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Iliad
Posted on Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 05:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hi All,
Just bought a 08 XB12X on Ebay in Tracy, CA. I live near San Diego. I am flying up next Friday to pick it up and ride it home. I am told by the seller that it is ride ready. BIG IF, you were doing what I am planning to do, what would you take with you to ensure the ride went well (tools, spare parts, etc.)? BTW, it comes with Buell side cases (no top case).
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Buewulf
Posted on Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 06:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I know some guys leave nothing to chance and are going to suggest you bring an arsenal of tools and spare parts. If the tool kit with the T27 comes with the bike, all I'd bring is something to check the tire pressure with, a good multi-tool, tire repair kit, maybe some loctite just in case something gets a little loose and that's about it. Oh, and print off the California section of BRAN on this website.
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Ulynut
Posted on Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 06:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

All I carry with me is the tool kit that came with the bike and a tire repair kit(compressor, plugs, pliers). I've never needed anything else.
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Hughlysses
Posted on Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 07:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The only thing I'd add to the above is a fully charged cell phone and a valid credit card (for true emergencies).

Take a few minutes to set up the suspension for your weight (see owner's manual, available on line at buell.com) before you leave. It makes a big difference in how the bike handles.
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Eulysses
Posted on Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 07:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Bet the dealer would set his weight for him. Bring all weather gear. Sunscreen. Full helmet. The windscreen is minimal so you take the air. Change oil first 1000.
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Skifastbadly
Posted on Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 08:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You're going to need some sort of pain reliever. By the end of ride, your face will be all crampy from the big smile you'll have on your face the entire time.
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Teeps
Posted on Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 08:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You going the scenic coastal route or I5 home? There is about 100 miles difference, coastal being the longer(445 vs 560.)
Either route, some warm clothes, credit card, shop towel, for checking the oil.

You should be able to get 150 miles on a tank of fuel, before the low fuel light comes on. Check the oil at each fill up. Do not over fill, the correct level is between the lower add oil section and the first 2 XXs'.
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Tocino
Posted on Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 08:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

And bring a camera so you can post a pic or 3. Sure we all know what your bike looks like, but it's winter (at least for some) and it's nice to know some people are lucky enough to be riding. : )
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Iliad
Posted on Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 10:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Wow! Thanks for all of the help and encouragement. I hope I don't need to use BRAN, but it is a true relief to know it exists. I will add myself to the list. I will share some pix and a report (good or bad) when I return. Thanks again, Iliad
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Idaho_buelly
Posted on Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 11:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Congrats! Sounds like a fun trip..Ride safe,you'll love the bike!!
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Sekalilgai
Posted on Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 11:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

congrats, have fun! yeah tire/plugs are a good idea, so is the credit card and camera....enjoy!
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Ourdee
Posted on Friday, February 05, 2010 - 08:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I carry a gallon jug of frozen tea and a lawn chair. It made all the difference when I was waiting on the side of the road with the rear bearings out. Seriously print the BRAN and charge the cell, then you won't need either. Get plenty of rest and hydrate heavy for a few days prior to the ride.
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Ratbuell
Posted on Friday, February 05, 2010 - 10:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have the factory toolkit, a tire plug / CO2 kit, multitool, zip ties, flashlight and matches with me always. Getting ready to add 2 of the Ag "document tubes" - one for first aid, one for spare fuel. Given the condition of my bike right now (owner induced - 11k miles, never washed, ridden hard and put away wet very often) I also carry a spare clutch cable, a bottle of Dri-Slide cable lube, and for Buelltoberfest I had a quart of Syn3.

That said...2k miles in 5 days for Buelltoberfest and I didn't need ANY of it. The only stuff the Uly used was fuel and air. And a good portion of the side sections of the tires ; )

+100 on setting the suspension for your weight - do it yourself. At least then you KNOW. Also +100 on the cell phone and credit card : )
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Iliad
Posted on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 - 07:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Got home to Poway (near San Diego) last night after a 4 day meandering ride from Tracy, CA through Monterey down Hwy 1 through the Santa Monica Mtn's (the girlfriend lives there) with the Uly I bought on Ebay. I had the BRAN list in my pocket the whole way. Thanks to all who answered my question and provided encouragement.
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Etennuly
Posted on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 - 07:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Well??? Where are the pictures??
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Tocino
Posted on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 - 10:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

> Well??? Where are the pictures??

Yeah! Some of us have the frozen white stuff all over the place and need to live vicariously through teh interwebs.
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Iliad
Posted on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - 11:22 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have a couple of silly pix, but I am trying to figure out how to reduce their size so that I can post them.
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Panhead_dan
Posted on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - 11:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You will need a pic hosting account and link them here or just do what I do.

No pics.
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Mnrider
Posted on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - 01:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Here's how I do pics with XP
Make sure your camera puts the pics on my pictures
go to my pictures and select the group you want
double click the pic you want and click on edit pictures
select web small
click on file and save then save as

you can get bigger pics by selecting web large then save then save as
then do it again
select web large then save then save as

for some reason if I save twice on web large it is less pixels and it will load on Bad web
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Etennuly
Posted on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - 01:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

When you right click "edit" with the mouse on the pic, you can also go to attributes and reduce the number of pixels to like 620X460. Then hit save or save as and go back and upload it.
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Iliad
Posted on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - 02:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

When I double click or edit a picture, it opens in Paint. What program do you open your pictures in to reduce the dimensions?
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Mnrider
Posted on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - 04:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I use the My Pictures that comes with Windows XP not the program that comes with the camera.
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Longdog_cymru
Posted on Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 04:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Mnrider,

Here is probably one of the very best photo edit software and best of all, IT'S FREE!!!!

http://www.irfanview.net/
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Froggy
Posted on Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 05:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Step by step guide I made a while back:

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/384 2/534113.html?1264976468
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