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 Post subject: And Another Newbie!
PostPosted: 23 Feb 2015 18:07 
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Joined: 10 Oct 2014 17:20
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Current ride: XB9s, ccm, BMW hp2
Location: Staffordshire
First registered last October and have been on the site nearly everyday since. Thought it about time I announced myself. :oooops:

I have always admired Buells and almost purchased one 9 years ago, chickened out and went for a ZX7R instead. Heyho, my loss

Did my research and as I know Eric (Fat Crip) from another forum, I asked for his 10 pennyworth. Unfortunately I was not able to get hold of an M2 Cyclone or X1 (sorry Eric, but you were right, they are getting hard to come by) so I got myself a lovely XB9s. Now I know some of you don't class these as real Buells but, each to his or her own :ner:

Built in 03 and registered in 04 at Southampton HD (the bike, not me!). 11 years, 6000 miles and 7 owners later, now residing near Lichfield, Staffordshire. Bike stills looks near perfect apart from dent to header. Was going to change it until I read that you have to rotate the engine. Think I will put up with a slight imperfection (it is 11 years old you know!). It's has a Free Spirit tensioner and possibly Jardine end can (no badge present) and has had a white wire mod. I have recently acquired a tall seat and intend to ride upto the Emporium (as recommended by Eric) to have the :maz: gearbox grease nipple mod and check over ( I know how much he loves XB's lOl ).

Great site but expect some stupid questions! you have been warned :yup:


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 Post subject: Re: And Another Newbie!
PostPosted: 23 Feb 2015 18:18 
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Joined: 20 Sep 2009 20:42
Posts: 598
Current ride: XB12SS Tiger S R9T
Location: Barlick Yorkshire
Welcome. I for one think it's a great choice of bike and i'm sure Maz is looking forward to working on it :D


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 Post subject: Re: And Another Newbie!
PostPosted: 23 Feb 2015 18:37 
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Joined: 06 May 2009 16:03
Posts: 4389
Current ride: S1w X1 1125CR
Location: NNW of Sarfampton
Welcome matey. I hope you have more staying power than the previous owners. Enjoy the bike and it's foibles and don't get too paranoid about it.

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 Post subject: Re: And Another Newbie!
PostPosted: 23 Feb 2015 20:15 
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Joined: 05 May 2009 20:00
Posts: 10850
Current ride: X1 2001
Location: southampton
welcome , i used to have an XB9R till i saw the light ;) :sun: :mrgreen:
ride it & enjoy it ,opinions are like assholes we all have one , just some stink more than others :rotfl: :old:

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 Post subject: Re: And Another Newbie!
PostPosted: 23 Feb 2015 20:27 
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Joined: 20 Jul 2012 23:20
Posts: 1080
Current ride: 2001 X1//TRK 502x
Location: surrey
Hi' and welcome. Enjoy the bike and just as important the forum. Make an effort to meet the members,you'll never look back. Meeting the ledgend that is :maz: will defo be a highlight 8-)


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 Post subject: Re: And Another Newbie!
PostPosted: 23 Feb 2015 20:58 
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Milf Hunter
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Joined: 06 May 2009 16:47
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Current ride: '98 S1
Location: Wessex
Welcome to the Club. :sun:
Just remember, there is no such thing as a stupid question, just stupid answers............ ;)

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 Post subject: Re: And Another Newbie!
PostPosted: 23 Feb 2015 21:42 
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Nanny Brown
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Joined: 23 May 2009 22:22
Posts: 6175
Location: Portsmouth, UK
mojomick wrote:
Welcome to the Club. :sun:
Just remember, there is no such thing as a stupid question, just stupid answers............ ;)

...and I'm a master at both.... :D :coat:

Welcome, by the way :yup:

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 Post subject: Re: And Another Newbie!
PostPosted: 23 Feb 2015 22:05 
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Joined: 20 Jul 2012 23:20
Posts: 1080
Current ride: 2001 X1//TRK 502x
Location: surrey
I don't think your a dumb bint Jill. No matter what people say. ;) :yup:


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 Post subject: Re: And Another Newbie!
PostPosted: 24 Feb 2015 06:50 
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Joined: 06 May 2009 18:54
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Current ride: Ducati Monster 950+
Location: West Lothian, Bonnie Scotland
Nice bike, enjoy. Welcome :yup:

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 Post subject: Re: And Another Newbie!
PostPosted: 24 Feb 2015 09:57 
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Joined: 07 Nov 2011 18:10
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Current ride: Buell ulysses
Location: Telford
welcome :yup:
ref the exhaust IIRC it was the 12's that require rotation , but see :maz: he's the man :yup:
I believe he has a special tool for locally heating up and releasing corroded exhaust nut's /stud's :worthy:

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 Post subject: Re: And Another Newbie!
PostPosted: 24 Feb 2015 10:28 
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Joined: 29 Dec 2010 13:22
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Current ride: Buell xb12s
Location: Somerset
Hi there , great choice of bike I have had 3 !! now gone for the 12 :D

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 Post subject: Re: And Another Newbie!
PostPosted: 25 Feb 2015 14:14 
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Current ride: Victoria Sponge
Location: Bristol - Gateway to all things good
Welcome aboard!

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 Post subject: Re: And Another Newbie!
PostPosted: 25 Feb 2015 18:23 
howdy


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