| Author | Message | ||
     Hellion_hb |
Anybody go for a ride yesterday???? We did (Jason, William and myself) just around the block, mind you, but it was great fun. Now, if we could just get my bike to not cough and sputter, it would be a much better ride..But, man,.....it REALLLLY felt great to ride!! Hope you all went out and enjoyed the great weather! | ||
| Uwgriz |
My post: -Install new air filter -Install new carb -Install new exhuast (still have parts to get) Her response:  Her new post: Now, if we could just get my bike to not cough and sputter, it would be a much better ride... Sometimes I just can't win... | ||
| Steve_mackay |
My Red S3T couged and sputtered when I first got it. It ended up being the "slow" jet still being stock. While the previous owner had switched out the "fast" jet when he added the race kit. Did you try just changing out the jets? | ||
| Uwgriz |
That's essentially what the new carb is - a stock CV 40 with different jets, and different springs for better throttle response. Got it in trade from a friend who assures me that it has been properly tuned and I very much believe him.  | ||
| Hellion_hb |
yeah, yeah, i know...bitch and moan, bitch and moan admit it: you're happy i took it out, though..right?!?  | ||
| Steve_mackay |
I ended up putting a #48 'slow' jet in to mine, up from I think, #42. Gas mileage went from 48-50 to about 40-42 during my every day commute. It sucks, I couldn't get out yesterday. Too busy gutting the upstairs of our house. 105 year old cracked plaster don't look real appealing any longer | ||
| Lake_bueller |
Steve...did you get my email last week? | ||
| Naughtynurse |
Here's a pic that Coolice sent me today via his cell phone... Nice Sunny Day!! May I add they are all having a blast!! I am now on vacation from the hospital...only managing the Bar and the cleaning service. Believe me I will get a vacation this year. Glad to see some of you got out and rode the other day it was beautiful!!  | ||
| M2guy |
Hey, I though they were going to stay at the track the whole time? Glad to see there having fun! I'm going to take Kelli's bike for a ride today. See ya! | ||
| Naughtynurse |
Check out the XB thread Daytona is freezing!! Nice pix from Jose (those who may have met him this last homecoming know who he is) Nice Pix!! Dana called me this morning to tell me they all got stuck in some major rain!!! Monsoon like!! And they all were on the bikes came up really fast!! Dana has already eaten Gator, Crab legs, Grouper Snadwitches, shark and eel!! I am glad he is eating all the sea food he can handle because I will never eat that S**t! LOL | ||
| Rocketsprink |
Hey Griz, when ya want to start on Heathers  bike? Karri and mine are pretty much done. Got to do something bike related and soon! NN, good to hear they're having fun........a$$holes! | ||
| Hellion_hb |
yeah, what rocco said...too bad about the rain could be worse, it could be in the 20s like here I'm just hoping that we can ride to our next meeting! | ||
| Racerx1 |
Hey Jason, Bring the bike over if you want and we can take a look at it....have a few ideas on it. That should have been pretty close for your set up. Thought there was a #45 slow in it, but maybe not. By the way, there are two different Keihin carb bodies out there: a 5 transfer port and a 4 transfer port. The 5 transfer port body typically takes 1 size smaller slow jet than the equivalent 4 transfer port body. EG, a #48 slow in a 4 port body flows the same amount of fuel as a #45 in a 5 port. I believe Jason's is a 5 port. All Buell carbs were originally 4 port. | ||
| Uwgriz |
Hey Wes, long time no, er, read I guess. I still have to switch the carb out, that's why the coughing. I don't expect to have any problems once I get that other one on. I just have to get the time to do it. Once it's done, I'll let you know how it works out (and get you the other carb). I'm sure life will be good (and fast). Thanks! | ||
| Racerx1 |
Sweet! Yea, its been pretty crazy lately. Trying to get the XB ready for Daytona took a lot of time. Just got back from Daytona...XB exceeded expectations! Was leading Kershaw, SC race and crashed, but re-mounted and ended up 2nd on track but got disqualified. Got a second out at Daytona on Monday and was leading on lap 6 of 8 on Tuesday when my shifter fell off! Thing was a bullet on the banking and is handling pretty good through the infield... Can't wait to get it dialed in a little more and hit some real road race tracks. Cool on the carb...I think the new one should solve your problem. Come on Spring! | ||
| Uwgriz |
Congrats on the results (why the DQ?) Sucks about the shifter. Hopefully, more of your finishes start to reflect how you ran. Keep us posted on your race schedule and don't forget to give me a shout if you ever need a hand with anything. | ||
| Rocketsprink |
Karri better hope we can ride by our next meeting too. Her MSF class is at the end of this month!!!!!!!!!!!! Can anyone say Diamond hard nipples!? It's going to be cold. I wonder what they'll do if there is still snow on the ground!? | ||
| M2guy |
No problem, a little salt and your good to go! Glad its her and not me | ||
| Hellion_hb |
I took my Rider's Edge class two years ago on the first available weekend and we froze our A***s Off the first day of riding..and then sweated them off on the second day!! You just never know what you're going to get?!?! Like Wes said, Come On Spring!!!! | ||
| Daves |
Recap of last minute,short notice,multi BRAG club officers meeting. Well we had 8 people there so not a bad turn out given the short notice. We decided that the second Sunday of every month, starting in May is a gathering at the Hamburger Haus in Dundee. It is, I have been told, already a bike hangout and is right in the middle of the good roads in the Kettle. By doing this we should have a good number of Buell congregating without having to have big group rides. All groups will ride their own route to Dundee and back home. Think mini Rock Store atmosphere. Riders that don't care to ride in a group at all can just ride to Dundee. Meeting time will be 1:00 PM or there abouts. This will also take pressure off club officers as to planning things to do. Those riders that can make it, make it, those that can't, come the next month. It will also make it easy to remember for club members. Other stuff April 30th Erik and the Thunderbolts at Lakeshore HD/Buell May 14th Open House HD/Buell of Appleton Aug 6th River run to Dubuque, Lakeshore HD/Buell July 23rd Stunt Fest at Union Grove Sept 17-18th Ride around Lake Michigan Thanks to Steve for lighting a fire under this project! | ||
| Outrider |
Dave...et al. May 8th, Mother's Day, is the second Sunday in May, which may pose a conflict for many that would like to participate. | ||
| Daves |
I meant to say that the May ride will be the third Sunday of May. Then after that they will be the 2nd Sunday. | ||
| Rocketsprink |
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| Naughtynurse |
I am suprised that no one was having a DAYTONA party LOL | ||
| Daves |
May 25th track day at Blackhawk Farms. I have 10 spots available for 135.00 each. Call me 1-920-757-1651 ask for Dave in the sales dept. | ||
| M2guy |
I am in mn and i can't believe there is no speed here!!! oh well, wathched the nascar race instead. hope daytona was a good race, i'll have to watch the replay! see ya! | ||
| Uwgriz |
No Speed?!?!? That's just uncivilized... | ||
| Naughtynurse |
They all are on their way home been driving since noon today. Should be home by 7-8 PM tommorrow. These 10 days blew by so easy. I hope riding season will come this soon. Told Dana to make sure he had his winter jacket and snow boots HAHA | ||
| Rocketsprink |
Cosmo's Bike's ready for riding!!  My bikes ready too. When I get a new pic with the bar end mirrors on, I'll post.  | ||
| Buells Rule! (Dyna in disguise) |
Just got home a little bit ago. Have lots of pics to post & stories to tell. Daytona kicks major butt, much better than Sturgis. We ate like pigs too, Grouper, Flounder, Salmon, shark, Alligator, Conch..tried it all & I have to say the best was the Flounder & the shark. Put on about 800 miles on bike, but my fron tire only saw about 700  I think it must have something to do with the sea level air. |
