What did you do for your Buell today?

[jl551c]

What I did for my Buell today was try to install the wrong brake pads Lesson learned never believe eBay seller's year and model listing for Buell items, go straight to the parts catalog and Harley distribution... in other words see Lance. I don't know if I'm getting HH sintered brake pads now but at least I know the OEM ones from NewCastle will fit.

Became pretty obvious when the rotor was thicker than the gap between the pads LOL :stupid:
If these fit any other Buell's let me know otherwise its to the scrap pile with all my other knee jerk orders.

Lunatic is where I got mine. Fit like a glove.

 

[TPEHAK]

What I did for my Buell today was try to install the wrong brake pads Lesson learned never believe eBay seller's year and model listing for Buell items, go straight to the parts catalog and Harley distribution... in other words see Lance. I don't know if I'm getting HH sintered brake pads now but at least I know the OEM ones from NewCastle will fit.

Became pretty obvious when the rotor was thicker than the gap between the pads LOL :stupid:
If these fit any other Buell's let me know otherwise its to the scrap pile with all my other knee jerk orders.

It looks like you did not press the brake piston back. before installation new brake pads you have to open the brake fluid container and suck some brake fluit out of the container. Then keep the brake fluid container open and press the old brake pad back to original position using flat screwdriver like a lever. Keep an eye on the brake fluid level in the container to not spill it, suck some more if is is necessary. Once the piston is fully retracted you can replace brake pads.

The brake caliper also floating on the bracket left and right so you have to shift the brake caliper to align the brake pads with brake disk.

 

[midway]

@TPEHAK of course sir, did it by the book. Rag around the fluid container, removed some fluid, piston depressed completely and all the way back, as you can see in the picture.

Now what's this about shifting the caliper oO because it is the housing on the piston side that's forbidding the rotor from getting between those pads at this point. Maybe I look a little closer and I hope you are right about this adjustment. However that part number on the package is not the one I found in the catalog for my Buell... so I gave up too quickly?

FA140HH is what I was sold
H0301.T is in the parts cat

Update... you are sooooo right TPEHAK good eye ball on that. These are compatible and I got them in. I will try and pay more attention in the future.
Thank you man! WE RIDE SOON!

 

[user_deleted]

What I did for my Buell today was try to install the wrong brake pads Lesson learned never believe eBay seller's year and model listing for Buell items, go straight to the parts catalog and Harley distribution... in other words see Lance. I don't know if I'm getting HH sintered brake pads now but at least I know the OEM ones from NewCastle will fit.

Became pretty obvious when the rotor was thicker than the gap between the pads LOL :stupid:
If these fit any other Buell's let me know otherwise its to the scrap pile with all my other knee jerk orders.

lance.....scrap pile.....knee jerk....obvious.....never believe....lesson learned


EBC FA140HH rear pads fit all XB model buells. the problem isn't the pads....the problem is INCORRECT caliper/master cylinder prep and incorrect installation.

 

[midway]

EBC FA140HH rear pads fit all XB model buells. the problem isn't the pads....the problem is INCORRECT caliper/master cylinder prep and incorrect installation.

Yep, slight shuffle of the caliper and they went right in thanks. Seems to have been lacking in the service manual. No mention or even identifying the area of the caliper that needed to be pushed back as you can see. It should have been mentioned right about here...

 

[blackoutt]

Really? I have found the later stuff much easier to find. What's the firmware version BUE2D?

BUEOD at the moment. More internets searching to commence today then!

PS are you the only active member on here? lol Thank you for your helpful posts that I've found elsewhere all around these forums regarding other questions.

 

[blackoutt]

Turns out I have BUEYD! Figured out how to copy fuel and ignition tables from a BUE2D tune that I wanted to start with, disabled and removed the AMC servo, installed K&N air filter, changed oil/filter/primary, cleaned speedo sensor (didn't fix it), adjusted clutch throttle and brake, and went for a test ride. So much better starting point, except now I have a low battery voltage fault, maybe from having keyed on too long while tuning but I'll still test stator and VR outputs tonight. Then to figure out how to log and fine tune.

 

[zappash]

What I did today was replace the shifter linkage bolts on my baby. Seems it didn't like one of them and spit it out on the highway. Didn't realize it until I went to get off and couldn't find the shift lever in order to downshift. That will make you say, ruh roh shaggy!

Make sure you check your shifter linkage bolts boys and girls!

 

[Silverrider]

Took her out for a early 6:30 AM morning ride up to Humphrey Station, and a view of the creek on the North side.

 

[Chicknstripn]

That bike is not a Buell

 

[Silverrider]

I dont want to hurt her feelings , LOL, Her Middle name is Buell . I look at her as a Buell 1125 on steroids!

 

[njloco]

Yeah, your right but, built but by the same guy !

 

[Silverrider]

Yeah, your right but, built but by the same guy !

In the same building by the same employees , Same passion, heart and Soul ! Just taken to the next level of performance.

 

[oh9bolt]

Added a few new things, I'm really happy with the updates, though most won't notice.

 

[TPEHAK]

New gas cap, new buttons housings, new container for brake fluid, new levers, new grips, airscoop for brake, right side airscoop, bar end mirrors.

 

[Chicknstripn]

What type of front master cylinder is that and what is your synopsis of the motion pro throttle?
Two mods I'd like on my bike....
Definitely looks trick, just wondering if it all works as trick as it looks.

 

[oh9bolt]

It's a Nissin unit removed from the EBR 1190, the hand control switches are from the EBR as well.

I have the closest reel to stock on the Motion Pro now and will work up to what I feel is the best for street use. I will tell you the race reel is 1/4 or less turn to full throttle.

The grips have been taking up space in a box for the past 7 years, this was a perfect time to install them. All the rest has been on there for a while.

 

[Cummins]

Today for my 1125r I ..... brought it home

New to me, well loved by it's previous owner. I hope to pull all the plastics and repaint them during the cold months. Otherwise it's ready for the road, what a rush.

 

[Chicknstripn]

Very nice!
If those factory white then you can simply buff and polish them to bring them back to new condition. I'm not versed in the 1125 so I may be wrong about a factory white plastic.

 

[Silverrider]

I sold my low mile 07 Uly , To a New Bueller, He is very happy new owner.