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02dmaxx
Posted on Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 07:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hi all. Joind this site because of my new purchase,a '98 S1,and I'm sure I'll have LOTS of questions for you all.
Thanks in advance,Bill

Here's a pic.
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Buellboiler
Posted on Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 08:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Nice ride Bill! This is the site. I love the help/advice and it was even more enjoyable to actually meet some of these people at BuellFest. Feel free to ask anything, someone is sure to answer.
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Buellistic
Posted on Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 09:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

02dmaxx:

You ask'ed, so just PM me and some "INFO" will be on the way "ASAP" ...

Think BUELLboiler is still reading what "i" sent him ???
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02dmaxx
Posted on Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 11:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I will start with a Q;Does anyone offer a "rebuild"kit for the rear shock
Thanks,Bill.
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Littlebuggles
Posted on Friday, October 15, 2010 - 12:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

They aren't easy to build on your own. I'm only aware of one Badwebber who's done their own shock.

There are several companies that will rebuild them including sending it in to Race Tech or Aftershocks (they did mine and pretty good work). Here's a link for a discussion held on the matter a few years ago:

http://badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/47623/3 52908.html?1209701503

Many people here will try and convince you to get an aftermarket shock from Works, Penske, or AST (if they are still making them?). How you deal with it depends on your application and how much extra money you have in your wallet.

Welcome to the board.
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Hootowl
Posted on Friday, October 15, 2010 - 09:33 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I'm one of the people who advocate an aftermarket shock. I have been through several stock ones. I'm getting tired of replacing them. I don't have a Penske yet, but it is only a matter of time before my stock one blows a gasket again, and then I'm springing for the Penske.
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Whitetrashxb
Posted on Friday, October 15, 2010 - 03:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

nice setup! looks like an S1W, how does that seat ride? looks comfy. I've been wondering how an S3 front fender would look on my S1, and yours shows it looks pretty good!
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02dmaxx
Posted on Friday, October 15, 2010 - 07:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Well Whitetrash,it appears you know WAYYYYY more about my bike than I do.This is my second bike,first Buell. The seat is a Corbin and it's ok I guess,as I can't testify to the original.Not trying to sound stupid,but what is an S1W?
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02dmaxx
Posted on Friday, October 15, 2010 - 07:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Littlebuggles,apperantly Aftershocks is out of business or something,can't seem to find them on the web.
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Schlong_connery
Posted on Saturday, October 16, 2010 - 03:05 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

s1 wight lighting, came with different heads, ignition was different i think and some other subtle difference only came in white and orange with blue frame if I remember correctly. (made a bit more power) i have a orange and purple/blue s1w that i just fired up and rode today after a top end rebuild.. yours looks great.
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Littlebuggles
Posted on Saturday, October 16, 2010 - 05:08 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The White Lightning was only offered in '98. They came with the larger Manta tank from the S3's and had the single or twintail option. Also had the Thunderstorm heads, and lightning cams (I believe). Neat bikes, the first regular production 101 HP bikes from Buell weren't they?

I thought originally the White Lightning came out in the pearl bodywork with white frame and wheels. Then they had a bunch of various paint options too, so you could get a S1W in pretty much any color. But I could be wrong, perhaps all the colors were available from the start... Your VIN will tell what model it was for sure. F_skinner posted this up recently,on another thread "The VIN starts with 4MZSS for an S1 and 4MZYS for S1W".

Bill, Aftershocks used to have their own place in Palo Alto, CA. I had my shock done by them when they were still independent, their website was aftershocks-suspension dot com. Then they merged with a bike shop(not long after I had my shock built actually), Tri Valley I guess. Now it appears they are no longer there at all. Were they bought out and then closed down like the whole HD/Buell scenario?

Sorry to both provide bad info, and to learn that one of the few shops that would do old Buell suspension is no more.
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02dmaxx
Posted on Saturday, October 16, 2010 - 09:39 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

If that is true,than it is an S1W:4MZYS11JW........
Learning all kinds of stuff about this machine.Thanks guys.
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Bluzm2
Posted on Saturday, October 16, 2010 - 10:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

If that's the case, you also have the Thunderstorm heads and pistons. Also the X1 style cams.
101 HP at the rear wheel.
I see you have the old original recall shock. There MAY be a slight possibility you can get it replaced as it was recalled.
Check with your local former Buell dealer and have them look it up.
Maybe someone here can do a look up.

Brad
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02dmaxx
Posted on Saturday, October 16, 2010 - 12:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

AH,thanks for the advice Bluzm. Called my buddy at the Harley dealer, according to the VIN.,all recalls are up to par.
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Tachout
Posted on Saturday, October 16, 2010 - 01:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

That would be 101hp at the crank not rear wheel. Only available in white at first.
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02dmaxx
Posted on Sunday, October 17, 2010 - 01:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Was the bike a deal then? '98 White lightning,9400 miles,$2900.00
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Bluzm2
Posted on Sunday, October 17, 2010 - 12:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Tach, yeah, my fingers outran my brain....
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Bluzm2
Posted on Sunday, October 17, 2010 - 12:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

maxx,
Check out this thread...

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/476 23/596923.html?1287252468

They need to specifically check the shock recall..

Brad
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02dmaxx
Posted on Sunday, October 17, 2010 - 10:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

So,the replacement shock should have an exposed coil spring?
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Court
Posted on Sunday, October 17, 2010 - 10:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

>>>So,the replacement shock should have an exposed coil spring?



No . . ALL exposed springs were recalled (about 13 years ago) and should be history.
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02dmaxx
Posted on Sunday, October 17, 2010 - 11:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Ok,I get it now. I got confused for a min., I see all aftermarket shocks are exposed,just assumed the top shock in that pic. was the replacement.Thanks for clarifying.
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Ebutch
Posted on Sunday, October 17, 2010 - 11:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Bill Nice Lightning!!!
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Whitetrashxb
Posted on Monday, October 18, 2010 - 10:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

how bout a pic of the other side, i wanna see more of that stripe..

Court, thank you for posting the pic of the shocks, that is the most concise explanation one could give
James
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Whitetrashxb
Posted on Monday, October 18, 2010 - 10:24 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

oh and by the way, i'd say you got it for a song
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Kalali
Posted on Monday, October 18, 2010 - 01:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The S1W is one of my most favorite Buells and you got a great deal. If it were my bike though, I would get a set of "original" tank decals.
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02dmaxx
Posted on Monday, October 18, 2010 - 06:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

It's gonna get repainted this winter(not the frame) and new decals. It has a vinyl sticker on the tank that has all kinds of air bubbles in it.
Thanks for the compliments
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02dmaxx
Posted on Monday, October 18, 2010 - 07:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Here's another pic. with the Vance & Hines. Replaced that with a piece of stainless,sounds good.
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Littlebuggles
Posted on Monday, October 18, 2010 - 09:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You'll loose power running a straight pipe with no baffling.

Supertrapp and Buell Pro Series mufflers are good. Borla, if you can find them, produce a deep rich sound.

If you want loud, Force and D & D make loud pipes/mufflers that won't loose power like a straight pipe will.
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Firebolt020283
Posted on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 - 02:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

nice bike.
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Cyclonemick
Posted on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 - 03:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Nice looking Bike! Your not gonna like riding it in the rain to much with out the Rear Hugger Though! I never cared much for the Squared off S1 Fender but I don't mind the one on my Cyclone!
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