New forum section for Buell X1, M2 and S3 riders

[Gmaan]

Hello I just picked up a 01 X1 and love the bike! It needs work so off I go a good winter project. First thing is I need to bring it into the dealer so they can tell me why it runs bad. The guy I bought it from put on a Vance & hines exhaust, and a force wind intake. Will the dealer be able to diagnose the problem fairly easy?

 

[ANIMOSITY]

Former Tuber! Had a 98 S1, and a 00 M2.
Now nothing. Still love the tubers, dont think they get enough respect. Plan to buy another S1 soon, but an looking also for a XB.

 

[Jerry C]

Gmaan, It depends on the dealer, most HD techs aren't given the time to look at each bike. I spent $290 on my XB and when I got it back it was worse. I took it to a local bike shop ( Richmond Super Bike, Va.)and they got it running very strong. They have worked on my X1 as well.

 

[Eviltwins]

New to the forum and am a hard core tube fan. Most of my friends ride tubers and the majority of my work is on tubers because of the age for the most part. I do like the newer buells but have a soft spot for tubes.

 

[Jerry C]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[robporter9]

new buell s3 owner.
just asking. whats the cheapest way to get rid of this ugly air cleaner for something smaller on my 2001 fuel inj. buell. and still run right. it already has the power comander and race slip on muffler. ecm race.
any answers?

 

[Jerry C]

Define cheap.

 

[robporter9]

150 bucks would be half of what i am seeing. thats cheap enough.

 

[Jerry C]

robporter9, Check American Sport Bike(ASB). Ebay is a good place to look for stuff cheap. I have a billet unit w/a K&N filter about $200 from ASB it works great!

 

[Jerry C]

My bad I just checked ABS the unit has gone up to $285
I guess its been a while!

 

[Johnny Corlano]

01 X1. 20+K miles. Owned since new. Force Exhaust, Force Winder Intake, Race ECU, Power Commander, Adjustable levers, Wave Rotor, Sintered pads.
High sided once, low sided twice. Had it fixed under warranty about 30 times for EVERYTHING until it ran out. Getting ready to have the suspension rebuilt through Race Tech. I've probably been there and done that. Questions? I'll take a crack at it.

 

[Johnny Corlano]

 

[nativeXb12Rbuell]

welcome to the best Buell forum. Very nice X1 !!
here are some links that you as a long time Bueller you may want to check out , lots of great info !
150-Helpful-Links-for-Buellers....and-Growing.
Buell-Clothing--Parts-List---Foreign--Domestic
pegasusraceteam.com racewear
EBR racing team Donate Page support crew
Erik Buell Racing .com
Erik Buell & EBR gear & merchandise

 

[Jerry C]

I'm looking for a tank bra for my 99 X1, it has the original carbon fiber and I want to protect it.

 

[Johnny Corlano]

Jerry,
I've never seen a bra that covered the entire tank. I've only seen the belt buckle guards. I made a "bra" that was from a Kawi ZX14 that I modified with a sewing machine. Took all of about 30 minutes. worked fine until I got tired of it. You could always buy a tank shell off ebay and put the original in storage.

 

[Jerry C]

Johnny,
Good idea, I'll check ebay. Do you race your X1?

 

[Johnny Corlano]

I'm figuring out what I want to do. I'm limited in classes I can run with my X1, so I've been kicking around the idea of getting an 1125, or an Aprilia Tuono. Either way I'm keeping the X1.

 

[Jerry C]

Yeah the X1 is a keeper. I bought a 77 GS750, my intent is to do some vintage racing here in Va.

 

[runthomasrun]

I'm looking to put wire laced wheels on my 99 x1 and I already have the rear and need the front. What hub should I buy that will work on that stock front end? any help would be awesome.

 

[Blg74]

Hey guys add one mor to your old school Buells. I recently bought an 01 X1 Lightning. It has a Vance and Hines exhaust, K&N air filter and race ecm. I love the Bike the way it is but can't wait to do things to it to make it mine. Would love to find some relly cool aftermarket rims, but so far not having any luck.