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  1. M

    Who is the tallest Lightning rider?

    6'3" on a XB9SX ... gets a little cramped after an hour or so of highway riding. Riding the twisties always makes the ride much more comfortable though.:D
  2. M

    oil changes info.....

    Its not necessary to do both at the same time just more handy, in theory because you won't forget about it then. Octopus - did you maybe mean the 500 mile mark? If not, could you please explain the changing at 50 miles? I've read in other posts that you're breaking in the engine a little bit...
  3. M

    oil changes info.....

    Pretty easy. I use Ams Oil Twin 20W-50 in both holes at around 2500 miles. Tricks for engine oil in the swing arm: - Use aluminum foil to make a little funnel over the exhuast for both the drain and filter - Do it when its warm to drain all the oil - Make sure to pre-fill the filter - Seal the...
  4. M

    Primary Tension

    Got another noob question. I'm in the process of tightening my primary chain and I'm wondering if there is a better way to check deflection through the inspection window. Its really hard to get anything in there for reference. Thanks!
  5. M

    '08 Spark Plugs

    thats what i thought, problem is they're the ones the stealership sold me telling me they would work ... not happy. But dumb move on my part. Hopefully i didn't cause any damage to my bike.
  6. M

    '08 Spark Plugs

    Do the '08 and up bikes only accept one type of plug? I just put 10R12APP platinums in my '08 CityX and its been running like crap lately. After stumbling across this on buellparts.net I'm wondering if I have the wrong plugs in my bike. "Fits all Buell (except '08 1125R and XB) models...
  7. M

    Stuttering @ higher RPM

    So i'm thinking it may be a loose primary chain thats causing the "knock." I know that the play in the chain can be checked in the little side window but does anyone know of a good way to check the deflection accurately? It's really hard to measure 1/4-3/8" through the inspection point.
  8. M

    Stuttering @ higher RPM

    I am thinking of doing the breather reroute mod soon, since i have noticed some lower end stuttering as well. Is there anything I need to do ECM-wise though after doing the reroute mod?
  9. M

    Stuttering @ higher RPM

    Yes, according the the sevice manual.
  10. M

    Stuttering @ higher RPM

    Today while riding over my lunch break my bike began stuttering at 4500 rpm while in 3rd gear, I downshifted to second and it did not happen. I changed the plugs and both oils this past weekend. Any ideas? The bike is completely stock and just barely over a year old. I've also noticed a...
  11. M

    Engine Oil Vote

    Has anybody used Klotz 20W-50 in both holes? I'm running Syn-3 right now and I've found it's super thin (lots of valve train noise).
  12. M

    Jack Point

    Can anybody tell me where-a-bouts the jackpoint is? I thought you could pick anywhere on the muffler, but after doing this last night i now have two very subtle flat spots on the bottom of my pipe. Thanks.
  13. M

    will i fit it need help

    Macbuell, I'm 6'2" and fit fairly decently on my XB9s. The pegs are a bit close but its not bad.
  14. M

    Foamy Oil

    I think I've seen this topic on here before but couldn't seem to find it. So I just pulled my bike out of its first winter storage. Before storing i took all the necessary precautions (oil, battery, etc). I checked my engine oil after the first ride this year and it was all foamy. Not creamy...
  15. M

    Removing the airbox AND the cover?

    +1 to turboseamus' comment. I have a Viper and there is really no noticable difference in power with ram air until at least 90 (and after that its not even that noticeable) ... its too bad you can only get about 30 mph more than that. There are much better ways to gain power than ram air and...
  16. M

    Finaly got my graphics (Matter decals)

    Matter, shot you an email for vinyls. Thanks!
  17. M

    Rear Fender Delete

    I'm thinking of getting rid of the cheese grater and the rear fender but I'm a little timid on just hacking it off with a grinder. Any suggestions? Is there anywhere you can buy a chopped fender? (I haven't looked real hard yet)
  18. M

    Paint or Powdercoat?

    Looks like I'm going to have it powdercoated. How did you guys keep all the threads and holes clean? EVLXB - I saw that you had grounding problems ... I'll be sure to clean up all the contact points;)
  19. M

    Paint or Powdercoat?

    I'm in the process of doing some visual mods to my '08 City-X. Doing the usual rear fender chop and I'm also looking at painting or powdercoating the seat rails and passenger peg dropdowns. Any suggestions? I know powdercoating is better, but money and time (unfortunately) are a little tight...
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