Username: |
Budo |
Full Name: |
Steve Rodgers |
E-mail Address: |
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Last Logged In: |
July 10, 2015
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Registered: |
November 01, 2000
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Total Posts: |
496 |
Status: |
RR1200 |
Home Page URL: |
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Birthday (Year) & Occupation: |
1955, computer programmer
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City: |
Collierville
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State/Province: |
Tn
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Country: |
USA
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Personal Quote: |
Turn and Burn
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Bike Model (Ex - M2, XB12Rr, S1W, P3): |
1998 S1W, all black, sold for a Yamaha FZ1
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Model Year (Please enter full 4-digit year): |
1998
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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: |
Bumpas HD/Buell of Memphis Tn. (They blow!)
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Performance Mods!: |
Carb mods. Craine HI4E ignition. V&H pipe. Forged Hurricane pistons, Nallin Stage I heads. Oil Cooler.
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Problems/Miles (Please be specific): |
Holed rear piston at 19,324 miles. Broken field wire. Stearing head bearings replaced at 10k, and 23k miles. Rear wheel replaced at 23k miles. Recall shock replaced. I am on the third tank vent. Replaced clutch cable at 20k miles. Electric plug for starter comes unplugged on occasion. Corbin seat. Steel braded rear brake line. Napolin bar end mirrors. Vista cruse, cruse control. Rear heat sheld/air scoop. Replaced ignition switch at 20k miles. Had been causing a problem for a long time, just didn't realize it.
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Other Mods/Misc/Customization.: |
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Favorite Rides (Roads and Routes): |
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Why I do/don't ride a Buell: |
Do ride cause its different and interesting. Will never have another one due to maintance and reliability costs and concerns.
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How can Buell improve their motorcycles?: |
Reliability, reliability, reliability.
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Life History/Philosophy: |
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Top speed on 2 wheels (mph): |
Indicated 125, holed rear piston due to intake leak.
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Preferred engine oil (brand/grade): |
Mobil 1 20-50, and Redline heavy shok pruf for the tranny
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