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Shadyplace20
Posted on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 05:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Cool..luv seeing other 'bolts. BTW, got my headlight(s) recall work done today at RPHD. I'm interested to see if it makes a difference tonight. Anyone else have it done yet and can you tell a difference?

(Message edited by shadyplace20 on October 22, 2008)
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Mikethebike72
Posted on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 05:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I saw you when you were here. I meant to touch base with you. My smoke break was over and you were still getting your gear off when I had to go back. I was the bald guy with the goatee.

As for the h/l, it does make a difference, the question is will it last. I had mine replaced twice before and they improved dramatically, but gradually got dim again. I have got to raise mine up a little or take the brow out of the low beam. The cutoff made it rough when I was in Suches, the whole inside of the curve is pitch black riding to cabin from TWO.
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Glitch
Posted on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 06:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/show .cgi?tpc=37&post=1289405#POST1289405
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Hughlysses
Posted on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 07:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Mike- Those night time rides in Suches inspired me to finally add some driving lights to my Uly.
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Jlnance
Posted on Thursday, October 23, 2008 - 11:57 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Broken exhaust spring.












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Spike
Posted on Thursday, October 23, 2008 - 12:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Jim-

That's ugly stuff. How many miles were on it when it happened? Any plans for a replacement yet?
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Jlnance
Posted on Thursday, October 23, 2008 - 12:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Spike - It had 53k on it. Everyone seems surprised that it would fail that soon. I have not heard of any Ulys on this board with engine failures. I guess someone had to be first. : )

There is a replacement plan, but it's somewhat tentative at the moment.

It is very nice knowing Mikethebike (who took those pictures) and having him to walk me through all this from the dealership end.
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Rubberdown
Posted on Thursday, October 23, 2008 - 12:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Condolences Jim. I hope you're back on the road soon.
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U4euh
Posted on Thursday, October 23, 2008 - 03:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Just got the TBI ordered, hope I am back on the road in the next few weeks! Jim, what is it, do we need to change our names?
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Huly_twoly
Posted on Thursday, October 23, 2008 - 05:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Hello ulyfolks. Hughlysses and I may be taking a little road trip up to Chapel Hill Halloween weekend until Tues. morning on voting day. Might be able to get up w/someone during that time. Let us know who's around.
Huly_Twoly
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Sportymark
Posted on Thursday, October 23, 2008 - 11:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Damn Jim!

let me know whats goin down...
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Spike
Posted on Friday, October 24, 2008 - 06:39 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Is there anybody locally that has ECMspy and is willing to spare some time this weekend?

I'm trying to diagnose a pinging problem that just showed up in the past ~2 months. I've gone through most of the basics, but so far the bike still wants to ping under part throttle, even in the ~60 degree temperatures we've been having recently. I'll post a more detailed writeup in the XB board when I get a chance.
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Mikethebike72
Posted on Friday, October 24, 2008 - 08:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Anyone up for "Michaels" on Sunday? Looks like the weather might be ok for some gawking at bikes and blasting the roads around Jordan lake.
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Spike
Posted on Friday, October 24, 2008 - 09:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Pinging post:

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/384 2/407181.html?1224855891

Any ideas?
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Mikethebike72
Posted on Friday, October 24, 2008 - 01:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Mike, PM sent, Mike. LOL.
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Pammy
Posted on Friday, October 24, 2008 - 05:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Jim, that is the most definitive definition of the term "dropping a valve".

It looks gnarly, but it can be repaired.
A broken valve spring can be a nasty catalyst.
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Pammy
Posted on Friday, October 24, 2008 - 05:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Spike, you might check for oil in the combustion chamber. You can look at the plugs through a scope or a magnafying glass. Oil will travel up the threads even if it isn't visible on the electrode. If you lift the crush ring away from the base you will see oil residue.

You could also check for an air leak(exhaust or intake).
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Jlnance
Posted on Friday, October 24, 2008 - 05:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Mike,

OK to mail this?

quote:

Mr. Ray Price
Ray Price Harley Davidson/Buell
1126 South Saunders Street
Raleigh, NC 27603

Dear Mr. Price:

I am an extraordinarily happy customer.

My Buell motorcycle, which I bought from your dealership in late 2005, recently suffered an engine failure. Your technicians later determined this was caused by a broken exhaust spring, which allowed a valve to drop into the rear cylinder, extensively damaging the top end of the motor.

Since the warranty had expired seven months before, I assumed I was on my own at this point. Two of your employees, Mike Miller and Randy Hamme, felt that these engines should not fail with only 53,000 miles. Randy contacted Harley Davidson and convinced them to cover the engine under their goodwill program. Mike kept me informed as to what was happening and what my options were.

I am extremely grateful that your dealership has treated me so well. I have already spoken with your grandson, Jordan, about purchasing another bike. I look forward to doing business with you for many years to come.

Sincerely,

Jim Nance



(Message edited by jlnance on October 24, 2008)
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Smoke
Posted on Friday, October 24, 2008 - 06:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
good letter Jim. nice to see that level of commitment by a dealer and employees.

tim
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Rubberdown
Posted on Friday, October 24, 2008 - 06:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Fantaastic!!!

Way ta go RP Buell/HD!
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Hughlysses
Posted on Friday, October 24, 2008 - 07:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Jim- that's awesome.
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Ulywife
Posted on Friday, October 24, 2008 - 10:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Between Jim and Mark this week, I think Ray Price has earned a few more customers for service, even at twice the distance as our closest dealer.

Way to go Ray Price!
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Mikethebike72
Posted on Saturday, October 25, 2008 - 08:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Looks good to me. Thanks.
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M2nc
Posted on Saturday, October 25, 2008 - 10:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I ditto the comments about Ray Price. We have two C3'ers that they have really taken care of in the last week. They also put my front wheel bearings on my Uly with almost no notice. Way to go Ray Price!
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Twig
Posted on Saturday, October 25, 2008 - 10:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Nance, I'm sure that's a load off your mind. Glad to hear it! I'll be planning to take the xb to Ray Price next spring for a fork oil change. That is, if I can afford it when the time comes.
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Pammy
Posted on Saturday, October 25, 2008 - 01:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Yay for you Jim. Kudo's to the dealership!
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Pabst
Posted on Saturday, October 25, 2008 - 02:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Hughlysses and I may be taking a little road trip up to Chapel Hill Halloween weekend

Huly_Two and Hughlysses
I bet ya'll could use some time away about now. Hugh, I'm really sorry for the loss of your mother. I recently lost my father and the estate settling has been tough.

Although Twig and I won't be able to make it to the Chapel Hill area next weekend (painting project), I sincerely hope you two have a good time.
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Jlnance
Posted on Saturday, October 25, 2008 - 04:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
The same but different. : )



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Mikethebike72
Posted on Saturday, October 25, 2008 - 04:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Now that pisses me off, nobody could call me down for the delivery? WTF, but congrats Jim. U up for Michaels tomorrow? Give me a call.
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M2nc
Posted on Saturday, October 25, 2008 - 04:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Is that '08 XT your's Jim?? NO, NO

'06 or '07 motor by the cam cover. But the bike has an XT (Lightning) front fender. SO what is it??

(Message edited by M2nc on October 25, 2008)
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