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Jamoka3
Posted on Tuesday, September 01, 2009 - 12:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Well I'm looking at a 1996 Buell S1 Lighting, with 16k miles. Bike has always been well taken care of. Runs perfect, no leaks and is ready to ride. It has a carbon fiber huger and air filter cover, race header and a jet kit.

whats the "problem areas" i should double check on this bike during my test ride?
hes asking $3,500, but i talked him down to $3,000, do you think the bikes worth it?

also just out of curiosity, with 16k miles on the bike, should there be any issues or things i should keep a close eye on? what are these 1200cc engines good for mile wise?
oh one more thing whats the difference between the S1 and the S1W?

thanks, and sorry for all the "noob" questions.
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Ratbuell
Posted on Tuesday, September 01, 2009 - 01:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I wouldn't be afraid of the $3k price.

S1 had standard heads and small tank, I want to say 92hp engine spec. S1W had thunderstorm heads, different cams, different ignition, 5 gallon fuel tank, and 101hp spec. Giveaway is the black cylinder heads on a silver motor for the S1W.

Check for rockerbox leaks, overall gasket leaks. With 16k I'd bet most of them have leaked by now and been fixed with updated gaskets. Check the rear shock for leaks. Check the bottom header hangar for cracks, there's an updated one that looks more like the "truck balls" than a flat piece of steel (weird description..but first thing I thought of). Otherwise...ride, smile, and buy. You're gonna love it!
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Court
Posted on Tuesday, September 01, 2009 - 04:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

There was no S1WL till 2 years later . . at $3K . . but it, ride it, enjoy it!
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80rs427
Posted on Tuesday, September 01, 2009 - 05:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The things Joe mentioned are good for a pre-purchase inspection. If you buy it, pull the primary cover off and install a new chain tensioner (if it hasn't already been done). I haven't had one break, but my S1 tensioner was cracked at 14,000 miles when I pulled the cover.

It'll be lots of fun, but keep in mind they aren't a touring bike...not much seat there.
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Jamoka3
Posted on Tuesday, September 01, 2009 - 06:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Sweet, I'm really looking forward to getting this bike, I email the guy like 3 times since he accepted my offer, and he did not respond yet...not sure why?

-well if anyone knows someone in North Jersey, selling a nice Buell in this price range let me know, thanks!
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Jamoka3
Posted on Tuesday, September 01, 2009 - 11:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

well, he finally contacted me... I'm going to take a look at it on Thursday afternoon, so any input would be great! and thanks for the tips so far.
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Tripp
Posted on Tuesday, September 01, 2009 - 11:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

do the front exhaust mount upgrade as well! pm me if you need a source!
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Reducati
Posted on Wednesday, September 02, 2009 - 01:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

i picked mine up in dec. last year. it had almost 7k at the time. get the vin, run it to see what open recalls are still open...i now have 10k ...and she runs like a scaled dog.

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Jamoka3
Posted on Tuesday, September 08, 2009 - 07:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

hey were did you get that pipe at? thats what im looking for...
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14d
Posted on Tuesday, September 08, 2009 - 08:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Don't think anyone's selling them new anymore, they turn up in the classifieds or on the bay occasionally.
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Jamoka3
Posted on Tuesday, September 08, 2009 - 11:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

that sucks... i would love to find a decent web site with S1 parts, that seems to be the ONLY issue with this bike!
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Reducati
Posted on Wednesday, September 09, 2009 - 07:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

hit americansportbike or flea bay...plenty of parts!
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Tripp
Posted on Wednesday, September 09, 2009 - 04:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

i have a couple of the v & h pipes left over for that bike if you can't find one!
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Jamoka3
Posted on Friday, September 11, 2009 - 10:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

really... shoot me a pm and let me know how much! thanks!
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