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Maverick9s
Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2004 - 11:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hey fellow Buellers,
This would be my first post, but have been a long time fan of the BWB. I love this site and love these bikes. I have learned so much from this site.
My question is...I will pick up my new '03 9s next week. I can't wait. Anything I should have the dealer do to the bike or include with setup before I pick it up? (update any recalls, setup for my weight, etc.)
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Darthane
Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2004 - 11:39 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

LOL...unless you really, REALLY trust them, tell them to keep their grubby handsd OFF IT!

Check the wheel bearings (the seals should be orange) and the horn wiring to make sure it isn't rubbing on anything.

Buy a service manual and learn to love the bike. Stroke it. Pet it. Talk to it. It's your new best friend.
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Buckinfubba
Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2004 - 11:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Make'em set the suspension up for you and your weight(with gear on), especially if you don't know how to do it yourself.

otherwise as darth said, wheel bearings, and possible kick stand recall if yours is one of the first 9s's ever made.

Brian
Tilley hd/Buell
buckinfubba@hotmail.com
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Buellgator
Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2004 - 11:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Welcome to BWB. This site rocks I wish I would have joined sooner. Congratulations on the new bike. I am sure there are more than a few threads on suspension set-up here. If the dealer has someone who knows how to do it though I would have them actually show you. Either way set the suspension up for your weight as it makes a huge difference in the ride.
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M1combat
Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2004 - 11:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Suspension. Even if they do it... Check it when you get it home. The setup is listed in the manual. If you ask them to set the suspension and they don't ask you for your weight... I don't recommend going back.
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Xb9rski
Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2004 - 12:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Welcome to the Board Chris & Congrates for daring to be different.

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Maverick9s
Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2004 - 01:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Thanks for the info...I'll see what they can do or not do for me. Is suspension setup in the manual or service book you have to buy?
Does anyone go with a service plan from their dealer or do you do all of the service yourself? Some places in MN want to charge close to $3,000 for 5 service checkups during a 10,000 mile period...WOW! I was left with my mouth hang'n when I heard that one. Any advice on that? Also...extended warranty or not? I know I have up to a year to decide...but is it worth it?
Thanks for the help and I'll try and get some pics of her soon.
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Austinrider
Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2004 - 02:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The service work is listed in the ownersmanual. Look through it and see if you feel comfortable doing that work. If you are comfortable with a wrench, you may opt to do it yourself with the help of the service manual.


Welcome to the Family by the way. Dont feed the bears, please dont start a thread on which oil is best (Mobil 1 Synthetic V-Twin formula, Synthetic Gear lube in the tranny)

Find some twisties and have a great time. Did you get any options with the bike (race kit, etc)?

Where abouts ya from?
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M1combat
Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2004 - 02:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I had the dealer do my 1K but I'll do the rest.
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Midknyte
Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2004 - 02:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Suspension. Suspension. Suspension.
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Maverick9s
Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2004 - 03:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Loud and clear Midknyte! LOL
Thanks guys!
Austinrider I live in WI and work in MN, so I'm just southeast of the Twin Cities. Love it up here. Lots of cool back roads and twisties, just have to watch out for farm equipment goin' down the road. Can't wait to carve them up. Hopefully these April showers will get most of the salt and sand off the roads.
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Daves
Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2004 - 06:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Congrats and welcome!

Ride to the edge!
Dave
Appleton HD/Buell
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Yeahcmon
Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2004 - 06:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Welcome fellow 9 rider, may the force be with you!!!!!
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Flick
Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2004 - 07:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Welcome from Canada! You got the right colour! The yellow ones are FASTER (heh!heh!).
Suspension settings - read your owner's manual and start with the recommended settings for your weight, then start experimenting. Remember, TINY changes...you'll be amazed at what a 1/4 turn on compression / rebound will do to handling. If you are over 5'7" you will probably be tossing the stock seat pretty soon...the "Streetfighter" seat from Buell is way more comfortable. Ride the hell out of the little yellow bugger (after break-in), you'll grin forever!
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Ravensmith22
Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2004 - 09:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Maverick, I work at St. Paul Hd/Buell, and just traded my Blast for a 9R. We are re-forming our Brag chapter. If you're interested, let me know, it should be a fun season. That reminds me, Daves, a few of us are planning to head over your way, so save some room.
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Tucsonxb9s
Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2004 - 11:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Welcome from the desert! Helluva nice bike yer gettin'. Had mine for almost a year without any (and I do mean any!) problems. You'll love it and this site. I've met some great people through this site and have learned more about what I ride from a great group of guys and gals. Enjoy and ride safe!
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Bradj
Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2004 - 11:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Get educated on suspension settings. The XB9's seem to be rather finicky about them and as mentioned, very minor changes will make a significant difference in how the bike handles.

I didn't feel like I was getting the bike set up properly until I started using the aggressive suspension settings recommended by Shawn Higbee. If no one posts the link to the thread, you can probably find it using his name and suspension in your search. His settings are much stiffer than those in your manual, but it settled down allot of "oddities" I was experiencing. I set it up for my weight and then backed it off just a tad to soften the ride.

Enjoy your bike!

P.S.

Here's an off-site link to the set up chart....

http://groups.msn.com/xb9r/20022003fireboltsuspensionsetup.msnw

edited by bradj on April 16, 2004
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Xbduck
Posted on Friday, April 16, 2004 - 01:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Maverick9s,

Welcome and hello. I too have a yellow '03 XB9S but mine is of the low variety. The only problem I have had so far has been with the wiring harness as it passes the battery clip. Check it and make sure that if it is rubbing fix it before it shorts out something. It got my right hand signals. If you look and find that yours already has a buffer, then great. Other than that all I can say is.....Ride till it hurts!!!

P.S. You may think some here are, well, umm, less than normal, but don't let that scare you. So far the only thing that I have found that is contagious is the enormous grin you get from the ride.

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Charlieboy6649
Posted on Friday, April 16, 2004 - 02:37 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Welcome! All I have to say is this, I've never been much of a wrench turner, but sometimes all you need is a little good advice. With the great people on this site, I'm beginning to feel like I can do anything! Well, at least my own general maint. anyway...
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Johnnyxb9
Posted on Friday, April 16, 2004 - 11:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Just my 2 cents but I agree Suspension setup and service manual.Extended warranty.....I work for a dealership and I bought it. Financed for 4 years/warrantied 4 years. But like I said just my 2 cents.
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