Username: |
Static |
Full Name: |
Brian |
E-mail Address: |
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Last Logged In: |
November 19, 2006
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Registered: |
November 27, 2003
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Total Posts: |
71 |
Status: |
RR1000 |
Home Page URL: |
(Hidden)
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Birthday (Year) & Occupation: |
not all that long ago, Auto tech
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City: |
Phoenix
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State/Province: |
Az
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Country: |
US
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Personal Quote: |
Oops... That sounds expensive.
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Bike Model (Ex - M2, XB12Rr, S1W, P3): |
xb9r
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Model Year (Please enter full 4-digit year): |
2003
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Color: |
white, at least what's left in one piece
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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: |
myself
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Performance Mods!: |
open element filter/ chopped xb12 air box lid and box cover
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Problems/Miles (Please be specific): |
speed sensor @ 4500 mi. engine rebuild @ 25k due to cam bushing to flywheel contact... 5k on this motor cool noises again and pretty gold flakes in oil...see rebuild @ 25k mi. I hate this motor
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Other Mods/Misc/Customization.: |
visual effects by pavement surfing
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Favorite Rides (Roads and Routes): |
(Hidden)
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Why I do/don't ride a Buell: |
I've had japanese sportbikes and loved the perf. but my xb9r has personality, looks, and especially torque. A great real world bike... if this stupid boat anchor of a motor would hold together!!!
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How can Buell improve their motorcycles?: |
use a different powerplant. The body of high tech machine with the heart of " 1940s farm implement" Admit it it's weak ( even if you love it)
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Life History/Philosophy: |
You can't live without taking risks, but not all risks are worth taking.( they may make your life shorter than it already is) Keep a cool head and ride... a lot.
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Top speed on 2 wheels (mph): |
on my xb9r to the rev limiter-130+ or so, 160+ on an import
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Preferred engine oil (brand/grade): |
Mobil1 15w50
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