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Mermark
Posted on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 - 12:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Anywat evert thing seemed ok, till I noticed my belt frayed about half a mile later, had a right side drop doing about 5 mph my front brake seemed to lock up up did an Endo and fell , my brake shift was bent and finger hurt that was about it, had huge axle spools on reareand so no damage there or so I thought though belt is being chewed up to the left of the front gear thing, it's under warranty, do I tell them I fell? Going to The Harley Dealership in the afternoon 9/11/07 guidance appreciated....
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Crusty
Posted on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 - 06:34 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

do I tell them I fell?

Yes. It will be obvious from the damage. Warranty doesn't cover damage due to accidents, so be prepared for the bad news.
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Froggy
Posted on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 - 08:14 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Be honest with them, you never know they might just write it off as warranty anyway. : )
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Reepicheep
Posted on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 - 11:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Bent idler pulley?
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Court
Posted on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 - 01:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)


Buell Values
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De50man
Posted on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 - 01:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I believe that is for Buell *workers*, not customers

Obviously, I'm just kidding. I totally agree though, it's much better to tell the truth and hope for the best.

(Message edited by de50man on September 11, 2007)
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Mermark
Posted on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 12:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

ok I'll be in their tomo !
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Mermark
Posted on Thursday, September 20, 2007 - 02:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Reepicheep your a wise man, it was a bent idler thing. I hope your knowledge is vast cause the next time I have a problem I'll bug you.
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Igneroid
Posted on Monday, September 24, 2007 - 12:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)





What happened to the "Dont Eat Yellow Snow" value???
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Reepicheep
Posted on Monday, September 24, 2007 - 08:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Don't blame me for being right, I just remembered somebody else with that symptom posting what they found the problem to be : )
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Thumper74
Posted on Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 01:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If they need a sign that tells them not to eat yellow snow... I may not buy a bike from them...
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Mermark
Posted on Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 10:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Back to the drawing board, purchased a new belt, idler pulley and it's still running to the left, spoke with Al gave me a web site for the suspension company in Corona Ca. Are these my only options ?
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Diablobrian
Posted on Friday, September 28, 2007 - 12:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Be sure to check the swingarm mount on the rear of the motor casing and see if there is anything wrong there.

If there isn't a problem there then it could be a bent swingarm. That is the only thing left that can cause a mis-alignement
If you already replaced the belt idler.
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Mermark
Posted on Saturday, October 27, 2007 - 08:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

thanks for your input after all it was the pivot bolt that was the problem, thank God I'm finally ridn my Buell again, While it was being diagnosed I had the my exhaust pipe cerma chromed and the muffler chromed as well, the guy seemed to know what he was doing so he cut my muffler and did some things , it sounded great seemed to take a little while to move quickly in first but overall I was pleased, So know what do I do know ? how do I insure it's fuel mixture is right ? Do I need a race ecm as Dana suggested steering me away from TFI I noticed in the classifed for 160.00. I not so much much a speed freak I just want things to work to their upmost.
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Diablobrian
Posted on Sunday, October 28, 2007 - 01:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm glad you were able to get the rear suspension sorted out.

Looking at your profile I see that you have a K&N filter as well as the modified exhaust.

Some people on the board have run similar set-ups with the stock ECM for many miles.

However many (myself included) believe that this will cause an excessively lean condition
in your motor and the potential for serious damage is definitely there. I would also recommend
that you get a "race" ECM for your bike. It should show you a performance increase while
helping to avoid all the problems associated with running lean.
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Mermark
Posted on Sunday, October 28, 2007 - 09:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

thanx next pay period it's on
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Slaughter
Posted on Wednesday, November 28, 2007 - 08:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If there is ANY doubt, do a couple dyno pulls and check exhaust gas to make sure you are not lean at any rpm band. It'll be $50 well spent.
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Mermark
Posted on Monday, January 07, 2008 - 12:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Got the race ecm, had suspension done forks redone shock redone and now having battery problems purchased a new one seems to be fine. Where will I go to get dyno work done ? In the high desert? Also heard about some kind if ignition retard for more horsepower. You guys know anything ?
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Polacking
Posted on Monday, February 04, 2008 - 09:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The ignition retard thing is only if you run nitrous oxide I believe. Retard the ignition on your near stock Buell engine will cost you horsepower
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