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Author Message   Xblaw Posted on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 - 10:50 pm:        She texted me back and was like "Cool, but who the heck is this???" Well daggum then, give me your number Hugh so I don't go calling your wife. She has my number...   Xblaw Posted on Thursday, February 19, 2009 - 05:56 pm:        Here are some pics. I want to get some pics with better light and setting, but I figure this is enough to give yall the idea. Sorry, my yard is a mess... (Message edited by xblaw on February 19, 2009)   Guell Posted on Thursday, February 19, 2009 - 07:30 pm:        Eryc, you going to do the forks eventually? Looks great!   Xblaw Posted on Thursday, February 19, 2009 - 08:50 pm:        I would like to do the forks, but dang that is a lot of work. And it would be near impossible to get the triple trees back on without scratching the ever loving crap out of it.   Guell Posted on Thursday, February 19, 2009 - 10:17 pm:        Yeah, i understand that. I got my x1 forks on tonight, so the project is underway i think. Should look pretty good after its done. Hey where do you get tickets for that metal show at?   Xblaw Posted on Friday, February 20, 2009 - 03:13 pm:        You can get them at the Music Farm, or pay at the door. If you want me to pick one up in advance for you I can. I go to school right beside the Music Farm. The show is Sunday March 1st.   Drfudd Posted on Friday, February 20, 2009 - 06:15 pm:        I'm not trying to out do Xblaw, thats top notch work , great job on the paint. this is just a pic of what you would call my winter mods. Have to give my thanks to american sport bike, they really go over the top. the mirrors had caps taped to the front of the mirror packages to cap off the holes left by the factory mirrors and the indicators came with quick connects the right size for my bike wires. So I got the bar end mirrors, which rock. the polished aluminum indicators and the axle sliders.   Guell Posted on Friday, February 20, 2009 - 09:09 pm:        Everybodys bikes are looking great, mines in a bunch o peices right now. So far the plan is- X1 front end Stainless steel brake line Polish the front pm caliper s1 front fairing with "special" bolts to hold it on M2 skinny tail with a corbin Paint my wheels black and put on a new front rotor Put the pulley cover on Rework that carb and polish the intake So far thats whats on my list. Im hoping i can get some primer on the new front fender tonight Eryc, if you can pick a ticket up that would be great. Thanks!   Tree727 Posted on Saturday, February 21, 2009 - 12:31 am:        hugh,or any other uly riders, just wondering if your uly came with the dunlops,and why people didn,t like them.   Guell Posted on Saturday, February 21, 2009 - 07:20 am:        What about hard anodizing the forks black? That seems like it wouldnt scratch when you installed them   Hughlysses Posted on Saturday, February 21, 2009 - 08:23 am:        Tree- Only the 06's came with Dunlops. Most people that had them complained about the front end slowly "weaving" at speed. Nothing that would get out of control, they just weirded some people out. From all I've read, they do have slightly better traction on dirt, and they wear about the same as the Pirelli Scorpion Syncs. Most people that changed say the Pirellis seem to stick a little better in the twisties.   Jwnsc Posted on Saturday, February 21, 2009 - 01:03 pm:        Sorta disappointed in the cycle show. I guess if you were in the market for a new bike or needed some basic gear like a helmet, jackets or gloves, it would be a great place to comparison shop. I was looking to buy a couple aftermarket things like a fuse block and a 90-degeree valve stem adapter and wanted to look at some different tires but had no luck. Nice ride to Greenville and back though.   Aptbldr Posted on Saturday, February 21, 2009 - 02:02 pm:        Greenville's first was also my first big glossy magazine motorcycle show. I went last night. Walked thru, alone and some parts twice, in less than two hours including snacks & chat time. And, I was disappointed, too. This is the final show of the circuit/season. I was told (by one of three booth/vendors offering to clean my glasses) that not all vendors attend all shows: they sign-up for cities desired. It was cool to be able to test-sit 'bout any new model. Plus, 'we' receive a Buell tee-shirt just for showing up!   Guell Posted on Saturday, February 21, 2009 - 03:21 pm:        Well doesnt sound like i missed much then, sounds like the atlanta show a couple of years ago.   Tree727 Posted on Sunday, February 22, 2009 - 02:38 am:        thank's hugh didn't get much mileage on this last rear sync 1.800 with no burn outs.first one was about 5.000 with some small burn outs,just don't get it.could of been all the fun i had at suches or extra weight . no problem with them sticking in curvs.just not many dual tread choices for the rear tire. jomama where you at i'm at the beach let's ride pm me (Message edited by tree727 on February 22, 2009)   Xblaw Posted on Sunday, February 22, 2009 - 11:28 am:        Matt, I don't know about that hard anodizing. We should look into that. Sounds like an option.   Xblaw Posted on Sunday, February 22, 2009 - 04:16 pm:        Just finished the XB headlight mod. (The one wear both headlights stay on when the hi-beam is on.) What a pain in the behind. The switch practically exploded when I removed it. I had no idea there were two springs holding the switch together, so, of course, it fell apart and I lost everything including the detent ball. I put my afro-engineering to good use and dissected 3 steel-shot shotgun shells (#2, #4, and #6) to get the right size steel ball to replace the detent ball. #4 was just the right size. Anyhow, I like the mod.   Scbuellkat Posted on Monday, February 23, 2009 - 01:44 pm:        DUDE what did you take a switch apart for? There are two wires to swap at the harness connector between the headlight and the bike. But if its done already then its done. Mine took about 30 seconds once you had the fly screen off....   Xblaw Posted on Monday, February 23, 2009 - 05:39 pm:        Haha. I soldered a jumper wire b/w the switch wire connections. Oh well, what is done is done. Works perfectly. Wish I had known though.   Scbuellkat Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 08:56 am:        Thats ok man. I like the mod also. It gives a lot more light at night since I do a lot of early morning riding. You will like the extra visibility! Hey Eryc, did you happen to space your front fly screen housing out a bit when you installed your crossroads handlebars? Or did you get it back in place without binding the cables? (Message edited by scbuellkat on February 24, 2009)   Xblaw Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 06:04 pm:        I did not space out the flyscreen at all. The cables were a little tight running though there, but they work. I have not had any problems with binding. I would think spacing out the flyscreen would be pretty ugly, anyhow.   Scbuellkat Posted on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 - 09:04 am:        I used 2 flat washers to space mine out. I have seen those that had large spacers and you are right, UGLY. Anyway thanks. Mine was still tight without going through the side of the fly screen housing like the directions had suggested a possibility. But it works!   Xblaw Posted on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 - 02:06 pm:        That would be a pain having to line-up those washers for those 4 bolts...   Ulyrider2006 Posted on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 - 11:10 pm:        hey guys I'm heading to Chucktown for the weekend (27, 28, 1). I should have my computer with me but not the bike (its hard to carry enough stuff for a 14 month old on the uly, not to mention the boy). maybe I can meet some of ya'll in the area. I'll probably be by the dealer and try to find were american choppers moved to.   Scbuellkat Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 09:05 am:        It was....   Xblaw Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 09:11 am:        Gloss black gets dirty too easy...   Raptor Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 10:28 am:        Jomama, Thanks I will be there 5/3- 5/9 just want to see a day or two of bike week. I would like to find some good roads to ride in the area, never been down there before.   Rcontroler Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 11:27 am:        "Gloss black gets dirty too easy..." Ahh just in time for the pine tree pollen...... (Message edited by rcontroler on February 26, 2009)   Jomama Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 02:28 pm:        Raptor, Well see you you then. Not many (if any) good roads to ride around here. But you will want to be aware of the new laws that the City of Myrtle Beach has passed. These include new noise violations, parking rules, helmet law, ect. You can look them up at the following link: http://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/newlaws.html These new Ordinances are to be enforced only in the Myrtle Beach City Limits. So my recommendation would be to stay outside the city limits. The city has made it very clear that the are completely against the rallies and will have check points set up to enforce them. But the City of North Myrtle Beach has "open arms" to all fellow bikers. The city will begin enforcing the new ordinances this weekend. We'll see how that goes. A group of riders are going to ride into Myrtle Beach with no helmets this Saturday and have already been offered free law representation to fight the $100 tickets...   Hughlysses Posted on Friday, February 27, 2009 - 05:04 pm:        Hey, I dropped by Lowcountry HD/Buell today, and things are looking up. They had at least 7 (yes, seven) Buells for sale. 6 new: 1 XB12s, 1 XB12XP (the police bike), 1 1125CR and 3 1125R's (IIRC). There was also a used 1125CR out front with a Jardine exhaust and 2" wide chicken strips on the rear tire- what a waste! It was black and looked nearly new. Oh yea, there was a hero blue XB parked in the emloyees parking area too. I also confirmed with the lady at the clothing counter that they ARE going to stock some Buell clothing. Probably not a lot, but enough people have fussed about it that they're at least going to stock some T-shirts. I promised her I WOULD be back to purchase!