| Author | Message | ||
     Sportsman |
Hey Factory. How about belt pulleys to change gear ratios? Use the idler pulley size match to compensate for different rear pulleys and be able to use the same belt. May not be as easy as a single sprocket change after the pricey swingarm change, but would sure get more track day guys able to ride a Buell on their local track. YES, the big time guys will still need sprockets, but maybe a dozen people need to be that close with their gearing. OK I'm leveling. Ebay has got a couple of good deals on XB9R's and I want to play with some endurance racing leaving the bike reasonably stock. Pulleys please. I believe this is a reason SV's are still smokin' popular with the track day crowd. | ||
| Court |
>>>Yes you can still scrounge for stuff...you shouldn't have to. They should be AVAILABLE not OBSOLETE. That is my point. I suspect the word "superceded" should have been used as opposed to "obsolete". The parts are currently manufacturered and easily available. | ||
| Rick_a  |
Dave, my day was not ruined...far from it. Court, most Buell tube frame race parts are obsolete and not superceded...last time I checked. Unless that has changed in the last few weeks... | ||
| Court |
>>>Court, most Buell tube frame race parts are obsolete and not superceded Wanna bet?  If there is something that is not longer produced, that you would liek to see produced. Drop me a note and let me know what the part is and give me a short reason why you think it would sell. | ||
| Peter  |
Could someone tell me please, the paint code/s for the original colour of a '98 (steel) swingarm? | ||
| Court |
Peter: If I recall (bold assumption on the best of days) that has been a question that has arisenated in the past. I'll see, if once and for all, I can get the information. If so, you shall now be the custodian, the bear of the Buelly Grail, the paint code to the 1998 swing arm. Don't worry about costs...I'll simply bill you what you at the same rate I did for teaching you how to use a cutting torch! G'day, | ||
| Peter |
One thing a good Australian lad learns at an early age, is how to get someone else to take over the dirty jobs... Thanks mate Just don't mention the trailer. | ||
| Paulinoz  |
"One thing a good Australian lad learns at an early age, is how to get someone else to take over the dirty jobs..." The other thing a good Australian lad learns at an early age, is you can never have to big a Beer cooler.  | ||
| Peter |
Now that's an esky! Just don't overload it by putting in a bottle of sherry for the ladies....  | ||
| Smitty |
For the factory: How about a oil temp readout in the dash display. On cooler days the oil cooler could have a damper to decrease airflow inorder to get the oil temp up to a better (prefered) operating temp. Tim | ||
| Court |
Like this?....  Can't say we didn't try.... | ||
| Josh_  |
What's the plaque/sticker on the triple tree say? What type of black hose is that (mine is yellow, cracked and ugly) | ||
| Lornce  |
Errrmn, what's that parked in front of the Buell? | ||
| Reepicheep  |
A huge thanks to whoever resisted the bean counters and fought to make the idler pulley assembly such a work of art, and whoever created the thing in the first place. | ||
| Another_bueller |
Court: Where can I get the oil temp gauge? How about a oil pressure gauge. I'd like to have both on my S3T | ||
| Court |
Well, you can (I am sorry to say) likely order the oil temp gauge from EFB Designs (surviving company that handles RR/RS business) as in those days we were less inventory saavy. Dave Gess is fairly smart and confident. He was so confident, in fact, that he ordered something like 94 cases of the Stewart-Warner gauges. I'll check and see. You may have to wait for the war to end as the only person who knows where this stuff is went to "take care of business". You have two options, you can either go to your auto parts store and buy the gauge or you can drop me a e-mail and get Tom's address. This way you can send him M&M and increase your chances of getting the part when he returns. Merry Christmas, Court | ||
| Tripper  |
Merry Christmas Buell!  | ||
| Daves |
I would like to thank everyone at the factory for another great year for me to be involved with Buell motorcycles. The bikes, the people, the ride, have changed my life! I am really looking forward to 2005! Thank you Dave | ||
| Court |
Dave: It is a business day with both today and tomorrow yet remaining in 2004. On behalf, (unofficially) of all the folks at Buell GO SELL MOTORCYCLES......we'll talk on the holiday. | ||
| Lghtn  |
Dave, Thanks for the information that you passed on to me about the XB-S conversion to an R. I wish it would be a little easier of a task just because I love both riding styles so much. Maybe in the future Buell might come up with a model that will be both and the rider can simply choose depending on the type of ride he/her anticipates for the day. Have a good New Year and be safe in your riding. ~Martin | ||
| Reepicheep |
I was doing some penetration testing on one of our web products and entering my favorite search terms for browsing, and ended up looking at some very interesting patents. Most were what I expected, but there was one from 1977 that was quite unique and very interesting, relating to suspension. So what's the deal? Did it not work? Not cost effective? Reliability problems? (Message edited by reepicheep on January 14, 2005) | ||
| Crusty |
I've been reading the latest CYCLE WORLD. They did a nice write up in their RACEWATCH section on the XB racebikes. There also was an interesting story in ROUNDUP about BMWs new R1200RT Sport Tourer. BMW doesn't believe that "Sport Tourers don't sell". They won't sell one to me, because I have an extreme dislike for the marque; but then again, Buell won't sell me a Sport Tourer, either. If Moto Guzzi ever gets it's 1100 Breva to market, I'll probably buy one. I'd rather buy an XB derived Sport Tourer, but I think I'll enjoy putting miles on a different pushrod V twin. | ||
| Rick_a |
Buell should build an XB12 powered Supermoto (what are they calling such monstrocities, megamoto's nowadays?). | ||
| Lastcyclone  |
I have purchased several service and parts manuals now. I would really like to see the necessary tools listed and hardware sizes included with this info. The books are very useful, but I'm always left guessing what size torx or allen sizes I'm working with. It makes it tougher that both english and metric are incorporated. Also, could you include the MSRP for parts of the model year, so a person need not call the dealer each time he needs a screw or nut or part etc. for a price. Thanks. | ||
| Henrik  |
Paul; give Daves a ring and purchase the parts manual for your bike as well. You'll find very nice and helpful "exploded views" as well as lists with part numbers. Can't remember if they include sizes as well. As for wrench size; whenever I do some wrenching, I note the tool size I use, as well as note or highlight the torque specs. Then you've got it for next time around. I don't think you'll ever get anyone to list MSRP in manuals. MSRP will change depending on too many factors, and the last thing the manufacturer needs is a rampant phone call because the price of a part is not exactly what they listed in the manual. Just a thought. Henrik | ||
| Court |
>>>I don't think you'll ever get anyone to list MSRP in manuals. Lilely true and has little to do with any confidentiality issues, I mean Fender Music lists all theirs, it's more a PITA thing. In addition, there are all sorts of "misuse" (well, it says here it should cost XXX) and little upside. In addition, were I HD and my tech pubs folks robbed me of one of the Top 2 inducments for potential custeomrs to establish contacts with dealers, I'd balk. Call Dave or your loical dealer and bother them all you want. Each sale starts with SOME sort of interaction. Court | ||
| Philip |
thank you for the free hat. i appreciate the effort you make to give a little back. thanks again...philip | ||
| Deerhunter17 |
Okay, I did not research this one to see if others made mention or not, but I have to ask: Self canceling turn signals? I never had them, never missed them. For some reason on my xb I catch myself riding with the blinker flashing, several times while traveling straight through an intersection. I don't know why this has become a problem for me, but it's made me wish I had them... Just a recomendation... Thanks | ||
| Mich |
Hi Gentlemen, I would like to know if it is possible for Buell owners in the USA, to order through their dealers, HD/Buell specific tools listed in Service Manuals ? Because, here, it is..."forbidden". Thanks for the info. Michel, in France. | ||
| Bomber |
Mitch -- not through the dealer, but the manufacturer will sell em |
