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Guy_hill
Posted on Thursday, March 29, 2018 - 11:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Anyone know of Uly repair facility in South Florida: 2006 Uly cranks but won't start? Thanks.
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Ontheroad68
Posted on Friday, March 30, 2018 - 07:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I think these days most guys have had to become their own mechanic due to necessity. Not many folks working on these bikes.
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Guy_hill
Posted on Friday, March 30, 2018 - 08:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Ontheroad68: Thanks for your reply. Yes, I'm learning that I must now expand my old & limited marine outboard engines mechanical skills to motorcycle engines. Seems we're talking between Seattle & Hobe Sound FL and that's pretty cool! Thanks again.
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Etennuly
Posted on Friday, March 30, 2018 - 08:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Pull the spark plugs. Most likely fouled out. If they are wet change them. Most common problem.

Only start it if you are going to ride it.

Neversieze on the threads.
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Tribe29
Posted on Friday, March 30, 2018 - 09:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Do you hear the fuel pump?
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Ratbuell
Posted on Friday, March 30, 2018 - 10:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Does it chuff/cough? or simply nothing?

Engine 101, same as anything. Check fuses. Key-on and listen for fuel pump. Pull a plug wire and check for spark to ground while cranking. Pull plugs and read. Spray carb cleaner down the intake while cranking. On these bikes, spray carb cleaner at the intake where it meets the heads, to see if there are leaks. Those few checks should at least tell you what areas to focus on, and dig deeper on, to find the cause.

Keep us posted, we're here : )
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Dualsportdad
Posted on Saturday, March 31, 2018 - 11:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Where in South Florida are you?
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Guy_hill
Posted on Saturday, March 31, 2018 - 05:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Wow, thanks folks for many & helpful suggestions. Yes, I hear fuel pump & bike cranks, but won't start. I will check plugs & fuses and will look for leaks. I'm in
Hobe Sound FL, between Jupiter & Stuart. Thanks again!
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Ftd
Posted on Saturday, March 31, 2018 - 06:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

As a last resort Seminole HD near Sanford still has a trained Buell tech. I have no first hand knowledge but I have heard from more than one person that he is decent.

YMMV
Frank
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Guy_hill
Posted on Saturday, March 31, 2018 - 08:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Frank: Thanks. I'm no stranger to road trips.I drove to Lakeland to buy desert camo body parts. I'll check out Seminole if other suggestions don't work. Thanks again.
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Guy_hill
Posted on Sunday, April 01, 2018 - 03:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Frank: I completed Seminole HD online repair request. Hope it works, but at least I will buy their great t-shirt with Seminole warrior on front!
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Dualsportdad
Posted on Sunday, April 01, 2018 - 05:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The bikes are known for the ECU to crack. Maybe wiggle the ECU connectors and see it tries. Also the heat can get to the fuel pumps and destroy the strainer and the strainer can get sucked into the fuel pump.

If you run out of options I live across the state in ft. Myers. I know it's a bit of a haul but I work on the bikes at my house as a side gig.
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Guy_hill
Posted on Monday, April 02, 2018 - 09:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Dualsportdad: Thanks, I might do that & would expect to pay. I like visiting Fort
Myers anyway.
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Dualsportdad
Posted on Monday, April 02, 2018 - 10:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Let's hope you figure it out before it comes to that. If it does I'm sure you'd have to leave the bike here for a little bit while it gets diagnosed and parts ordered and repaired. I generally like to go over the bike thoroughly to help avoid issues down the road as well.

You can message me on here or my email is my screen name on here @gmail.com
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Guy_hill
Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2018 - 01:39 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Dualsportdad: Thanks. I will be prepared to leave bike & wait, just as always. I need to arrange trailer if trip becomes necessary. Thanks, again.
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Ftd
Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2018 - 07:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

One more alternative. James, a BWB member and Uly owner, works at the Indian dealership on SR528 south of Orlando. They also have a Buell mechanic.
Call him for more info. Tell him Frank sent you.

work 407 251 5335
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Dualsportdad
Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2018 - 09:14 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You're welcome. The wait shouldn't be very long for parts, I have sourced a good amount of hard to find parts at local stores in my area. I have a areoquip store for fuel pump o rings and a Miller bearing store for bearings and seals. Everything else I've had good luck with my local Harley dealership and auto parts stores.

One thing I really recommend since you have a 2006 Uly is the throttle body shaft that tootal sells. Mine broke around 28,000 miles with no warning and when it did the bike revved up quick.
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Guy_hill
Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2018 - 04:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thank you, Frank & Dualsportdad. I'll check some things right after I start on taxes. This is the best blog I've been on (and the only one)! Everyone's help is much appreciated, but I always knew bikers are good people.
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