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0300
Posted on Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 06:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hello guys,

For those in Houston, is there a Buell friendly dealer or other service place where you trust you bike for stuff you can't do yourself ?

I have a clutch weep that I want to take care.

Thanks for any help.
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Whistler
Posted on Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 07:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Not exactly Houston but I recommend Independence HD in College Station. Service manager is a Buell rider and they have an excellent Buell tech as well.

www.independencehd.com
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0300
Posted on Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 08:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)



The leak of shame lol...
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Forerunner
Posted on Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 09:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Arggh, sorry to hear.

I won't do business with either Mancuso locations due to bad experiences in the past.

Have had reasonable luck with Goe Cycles in Angleton. They did my wiring harness recall.

Regards,
Nels
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0300
Posted on Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 09:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Forerunner,

After some search in here it it looks like the guys at Goe Cycles in Angleton have provided members here with a good experience.

On your profile it says servicing dealership to be in Corpus Christi. I am from corpus and in the event that I move back some day it would be nice to know that they are Buell friendly.
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Forerunner
Posted on Sunday, November 20, 2011 - 09:11 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yeah, I really oughta update that profile sometime. : )

I bought the CR from Corpus Christi HD and rode it back to Houston. They treated me right down there and the sales manager I worked with rode a CR. He spent a lot of time explaining to me just how awesome it was. lol

Although it was unlikely I'd bring her back down for service due to the distance, I was happy enough with them to give 'em a shoutout in my profile.

Nels
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Zac4mac
Posted on Sunday, November 20, 2011 - 11:25 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

My little brother lives in Victoria.
He tried the Mancuso shops and was not pleased.
Last I heard, he was taking his Firebolt to Cowboy in Austin.

If you can't find a good shop, go to EBR's site and get their clutch actuator kit for 99 bucks, install yourself.
It works in either rev clutch cover, your photo shows a revA(2008).

http://www.erikbuellracing.com/store/models/1125r/ ebr-clutch-actuator-cylinder-kit.html

Zack
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Dnlink
Posted on Sunday, November 20, 2011 - 02:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm starting to sound like a broken record here but I highly endorse the EBR clutch kit. Solves the weep and give better clutch feel.
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0300
Posted on Sunday, November 20, 2011 - 09:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thank you all so much for the responses on a subject that probably a lot of people are tired reading about.

Could you please tell me if the EBR kit is complete ? Or do I need other peripherals ?

The EBR is half the price of the HD kit.

(Message edited by 0300 on November 20, 2011)
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Philp
Posted on Thursday, November 24, 2011 - 09:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

0300,

I can't speak to the EBR kit but I can second the work that comes from Independence Harley.
www.independencehd.com
Talk to JR, the service manager. He's a Buell guy and they have techs who know Buells.

Good luck,
Phil
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Mickeyq
Posted on Thursday, November 24, 2011 - 11:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I can vouch for Goe in Angleton--where I got my R. They are a great shop and have techs who knows Buells.
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0300
Posted on Monday, November 28, 2011 - 08:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Well...here it is. Just came in today the EBR kit.

Still not sure if I need anything else with it for the installation.

It sure looks nice and shinny though and I love the fact that it has so maaany o rings


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Jdugger
Posted on Monday, November 28, 2011 - 09:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

A circlip tool is really helpful...
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Zecca
Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 - 09:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

anyone have a DIY or Instructions?
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Jdugger
Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 - 09:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It's an easy job once you are in there, honestly.

If you are near Dallas, I'll help you do it... doesn't take even an hour.
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Zecca
Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 - 11:05 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm very near! only 5.500 miles

hehehe

brazil
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Ros
Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 - 11:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Zecca can you post some pics/tutorial when you install the EBR kit... hehehe for future installations
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0300
Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 - 11:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Well, it looks like I will be taking it to Angleton at Goe. I went by and they seemed very respectful and helpful and it is something their Buell guy has done more than once.

I will let yall know how it goes and whether I get the improved clutch feel that some talk about.
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Zecca
Posted on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 - 06:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Ros, I Install today! its very easy...

if you have questions send me a message!
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0300
Posted on Saturday, December 03, 2011 - 01:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The EBR kit was installed today at GOE Cycles of Angleton TX. So far no more leaking.

I had a very positive experience with all the guys there. They were respectful and friendly and took the time to chat with me about tuning my suspension. Mr. Leon there that worked on it seemed to have good experience doing this as he completed the work super fast.

I can't say that the feel of the clutch has changed any with the EBR kit on it but the material change and the additional o rings should keep it from weeping.

Thank you all for pointing me to the right direction. Now its time to put some wear on the sidewalls of those tires !
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Forerunner
Posted on Saturday, December 03, 2011 - 03:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Glad to hear Goe took good care of ya. I found them worth the drive.

Nels
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