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Vettevmax
Posted on Saturday, December 21, 2013 - 03:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Bike has just over 11k miles, so should have been sorted out. the vin ends in 2975, so it should be late in the model year. Anything I should look at specifically? I really like the bike, but am concerned with reliability, should I be??

I previously had an Aprilia with a 1000cc rotax and loved it.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
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Mhpalin
Posted on Saturday, December 21, 2013 - 03:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Take the serial # down to your nearest H D dealer that use to sell Buells and they can run it through H D net(I think it's called) and they should be able to tell all the upgrades and recalls that have been done to it.I Have a 08R and it is very reliable so far any ways IMHO.
Mike
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Phlegm
Posted on Saturday, December 21, 2013 - 03:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I got my 08 1125r with 11000 miles on it too. The only thing is that 12000 miles is the service interval for the valve check. You have to rotate the motor or remove the frame to check the valves. If you are mechanically inclined it takes a day or two to do.

My bike has been super reliable (knock on wood) since I have had it. 32000 miles now.
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Vettevmax
Posted on Saturday, December 21, 2013 - 04:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

thanks for the feedback, this is very helpful. I do have the vin, so will call the HD dealer in my area that still services Buell's and see what they can tell me.
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Matteson
Posted on Saturday, December 21, 2013 - 07:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

get it. whatever if anything is wrong it can be fixed. these bikes rule
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Shawns
Posted on Sunday, December 22, 2013 - 06:03 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I would grab it if I were you.
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Johndb
Posted on Sunday, December 22, 2013 - 10:29 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Do it. With the RX hitting the floor soon there may be a few nice 1125R's, all sorted out, available for those of us without deep pockets! Much of the performance for one fifth of the price.
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Vettevmax
Posted on Sunday, December 22, 2013 - 11:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

on the 12000 mile service interval, is it required, or just another way for the service dept to make a few bucks? I know on other bikes I have purchase, it was really not necessary.
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Mhpalin
Posted on Sunday, December 22, 2013 - 11:29 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yes all the ones I have done had tight valves also I did my CR at 12000kms and had to adj. 4 valves,it.s not a hard job just takes time.
With the fingers you don't have to remove the cams like my old v-strom and my klr and st1300 way easy compared to the honda PITA
Mike
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Vettevmax
Posted on Sunday, December 22, 2013 - 12:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

just called the local harley dealer that used to sell Buell, and they ran the vin. the recall, vent tube recommendation, and ecm upgrade have all been performed. also, there are no notes of any warranty work ever being performed. looks like it might be a good one.
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Vettevmax
Posted on Sunday, December 22, 2013 - 12:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

one more question, what about parts? Are they easy enough to come by??
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Mhpalin
Posted on Sunday, December 22, 2013 - 12:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yes
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Vettevmax
Posted on Sunday, December 22, 2013 - 01:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

sounds good, I am planning to pick it up tomorrow.
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Mhpalin
Posted on Sunday, December 22, 2013 - 01:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That will be a nice Christmas present the hardest part will be waiting to take it for a ride.
Mike
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Sir_wadsalot
Posted on Monday, December 23, 2013 - 09:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Look for the clutch slave cylinder weep, it's pretty much universal, and the only problem I've had so far.
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Vettevmax
Posted on Monday, December 23, 2013 - 10:40 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

is it easy to check? where is it located?

thanks
Terry
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Nuts4mc
Posted on Monday, December 23, 2013 - 11:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Vt'Max...go here:
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/290 431/399298.html

scroll down for pix - the weep hole is at the "6 o'clock" position - the brake fluid will take off the paint...look for the paint "flaw"...if you're lucky the previous owner had it fixed with the newer cover ( again see pix)

you can fix it with this:
http://www.erikbuellracing.com/store/parts-accessories/clutch/ebr-clutch-actuator-cylinder-kit.html

...need big snap ring pliers ( and some patience)

(Message edited by nuts4mc on December 23, 2013)
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Mhpalin
Posted on Monday, December 23, 2013 - 11:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yes on the clutch there is what we call the puck looks like a puck on the rev A there is a weep hole just under it now if your bike has the rev C the weep hole is in the puck.Go to the top of the page where the rainbow google is hit that and search clutch weep and there will be tons of pics.When you pull in the clutch fluid will come out the hole usually very little comes out some guys have gone all season with this,the fix is the EBR slave cylinder they are in stock right now and are inexpensive and easy to install don't worry about it.First thing you got to do is pick up a FSM from Al at American Sport Bike he usually has them in stock get 2010 one it has all the updated info in it.Have you picked the bike up yet ?
Mike
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Vettevmax
Posted on Monday, December 23, 2013 - 12:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the guidance. this could help me negotiate a better price.
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Sir_wadsalot
Posted on Monday, December 23, 2013 - 07:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Probably not, but if it's actually weepy when you look at it, it couldn't hurt. By no means let it be a deal breaker, guys run tens of thousands of miles with it. I've had to top off my master cylinder once in 8K miles. Just haven't gotten around to it.
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Vettevmax
Posted on Friday, December 27, 2013 - 02:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

picked it up yesterday. finally warm enough to take it for a test ride. no leaks, just needs a bit of cleaning up. 50 here today, too bad I am heading out of town shortly, or I would be taking it for a ride today.
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Shawns
Posted on Friday, December 27, 2013 - 05:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You suck...lol its like 12 degrees here in NY
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Mhpalin
Posted on Friday, December 27, 2013 - 06:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Come up to Alberta and check our winters out
Mike
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Vettevmax
Posted on Sunday, December 29, 2013 - 08:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

no thanks. In the lower midwest, we get around 9 months of riding, and a few odd days over the winter that are warm enough to ride.
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Vettevmax
Posted on Sunday, December 29, 2013 - 08:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Any suggestions on cleaning the plastic body work? it seems really dull, what is best for cleaning? I don't want to make is worse.

Thanks
Terry
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Nuts4mc
Posted on Sunday, December 29, 2013 - 08:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

go here:
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/290 431/369776.html

I use the ICE detail stuff that is referenced in the above thread ( gotta use clean micro-fiber cloths)
....really dirty plastic - think windscreen covered with bugs - I use "Gel-gloss" from home depot - it's used to clean fiberglass tubs & showers - smells like turpentine

http://gel-gloss.com/index.php?pageId=351

wax - I use Colonite- it's a pain but the bike is small compared to a Fiberglass boat hull...
http://www.collinite.com/automotive-wax/insulator- wax/

hope this helps
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Vettevmax
Posted on Sunday, December 29, 2013 - 08:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

thanks for the advice, I will give it a try when I get back into town.
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Xb9er
Posted on Thursday, January 02, 2014 - 09:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I personally believe the 2008's are the best year (other than 2010). As long as it has a 2009 instrument cluster, you shouldn't have any issues. Ride it and enjoy it.
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Vettevmax
Posted on Friday, January 03, 2014 - 12:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It did get up to 48 on tuesday, so took it out for a spin. I love the v-twin power, and the handling. much better than my triumph st 1050. I still need to clean it up though. the hose was still frozen, so I couldn't wash and wax it.

how would I know if it has an 09 cluster??
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Nuts4mc
Posted on Friday, January 03, 2014 - 12:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

'09 cluster = gear indicator...'08 don't have that feature...they just drain the battery!
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Vettevmax
Posted on Friday, January 03, 2014 - 03:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

it does have the gear indicator.

could it have been upgraded since it was late in the model year?
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Mhpalin
Posted on Friday, January 03, 2014 - 05:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Maybe it came with it but maybe it was replaced who knows but you have the better one I still shut my 09 off with the kill button it doesn't hurt to do it.
Mike
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Vettevmax
Posted on Saturday, January 04, 2014 - 01:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

yes, based on other threads I have read, I have been turning off the kill switch as well.
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Matteson
Posted on Saturday, January 04, 2014 - 08:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Huh, me too
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