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Username: | Spike |
Full Name: | Mike Luddy |
E-mail Address: | (Hidden) |
Last Logged In: | April 30, 2015 |
Registered: | April 26, 2003 |
Total Posts: | 2684 |
Status: | XBRR |
Home Page URL: | |
Birthday (Year) & Occupation: | 1/23/81 (31). Software Developer |
City: | Fuquay-Varina |
State/Province: | NC |
Country: | USA |
Personal Quote: | "I hope one day the liter bikes hit 250mph so they can get far enough ahead on the straights to not get in the way once the riding starts." -Sshbsn |
Bike Model (Ex - M2, XB12Rr, S1W, P3): | FZ1, SV650 |
Model Year (Please enter full 4-digit year): | 2001, 2001 |
Color: | |
V.I.N. (To aid in problem resolution. Will not be displayed or shared otherwise.) : | (Hidden) |
Servicing Dealership: | Mostly D.I.Y., but occasionally Ray Price HD |
Performance Mods!: | |
Problems/Miles (Please be specific): | Base gaskets weeping around 4k miles, replaced under warranty. Excessive pinging around 40k miles. Teardown revealed a lot of carbon buildup due to a leaking valve guide seal on the front cylinder and blow-by on the rear cylinder. |
Other Mods/Misc/Customization.: | |
Favorite Rides (Roads and Routes): | US 129, VIR North, or any road that is completely devoid of stoplights, traffic, and straights. |
Why I do/don't ride a Buell: | Raunchy, hot-rod v-twin in a razor-sharp chassis. What's not to love? |
How can Buell improve their motorcycles?: | (Hidden) |
Life History/Philosophy: | "Now, for the loss I bear his name, What was my gain I count my loss My former pride I call my shame And nail my glory to His cross" - Isaac Watts (1674-1748) |
Top speed on 2 wheels (mph): | at least 130 on the 12R (taped over speedo at the track) |
Preferred engine oil (brand/grade): | |
AIM: | MLuddyJr |
Previous Buells: | '99 M2 Cyclone, '04 XB12R Firebolt, '07 XB12X Ulysses |
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