| Author | Message | ||
     Jimidan |
We have been having a discussion in the "Bad Batch Front Isolators" thread, and I thought it might add some insight to this issue if we did an informal survey of isolator experiences, both good and bad. There has been a wide variety of experiences and mileage achieved by Buellers and their isolators. Please indicate the following: *year and model of your Buell tuber, *percentage of time you ride two-up, *whether or not you are a stunter (wheelies, etc.), *the kind of riding you do primarily (touring, Interstate or curve chasing, etc.), *modifications to your motor, frame, etc., *the history of your front and rear isolators, (both success and failures) *any other pertinent info that you think may have contributed to the success or failures of your isolators. This should be at least as interesting as the poll on what age you are (which was a resounding success!), and hopefully we can get some real data that will help us figure out what is going on with these isolators. Thanks, Jimidan | ||
| Cowboy |
2001 X1 Lighting.....less than 5% 2 up....no wheeles most often lift front wheel 6 to 12 inches pulling out of conner.....Run the twisties hard with hard breaking on front(just recent blow the seals in forks from this)but have not had any problem with isolators as of yet.have fingers crossed. 40,000 miles on bike. | ||
| Mikej |
*year and model of your Buell tuber, 1995 S2, 2000 M2 (early 2000 bought in Aug.'99) *percentage of time you ride two-up, less than 1% on the S2, less than 10% on the M2. *whether or not you are a stunter (wheelies, etc.), Nope, any wheelies are purely torque lifts ancilliary to throttle use without intentional wheelie inducement. *the kind of riding you do primarily (touring, Interstate or curve chasing, etc.), Yes. *modifications to your motor, frame, etc., S2, stock except for a/c and jetting M2, stock except for a/c, jetting, and sometimes a different exhaust. ventura rack on the M2. *the history of your front and rear isolators, (both success and failures) S2, stock and original as far as I can tell, a bit over 23,000 miles on the bike, rears seem fine, front needs replacing. M2, stock and original on front and probably needs replacing now, rears were changed out for other non-failure reasons, a bit under 30,000 miles on the bike. I haven't rode too much in the last couple of years (funny how marriage and a 100 year old house affects riding time....) *any other pertinent info that you think may have contributed to the success or failures of your isolators. Ozone? The S2 had the rocker breather routed up to a filter on the triple trees near the isolator which either helped or hurt or didn't do either with the oil/mist venting and sometimes making a mess up there. | ||
| Whodom |
Bike: 2000 Buell S3, ~18,000 miles (13,000 since I've owned it) Two-up riding: 0% two-up for first ~10,000 miles of my ownership 25% two-up for last ~3,000 miles. Stunting: None (maybe occasional inadvertent front wheel lift during acceleration) Kind of riding: Commuting, touring & curve chasing Isolator history: Rear isolators replaced with update kit at ~10,000 miles; evidence of separation on one of them. Front isolator replaced at 15,500 miles. No evidence of tear in old isolator. New isolator failed completely at ~17,750 miles. Mods: Stock engine/frame. Other pertinent info: Removed "4th" engine/frame link at ~17,000 miles. Noted decrease in vibration to handlebars. Mileage from ~17,100 to ~17,750 all two-up. Reinstalled old front isolator after failure of new one and reinstalled 4th link. (Message edited by whodom on June 14, 2006) | ||
| Henrik |
- 1996 S2T - about 15% 2-up riding, the rest solo w/ luggage - no wheelies, stoppies etc. - primarily sport touring. i.e. a day of highway to twisties etc. - no motor or frame modifications - history: original front isolator. Rear isolators replaced as part of recall work - probably around 10,000 miles. - no other info. Henrik | ||
| Buellistic |
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| Rich |
'91RS1200/5 64K miles(best guess)I bought it new. Original isolators It used to be my only bike, so I did all kinds of riding on it. | ||
| Blackbelt |
2002 X1WL 2up every now and then, not much. General riding w/ very ocasional wheelies.. nothing huge though. E-ways and back roads are primary roads I travel. Both rear isolators replaced when swingarm was powdercoated..(spidy's recommendation) they were still good. Front Isolator went out last summer around 25K Miles | ||
| Ceejay |
2000 M2-replaced front and rears when motor work was performed at about 15,000 mostly due to wifey complaints that it looked like the rear tire was moving back and forth. ride two up about 15% of the time, no more complaints. minimal wheelies stoppies, etc. previous owner may have been a stunter type tho... | ||
| Shanetbolt |
Year and model = 99 S3 % of two up riding = 2% Stunting = wheelies on occasion Type of riding = Commuting, fun, and trips (no race or track days) Mods = Race ECM Original isolators and mileage is at 50K. Based on this recent topic, I will be doing all three isolators b-4 Sturgis. | ||
| Road_thing |
*year and model of your Buell tuber, '96 S1. *percentage of time you ride two-up, You're kidding, right? *whether or not you are a stunter (wheelies, etc.), Nope. *the kind of riding you do primarily (touring, Interstate or curve chasing, etc.), Curve chasing on farm-to-market roads, usually <85 mph. *modifications to your motor, frame, etc., Headwork, race pipe, Frame brace *the history of your front and rear isolators, (both success and failures) Still running the stockers at +/- 20,000 miles. No issues. rt | ||
| Road_thing |
*year and model of your Buell tuber, '95 S2 *percentage of time you ride two-up, Never *whether or not you are a stunter (wheelies, etc.), Nope. *the kind of riding you do primarily (touring, Interstate or curve chasing, etc.), Touring *modifications to your motor, frame, etc., T-storms, Lightning cams, race pipe *the history of your front and rear isolators, (both success and failures) Still running the stockers at 25,000, but starting to notice a little new vibe, so I've got a new set to install. rt | ||
| Sleez |
#1; 97 S3 ("Mistress") 30% occasional wheelies and stoppies mix of slab and carving (50-50) minor jetting, air cleaner, exhaust mods all isolators original 30,000 miles, the bike is now in crates awaiting reassembly due to an engine problem! i have a 1250 kit and the frame stripped, just need time and a few more $$$. did have swingarm replaced under recall, it was one of the very few to actually crack! #2; 98 S1W ("Wedgie" aka "The Thong") 20% Occasional wheelies and stopppies Mostly recreational riding, carving, very little slab jetting, air cleaner, exhaust don't know for sure, bought used (well cared for) from ferris, looks to be all original with 17,000 miles on it now | ||
| Ducxl |
*year and model of your Buell tuber, '99 X1 *percentage of time you ride two-up, zero percent *whether or not you are a stunter (wheelies, etc.), not a stunter. *the kind of riding you do primarily (touring, Interstate or curve chasing, etc.), curves *modifications to your motor, frame, etc., no modifications *the history of your front and rear isolators, (both success and failures) problem free history *any other pertinent info that you think may have contributed to the success or failures of your isolators low milege bike(12500mi.) | ||
| Seth |
Year and model : 1998 S-1 Two-up : never Stunter : never Riding type : Commute, back roads, highway, twisties. Modifications to motor : XB rocker covers, Mikuni carb. (nothing serious) Iso. history : Rears went at around 10K, front seems fine. | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
*year and model of your Buell tuber, 2000 X1 *percentage of time you ride two-up, .0005% *whether or not you are a stunter (wheelies, etc.), nope. Wheelies happen but seldom as a purposeful thing *the kind of riding you do primarily (touring, Interstate or curve chasing, etc.), Mostly ride to where the curves are, ride them, and then go home. I do touring, commuting, errands. *modifications to your motor, frame, etc., Loud pipe, race kit, forcewinder Pretty much stock. *the history of your front and rear isolators, (both success and failures) Front went at 55,000 Rears went at 60,000 *any other pertinent info that you think may have contributed to the success or failures of your isolators. | ||
| Spiderman |
*year and model of your Buell tuber, -2000, was a M2 at one point... *percentage of time you ride two-up, ZERO *whether or not you are a stunter (wheelies, etc.), -Wheelies and stopies but only once in a while *the kind of riding you do primarily (touring, Interstate or curve chasing, etc.), -All of the above *modifications to your motor, frame, etc., -Choped the rear to make a S1, Motor upgraded with all XB components. (95Hp 1200cc's) *the history of your front and rear isolators, (both success and failures) -Rears never failed replaced at 20k when belt snapped. Replaced rears again when I powder coated the frame at aprox 50k at the same time I replace the front and it had a small tear *any other pertinent info that you think may have contributed to the success or failures of your isolators. dunno, but too many stopies cause 3 rear shocks to blow LMAO | ||
| Outrider |
Year and model : 2000 X1 Two-up : 10% Stunter : Never Riding type : Back roads, Twisties. Modifications to motor : Gutted air box, Race ECM, V&H muffler, Techlusion DFO, metal rocker box gaskets, Jazz can, upgraded muffler mount. Iso. history : No problems at 13.5K miles. | ||
| Mbsween |
year and model of your Buell tuber, -2001 X1 *percentage of time you ride two-up, less than 1% *whether or not you are a stunter (wheelies, etc.), Wheelies all the time, stoppies very occasionally (usually unplanned) *the kind of riding you do primarily (touring, Interstate or curve chasing, etc.), All of the above + commuting *modifications to your motor, frame, etc., Engine: forcewinder, Wileyco pipe and race ECM. Frame is stock *the history of your front and rear isolators, (both success and failures) Front failed at 26,000 miles. *any other pertinent info that you think may have contributed to the success or failures of your isolators. | ||
| Iamike |
*year and model of your Buell tuber, '99 S3 *percentage of time you ride two-up, less than 1% *whether or not you are a stunter (wheelies, etc.), No *the kind of riding you do primarily (touring, Interstate or curve chasing, etc.), Yes *modifications to your motor, frame, etc., Pipe, intake, race ecm *the history of your front and rear isolators, (both success and failures) Replaced the rear @ 38,000mi to upgrade to the new style. Now at 57,000mi. with no problems with front or either rear types. *any other pertinent info that you think may have contributed to the success or failures of your isolators. I don't like to carry passengers. | ||
| Bikerjim99 |
'99 S3, mostly touring riding, no performance mods except a K&N filter, rear isolators went at 18,000 miles. Front OK at 22,000 miles. | ||
| Crashm1 |
*year and model of your Buell tuber, 2K X1 in a stylish green and grey. *percentage of time you ride two-up, 0% Okay there was that one time I gave my wife a ride to her new bike. But just the once honest. *whether or not you are a stunter (wheelies, etc.), The occassional wheelie coming out of a corner, stoppies when I am practicing quick stops. *the kind of riding you do primarily (touring, Interstate or curve chasing, etc.), Commute to work and back on twisties and corner chasing. *modifications to your motor, frame, etc., Gutted airbox, Super Trapp, Race ECM *the history of your front and rear isolators, (both success and failures) I replaced the front just after I bought the bike. Tearing and saggy. Rears are original so far. I do have a new set rattling around in my toolbox though. *any other pertinent info that you think may have contributed to the success or failures of your isolators. Nope, I would like to know why I can't get more than 3500 miles out of a rear tire though. Oh wait I think I know that already. | ||
| Smoke |
1. 97s1,no 2 up,no stunt,top end work,agressive riding, rear isolators replaced @ 12,000 2.95s2,no 2 up, no stunt, top end work,agressive riding,bought used-isolators look original, 22,000 miles 3.92rs, no 2up, no stunt, stock, agressive riding, bought used-isolators look original, 12,000 miles 4.98s1w, no 2up,unknown engine work, track bike, unknown history, unknown mileage ride safe, tim | ||
| Marks3tbillet |
2000 S3T 2% ride two-up No wheelies or stoppies Mostly commuting or curve chasing Full Buell race kit, no frame mods Felt vibration in footpegs at 12,240 miles, found torn front isolator and replaced. Rear isolators original at 14,300 miles and counting. I'm a very easy rider, seldom see redline and as mentioned above never wheelie or stoppie. I am the original owner. Mark | ||
| Newfie_buell |
*year and model of your Buell tuber, 1998 S1 *percentage of time you ride two-up, Less than 2% *whether or not you are a stunter (wheelies, etc.), Wheelies *the kind of riding you do primarily (touring, Interstate or curve chasing, etc.), All of the above *modifications to your motor, frame, etc., Thunderstormed, Air Cleaner, Exhaust & race ignition *the history of your front and rear isolators, (both success and failures) Rears first replaced before I took the bike from the retailer in 2001, Rear Isolator totally failed on the way back from Wisconsin in 2003. *any other pertinent info that you think may have contributed to the success or failures of your isolators. Damm roads coming through Detroit!!!!!  | ||
| Spiderman |
I was wondering when that was coming LOL | ||
| Newfie_buell |
HAHAHA GEEBUS Spidey, I got to come back there some day to pick up my kidneys!!!!!!! When ya commin over this way? I got two houses you can stay in now!!!!! One in the city and one sitting on the coast overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. | ||
| Oldog |
*year and model of your Buell tuber, 2001 x1 *percentage of time you ride two-up, 7~8 carried step daughter an a couple of next door females *whether or not you are a stunter (wheelies, etc.), ocasional wheelie *the kind of riding you do primarily (touring, Interstate or curve chasing, etc.), mostly around town, some short afternoon trips, little touring, less carving *modifications to your motor, frame, etc., force winder intake, super trapp exhaust 5 ponys at most *the history of your front and rear isolators, (both success and failures) replaced rear isos when IRAN revieled bad swing arm bearings. they were still good *any other pertinent info that you think may have contributed to the success or failures of your isolators. I may have a wednesday bike I wonder about the front iso visual and tactile inspection reveals no defects, 16.6 k miles | ||
| Spiderman |
I want the one closest to the bars!! | ||
| Newfie_buell |
Nooooooooooo prob | ||
| Dck996 |
2000 S3T, 31k miles solo riding only no stunt riding 10% riding on crappy pavement Mostly highway commuting, frequent curve chasing Stock engine and intake, V&H muffler Upgraded rear isolators before they failed. Rear locating pins had to be tapped further into the frame. Front isolator is original. | ||
| Hedcase |
*year and model of your Buell tuber, 2000 M2, 8K miles *percentage of time you ride two-up, 20% *whether or not you are a stunter (wheelies, etc.), Not. I'm not easy on the bike, but in no way is it being abused. *the kind of riding you do primarily (touring, Interstate or curve chasing, etc.), Mostly riding CO mountain curves (I knew this girl in Aspen... LOL!) *modifications to your motor, frame, etc., Gutted airbox, rejet, updated Y muffler bracket. *the history of your front and rear isolators, (both success and failures) Original rears. On my FOURTH front! At 8K miles - seems like there is a problem with the part. They always tear at the lower rear. *any other pertinent info that you think may have contributed to the success or failures of your isolators. Perhaps repeated front iso failures may be due to hard braking (bedding front brake pads, to avoid hitting a deer) and/or hitting square edge bumps? Maybe. $43 a pop, the fourth one in 8K - this will be too expensive to keep unless someone figures out why fronts keep failing. |
