| Author | Message | ||
     Bud |
pete http://www.saintjohn.nbcc.nb.ca/marriott/x1/pdf/CoolingFan.pdf  | ||
| Peter |
Bud, I looked at the X1 files and didn't see it. You da Man! Thanks mate.... Pete2 Dakar | ||
| Daves |
How cool is Buell as a company? Well let me tell you my thoughts. I have spent the last 2 days at Homecoming(2 more days to go) Yesterday we all met at the factory for lunch with employees,self guided tours and a seminar with Erik Buell. Pretty cool. Today we spent the day doing BattleTrax and John Flickinger, head guy at Buell is out there riding his City X in the BattleTrax, did pretty good too.Every time I saw him he was hanging out, talking to Buell riders. After dinner Erik's band was belting out the tunes. Really cool! You just can't script that kind of PR work! It has to be real and from the heart. Many of us have known for years that Erik is "one of us" Today showed us that John is too! I think that the powers that be made an excellent choice in picking leadership to take Buell even further into the future! | ||
| Coolice |
I second that Dave! Erik's talk yesterday afternoon was awesome. And to have the president come to the dinner last nite, THEY are committed to BUELL, THANKS to them we are riding better and better bikes. Keep up the good work and we'll help sell more! | ||
| Buelliedan |
I will third that. Everything has been great so far and the accomodations for the RA races were superb!! Peggy and Mary have once again gave us the best value for $100 I will spend this year!! | ||
| Phatkidwit1eye |
PM Wheel bearings.... I was just wondering if the rear pm wheel bearings where made of some sort of really expensive metal(gold?). I don't understand how a single rear wheel bearing could cost 41 dollars (especially when I had to buy 3). I haven't had a chance to talk to the service manager(read: I work to much and at weird hours). From when I talked to him a few weeks before I paid,(also a fellow Bueller and I think BWB member) they where having problems with recieving incorrectly marked bearings that where to large. The money has been paid($210.92 later) I have my wheels and will be on the road shortly. I just figured I would ask why they are so expensive, when the 2 front ones only cost $7.65 for both. (Message edited by phatkidwit1eye on June 08, 2005) | ||
| Purplepeopleeater |
Nuttin' really special about those bearings. Hell, you can buy those bearings for 1/2 the cost from americansportbike.com. I'm currently in the same boat, need bearings for my PM wheels. I'm just gonna check the local bearing supplier for either NSK or fafner bearings. You can find the same part # on the web for like $9 a piece, but I would suspect those are crappy chinese made bearings that i wouldn't trust in my son's tricycle, much less my Buell. | ||
| Whodom |
I've owned my Buell (2000 S3 Thunderbolt) for about a year now and have greatly enjoyed it. Since acquiring it, I studied posts at this site to try to stay ahead of potential problems with the bike and thus far, my bike has been flawless. Based on reports here of problems with the oil pump drive gear on some tube frame Buells, I dropped my oil pump this weekend and can see that the gear is showing definite wear (http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/3842/123785.html?1119877262). The wear on my gear appears very similar to that noted by other BadWebbers; a few teeth on the drive gear are notably worn on less than 180 degrees of the gear's circumference. My Buell has 11,500 miles on it now and I've run synthetic oil (Mobil-1 V-twin or HD Syn 3) since 6500 miles. I figure I'm good for at least another 5000 miles before I have to replace the gear, but I'd like to know if the factory has ever identified the root cause of this wear. I'm hoping that when I do replace the gear with a new part, the problem will be permanently cured. Any info would be appreciated. | ||
| Lucky |
I personally would like to see the factory offer a full fairing option or at least offer it as an accessory. The only one I have found available is on the expensive side in my opinion. | ||
| Shawn_9r |
I would like to say "Great Job" on the 06 line-up. Shawn  | ||
| Rick_a |
Good to see people are listening to us. But, I needed a new race bracket and the updated oil pump drive gear a few months ago. Damn you!  | ||
| Rick_a |
Lucky, try www.yoyodyneti.com. They look very reasonable with all their products. | ||
| Peter |
I spent some time at the local dealer yesterday trying to find a part number, but we gave up. Could someone tell me please, the number for the r/h side, 3D tank stickers, that are the replacement for the non 3D stickers, on a molten orange/ nuclear blue '98 S1? Specifically the "American Motorcycles" in white, with blue writing, although I also need the white "BUELL" stickers as well. Thanks in advance. Pete2 Dakar | ||
| Dave |
I'm not certain, but they may be the same raised decals used on the '99-'02 Tubers. I have p/n's for some of those. DAve | ||
| Peter |
Dave, The only ones I found didn't seem to have the blue writing by their description. | ||
| Court |
Here is the part number M0730.GR That is for the right side of the Fuel tank. The letters are mostly white highlighted with Blue. | ||
| Peter |
Court, Many thanks. Just checking that we're on the same page tho' as these are definitely blue writing on a white background.  Pete2 Dakar | ||
| Lake_bueller |
Peter... I feel your pain. It took me months (not exaggerating) to find the raised blue letters for the '98 S1W. Needless to say, I went to an alternative location (but still OEM). Good luck finding yours. | ||
| Peter |
Lake_bueller, You can't have tried this place then. I certainly can't complain as I've had an email letting me know that not only did I now have the correct part number, but that the decals were already dispatched and on their way! Superman couldn't have done it quicker  Thank you Buell, and thank you Court. Pete2 Dakar | ||
| Csg_inc |
the new Ulysses does not have a spark arrester as a stock item. Does any one know how to get one so that I can be in compliance with the forest service? I want to enter the AMA Red Rock national dual sport ride in the beginning of October. Thanks DAVE | ||
| Rick_a |
Buell needs to redesign the XB heads for a true downdraft intake and ports. Do it. | ||
| Reepicheep |
Todays "Thanks to an elf for taking one for the team" award goes to.... Whatever poor soul had to cut the ends off the sidstand bolts that were too long so that the early 05 bikes could ship! Thanks! This bud's for you! (and another for whoever has to put those sidestand springs on. That's an annoying job!) | ||
| Rick_a |
I'd sure like to have more service parts for my WP forks. I need a bottom out bumper for the damper assembly and I've called everyone and anyone that deals with WP forks and have gone no where. | ||
| Fredx1 |
Nice write up on the Ulysses in Fuell. Really great to see the mags finally seeing the light re: Buell's engineering and the obvious excitement generated at Buell over the acceptance of the Ulysses. Congratulations. Seems to me however, everybody is _SO_ excited that the new Buells are such great bikes and won't shed themselves of important bits on the road they're overlooking one little thing. The XB series are ugly motorcycles. No offense all...I forgive the Ulysses for it's appropriate Swiss army knife/form follows function design ethic, but there's no excuse for the others in the current line up. The fairings on the Rs help some, but look behind that and see the mish-mash of lines, planes and curves colliding into each other... between the airbox cover and the frame, the frame and the seat, the seat and, on the Lightnings, that ridiculous skinny rear under seat support strut. Not to mention its rear dangles of fed mandated lights and reflectors, the glaringly mis-appropriately shaped foot protectors, and awkward relationships of swing arm to fender to belt shroud. The chunky collision of the engine case shapes with the form of the output cover, on and on and on. It's like every body worked in different offices trying their hardest to make the best parts possible but concentrated ONLY how their part interacted with the parts nearest it....where's the guy who stood back and said "hey, wait. those elements when bolted together look like crap" Where's the sensation of speed when they're standing still? Where's the feminine grace of the S2 and S3, the elegant simplicity of the M2, the muscularity of the S1 and X1. Where's the artist who translates dumb metal into shapes that move the soul? Where are the masses and shapes that flow together and compliment each other and make you want to sit in the garage, beer in hand, and congratulate yourself on acquiring a work of art? IMO not at Buell anymore. And BTW guys where's my greyhound-graceful, state of the art 2-up sport-tourer? In my dreams. My .02 only and worth every penny. Fred X1 | ||
| Srbphoto |
Posted on Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 06:29 pm: I just posted a website listing the problems I have had with my Buell Blast. If anyone knows how to get in touch with Erik Buell or cares to send him the website address, I'd be grateful. I have a lemon and the response from HD/Buell has been at best pathetic and for the most part, non-existent. http://www.srbphoto.com/buell_blast | ||
| Court |
>>>It has nothing to do with Buell or Erik Buell That is an accurate statement. I can fix about ANY Buell problem. But, I looked at this and it has nothing to do with Buell. You've aimed your efforts in the wrong direction and I suggest it will be a difficult case to make with the State AG's office that you have pretty much the one and only Buell Blast to exhibit these systemic design flaws. I've helped hundreds, in fact that number may approach 1,000, Buell owners to sort out the most difficult of problems and as most will tell you I do not hesitate to tip the balance, in cases where facts are tough to come by, in favor of the owner. My first suggestion is that you shake the whining, threatening attitude and focus on actually solving the problem. That's my personal, as a simple construction worker, opinion. Court Canfield New York City Court | ||
| Srbphoto |
Court Perhaps you'd like to buy the bike and fix the problems! If not, I will continue to try to contact Erik Buell and see if he can address these "systemic" issues. Otherwise the bike will be put up for "salvage." If you have helped so many Buell owners fix the problems, (" number may approach 1,000" , perhaps you should become a Buell mechanic. The simple fact is that Buell probably shoudn't be selling the "riders edge" bikes as this bike and my experience isn't doing their reputation any good. Regards Stephen | ||
| Mec |
Srbphoto Im sorry to hear that you are having a bad experience with your Blast but I do not think that is any reason to suggest that this bike should not be recommended for beginner riders or as the riders edge bike. I believe your problems may be one in a million. The Buell Blast was the first motorcycle I ever road and was a great bike. After only 700 miles of experience my family and I went on a trip to Las Angeles, CA from my hometown in Iowa and i never once had a problem with the bike, it didn't even use oil. And I currently work in a dealership and recommend the Buell Blast to many beginner riders and we have sold many of the Blasts and never had any of the problems you described. I wish you had a better experience with your motorcycle but I still believe the reputation of the Buell Blast stands strong. Mary | ||
| S3ters |
Does anyone know why buell won't warranty my cracked s3T saddlebag inner on their extended[5 yr]warranty program?After buying 5 new tubers since 97 I got the ext. warranty because I know it would not last.Any ideas on how to deal with this?It's an 02with 8K on it.Dennis | ||
| Sarodude |
It'd be nice to know why the Blast Pro Series exhaust was yanked from the site - and from production (?). This was the stoutest exhaust available and is the only one I felt comfy recommending for casual enthusiasts. Any info would be nice! A pipe would be nicer!  -Saro |
