| Author | Message | ||
     Borsti |
Dear to all, last weekend we have a little "German S2 Owner Group Meeting" All three S2 Owner's from Germany!!! I have post the last Pictures from my S2 in 2007. In the meantime i have made several mods. Here some pics:   | ||
| 89rs1200 |
Shiny! Welcome Thorsten. | ||
| Kc_zombie |
Sweet! More please. | ||
| Thunderrat |
Very nice S2, Borsti  | ||
| Borsti |
In the meantime the mileage is 51.457 mls. The pics are from the last year. I have changed the exhaust System. A S1 Stock Header with 2" and the Stainless Steel Stock Muffler from a (late?) S3. I have removed the grid at the outlet of the stock muffler so it fits to the S2. The engine is running great with that solution. Actual i am searching for a better sidestand construction and i want to use another rear shock. I think the Twin Motorcycle rear shock will be a good solution. Greeting from Germany | ||
| Kc_zombie |
This may help with the improved sidestand... http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/476 23/830998.html?1599933081 Good Luck! | ||
| 89rs1200 |
As a quick fix, many of us bend the kick stand a bit so that it hits the ground further forward. It helps! http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/476 23/379758.html?1220905804 http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/476 23/751680.html http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/476 23/830384.html With a Dremle tool, on the side plate, I also ground a little deeper the spot where the side stand rests when down. Take care doing this. Latest side plate threads; http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/476 23/832558.html http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/476 23/830384.html History of side plate; http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/476 23/718089.html http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/476 23/728653.html http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/476 23/745026.html Interesting idea. Is it strong enough? http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/476 23/124590.html | ||
| Borsti |
Attached some pics from the bike:      | ||
| Kc_zombie |
Looking good, I just noticed the "Bortsi's Motorcycle" on the tank..  | ||
| Icantdrive55 |
Beautiful. Thx for posting the pix! | ||
| 34nineteen |
Great looking bike! | ||
| Wcbrracing |
Well done! Looks great in the black orange chrome motif! Bet it rides and sounds as well as it loooks! Only thing I’d do is paint or polish the rear pulley/swing arm. | ||
| Two_seasons |
That is sex on two wheels...whoa baby! And i see you have adjusted your belt to scary loose...good job  | ||
| Borsti |
The next mod is the sidestand fix from Jolly and a Twin Motorcycle shock... | ||
| Borsti |
... a few years ago the sidestand bracket cracked and the bike was damaged... At the time i get a spare sideplate from the Harley Dealer. I remember it was very expensive. In the meantime i could buy a set of used sideplates as a replacement from a good friend here in germany. | ||
| Bsanorton |
Gorgeous! Question, why do you have so much clearance between the handlebars and front fairing. I wish I had more. My only complaint on the S2 is the damn handlebars, would like them wider. Anybody got a fix, maybe mounted a one piece handlebar some how? I absolutely love your bike and colors!!! More pictures please! | ||
| Falloutnl |
Fantastic. Looks beautiful. Just three S2's in Germany you say? | ||
| Borsti |
Hello Bsanorton, I had different handlebars: The higher touring handlebars and the lower handlebars. i have mounted the lower handlebars and sold the higher ones in the past. | ||
| Borsti |
Hello Falloutnl, yes three S2. I know the other both S2 owners and we are not sure if there is a another S2 in Germany. But we havn't found more. | ||
| Johnod |
Very nice. | ||
| Johnod |
My sidestand fix. https://www.facebook.com/groups/322862059864/user/ 100001103395578 | ||
| Borsti |
The sidestand fix is arrived. I could get a stainless steel sidestand from another tuber.  I will mount the sidestand fix the next time and send a picture. | ||
| 34nineteen |
A S1 Stock Header with 2" and the Stainless Steel Stock Muffler from a (late?) S3. I did this same mod on my S1. I did have Drummer modify the muffler and it sounds fantastic. Not loud like a regular Drummer, but not as quiet as stock either.  With the outlet being repositioned after the Drummer conversion, it likes to "auspuff" on my left foot when stopped at a light which feels odd at first.  I really like your bike and may have to try out the dark side of S2 ownership someday! | ||
| Borsti |
The outlet looks great. In which way you have modified the muffler? | ||
| 34nineteen |
I sent the muffler to Kevin Drum (the guy who builds the Drummer mufflers) and he sliced it open and replaced the stock internals with his setup, then welded and polished it back up. That picture is actually from his shop. It looks great, and sounds great. It may not be loud enough for some, but I like it. Kevin is a super nice guy who was extremely, helpful and friendly in getting this done for me. http://www.kdfab.com/ | ||
| Borsti |
Hi, the sidestand fix is mounted. Attached some pictures. I have a left spare plate to mount the fix:  I have to grind out the stop of the sidestand because i got the problem that the sidestand touch the floor in left corners.  After grinding  Thanks for all and the perfekt sidestand. | ||
| Borsti |
Thank you Jolly for the perfekt sidestand fix | ||
| Jolly |
I think your stainless steel kickstand could be a bigger diameter or somehow different than a 1996 and later tube frame bike kickstand. It should have retracted to the same point that yours does after grinding the pivot stop. In one picture it looks like it should retract further but it’s blocked? Maybe the welds or the pivot joint is bigger?? I’ll attach a photo on my S2 to show you. Glad you worked it out! Looks great!!! | ||
| Jolly |
See how far this retracts with a factory kickstand?  I do like the stainless steel kickstand though!!! I just wonder what’s different?? | ||
| Borsti |
In the meantime i have changed to a 2,5" S1 Header and a 2,5" X1 muffler with Z Bracket. That works perfect. | ||
| Borsti |
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| Borsti |
 By the way: I am searching for a 98 2,5" SS Muffler from a S3 or S1W |
