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PostPosted: 17 Nov 2013 17:56 
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Hi,
My name is Les, live near Stevenage - Herts. I am looking for local Buell-owners to share know-how and rides out.
I am hoping to get my hands on 1999 X1 lightning soon (by Xmas). I can see it as winter project - it has been stationary for 2-3 years so needs overhaul - any help or advice would be much appreciated.

One question to start with:
As much as being optimistic I am growing concern that I wouldn't be able to use it as all year round commuter. Is there a remedy for all reliability glitches?

I am touring down A1 every day to Hyde Park borders - 80miles/day trip.

Thanks, Les.


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PostPosted: 17 Nov 2013 18:58 
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Welcome :yup: Spend a while browsing and look at this link :old:
http://TheX1Files.com/

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PostPosted: 17 Nov 2013 19:14 
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Thanks,

It looks like loads more of reading ahead - perfect for long evenings :mrgreen:


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PostPosted: 17 Nov 2013 20:18 
Hi les, I'm not to far away from you over in Ware


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PostPosted: 18 Nov 2013 21:42 
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Hi any mechanicals or advice :maz: is the font of all knowledge.


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PostPosted: 20 Nov 2013 01:43 
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....and if you want to use it as an 'all year round' bike you need to do something to stop it corroding away into oxidised dust by spring... :o


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PostPosted: 23 Nov 2013 11:17 
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Hi I'm in Potters Bar. I don't commute on mine as it gets bloody hot in traffic, though I've just discovered that it needs a new rubber hose on the intake side which may help to bring the temp down.
I have been to Barcelona on mine & it did survive an hour in the rush hour when we got lost.
Welcome & hope you enjoy the bike.

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PostPosted: 23 Nov 2013 22:59 
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Hi, so far I've put rain cover on. Next week it is going into garage until I'll get my hands on V5.
I am hoping to do some preliminary checks on state of the bike in next couple of weeks.

Not to mention putting aside some money.... :coat:


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PostPosted: 25 Dec 2013 20:28 
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Here it is - made my best X-mas ever :D

I cannot wait to start working on it.
Mirrors, battery break level etc. on buying list - and still several weeks wait for new set of keys, but who cares :dance:
I wasn't that excited for very long time :D


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PostPosted: 25 Dec 2013 21:03 
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Cool, it has the updated shifter... Post more pics...

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PostPosted: 26 Dec 2013 09:38 
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get rid off plstic air boxes :o


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PostPosted: 26 Dec 2013 20:23 
Welcome Aboard......

Mmmmmmm....... No V5.... No Keys....... :?


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PostPosted: 26 Dec 2013 21:18 
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Welcome Aboard......

Mmmmmmm....... No V5.... No Keys....... :?

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Yarrrrrrrr................


I know it sounds weird - but there is whole story to it.

Cutting it all short - I've reclaimed it from London's street where it was standing abandoned for last 3 years. My search with Local Council, Met and DVLA for last owner brought me to happy end of owning this forgotten bike.
I know V5 it's not a proof of ownership but in this case I was advised by Met and DVLA to do what I did.

Would you believe it - I wouldn't if it wasn't true.

I will post more pic and details once I will fire it :twisted:


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PostPosted: 26 Dec 2013 21:27 
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Cool. Did you get it for free?

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PostPosted: 27 Dec 2013 16:35 
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I'm sure nobody would abandon something like that by choice though ....................... so I'm sure there is a very sad story somewhere concerning the real owner of it.

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