G oog le BadWeB | Login/out | Topics | Search | Custodians | Register | Edit Profile

Buell Forum » Old School Buell » Archive through July 11, 2018 » Best Tourer - tubers are addictive « Previous Next »

Author Message
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

S1w222
Posted on Monday, May 07, 2018 - 04:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have owned an S1W for 4 years, I'm never selling but am looking at potentially buying something better for touring also, what is the best model in other buellers opinions? Ideally a tuber, thanks
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Airbozo
Posted on Monday, May 07, 2018 - 07:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

S3T.


Love mine!
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Steveford
Posted on Monday, May 07, 2018 - 08:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

02 S3T would get my vote.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Dck996
Posted on Monday, May 07, 2018 - 09:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Another vote for the S3t. 86K on mine.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

2003xb9r
Posted on Tuesday, May 08, 2018 - 01:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

S3 or S3T. A later model M2 would be my 2nd choice.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Upthemaiden
Posted on Wednesday, May 09, 2018 - 11:14 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I wish they would've kept the S2 bodywork for the S3. Those things are pretty enough that I'd have to really debate giving up the benefits of the S3 just for the feels you'd get every time you walked past the S2 in the garage.

The S3T is definitely the best tuber as far as touring goes though.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Essmjay
Posted on Wednesday, May 09, 2018 - 08:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The one thing the S2 has over the S3 is when your belt breaks it is an easy replacement. The S3, same belt but major headache to replace on the road. And if you tour, then chances are good your belt will break someday.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Jolly
Posted on Wednesday, May 09, 2018 - 08:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

S2 with S3T bags (a conversion rack was and might still be available)

Kick stand fix...

That’s the BEST touring tuber!!!
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

K12pilot
Posted on Wednesday, May 09, 2018 - 09:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Sam, I sent you a PM ))
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Dave_02_1200
Posted on Wednesday, May 09, 2018 - 09:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

2001 S3T
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

1313
Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2018 - 06:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

S2 with S3T bags (a conversion rack was and might still be available)

Kick stand fix...

That’s the BEST touring tuber!!!


I never needed any kick stand fix (other than what the factory did), but I agree completely with the rest.

117,000 miles should prove something...
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Ebutch
Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2018 - 12:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

S3 Two-up Touring S2 One-up Both With Bages.

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Phelan
Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2018 - 06:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have a nice S2T that will soon be for sale.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Airbozo
Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2018 - 07:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I wish I had all the stock parts for my S3T. I am missing the air cleaner assembly and the mounting bracket along with the lowers and mounts (I have some pretty beat up ones that are green).

Those are some pretty nice looking Buells...
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Williamscottrobertson
Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2018 - 09:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Just put the lowers on my 00 S3. Next up is an attempt at an LED headlamp and to put running light modules on the front turn signals with LED bulbs. I may put it on the market when I get done. It has 6k miles and is like new with all the upgrades including XB rocker covers. May get another Ural for touring, can put both of my boys on it and the trunk is great lol.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Ratbuell
Posted on Friday, May 11, 2018 - 07:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Change the headlamp housing over to a 4x6" Hella E-code H4 conversion housing, and put either an HID hi/lo bulb in it (55w/4300k color), or find an H4 LED hi/lo to put in it. Much better beam pattern than the stock housing, glass and metal, not plastic, and the HID or LED will put out multiple times the lumens of the factory setup.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Damnut
Posted on Saturday, May 12, 2018 - 06:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

My S3T is by far my favorite bike out of the 5 that I own. If I were to only keep one it would be the S3T. I also have an S1, XB12R, 1190SX and a Kawasaki Z125.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

99cyclone
Posted on Saturday, May 12, 2018 - 10:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I really prefer the feel of the Thunderstorm Cyclone engine, the torque curve is better suited to touring than the Thunderbolt/Lightning engines.

My M2 with a Corbin seat feels just right ergonomically either solo or 2-up. I just wish it had hard luggage. Advantage S3T.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

S1owner
Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2018 - 10:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have a 4x6 led for sale

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/21/ 828968.html?1525348433
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Williamscottrobertson
Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2018 - 06:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks, I have this LED headlight from eBay. I’m trying to build an adapter plate like this one off of Facebook Tube Frame owners group.



Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Mhlunsford
Posted on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 - 01:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I put a givi fairing on my m2 and did 600 miles a day for couple of days. On thing to consider if mainly doing touring on a tuber is changing the rear or front sprocket to reduce the rpms. Running at 80 and 4K rpms just kinda hard. I would give up some low end for easy cruzing.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Damnut
Posted on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 - 07:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I may put my 55 tooth rear sprocket up for sale soon if anyone is interested.
« Previous Next »

Add Your Message Here
Post:
Bold text Italics Underline Create a hyperlink Insert a clipart image

Username: Posting Information:
This is a private posting area. Only registered users and custodians may post messages here.
Password:
Options: Post as "Anonymous" (Valid reason required. Abusers will be exposed. If unsure, ask.)
Enable HTML code in message
Automatically activate URLs in message
Action:

Topics | Last Day | Tree View | Search | User List | Help/Instructions | Rules | Program Credits Administration