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Author:  robertcains [ 01 Jun 2011 23:12 ]
Post subject:  Hello from Derbyshire
Hello my name is Nick, (despite the username after my favourite brewer) Been riding on & off since I passed my test at 17 many many years ago now :old:

I'm hoping you guys are going to tell me that I'm not insane as I currently ride a Thundercat which is up for sale after nearly four fantastic years & I've fallen head over heels for the Buell XB Lightning :twisted:

I'm trying hard at the moment to convince myself that the horror stories about the very expensive front sprocket output shaft bearing issues are few & far between?

The XB9S was the machine that caught my eye but the XB12S is becoming favourable too after reading the reviews, Hopefully either would be suitable as I'm a bit vertically challenged at 5'6" :oooops:

Any help with info would be greatly appreciated

Cheers Nick
Author:  TOPGUMM [ 01 Jun 2011 23:14 ]
Post subject:  Re: Hello from Derbyshire
Hi Nick , any Buell is a good Buell .
Author:  Jill Brown [ 01 Jun 2011 23:17 ]
Post subject:  Re: Hello from Derbyshire
Welcome Nick. I am 5'3" and ride an XB12Scg. Love it!!!! Covered nearly 5,000 in the last year... :D :D :D
Author:  Nutah [ 01 Jun 2011 23:22 ]
Post subject:  Re: Hello from Derbyshire
Hi Nick , you can prevent problems with a free spirits belt tensioner , takes the load of the bearing
& grease nipple /oiler mod keeps it nice an lubed up oooeerrr :oooops:

have a look in the tech section :yup:

welcome to the rest of your life :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Author:  ant69 [ 02 Jun 2011 12:15 ]
Post subject:  Re: Hello from Derbyshire
ride before you buy, they arent for everyone, but if the buell thing clicks for you there's nothing else out there like it.

i never stop smiling when im out on mine: its everything i was looking for in a bike.

( but mine hasnt broken yet, so i have yet to experience the expensive side )
Author:  robertcains [ 02 Jun 2011 17:46 ]
Post subject:  Re: Hello from Derbyshire
Thanks for the info, its very much appreciated!
Are these mods to the tensioner & lube nipple expensive to purchase?
As a competent DIY mechanic I guess I could fit them myself?

Thanks again, Nick
Author:  richie [ 02 Jun 2011 18:10 ]
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:yt: cheap as chips..... piece of piss to do...welcome m8 :app:
Author:  albert666 [ 02 Jun 2011 18:25 ]
Post subject:  Re: Hello from Derbyshire
welcome nick :yup:
most jobs are simple enough, if not theres plenty of folk on here to help :)
Author:  stevo [ 02 Jun 2011 18:49 ]
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hi

welcome from a derby newb too, lol, the scg is a good choice as i looked at one before i went for the S1W, and is lower for my short legs than the S1W, and i was deliberating between a scg and a S1W but went for the S1W, whatever buell you get you will be smiling all the way.

steve
Author:  richie [ 02 Jun 2011 19:02 ]
Post subject:  Re: Hello from Derbyshire
:yt:
Author:  Lucky [ 03 Jun 2011 09:19 ]
Post subject:  Re: Hello from Derbyshire
Hi Nick, I have an S1 and its great. I had an XB before, and that was also great. In my opinion the performance and handling on both bikes is pretty similar. I can honestly say that my XB was totally trouble free, whereas I have had a number of niggly little problems with the S1.
The S1 is lower than the XBss. It might all be in the saddle, but on my XB I was on tiptoes, and on the S1, I can comfortably sit with both feet flat on the ground, although I use the word "comfortably" in a temporary sense! And yes in the worst case scenario, the tubers are easier and cheaper to repair. But I think you need to put this in perspective, we are not talking many bikes here, especially those with the snatch and nipple mod.
Author:  robertcains [ 04 Jun 2011 05:41 ]
Post subject:  Re: Hello from Derbyshire
Thanks, is there a link to where these mods can be purchased online please?
Author:  deepsix [ 04 Jun 2011 08:17 ]
Post subject:  Re: Hello from Derbyshire
Welcome enjoy your Buell and keep an eye on here for top tips and therapy.
Tensioners available here and maybe elsewhere. A Run down to see Maz :askmaz: will get you sorted and educated and as you're from up North I guess he is just around the corner (or at least in the next Pit village)

http://www.trojan-horse.co.uk/prods/169.html
Author:  Lucky [ 04 Jun 2011 08:49 ]
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You have to add shipping and VAT onto Trojan's prices though. He is a member on here although I haven't seen him posting for a while.
If you do nothing else, have a ride over to Dukinfield, Manchester and have a cupper with Maz :maz: . He is an absolute gem. Ring first though. :evil:
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