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Newfie_buell |
Full Name: |
Bill |
E-mail Address: |
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Last Logged In: |
September 10, 2018
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Registered: |
April 25, 2003
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Total Posts: |
4616 |
Status: |
1190RR |
Home Page URL: |
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Birthday (Year) & Occupation: |
1970 Commercial Insurance Professional
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City: |
St. John's
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State/Province: |
The Republic of Newfoundland
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Country: |
Canada
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Personal Quote: |
Uh oh
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Bike Model (Ex - M2, XB12Rr, S1W, P3): |
1998 S3 Thunderbolt, 1998 S1 Lightning (The Bitch), 1981 Dnepr, 1998 Buell S3, 1984 Honda Elite plus a plethora of little dirt bikes
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Model Year (Please enter full 4-digit year): |
See Above
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Color: |
Billet Metallic
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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: |
(Hidden)
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Performance Mods!: |
Dyno Jet Kit, Ditched the Stock Airbox, Vance & Hines Exhaust & Race Ignition, Thunderstorm Heads/Pistons
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Problems/Miles (Please be specific): |
Reflector inside of the headlight became loose and fell out of place, epoxied it back together. Wiring for the license plate fell onto the rear tire and broke. Rocker Box Gasket at 9383km (5800mi). Two tires at 9383km. Wiring on the id light on the stock fender again. Cracked Bracket on the Vance & Hines around 16000km. Stock fender mount holds cracked - replaced by warranty, front exhaust mount & rear shock - replaced by recall, upgraded isolators, fuel tank replaced by recall. Belt Broke at 19000km due to abuse, Second Belt at 24000km due to rock, switched to chain & sprockets, Right Isolator around 33000km, clutch cable at 25000km, Primary Chain Tensioner 38,898km. 44058km STATOR
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Other Mods/Misc/Customization.: |
Corbin Seat, S3 Inner Rear Fender, billet foot pegs & custom plate bracket, heated grips, final chain drive
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Favorite Rides (Roads and Routes): |
Nova Scotia to Newfoundland. Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland. Southern Shore Highway of Newfoundland. Gros Morne National Park Highway. Did I mention any road in Newfoundland?
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Why I do/don't ride a Buell: |
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How can Buell improve their motorcycles?: |
Make a Sport Touring Buell so it would not take 2 weeks to get the feeling back in my arseafter a trip to Wisconsin.
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Life History/Philosophy: |
To quote a good friend and fellow Buell owner "MY LIFE IS VERY COMPLICATED" so lets go ride!!!! "Either God has forgiven me for my past sins or the statute of limitations has run out"
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Top speed on 2 wheels (mph): |
265km/h was not the S1
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Preferred engine oil (brand/grade): |
Mobil 1 15w50 synthetic oil
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