and in no way reflects the opinions of BMC or its affiliates. Brapbrapbrap, loves motorcycles and is not a troll. Brap believes in free speech to add and also is honest and sincere and does not like hyperbole
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Fresnobuell
Posted on Saturday, May 30, 2009 - 06:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

another FINE comment from Brap. Way to contribute to the thread (like usual.)
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Brapbrapbrap
Posted on Saturday, May 30, 2009 - 08:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Fresnobuell, You wacky fun guy. The water mark was set pretty high on this one it was inevitable that my 10 year old flashbacks would fall short.



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Disclaimer; BrapBrapBrap does not currently own an 1125 but looks forward to getting a water cooled Buell. If your hatred toward Brapbrapbrap last more than four hours consult your physician. Warning most Customers will read on the internet to learn more about a product before making a major purchase.Brapbrapbrap comments are his own and in no way reflects the opinions of BMC or its affiliates. Brapbrapbrap, loves motorcycles and is not a troll. Brap believes in free speech to add and also is honest and sincere and does not like hyperbole
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Joebuell
Posted on Saturday, May 30, 2009 - 09:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

So should a new cr be considered to have the bugs worked out and be as trouble free as a new xb?
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