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Dms
Posted on Wednesday, June 08, 2011 - 12:17 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

My nostalgia for my old Thunderbolt got the better of me, and I just put a deposit on a fellow BadWeb inmate's 2001 S3. The new bike will be #4 in the garage, and my lovely wife has informed me in no uncertain terms that four is too damn many. And, truth be told, I'm not the hooligan I used to be; this bike should be ridden by someone who's going to use the edges of the tires more than I do.

The good:
- Barker exhaust & Erik Buell Racing ECM get rid of the stock bike's low RPM bad manners.
- Updated the front brake with a Brembo radial master cylinder that provides noticeably better feel than the stock Nissin.
- Ceramic headers, Gripster pads and some heat tape inside the frame keep the engine heat manageable while sitting in traffic.
- American Sport Bike bar risers and lower Firebolt pegs make the bike more comfortable around town.
- Replaced stock mirrors with Firebolt mirrors and rerouted the turn signals to bright amber LEDs where the running lights used to be. Got sick of looking at my elbows.
- Michelin Pilot Power 2CT tires with about 750 miles on them, installed last August.

The bad:
My garage is a dangerous place; the bike lost an argument with the minivan (don't ask) and suffered a tipover on the left side. The only evidence of the disagreement are some scratches on the axle sliders and a small ding on the frame that's currently hidden by the Buell frame pucks. (Really wish I'd put them on earlier.) Also, the swingarm is a bit scuffed up -- there are a couple of scratches from a poorly-maneuvered wheel stand and a scuff mark on the right side from my riding boot. I attempted to clean off the boot marks and managed to make it worse. All cosmetic, but there you go.

Current mileage is a little over 6200, and may go up a tiny bit in the next few weeks depending on how much seller's remorse I start feeling. Bike is located in Aurora CO, just 20 minutes away from the Denver airport (hint hint!)

I have a Craigslist ad up locally, and I'm asking $7500 in that ad; that seems to be in the ballpark for local 1125Rs. Make me an offer if you disagree! If I don't get a buyer at or near my asking price I'll consider selling some of the aftermarket stuff separately.

Toss me an email if you have any questions and I'll regale you with boring 1125R stories until you fall asleep. I've put up a bunch of additional pictures in this PhotoBucket album including closeups of the swingarm scratches. I can take additional photos if there's something specific you want to see.






I put all my bike-related purchases into a spreadsheet and nearly had a heart attack when I realized I've bolted more than $4000 of crap to this poor bike. I think I've singlehandedly put at least one of Al Lighton's kids through college. Here's the full list of aftermarket stuff, in general order of interest:

Barker exhaust, with 1" and 1.5" quiet cores
Erik Buell Racing Race ECM with Barker-specific tune
Erik Buell Racing targeted fuel injectors
Ceramic coated headers in silver, from American Sport Bike
Brembo 18x20 radial front brake master cylinder (noticeably better feel than stock)
Rizoma front brake reservoir & bracket
Firebolt touring seat
Buell factory fairing lowers
American Sport Bike bars with 1" rise over stock
Pazzo shorty clutch lever
Buell heated grips
Evotech tail tidy
Gripster grip pads on the frame & the air cleaner cover
Buell smoke windshield
Dark Horse Moto axle sliders, front & rear
Firebolt pegs, 1" lower than stock
Buell frame pucks
K&N air filter
Firebolt mirrors (turn signals are rerouted to the running lights and equipped with amber LEDs)
American Sport Bike quick release seat pins
De-noided with the Buell resistor
Cheapo voltage indicator on dash! Woo hoo!

Other stuff not attached to the bike that I'll throw in:
Passenger pegs
American Sport Bike 1125R/XB fiberglass tail cowl (replaces rear seat)
Stock exhaust
Stock Nissin front brake master cylinder with Pazzo shorty lever
Stock ECM
Stock seat
Firebolt Kick Ash air cleaner cover
Buell Deluxe tank bag
Buell rear storage bag (the small one that fits over the passenger seat)
Buell cover
Buell tank bra
Service manual
Oil filter & gaskets for one more oil change
Crappy Harbor Freight rear wheel stand
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Clarkjw
Posted on Wednesday, June 08, 2011 - 05:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'd be interested in parts
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Dms
Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 - 07:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Price reduced to $6500 OBO. Make me an offer!
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Fio835
Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2011 - 03:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Ill buy the seat!
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Northernyankee
Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2011 - 04:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If you do part it out, I would be interested in the Brembo and Rizoma.
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Applepooh
Posted on Sunday, July 24, 2011 - 04:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Don't part that out!!! Too flippin' beautiful.
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Hybridmomentspass
Posted on Sunday, July 24, 2011 - 01:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If you part out, please let me know, interestd in several of the things like the Buell cover, seat, deluxe tank bag, service manual. Outside of seat those are things you dont even have to take off : )
PM Me, Im serious, do want
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Dms
Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 - 11:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'd throw a tarp over the bike and keep it in the garage until it turns vintage before I'd part it out. I'd still like to give it a few more weeks before I start disassembling things, but if it doesn't sell reasonably soon I'll consider putting some of the stock parts back on and selling the aftermarket stuff separately.

Rob, removing the brake & reservoir would be more work than I'm interested in doing right now and I'm still hoping that particular upgrade will help sell the bike, but thanks anyway! Jason, Fio & Hybrid, I'll be in touch soon regarding easily-removed parts if it doesn't sell.
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Pookawa
Posted on Friday, July 29, 2011 - 09:29 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

pm'd you
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Dms
Posted on Sunday, July 31, 2011 - 01:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

SOLD! to fellow Badwebber Brian. I can't tell you how happy I am that the bike's gone to another Buell enthusiast who will appreciate it. Treat my baby well, and ride safe!
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Pookawa
Posted on Sunday, July 31, 2011 - 10:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks Dave,

I managed to 'accidentally' put about 100 miles on the bike on my way home, running a short route that I take on my Uly to compare. Even being very conservative, I kept catching myself flying much faster compared to the Uly; it felt that effortless. Thanks for the great transaction.
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