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  1. M

    oilcooler fan?

    I'd thought of this a while back for my 12S. I'm going to redo/finish up a large computer, power supply size fan to cool the voltage regulator on my 1125 this weekend. The big problem with a fan on the XB cooler, is that at low speeds, a high output (50cfm or better) fan should work well. BUT...
  2. M

    Spark Plugs

    Ya gotta understand the XB ignition before you start going to too large a gap. Stock, it's not that powerfull. This is why the larger gaps don't work. Mike
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    why you purchased a CR?

    Originally I was interested in the "R". BUT...after really looking at it, I decided that too many people...too far from each other did the design work. That is...to me, nothing "fits" (bodywork wise, mostly the front half). It put me off enough to allow the CR to make its debut. I was hooked...
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    Lucas oil stabilizer. Is it worth it?

    I use the Lucas stabilzer with dyno oils (one of my cars). But I wouldn't use it with synthic oils. As for the experts out there....the Lucas stablizer is the sole reason my said (car) engine is still running (long story). Mike P.s. - I also use their injector cleaner after every oil change...
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    Found a group that builds seats for our biikes....

    Nice looking....but STILL the wrong shape....! Maybe even worse thAn stock. Look close at the way the Japanese design their seats for the right design/shape. Mike
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    Overheating

    Jason - Did you ask this on another site ? Same answers, in order - 1. Better fuel and ignition timing maps 2. Wrap headers with good thermal wrap 3. Insulate the interior of the frame My CR runs about 175 degrees when the ambient temp. is below 85. Above 90 (to 105) ambient, it runs...
  7. M

    K&N or UNI filter?

    You want to keep the cylinders somewhat clean and only loose 1 horse power.....stick with the "stock" filter....! Mike
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    What do I need to know about riding in the Rain

    This is probably too late...but... 1. Stay away from the center (grease line) of the road 2. lightly ride the front and rear brake every now and again to help keep the pads warm 3. don't lean too far in corners 4. Don't worry about hydroplaining (won't happen!) 5. Stay off the painted lines as...
  9. M

    bars and levers help

    As another said, I put the 1125CR "Clubman" bars on my S. MUCH more comfortable...for me anyway. The bike looks better to boot. Mike
  10. M

    Anyone in the So. Cal. area..?

    Pro Italia is putting on a "Rebuild (Angeles) the Crest" benefit ride this Sunday, the 22nd. And for those that for some strange reason don't really care about "the Crest"....Erik Buell hisself will be playing in a madeup band at Newcomb's Ranch (along with a few other somewhat "name" players...
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    For anyone in the So. Cal. area

    Pro Italia is putting on a "Rebuild (Angeles) the Crest" benefit ride this Sunday, the 22nd. And for those that for some strange reason don't really care about "the Crest"....Erik Buell hisself will be playing in a madeup band at Newcomb's Ranch (along with a few other somewhat "name" players...
  12. M

    07 lightning xb12s overheating

    1. The right side scoop DOES help. 2. Add more fuel! You, like many changed the fuel requirements (the muffler) and DIDN'T add more fuel..... 3. There is a very good possibility that some additional ignition timing will help with your heating problems. If your timing is low, you probably get...
  13. M

    EcmRead Problems: Access Denied ..WTF?

    What year bike ? I got that note one time on a 12R I was tuning. I closed everything down and started completely (including the harness) over...all was well. Why does everyone feel they need to a TPS reset..? All one has to do is check on the first or second page, verify the 5.1% and go on...
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    noob oil and filter question

    More wives tales...! I've used Mobil 1 in all of my bikes and new engines in my cars at the first oil change with zero problems. If it leaked before...it "will" leak after going to synthetic. If a gasket was "starting" to leak, it will leak after the change. Just give all the outside fasteners...
  15. M

    valve noise @ 3500 - 4000 rpm 09 1125cr

    First...5000 miles on an 09 isn't a lot. Many including myself (13,08xx miles on my 09, CR). As far as the noise, does this noise happen while siting still ? While kneeling down next to the engine, slowly rev the engine to the point that it normally makes the noise. Try to make sure where the...
  16. M

    Performing own maintenance - helpers/suggestions/tips please?

    One nice thing...most all of the nuts, bolts and screws are SAE, US, American...! Not much in the way of Metric stuff...I for one like that. The rest has pretty much been said. Just go slow and take your time. If your getting into anything too deep...get out your digital camera and take...
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    Need a new front rim for my 09 1125cr

    Offhand question if I may... Why do you want just a "rim" ? When in fact, you need the whole "wheel". Why do people call a wheel...a rim ? Though when talking about the distance between the axles...is the..."wheel" base...not the rim base. Just curious. Mike Sorry, no extra Buell wheels (or...
  18. M

    Removing the Wheels

    Same stuff. Mike
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    1125r lacking power and grunt?

    While I'm not positive...I'm betting you (Euro?) have the same "lean running" problems we (US) do. My CR ran so bad...it sat for over 8 months until I could modify the ECM. Yea...it was that bad. The Ohio Sport Bike program really helped me work out the fuel and timing problems in mine. Note...
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    Any mods without ECM?

    The ECM will NOT adjust to aftermarket intake and exhaust...period. With int. and exh. changes...will it run...yea, probably. Run as good as it can run...no! Can you do damage...possibly. The ECM changes per the O2 sensor(s), in a "global" manor only. That is, the "whole" mapping moves up and...
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