Username: |
Benm2 |
Full Name: |
Ben |
E-mail Address: |
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Last Logged In: |
December 21, 2014
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Registered: |
August 27, 2002
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Total Posts: |
994 |
Status: |
XBRR |
Home Page URL: |
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Birthday (Year) & Occupation: |
39, mechanical engineer
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City: |
philadelphia
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State/Province: |
PA
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Country: |
USA
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Personal Quote: |
Doing it yourself will always teach you more than paying someone else, regardless of the results.
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Bike Model (Ex - M2, XB12Rr, S1W, P3): |
M2
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Model Year (Please enter full 4-digit year): |
2000
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Color: |
black
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V.I.N. (To aid in problem resolution. Will not be displayed or shared otherwise.) : |
(Hidden)
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Servicing Dealership: |
me
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Performance Mods!: |
Supertrapp, new pilot jet, race air cleaner, chain-drive conversion, race fairing, race bellypan, cut off passenger pegs, "Ben's Tool & Machine" rearsets, "BTM" stage 8 heads, Pickarski Racing Components race alternator, custom front shock mount, Braille B106 battery
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Problems/Miles (Please be specific): |
shook battery apart, speedo sensor, rocker box, oil pump, misc. leaks. Breaks belly pan every other trackday.
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Other Mods/Misc/Customization.: |
woodcraft clip ons, safety wire. Cut tail section for heel clearance with rearsets.
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Favorite Rides (Roads and Routes): |
VIR, Summit Point Main after the repave. Haven't ridden Barber, but it's the nicest looking track I've been to.
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Why I do/don't ride a Buell: |
I wanted an american sportbike. It's nice to see "Made in USA" on things. There's NEVER having to ask the question "Is this thing on?"
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How can Buell improve their motorcycles?: |
Weight.
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Life History/Philosophy: |
When in doubt, do something.
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Top speed on 2 wheels (mph): |
about 140.
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Preferred engine oil (brand/grade): |
Amsoil Synthetic
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