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Archive through May 07, 2014Bikerrides30 05-07-14  10:15 am
         

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Phelan
Posted on Wednesday, May 07, 2014 - 10:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Sounds like the brake and running light wires are switched.
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Hootowl
Posted on Wednesday, May 07, 2014 - 10:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Make sure the throttle grip is hard up against the brake perch. Brake light will stay on if not.
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Sportyeric
Posted on Wednesday, May 07, 2014 - 11:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Its easy to break the brake-light switch when attaching the brake-lever perch to the handlebars. Put it all together away from the switch-housing, then slide it into place.
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Bikerrides
Posted on Sunday, May 11, 2014 - 07:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I bought a wiring harness from a fellow BWBer and want to make sure it's correct for a 95. The tag on it says: Y0200.8 & YH3B. A zip tie covers where the next digit would be, if there is another.

Is this correct for a 95 S2?
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Screamer
Posted on Sunday, May 11, 2014 - 11:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yes, 69559-94Y superseded to Y0200.8
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Essmjay
Posted on Sunday, May 11, 2014 - 11:25 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

My S2 parts book says 69559-94Y for '94 and 69530-95Y for '95 and '95 California. So I don't know how the tag relates to that. Maybe someone has their tank off and can take a look.
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Screamer
Posted on Sunday, May 11, 2014 - 12:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

S2s built in 1994 were considered and VIN numbered as 1995 model year.
69530-95Y is listed in the catalogs I have as fitment for "96-S2 / S2T and "also used on 1995 California S2 models".
I compared to a spare S2 harness I have, Y0200.8 is correct.
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Bikerrides
Posted on Sunday, May 11, 2014 - 03:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks guys, sounds like I have the right one. Now I need to find harnesses and/ or plugs for everything at the front of the bike. PO jacked up the wiring when he cut all the plugs off. Just discovered today that when applying the front brake, the headlight and tail lights both dim. Then I can hear a click and the headlight brightens again.

This thing could be a bear to figure out, but will be sweet once back on the road. At least it didn't get chopped or parted out and I can take credit for saving another one!
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Bikerrides
Posted on Saturday, May 24, 2014 - 09:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Rebuilt carb and was able to ride it some 20 miles before dark. Seems to run great! Speedo quit working. Suggestions on what to check, please.

This is going to be fun getting this thing all cleaned and polished up; can't wait to get the fairing reinstalled!
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Bikerrides
Posted on Saturday, June 14, 2014 - 09:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Well, I finally got my S2 all back together and I think I did quite well for a bike w/2300+ original miles for $2000. Fresh fluids and filter last weekend and I've already got close to 3K miles on it already. The more I ride it, the more I love it. I love my S3T and it'll always be my first, but I'm truly infatuated w/the S2!

What you think? How'd I do?





Went on a 200+ mile ride today and visited a park where my family used to always camp, boat, fish, ski, swim, etc. I forgot how beautiful it was and it's especially nice w/my S2 sitting there!





Hard to believe this is the same bike I brought home 6-7 weeks ago that wouldn't even run. Now it runs immaculately and looks the way it's supposed 2...S2, that is.



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4speeder
Posted on Saturday, June 14, 2014 - 10:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

WOW!!!
Very nice indeed!!!
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Lynrd
Posted on Sunday, June 15, 2014 - 01:37 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

She's a beauty, all right?

Did you fix the speedo? My money is on the inner cable broke from disuse
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Bikerrides
Posted on Sunday, June 15, 2014 - 08:37 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yes, cable was broke and bought a new one a little longer to fix the angle issues a both ends. Braided stainless, which looks better! $20 at a local custom bike shop.
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Lynrd
Posted on Sunday, June 15, 2014 - 10:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Cool beans - you ming want to put some shrink wrap over any part of the outer cable housing that might rub - braided stainless can be a little abrasive.
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Brother_in_buells
Posted on Monday, June 16, 2014 - 01:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Im not a fan of any color purple ,but i have to say together with the white it looks very good!
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Bikerrides
Posted on Monday, June 16, 2014 - 05:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I think this paint job is really cool! If it didn't have bubbles, it'd be show bike quality.
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Lynrd
Posted on Monday, June 16, 2014 - 05:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Since it DOES have bubbles...it's Buell quality :-)
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Essmjay
Posted on Monday, June 16, 2014 - 07:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Looks like fun! I think the only folks who don't understand the S2 attraction are those who have never ridden one.
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Jolly
Posted on Sunday, June 22, 2014 - 12:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

+1!!!! I was really on the fence when I bought my first touring version of a Buell.... S2 or s3..??? Decided on an S3...... Ended up rescuing an S 2 and after major work... I really like the s2!!!! It's just more soul!!!!!
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Jefc73
Posted on Sunday, June 22, 2014 - 08:33 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

^^^^ and about to get another S2. Do it Do it Do it. lol
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Ratbuell
Posted on Sunday, June 22, 2014 - 09:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

A tip to prolong speedo cable life:

Loosen your axle nut, allowing the cable drive to pivot on the axle. Install the cable completely. Bounce the front end a few times. This will allow the cable drive to angle itself for the most natural position for the cable, eliminating kinks and bind points. Once you have it set...tighten your axle back up.

Nice looking S2 - glad to see another one "put right" : )
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Bikerrides
Posted on Sunday, June 22, 2014 - 09:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks Joe. Seeing pics of tours and others' on here made me want one in the first place. Thanx for the tip on the speedo cable! That's just one of the many things I need to tidy up on the bike to get it as close to perfect as possible. But, its a damn fine looking and running machine as is!

I couldn't be more pleased with the bike at this point!
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