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Username: | Kttemplar |
Full Name: | Mike M |
E-mail Address: | (Hidden) |
Last Logged In: | September 06, 2010 |
Registered: | April 23, 2008 |
Total Posts: | 497 |
Status: | RR1200 |
Home Page URL: | http://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemilian |
Birthday (Year) & Occupation: | 1971 |
City: | North Brunswick |
State/Province: | New Jersey |
Country: | USA |
Personal Quote: | What the greater man seeks is in himself; what the lesser man seeks is in others. |
Bike Model (Ex - M2, XB12Rr, S1W, P3): | 1125R |
Model Year (Please enter full 4-digit year): | 2008 |
Color: | Black/Blue |
V.I.N. (To aid in problem resolution. Will not be displayed or shared otherwise.) : | (Hidden) |
Servicing Dealership: | TBD |
Performance Mods!: | -Buell Solenoid plug (Y0248.1AM) -KN filter BU-1108 -Jardine RT-5 - Erik Buell Racing Pre-Programmed Race ECM (Pump Gas and Jardine RT-5) - |
Problems/Miles (Please be specific): | - 0 miles - Had loss of power 4000-5000 RPM. fixed by removing active air intake solenoid and installing Buell noid eliminator part (Y0248.1AM) good instructions for removing solenoid: www.markelengineering.com/Markel_8B11NE_install_instructions_revised06162008.pdf - 0 miles - Stalling at stop, but it seems to have gone away after break-in. - 0 miles - Runs really hot (222). Fixed problem by adding 3.5 ounces of Water Wetter to HD longlife Coolant. Now does not get above 214.Runs even cooler after re-flashes. -620 mile maintenance- shimmed belt cover due to rubbing, fixed the problem. Switched to HD SYN-3 synthetic oil. -800 miles, Battery died the other day after sitting for two days. scared to take it off the tender now. -1100 miles, bent front rim on pothole, replaced by dealer. -1145 miles, ECM re-flash performed by dealer. -2000 miles, brake line rubbing against fender. fixed by loosening bracket and repositioning rubber higher in bracket and retightening. -2500 miles, Oil leaking from the Neutral switch, fixed by dealer under warranty. -2800 miles, oil leaking from the bleeder hole beneath clutch cover, fixed by dealer under warranty. -3300 miles, recall maintence (oil jet in tranny,) performed by dealer. -3400 miles, fluid leaking from around bleeder threads in clutch cover after recall maintenance performed at dealer, fixed by tightening bleeder nut. -3400 miles, weep hole below clutch cover leaking again. (fixed by dealer under warranty). -4500 miles, Low sided @ 50mph on onramp (patch of sand). Broke RH mirror, scraped RH radiator outer shroud, scraped RH of fairing, put a flat spot on brake lever end, ground down bar-end slider(glad I got those), ground down axle slider on swing arm (again glad I got those), ground down plastic cover on clutch cover and a small portion of the housing (still mostly intact). The shrouds really work!!! I picked up the bike (had to get the dirt out of the RH pod and exhaust) and rode away, with only minor bruises (good thing I had on my riding gear)ATGATT. Fixed all the parts for under $300. Not bad for a 50mph low side. -5700 miles, clutch cover leaking again. Will replace clutch cover with revised cover and have dealer replace seals again. -6300 miles, replaced clutch cover with '09 style cover and had O-ring seals replaced again by dealer under warranty. Hopefully, this fixes the clutch leak problem. -6300 miles, re-flash performed by dealer to fix fueling issues. She runs great now!! - 6400 miles, Clutch is weeping again. This time the dealer is going to replace all of the hydraulic parts in the clutch (pistons, sleeves, O-rings). -7000 miles, rear turn signal burned out. Replaced with aftermarket LED signals (Shock Racing Mini-1 Black LED turn signals stock# 222-1001) (to connect used some wire from radio shack and some "snap connectors, 16-14 gauge, male & female", since the connecters were not the same as the Buell stock and I did not want to cut off the stock Buell connectors, in case I wanted to go back to stock signals at some point). -7300 miles, dealer replaced front brake line due to rubbing. Had them re-route it on the outside of front shock like the '09 models. Had fuel vent recall performed by dealer. dealer replaced oil dipstick under recall. dealer replaced clutch pistons under warranty. runs great now and no leaks. -7400 miles, battery died again. It seems to happen whenever I mess with the instrument cluster or get it back from the dealer. It may also be the cold weather. Back on the tender. -9000 miles, Original Corsa III rear tire finally wore down. Replaced with Diablo Rosso. -9500 miles, Weep hole on clutch cover leaking again. Dealer is ordering parts to replace again. Replaced Front tire with Diablo Rosso. It had a defect, so I had to take it off and put on another Rosso. Works good now. -10200 miles, dealer replaced sleeves and O-rings in clutch again. I guess I will just schedule this as maintenance every 3000 miles. Got 05Z flash. - 11500 Miles. Low Sided @ 50mph left side. Replaced mirror and pod cover. less than $200 damage. replaced bar-end slider. Again, good thing I got those. No major damage to me. I was wearing my gear and got only bumps and bruises. ATGATT, Again!! - 11870 Miles. Stator burned out. Replaced by dealer along with battery under warranty. - 13000 Miles. Clutch beginning to weep again. Hope I can still get it fixed under warranty. |
Other Mods/Misc/Customization.: | -Front & Rear composite aluminum/delrin sliders -Bar-end delrin sliders -Replaced Delrin Barend Sliders from DH moto with Rhino barend sliders. -Carbon fiber buckle guard. -Zumo 450 GPS (hardwired through "accessory plug" under instrument cluster by building a plug with two terminals and two wire seals for about $1 http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/290431/388582.html?1222284679 ) -Cusotm firebolt seat (52319-02Y) -Soon!- Billet anodized shift & brake levers -Tidy Tail fender eliminator. -Clear led brake light assembly from 1125-r.com. -Blue Wedge LED Marker Bulb (running lights) from 1125-r.com -Replaced High and Low beams with Luminics Ultra White H8 35W bulbs. Improved lighting quite a bit. - |
Favorite Rides (Roads and Routes): | -Santa Anita Canyon from the top of Santa Anita Ave in Pasadena, CA to the end of the road in Santa Anita Canyon -Angleles Crest Hwy 2 from La Canada,CA to Big Pine,CA - |
Why I do/don't ride a Buell: | I chose Buell because they make motorcycles designed to perform, based on logical principles and sound engineering. - |
How can Buell improve their motorcycles?: | market performance mods/race parts and customization accessories for the 1125r - |
Life History/Philosophy: | If you take life too seriously, it will kill you. |
Top speed on 2 wheels (mph): | ? |
Preferred engine oil (brand/grade): | HD Syn 3, Amsoil 20w50 |
DYNO HP/Torque: | 20SEP2008 DYNOd @ Liberty HD/Buell 128.92 HP/73.57 Torque 6047 miles on bike 81.42F @ 27% Humidity |
Oil filter W/O-Ring, Kit: | Q1064.1AM |
Plug, Drain, W/O-Ring, Kit (small plug): | Q1050.1AM |
Plug, Drain, W/O-Ring, Kit (large plug w/magnet): | Q1350.1AM |
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