New X1 Owner/New Rider

[Red Stripe]

Figured I'd go ahead and introduce myself since I've been lurking on the forum for a few weeks now. I picked up a 2000 Buell X1 Lightning Red Stripe Edition with 21k on the odometer. This was my first bike ever and I've enjoyed the 200 miles I've put on it since I got it (Ohio weather sucks ass....). The guy I picked it up from said it had a factory race exhaust and race ignition on it.
Recently I downloaded ECMSpy and Megalog, also I'm waiting on my cable to arrive so I can do some tuning and reset the TPS. In the mean time I'm going to change the fluids out and the spark plugs with some new one. The last owner had only put 1000 miles on it in over a year. Also planning on picking up a K&N filter too. It had been dropped on the right side scuffing up the plastic and putting a small dent in the header but that'll get fixed soon enough.

I do have a few questions for you fellow buellers. Once the bike is warmed up it idles high, around 2k RPMS, but if i let out on the clutch a little bit at a light the idle will drop to around 1k and be fine till the next light. Any ideas? It's got fresh 93 octane gas in it atm.

 

[seatonii]

Sounds like it needs a TPS reset. I would start their. Also that is a Force Products Race Header on the bike. I have one on my 2000 X1. They make GREAT power but they are loud.

Dwight
Nashville IL

 

[Red Stripe]

Sounds like it needs a TPS reset. I would start their. Also that is a Force Products Race Header on the bike. I have one on my 2000 X1. They make GREAT power but they are loud.

Dwight
Nashville IL

Being loud is an understatement lol, but I like it though. I was confused on the exhaust though cause it says Megs right on the muffler, but when I was looking at pics of exhaust possibilities it looked like the Force system you are talking about. Hopefully I get my cable before the weekend so I can reset the TPS and see if that clears up my high idle.

I also think the previous owner had did the crankcase breather mod too but didn't put a filter on the end of the tube, so tonight I'm going to run threw the step-by-step on here and make sure that is what these mysterious tubes are too.

 

[nitto12ss]

Stweet X1, welcome to the forum.

 

[aaronbuell]

Nice X1[up]

 

[jerseymayhem]

Always liked those, looks like you got yourself a great bike there.

Not super familiar with the x1 motors, but check to see if you have an idle adjuster screw, once it warms up, maybe dial it back a little?

Or do the TPS reset and then before you tune, make sure to change the air filter, plugs and wires, and flush the old gas out. Then tune it, this way you won't be making changes after you tune that could negatively effect the tune. Use the iridium ngk plugs, they are #1.

 

[BuddhaBuell]

nice looking ride Red Stripe [up]
welcome to the forum and Buell family, we're glad your here

 

[Loki]

Shes beautiful![up][up]

 

[Red Stripe]

Not super familiar with the x1 motors, but check to see if you have an idle adjuster screw, once it warms up, maybe dial it back a little?

Or do the TPS reset and then before you tune, make sure to change the air filter, plugs and wires, and flush the old gas out. Then tune it, this way you won't be making changes after you tune that could negatively effect the tune. Use the iridium ngk plugs, they are #1.

Thanks, I'll look through the service manual I got and see if I can determine whether or not this bike has a screw for the idle. And I'm definitely going to get all the odd and ends done before I start to mess with the tune.

Another question is, where can I find the plastic/wind guard for my bike? I've checked craigslist but there isnt too many buells on there. Also I checked ebay but most of the parts I found were either outrageously priced or they were over-sea's in the UK. Thanks for your replies and help so far.

 

[Jobe Zeebuh]

Sweet bike. Unique.

 

[nativeXb12Rbuell]

very Nice Buell X1 .
[up][up] cant wait to add a X1 to my garage !!

 

[seatonii]

For the idle adjustment should you should be able to reach in through the ram air duct on the left side of the bike just under the tank and grab a knob that is on the end of a cable that is attached to the idle adjustment screw on the throttle body. I can reach mine while sitting on the bike but it is difficult. It is easier if you are off the bike.

Dwight
Nashville IL

 

[jerseymayhem]

Another question is, where can I find the plastic/wind guard for my bike? I've checked craigslist but there isnt too many buells on there. Also I checked ebay but most of the parts I found were either outrageously priced or they were over-sea's in the UK. Thanks for your replies and help so far.

like this?
hand guards

edit: correct url for hand deflectors

 

[Red Stripe]

like this?
hand guards

edit: correct url for hand deflectors

No, I was talking about the plastic covers on the side of the tank, the black pieces. The bike had been dropped and has some scuffs/scratches that I just can't deal with (I'm pretty picky about my vehicles/bike lol). I was thinking about sanding it down but I have doubts that I could blend it in to where it wasn't that noticeable so I figured I'd try and buy a new one.

 

[Fin]

X1's are TEH sex. Sigh.

 

[ajgerdes]

Your prob not going to like me saying this but the problem your having is not because it needs a TPS reset or the idle adjustment. You need to replace your intake gaskets. My x1 was doing the exact same thing as yours last summer. Quick and easy way to check them is let your bike warm up till it starts acting up and take a propane torch and open the knob and stick it up by the seals. IF they are leaking it will make your bike sputter and choke and kill it. Hoped it helps and couldn't help but notice but looks like you have Minnesota plate? I could be wrong but im from MN we are always looking for riding buddies. PM me if you have any questions[up]

 

[Red Stripe]

Your prob not going to like me saying this but the problem your having is not because it needs a TPS reset or the idle adjustment. You need to replace your intake gaskets. My x1 was doing the exact same thing as yours last summer. Quick and easy way to check them is let your bike warm up till it starts acting up and take a propane torch and open the knob and stick it up by the seals. IF they are leaking it will make your bike sputter and choke and kill it. Hoped it helps and couldn't help but notice but looks like you have Minnesota plate? I could be wrong but im from MN we are always looking for riding buddies. PM me if you have any questions

I'll give the torch a try, but yesterday I took the bike out after I did my tune up (Re-gapped/cleaned plugs, changed oil in primary and engine)to make sure everything was solid and not leaking. Once the bike warmed up I adjusted the idle via the knob and its idling better now, around 1.2-1.5k. Any lower and it seems to not like it. An I'm actually in Ohio, the plates do look similar though.

I do have another question, my bike has a race ignition on it and was wondering if I needed to gap my spark plugs different than what the service manual calls for or just use the stock gap?

 

[Red Stripe]

Alright so I haven't updated in awhile, but I have been busy. Been cleaning the bike up and fixing a few odds and ends. First off I noticed when I was cleaning my bike that I was missing a bolt on the pipes, so I got that replaced and my popping on deceleration has went away besides a little bit. I also changed the oil/filter/primary with mobil 1 synthetic and new spark plugs and it runs 10x smoother (go figure right?). I also got my ECMspy cable the other day and have since reset my idle and TPS, which was easy and made it idle/run alot better as well.

Now for the new problems/questions. The bike has been converted to a chain drive, but the chain is kinda loose and is cutting into my swingarm. I was looking at kits online and it seems that there is a sprocket tensioner that mine doesnt have? All I see is a rubber like roller pulley to help it out. So do I just adjust the back wheel to compensate for it? I've also been looking for frame sliders since my bike only came with two on the right side, cant seem to locate any. Any idea's?

I've also been looking getting a forcewinder/sidewinder intake for my bike but I'm kind of confused on which one to get. Some I see are for harley sportsters and others are for buell's. My question is whats the difference? It seems the sportsters are cheaper than the buells and I was wondering if I could just use that one?

I'll post pictures when I get home tonight of the chain drive and how she sits now.

 

[pur pony]

Nice bike and welcome to the X1 family. I ride a 99.

The difference in the forcewiders i think, the X1 has a different filter that allows for the use of your IAT sensor since your bike is FI... Sports of that vintage are still carbed (to my knowledge)....

Also, im guessing your bike still has the factory X1 2 piece rocker boxes? A great upgrade is going to the XB 1 piece with PCV valves. Allows the bike to vent much better-

you probably now this as well, just pointing it out if you are not aware... but you have the upgraded buell select seat also....

 

[Red Stripe]

Thanks, I didn't know I had a select seat but I dont really know the differences either. As for the forcewinders is there a specific style/part number to order?

And the rocker boxes I'm unsure about, might have to do some research unless there is a post on here about it. Does the upgrade have to do with the crankcase venting? If so doesn't the forcewinder include the stuff to do that modification?