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    ( Thee ) exhaust mod by Captain Ron

    I think that having the valve open all the time would not increase pipe volume. I cant tell when my exhaust valve is open while riding so I doubt having it open all the time would make any more noise. Rons mod allows for a shorter path for the gases and hence more noise without screwing around...
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    Setting up your suspension is cake!

    First let me say that I am NOT having a dig at you, Congrats on taking the first step to understanding your bikes handling However it constantly amazes me the number of bike owners who do nothing with their suspension. Whether out of ignorance or laziness I dont know but what do they think all...
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    My 08 XB12ss compared to my mates 08 Speed triple

    I have had my XB12Ss for about 2 months now, in that time I have chalked up 2800km. After riding for 27 years, owning 26 or so bikes including many of the latest sports bikes [Fireblades, R1’s etc] riding countless others, I have to say that the Buell is rapidly becoming one of my favorites. I...
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    Who's snowed in?

    Snowed in... Our problem is in the other direction. Its our summer/wet season. Nights never cooler than 25c [77f] Days never cooler than 32c [90f] and often up to 36c [96f] If its not raining its so hot and humid you cant be bothered getting all your gear on. AND I refuse to wear just a t shirt...
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    Never thought I would enjoy cleaning wheels

    Well may be not exactly enjoy, but putting a bit of effort in to my Cherry bomb clear coated wheels and the results are outstanding! By far the best looking wheels on any bike I've owned Not to mention the fact that for the first time in 27 years and 25 bikes I don't have to clean off the...
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    Feel at the lever?

    What type of feel should I have at the front brake lever? My brand new 08 XB12Ss has a some what soft or spongy feel. leading me to feel that I could pull the lever all the way to the bars if I tried. My last couple of bikes including my Raptor with 4 pot Brembos and braded lines and my 03 R1...
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    Test drove an XB12s today!

    oh boy...here we go again. i think dcoffey48 is talking about the torque he's feeling when turning the throttle what use is 150hp if you only get that at 11000rpm? in order to use that you don't need 6gears on a japper, you only need 2, a town gear and a highway gear. it's not about going...
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    Test drove an XB12s today!

    I have had my new XB12ss for two weeks now and love it. I will say one thing though.... "Incredible power" ????? If you think a Buell XB12 goes when you gun it in second gear, go for a ride on a modern jap liter bike, GSXR 1K, R1 etc etc and try it, then see if you think a Buell is fast One...
  9. J

    Buell Territory??

    Found this on youtube of my favorite local road. This is the Gillies Range road 25km from home [Cairns] in Tropical Far North Queensland Australia. 220 corners in 20km!! There is a pub at the bottom , The Mountview, and a Cafe at the top. Awesome. For the record I have been told the the...
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    Cooling fan overide

    Answer found on another site If the key is turned on as you did and with the kill switch set to run, the ignition system and fuel pump are activated and that tells the fan to operate using the engine-running temperature parameters. With the ignition off when you stop the engine the fan operates...
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    Polish/Wax XB12s plastic

    Turtle wax scratch and swirl remover is great too. I have even used it to bring a dodgy helmet visor back. What ever you use, Use a small amount on a soft cotton rag [flanette like pyjama material works best - not old cotton sheets] Keep it moist and only do small areas at a time in a circular...
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    Cooling fan overide

    I note on my new 08 12Ss that the cooling fan runs for about 5 minutes after I stop the engine. Normal from what I hear especially as I live in the tropics. The other night I shut the bike down via the key, the fan came on as usual, then turned the key straight back on to check the odo. when I...
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    Bizarre problem with my brand new 08 XB12Ss

    I finally picked up my 08 XB12Ss yesterday. I took it straight home to check it and set it up. I Removed the dicky reflectors, set the suspension as per the book, installed self adhesive head light protective film, removed the pillion pegs [after taking my son for a spin of course!] checked all...
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    So near and yet so far

    After ordering my 2008 XB12Ss last Monday [12 days ago] it has finally arrived. I last spoke to the dealer yesterday, it hadn't arrived. So tonight I was very surprised, read delighted, when I cruised past the shop with my Son on the way home from his BMX meet only to see to in the window. So...
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    Heat from the rear cylinder head

    Congrats also on the bike. I also live in Florida and I didn't wrap the header pipe on my bike and I am fine.. When I first got it, I def. noticed itthen I got used to it and now I really dont pay attention to it anymore like I did when i first got it..So where in the tropics do u live at...
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    Heat from the rear cylinder head

    5 more sleeps till I pick up my 2008 XB12ss! Damn its taking a long time! One of the members raised the issue with me that the heat from the rear Cylinder head is an issue on your right leg. A search revelled sveral members have made/bought rs scopes to keep the heat down. I live in the...
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    New Buell XB owner, I have a question

    Ok, so after much humming and harrirng, riding the Buell XB 12Ss back to back [Twice] with the triumph speed triple, today I have ordered a 2008 Lightning XB12ss in Cherry Bomb. My question is this: I come from a back ground of liter plus Jap bikes including a 2003 R1, Fireblade etc. After I...
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