Username: |
One |
Full Name: |
Fred |
E-mail Address: |
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Last Logged In: |
June 12, 2008
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Registered: |
August 19, 2003
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Total Posts: |
32 |
Status: |
RR1000 |
Home Page URL: |
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Birthday (Year) & Occupation: |
1947; self-employed
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City: |
Keshena
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State/Province: |
WI
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Country: |
USA
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Personal Quote: |
'Get on; get off.'
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Bike Model (Ex - M2, XB12Rr, S1W, P3): |
S3T
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Model Year (Please enter full 4-digit year): |
2002
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Color: |
Volcano grey/Blazing Orange
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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: |
;Sport Motors
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Performance Mods!: |
wave rotor
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Problems/Miles (Please be specific): |
loose shock retaining bolt; axle positioning nut loose at 500 miles. Re-occuring snag of belt guard on saddlebag guard; bent belt guard,twisted inner fender and melted plastic. Resulting in a gop on my rear wheel causing loss of some clear coat. ( Buell replaced the inner-fender no cost)Front isolator cracked and failed @24000 mi also noticed crack in headerpipe at second bend
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Other Mods/Misc/Customization.: |
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Favorite Rides (Roads and Routes): |
Beartooth Mountains in Montana; Yellowstone and Grand Tetons. Almost all roads in Wisconsin.
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Why I do/don't ride a Buell: |
I happened to get a great deal on my S3T but after the fact I'm sorry I didn't do it sooner like in 1988 when I sold Buells!
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How can Buell improve their motorcycles?: |
A sport touring version of the XB12
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Life History/Philosophy: |
I've been a teacher since 1974 including 14 years with MSF. Every year I am my own best student because I practice what I teach.
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Top speed on 2 wheels (mph): |
142 mph; 125 of late on the Buell( I mean 55)
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Preferred engine oil (brand/grade): |
HD
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