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ginhousephil
 Post subject: Hello
PostPosted: 31 Jul 2012 19:53 
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Current ride: x1 lightning
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Hi,I've just bought a 2000 X1 and no doubt will be giving it a once over in the next few weeks.I've had a variety of road and race bikes over the years ranging from Nortons,Triumphs,Rickman Weslakes,Kawasakis,Suzukis and Ducatis.The idea of something different with a bit of attitude and character appeals so hope I've made a wise choice.
Phil
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barney
 Post subject: Re: Hello
PostPosted: 31 Jul 2012 19:59 
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Current ride: Buell ulysses
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welcome to the mad house lOl
lot's of info on here, just do a bit of searching , the how to and tech sections and you should find loads of bedtime reading :yup:

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Adam
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PostPosted: 31 Jul 2012 20:08 
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Welcome.
A good idea would be to pull the oil pump and check the pinion that drives the pump pinion. If it's worn, you'll have to pull the timing case and fit the later XB bronze pinion. Don't thrash it from cold coz that probably is the reason for the odd one failing. There's a 'How To' section all about this. Run the belt much slacker than the manual suggests, you can touch the swinger top and bottom with my belt, and it's never been a problem.
If you fancy buying the bike a nice present, bung an AST shock on it - possibly the best 'bolt on' you can do to a Buell :yup:

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thunderer
 Post subject: Re: Hello
PostPosted: 31 Jul 2012 20:27 
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Current ride: X1W m2
Location: oxfordshire
Hi mate, Welcome good move defo the best buell you could get

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Ash
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PostPosted: 31 Jul 2012 20:33 
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Welcome to the group Phil, pull up a chair :yup:

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Nutah
 Post subject: Re: Hello
PostPosted: 01 Aug 2012 10:14 
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Joined: 05 May 2009 20:00
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Current ride: X1 2001
Location: southampton
welcome 8-)

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pash
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PostPosted: 01 Aug 2012 20:41 
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X1, named after the Bell...

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pash
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PostPosted: 01 Aug 2012 21:58 
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WILLYBUELL
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PostPosted: 01 Aug 2012 23:44 
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ginhousephil wrote:
Hi,I've just bought a 2000 X1 and no doubt will be giving it a once over in the next few weeks.I've had a variety of road and race bikes over the years ranging from Nortons,Triumphs,Rickman Weslakes,Kawasakis,Suzukis and Ducatis.The idea of something different with a bit of attitude and character appeals so hope I've made a wise choice.
Phil

GOOOD BYE :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: welcome to the FUUUUN palace dude

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sillyb
 Post subject: Re: Hello
PostPosted: 03 Aug 2012 19:14 
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Hi and welcome, i bought my 2000 X1 just over a year ago and love it. There is quite a few upgrades that's required, i wish i had waited for 2001 model as they are all done. Do talk to Maz about it as i have loads of problems with mine at moment which do need an expert to look at! good luck and welcome again.

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Digger
 Post subject: Re: Hello
PostPosted: 03 Aug 2012 23:09 
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GOOOD BYE :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: welcome to the FUUUUN palace dude


But he's only just got here! lOl
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WILLYBUELL
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PostPosted: 05 Aug 2012 21:14 
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:D :D :D

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