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     Nein_collins |
Hey guys.. found a nice looking Millenium Edition and am going to go look at it this weekend. I've missed having an X1 ever since I sold my first one...so i'm hoping this thing is as nice as it sounds. 18,000 miles on it, anything I should be weary of? Gray | ||
| Kalali |
Someone asked the same exact question a while ago so may want to look for it. But if you have owned one already you should have an easier time to assess the condition of the bike. When I bought my X1 (on the spot) I had only heard of Buell brand once or twice before and had not even seen one in the flesh. I rode it right to the local HD/Buell dealer (of course after I paid for it!) and they checked it over and couldn't find a fault with it except for a leaking started gasket (which was obvious if I had looked at the right spot). Several thousands of miles later, with all the help from this site, this bike has been the best purchasing decision I ever made. I do constantly lust over having a cruiser style bike mainly for its looks but I just can't see myself giving up this bike. My only advice is to make sure the bike has not been abused and the person selling it is/was as passionate as you are about it. All the best. | ||
| Oldog |
Welcome back to our wing of the assylum to refresh known issues, Rocker box gaskets if needed. oil pimp driving gear problem, get the brass one factory part since '06 grenade plate in the clutch 2 steel 1 paper primary seal while your in there. shock, instructions on rebuild in KV ( pm me I'll send em to you )** Note to self revise and send complete doc to Buellistic for his help files. check for inverted Y bracket on the exhaust, should be present Isolators and head bolts (Critical) these can be failing and eventualy break the head bolts or mount bosses bite the bullet get the billet mount from American Sport Bike, and replace front and rear at isolators the same time, precautionary there were known issues with soft front isos failing early the rear isos also contribute to the problem Drag specialties sells one a bit harder that seems to be ok. alternator issues if certain oils are used in the gearbox cause failures. wheel bearings fail at about this mileage swing arm and stearing head bearings been serviced? forks been serviced? Intake seals been replaced? get a copy of ECM SPY cable from American Sport Bike get program and Race ecm map from one of us. check condition of brakes, the lines are 2x rated service life, if the fluid has been changed probably ok thats all I can think of now. You know the machine ride it , I Bet it will tell you whats wrong if any thing.. | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
I wouldn't fear the miles. My first 20,000 were rough. it was in the shop every month! After that, the next thing that failed was at 40,000 and that was only a primary gasket. Sounds like someone worked out the bugs for you  | ||
| Nein_collins |
hey guys, You know, when I got my first X1 it was my first bike, I learned to ride on it, and I wasn't sure I liked it...fast forward 2 years and an MSF course, i've test ridden a ton of bikes, mostly of Ducati heritage, and I couldn't quite find one I really liked. Well...when I test rode the Millenium Edition today I felt like I was "home" on the bike I originally thought I didn't like. Needless to say, I bought it...and I'm still grinning ear to ear. It came with a vance & hines pipe, race ecm, k&n filter, a service manual, and an extra set of plastics(and the chin fairing which isn't installed at the moment). The only issue I had on the 80 mile ride home is my brake light is working intermittently or not at all. I'm guessing a loose connection or a wire loose in the home brew fender eliminator kit the p.o. did on the bike...once I get that sorted i'll be riding her as much as possible...man it feels good to be on a Buell again. I'll have some better pics tomorrow guys #178 of 800 Thanks Gray   | ||
| Nallac |
nice looking bike. I'm in the same boat as you,after having 6 bikes over the last 4 years, i found the X1. No need or want for a change,other than a uly to go with her. |
