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Dnchevyman
Posted on Friday, October 05, 2007 - 03:34 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I see posts all the time (a lot are mine) about problems with peoples X1's. What problems have you had with yours? what kind of mileage??? I love my tuber and dont see myself selling it anytime soon. but heres my laundry list...

8k front brake line (replaced with braided)
10k rebuilt engine top end
12k rear shock leaking (surprise.lol)
15k fuel pressure regulator seals
16k crank seal
16k fuel filter cracked, new fuel line
16k stock intake sucks, modified for u.n.i. cone filter directly on intake tube
18k front exaust mount
18k clutch cable
20k ignition pickup wire broke causing mass troubleshooting
22k tail lense fell off

(Message edited by dnchevyman on October 05, 2007)
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Steveford
Posted on Friday, October 05, 2007 - 08:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Machining swarf clogged up oil passegeway behind oil pressure switch right off the bat, shift detente clip popped off twice due to pins backing out (Green Loctite finally fixed that).
Other than that, no problems in 15,000+ miles.
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Kyrocket
Posted on Friday, October 05, 2007 - 10:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I can't say that I've really had any problems with mine that weren't general wear items, i.e. tires, brakes and gaskets, or stuff that wasn't in some way my own fault. I have had to jump the kick stand switch and add driving lights but other than that it's pretty much been over 23,000 trouble free miles.

(Until I post this then it's going to fall apart so I'll knock on this synthetic, manufactured wood)
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Akbuell
Posted on Friday, October 05, 2007 - 11:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The only problems I have had (not normal wear or preventive maintenance stuff)

02 sensor- replaced under warranty
Rocker box gaskets- replaced under warranty
(Both during the first 6 mos of ownership)

During my ride this summer to Laguna:
Speedo sensor went wonky; fixed itself!
TPS sensor may be due for replacement.

This winter intend to replace the oil pump drive gear. Have a speedo sensor and TPS on hand if replacement is needed. Currently 16k on the clock.
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Mmmi_grad
Posted on Friday, October 05, 2007 - 05:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Questions for Chevy.

8k front brake line (replaced with braided) ok must be a old x1

10k rebuilt engine top end
Exactley why did you do this?

12k rear shock leaking (surprise.lol)
older shock?

15k fuel pressure regulator seals

16k crank seal
16k fuel filter cracked, new fuel line
16k stock intake sucks, modified for u.n.i. cone filter directly on intake tube
18k front exaust mount
older x1?
18k clutch cable ok
20k ignition pickup wire broke causing mass troubleshooting

22k tail lense fell off
gota check those Harley screws.

At 7000 miles I havent had much of a problem.
5000 k leaking valve cover gaskets replaced plus intakes cause they were 6 years old.
5000 k front wheel bearing leaking, changed rear and front wheel bearing in pm wheels ...sianara turkey bearings.
4000 k changed O2 sensor, previous owner was using race gas sometimes.
6000 k found loose temp sensor
general maintenance up to 7500k

nice bike!
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Wile_ecoyote
Posted on Friday, October 05, 2007 - 06:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

3200 miles....speedo sensor. Nothing else at 3700 now. 2002 X1 f.i.
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Rustyx1w
Posted on Saturday, October 06, 2007 - 09:40 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

02 X1W
when it was new I went through 4 O2 sensors before I got a good one, no trouble since
I hit a man hole divot on a newly paved street and broke my front motor mount, pain in the ass to repair
My stock exhaust mount welds on the muffler broke, so I replaced it with a race can
I have 19,555mi on it. I am going to ride it to the Ralph Wayne's Vintage Backyard Nationals motorcycle show here in KC today and then hopefully not go over the 20k mi mark and then I am going to quit riding it for awhile.
Supposedly Buell only made like 742 X1W bikes and I want to keep the mileage down on it. I have an FXR to ride.
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Oldog
Posted on Saturday, October 06, 2007 - 01:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

2001 x1

failure items
rocker box gaskets 1 warranty 1 not
key switch custom chrome 35$
head light wiring ( ground line )
broke belt
ET sensor
rear shock
side stand switch
Crankshaft seal 25K
primary gasket 12k

issue items
pinging - ecm replaced (warranty)
air box let trash in motor replaced with a force winder and a K&N
Installed supertrapp slip-on
wheel bearing failing when replaced @22k
steering head bearings bad at 14 k
swingarm bearings bad at same time
caliper repair kit at same time
brakes dragged intermittingly after that


service items
replaced header studs
added temp and pressure gages
added oil cooler
replaced std oil pump gear with bronze one
removed spring plate added 2 steel 1 paper
various trim items
Bronze bushings in foot controls

last year replaced all brake lines over hauled both calipers and both MCs'

NO BRAKE ISSUES TODATE

replaced the original battery
re greased stearing head bearings
replaced front iso
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replaced rear isos prior year as part of svs
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powder coated pm wheels and tail section
before replacing wheel bearings
replaced brake rotor bolts
changed fork oil, replaced seals and wipers
various trim items
Install Race ECM

Install Ram mount and wire power for GPS

curent issues

having a problem with a lurch on take off,
issues with new belt wear.

Future
find lurch, replace sprockets and belt

Tail clean up
LED blinkers
bar end mirrors
HID headlight
continue looking for Buell CF flyscreen & front fender.

replace Jagg oil cooler with XB oil cooler including scoop

refinish all running gear as needed
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Akbuell
Posted on Sunday, October 07, 2007 - 11:34 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

BTW, replaced the swing arm and steering head bearings at the 10k service as they were watermarked, but I consider that a service/maintainance item, not a failure.
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Gambafreak
Posted on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 04:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Nothing much actually. I had to lube my clutch cable last week.

X1 2000
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Mbsween
Posted on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 05:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

35,000 on 01 X1,

Rocker box covers (both twice) (fixed with XB covers)
Primary side crank seal twice (12k and 34k)
speedo sensor (2)
engine temp sensor (2500 or so)
Shock (replaced with Works performance)
belt (1) 12000 or so
calipers rebuilt to get that old feel back (not broken)


wear items:
several sets of front brake pads, 1 rear
lots of tires, Dunlops (207s and 208s) Pirelli (Pilot Road, Diablo), Metzler (Z6),



and thats about it. The worst part of ownership was when it was under warranty and the dealer would give it back to me in the same state I dropped it off (ET sensor took about 2 months to figure out) or worse the dealer that did fix it said that it came under tuning and not under warranty.

I come from an IL4 background, I wasn't aware of how much "character" the sportster motor has. It was some quick learning

The primary side crank seal is a pita, but its not bad once you get the hang of it. The fact that I've had to do it twice sort of bugs me, but she ran fine at Pocono so it only bugs me a little. I wouldn't hesitate to do another 1000 mile day on the bike. I can hear homecoming calling.....
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Limitedx1
Posted on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 09:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

my 2000 x1 only has 5k on the clock. should i buy the standard replacement items now? rocker box gaskets, chain tensioner, oil pump gear, etc. or does my bike have the updated parts?
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Oldog
Posted on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 11:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

do a planned update / repair IMO

1st tensioner shoe for the primary
2nd rocker box gaskets & pump gear ( same time saves one teardown )

other items as needed, or as planned

ie 8 year old isolators MAY need attention
fork oil may need changing

you bike does not have the updated parts unless you or the prior owner put them on.
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Lemonchili_x1
Posted on Wednesday, November 07, 2007 - 10:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

02 X1W with race ECM, headers and muffler.

Replaced the ET sensor around 15,000 km's.
Gear-shift shaft seal is weeping oil a little.

Other than re-packing and re-rivetting the race muffler every second oil change (!) it's been great, now has 25,000 km's on it, has never let me down : ). I am planning on upgrading the shock and fork springs to something better, but originals are still ok for the mileage.

cheers,
chili

(I am also now knocking on synthetic, manufactured wood : D )
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Buellisticx1
Posted on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 - 07:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

My 99 X1 has 46.000 miles on the clock with Race ECM, CF oval air cleaner and KN filter element from American Sport Bike, USA Headers and D&D muffler


Failure list

Head and cylinder base gasket and rocker box gaskets at 28K,
Clutch plates at 32K,
Primary gasket and primary chain adjuster at 32K,
Broken front isolator mount twice at 30K and 42K,
Rear shock leaking at 30K, replaced for new one Buell updated wit along inverted Y front hanger bracket,
Side stand switch at 34K,
Ignition switch at 38k,
Front Isolator at 35K
Rear isolators at 38K, replaced for new ones updated,
Steering head bearings twice at 25k and 42K ,
Wheel bearings died at 40K,
Broke belt at 42k, replaced for one 08 updated
Fuel filter line at 35K,
ET sensor twice around 30K and 36K,
O2 sensor three times, around 28K /38K/44K,
TPS sensor at 30K,
Intake seals five times,
Injector’s o-rings at 40K,
Clutch cable twice,
Fuel pressure regulator at 45K,
Front isolator failed again at 46k

Service items

Added Jaag oil cooler at 35K.
Replaced the front drive Pulley for one 26 Tooth Light weight 35K.
Added LSL Steering Damper.
replaced brake rotor for Galfer wave. 38K
changed fork oil (twice), replaced seals, guide bushing and one damper asm.
Moved IAT sensor behind the windshield (over the headlamp), Now, the engine has a completely different behavior, works much better when is warmed up

No crank seal nor .speedo sensor todate





Regards

(Message edited by buellisticx1 on April 28, 2009)
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