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Author Message   Glitch Posted on Monday, September 22, 2008 - 08:15 pm:        Buell's XB12X Ulysses is surprisingly good on the racetrack. This is Charlie Maike's bike, which he used to pass guys on much faster motorcycles. It broke a belt, but he was able to install a replacement before lunch and ride the rest of the day. Hey I know that guy!   Kdan Posted on Monday, September 22, 2008 - 09:03 pm:        Hey I know that guy! Yeah, he's the 3% official belt changer guy! I seen him do it.   Sanchez Posted on Monday, September 22, 2008 - 10:23 pm:        > I believe it is because I can actually SLEEP! Sleep is AWESOME! Especially after you haven't been able to do it for a while. Think you'll make it up to Suches for Buelltoberfest?? It wouldn't be the same without you.   Bambi Posted on Monday, September 22, 2008 - 10:51 pm:        Kdan is still fit as a fiddle. I won't be able to do ANYTHING, but we are still planning on coming. I maybe doing work since Ulywife checked and there is wireless connection. He will probably ride up and I will in the Blue Bubble. I seriously want you to get a pic of me "hanging 4" on Gixxer corner!   1313 Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 12:30 am:        Bambi, Good to see you posting! No matter what capacity you are able to make for Buelltoberfest, we all will be GLAD to see you! 1313   Ulywife Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 08:04 am:        I won't be able to do ANYTHING, but we are still planning on coming. Sounds like some good porch time! I'm really glad you're going to make it to Buelltoberfest.   Ratyson Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 09:27 am:        Good to hear Bambi!! I am hoping to be there to see you at Buelltoberfest... but the budget (financial, and time) are not looking so good for it at this time.... I rode in to work today sporting the new Lyndall Gold break pads up front... There is definitely a different feel to them. They are not as "grabby" as the stockers that I removed. I'm going to have to do a few panic break practices in the parking lot before I go home tonight... They feel like I would really need to grab a handfull before they would lock. So far I like them. If you see a post this evening about me looking for some foot pegs and bar ends, you'll know I grabbed a bit too much! LOL. (Message edited by ratyson on September 23, 2008)   New12r Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 09:36 am:        Use the force young Jedi.... But really, if you do lock up the front just let go quickly, the bike will correct itself. I speak from experience. I swear I am still buzzing from the ride on the Busa yesterday....cant get that blur of acceleration out of my head!   Sanchez Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 09:58 am:        My front end's tucked and recovered a couple of times in the past few weeks. Once on the way to Tellico Plains, the woman in front of me braked unexpectedly coming into a corner, and I had to follow suit to avoid rear ending her. The second time was on the way to Oklahoma. I stopped for gas at exit 130 on I-20. The on ramp back to the interstate was a beautiful 270 degree constant radius turn with smooth new asphalt. I was making good progress around it when I hit something on the top of the ramp. I'm not sure if it was a pot hole or maybe a ledge where the new pavement met the old. Whatever it was, it hit hard while I was still leaned over, and it tucked my front wheel further into the turn. My butt bounced up off the seat, and I thought I was a goner! I did the only thing I could, which was stay in the throttle, and the bike righted itself.   Sanchez Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 10:00 am:        > I am still buzzing from the ride on the Busa yesterday What year was it? I will confess there are times out on the highway when I wish for some more horsepower and less vibration. I think I'd go for the Concourse 14 before a Busa, though.   New12r Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 10:30 am:        It was an 08. I like the concourse, touring with that big 1400 kawi motor would be SWEEET! I can see it now, riding 90mph down the freeway, drop a gear and wheelie for a mile on a bike with full luggage! LOL!!   Ratyson Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 04:47 pm:        Use the force young Jedi.... I have yet to lock up the front break for any reason... but I actually want to make it happen in a controlled situation (practice in a parking lot), so I can see what it feels like. I locked my rear break up sumpin fierce a couple of months ago on my way to work.. left a 30 foot black streak down the street and about half way into the intersection at a red light, and about a 3 inch brown one in my pants! After reading twist of the wrist a year or two ago, it made me feel better to learn about breaking practice. It basically said that the bike will react the same at 10mph as it will at 80mph if you lock it up in a straight line. And 10mph sure does a lot less damage.}   New12r Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 04:48 pm:        That book is what prompted me to go abuse my bike in a parking lot, practicing stoppies, panic stops etc... good fun and great for real world experience!   2008xb12scg Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 05:48 pm:        Just wondering where the name 3% came from. You guys have some great looking bikes so I always look at this section. Lots of good ideas.   Sanchez Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 06:12 pm:        I've never intentionally locked up my front brake because of a TV spot I saw. It was a motorcycle school in California where they give you bikes that have outriggers on them to prevent them from hitting the ground. They then encourage you to lock up the brakes, lean into turns, or whatever else might make you nervous. They showed a guy intentionally locking the front brake, and it amazed me how quick the bike went down.   Kdan Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 08:00 pm:        Locking the front is the only way to get the rear off'n the ground.   New12r Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 07:47 am:        Matt, if you want we can do some parking lot exercises, it is not as intimidating if you see it done. The hard part is actually getting the tire to lock up without a spectacular stoppie! 2008xb12scg, here is a link to the short of the long... http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/37/ 397187.html?1222098279   M1a65 Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 08:04 am:        In Europe to pass your motorcycle exam they have you run over a car tire and muffler at 55mph to ensure you can handle real world situations. This was from my brother inlaw in England in the 80's. Guess that's why they have you learn on 125's for 2 years as your first street bike. Wish they'd do something similar here with a step up system to riding larger/faster bikes. It'd keep alot of gomers from buying a 1000 cc Gixer as their first bike without any riding experience. Least my insurance rates might drop some, might even keep a few squids alive too... Glad to hear you're feeling better Connie, God's speed in healing!   New12r Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 10:19 am:        they have you run over a car tire and muffler at 55mph to ensure you can handle real world situations. Now that is a freaking exam!! I would not mind a tiered license system either, just think of all the great bikes you would "have" to own!   Sanchez Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 12:13 pm:        > parking lot exercises Sounds like fun. Maybe we can have an impromptu class at Buelltoberfest. > Wish they'd do something similar here with a step up system The british system really does produce some good riders. I've learned quite a bit from riding with a couple of them around here.   New12r Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 12:28 pm:        I have never been so offended in my life.... Pull up to BK to get lunch, girl tells her brother there is a bike outside, kid gets up, looks out the window and says, "thats not a bike, its a scooter, see the box on the back" I wanted to slap that little shit so hard! I tried to tell the girl it was NO scooter but she was to dumb to listen, so I gave up.... Poor kid is gonna get his arse kicked one day...   Braveangel Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 12:36 pm:        Hey honey i can't believe you didn't drive back around on one wheel or at least show um one of your famous tricks. They would have probably wet themselves!   New12r Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 12:52 pm:        Kiss Hayden for me, I miss yall! Hope all goes well at the Doc's.   Sanchez Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 01:03 pm:        > i can't believe you didn't drive back around on one wheel ... or yell at them that he had a gun!   Braveangel Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 01:13 pm:        Okay i'll kiss hayden for you, but you gotta kiss something for me later on ! We miss you too, i'll call you when we get out of the doctor's office.   New12r Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 01:16 pm:        Hey, Your neighbor threatened me with the gun first, after I told him he did not need to call me an a**hole! But yeah that is some funny stuff right there!   Frogger Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 04:27 pm:        Not sure if any of you remember me, i havent been on here or around in a while, sold my Buell about 6 mths ago, now ive got the fever again. Just wanted to stop by and see if there is anything going on Buell related anytime soon.   Braveangel Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 05:08 pm:        Hey Connie do you have any food restrictions that you are on . Can't wait guys next weekend can't believe it's here!   Sanchez Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 05:17 pm:        Welcome back, Frogger. Buelltoberfest is the weekend after next (Oct 4,5). SMHD has some bad ass deals on 2008 1125R's right now, and Brad over there is selling his own TT cheap.   Frogger Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 05:48 pm:        Yeah i really like that 1125r but i think i really want a XB12X, easy to maintain handles all terrain, good with 2 up, and fun to ride. Where is the Buelloberfest going to be.