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Author: | LesCO2 [ 17 Nov 2013 17:56 ] |
Post subject: | Hello to all Buell-riders |
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. |
Author: | deepsix [ 17 Nov 2013 18:58 ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hello to all Buell-riders |
Welcome ![]() ![]() http://TheX1Files.com/ |
Author: | LesCO2 [ 17 Nov 2013 19:14 ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hello to all Buell-riders |
Thanks, It looks like loads more of reading ahead - perfect for long evenings ![]() |
Author: | Dunk1976 [ 17 Nov 2013 20:18 ] |
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Hi les, I'm not to far away from you over in Ware |
Author: | IBIS [ 18 Nov 2013 21:42 ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hello to all Buell-riders |
Hi any mechanicals or advice ![]() |
Author: | Lacy [ 20 Nov 2013 01:43 ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hello to all Buell-riders |
....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... ![]() |
Author: | PedroW [ 23 Nov 2013 11:17 ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hello to all Buell-riders |
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. |
Author: | LesCO2 [ 23 Nov 2013 22:59 ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hello to all Buell-riders |
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.... ![]() |
Author: | pash [ 25 Dec 2013 21:03 ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hello to all Buell-riders |
Cool, it has the updated shifter... Post more pics... |
Author: | coco [ 26 Dec 2013 09:38 ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hello to all Buell-riders |
get rid off plstic air boxes ![]() |
Author: | MadRat [ 26 Dec 2013 20:23 ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hello to all Buell-riders |
Welcome Aboard...... Mmmmmmm....... No V5.... No Keys....... ![]() |
Author: | LesCO2 [ 26 Dec 2013 21:18 ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hello to all Buell-riders |
Quote: Welcome Aboard...... Mmmmmmm....... No V5.... No Keys....... ![]() _________________ MR.B. Trials Punk. 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 ![]() |
Author: | pash [ 26 Dec 2013 21:27 ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hello to all Buell-riders |
Cool. Did you get it for free? |
Author: | kevmean [ 27 Dec 2013 16:35 ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hello to all Buell-riders |
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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