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Blackbelt
| | Posted on Friday, May 25, 2007 - 07:22 am: | 
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man this sucks.... I am sorry if I started a trend w/ backing out and all. Go ahead Hardcorps.. blame me.. I can take it. I could ride up saturday and meet you guys... my demo gets out @ 2... so |
Blackbelt
| | Posted on Friday, May 25, 2007 - 10:10 am: |
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That was a wet ride in today... but hay I missed riding.. whoo hoo |
Swampy
| | Posted on Friday, May 25, 2007 - 04:42 pm: |
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The Big Kid is planning on coming also, provided his bike makes it. Whats the address so I can mapquest it incase I get lost? |
Hardcorps
| | Posted on Friday, May 25, 2007 - 05:18 pm: |
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Ok I was gone all last week in the other country of OHIO. Man there is not one good thing about that place.
Anyways not sure what the cabin address is but the Dockside Bar and Grill address is 6340 Old Torch Lake Dr, Bellaire, MI 49615. When you turn on to Old Torch Lake Dr the bar is at the end to the left, but there is a very small drive on the right. Take the small drive, and the cottage is all the way down on the left on the water.
IS THERE ANY ONE ELSE COMING????????????? |
D3r3k
| | Posted on Friday, May 25, 2007 - 05:34 pm: |
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Probably not.
Royal Oak was pretty good last night. I saw 3 Buells. |
Mattwhite
| | Posted on Friday, May 25, 2007 - 06:05 pm: |
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I should be able to make it to the meeting Sunday. |
Eich
| | Posted on Friday, May 25, 2007 - 07:54 pm: |
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Hardcorps,sorry bud, can't make the up north trip. We have some heavy overtime due to early buyouts and retirements. Right now we're on 10hrs Sat and 6 on Sundays, 12hrs weekdays, right through to Aug. |
Eich
| | Posted on Friday, May 25, 2007 - 08:01 pm: |
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Don,Jugs, Dan, you still out there? Anybody want to hook up Sunday at Willie Hortons??? |
Hardcorps
| | Posted on Friday, May 25, 2007 - 10:29 pm: |
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If it is not raining I think I will go to the Timmy Ho ho's with you guys then ride up to the meeting. Which one do you guys meet at? |
Tiburondriver47
| | Posted on Friday, May 25, 2007 - 10:58 pm: |
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If it doesn't rain i can make Tim Hortons around 11:30am. Hardcorps its on north side of Ford rd just w/o I275. |
Eich
| | Posted on Saturday, May 26, 2007 - 08:54 am: |
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That's good for me unless you have somewhere else in mind? |
Jugallo94
| | Posted on Saturday, May 26, 2007 - 10:09 am: |
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timmys at 1130 is good for me. |
Hardcorps
| | Posted on Saturday, May 26, 2007 - 10:47 am: |
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Tib,
Are you coming up north? |
Tiburondriver47
| | Posted on Saturday, May 26, 2007 - 05:15 pm: |
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Hardcorps it doesn't look like it. I have a side job and can't pass up the money. I am going to do the chain conversion real soon an i am thinking about trying the Drummer SS and see how i like it. I need to quit buying toys for my bike. |
Xb12rdude
| | Posted on Saturday, May 26, 2007 - 05:33 pm: |
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Let me know how the chain conversion goes. I did a ton of research on that this winter when I was thinking about doing the same. What kit are you using? |
Tiburondriver47
| | Posted on Saturday, May 26, 2007 - 08:16 pm: |
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Saintlys. $230.00 plus shipping. you have to send him your idler so he can modify it but that's included in the price. The final ratio is 2.43 to 1 instead of the stock 2.40 to 1. I am also thinking about doing the 9 primary chain swap for faster acceleration. |
Tiburondriver47
| | Posted on Sunday, May 27, 2007 - 09:02 am: |
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Looks like rain so i decided to go to church instead. Probably a better choice. |
Jugallo94
| | Posted on Sunday, May 27, 2007 - 10:11 am: |
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I will be at the donut shop at 11:30 if anyone else is coming. If not I will take a different route up there. |
D3r3k
| | Posted on Sunday, May 27, 2007 - 10:20 am: |
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I'll be at Hooters at noon. |
Hardcorps
| | Posted on Sunday, May 27, 2007 - 02:02 pm: |
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Swampy,
Looks like it is you, your big kid, and me. I will be heading up Tuesday to spend time with the wife, and then staying through the weekend. Just let me know what time you are thinking about heading up on Friday so I know what time to expect you. I will try to scout out some good roads, while spending quality time with the family.
My wife is coming back here Thursday night, so we will have the cottage to ourselves. My wife is taking up sheets, and towels. All that we need to worry about is food, drink, and fuel.
My cell phone number is 734-368-8868. Look forward to see you guys. |
Shobe
| | Posted on Sunday, May 27, 2007 - 04:38 pm: |
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It was good meeting you guys today at Hooters. Look forward to getting on the road with you sometime. Hopefully the roads will be dry next time. |
Jugallo94
| | Posted on Sunday, May 27, 2007 - 05:08 pm: |
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They werent bad after lunch. I took all back roads home. It was a good afternoon. |
D3r3k
| | Posted on Monday, May 28, 2007 - 06:45 pm: |
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Anybody know the Buell customer service number? I'm tired of owning a bike that doesn't work and I'm tired of dealing with dealerships that have no problem selling the bikes but are incapable of servicing them. |
Phonemanjustin
| | Posted on Monday, May 28, 2007 - 07:34 pm: |
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Buell customer care 414-343-8400. Monday through Friday 8:00-4:30 p.m. CST. Except holidays. |
D3r3k
| | Posted on Monday, May 28, 2007 - 07:50 pm: |
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Thanks. |
Hardcorps
| | Posted on Monday, May 28, 2007 - 08:54 pm: |
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Swampy,
This will be the last time I am on the internet. So if you need anything give my cell phone a call. For some odd reason you decide not to come, or something happens please call me Thursday night or Friday morning. 734-368-8868
Black Belt,
What exit do you get off after Grayling? I can figure it out from there. |
Blackbelt
| | Posted on Monday, May 28, 2007 - 10:55 pm: |
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I get off @ the waters exit #270. then @ just take C-38 west to Mancelona theb M-88 through Bellaire. then my cottage is 5 miles past. not that I will be there |
Peppwaves03
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 - 08:55 am: |
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Derek,
Overall how have you liked the bike? Would you buy again? What would you do differently if you could?
Thanks just thinking I might get a new one and just want to make sure I know what I am getting into.
Thanks! |
D3r3k
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 - 09:32 am: |
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Do I enjoy riding the bike? Yes.
Having said that, Buell’s are overpriced, underpowered, the dealers in the area don’t carry Buell parts, and are incapable of servicing them. The bike has always sputtered, and forgive me if I don’t just accept that as character. The bike stills sputters, but now I have the added bonus of my engine light flashing. I took it to a Buell dealer in Lexington, KY and they couldn’t figure it out. American had the bike for two weeks and they couldn’t figure it out. Yesterday the ignition stopped working so I had to push-start it. Back when I first purchased the bike the throttle cable was rubbing through a spark plug wire. I found out the other day that my head temp sensor wire is wearing through.
Bottom line...I went to American a couple weeks ago to buy brake pads and an oil filter, and as soon as I mentioned Buell the guy behind the counter says “I’ve had it up to here with those Buell’s”. I feel the same way. |
Blackbelt
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 - 01:09 pm: |
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wow... well sorry to hear about that derek. I mean I have over 36,000 miles on my 2002 x1, and I still love it. that is why I want to get a 12R. Peppwave it is up to you to get what you think is good. yes the Buell will have quirks, is it underpowered?? no not to me it is a low end toque, cornering bike.. and it fits that just great. should it have a bit more power, maybe, maybe not... who knows. Over priced.. Oh yeah I will agree w/ that. you do seem to get more of a bike w/ the inline 4's but I like the fact that mine stands out in a crowd. Same for like HD... their bikes are easily 4-5 thousand if not more than their japanese competitors... but they stay in buisness. so it is all how you look I guess. |
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