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Posted:  08 Jul 2007 18:20	[?]
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Just wondering if anyone can tell me how to identify if my bike does actually contain the race kit. Maybe a photo of the ecu? And where is it? I'm new to bikes, bought my first one (03 buell xb9s) from the dealer used. They sold it to me and said it had the "race kit" Any help or info is greatly appreciated. It has a dual exit muffler...

Posted:  08 Jul 2007 18:26	[?]
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Posted:  08 Jul 2007 20:08	[?]
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The muffler is definately race kit. The ECM is behind the flyscreen at the front of the bike.  If you take a look at the ECM, it should say on there if it is or not.  Other than that the air filter should be different also.

Posted:  08 Jul 2007 22:26	[?]
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you guys seem to get the buell pretty easy with the (out of production) race muffler...pretty damn hard to get a buell race muffler for the 12 here! say, is that a painted frame or a cover to hide possible damage (seeing the bridge)

Posted:  08 Jul 2007 22:48	[?]
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The bike was previously dropped on the right side. But the covers are carbon fibre with frame pucks.  some scratches on the exhaust tubes and carbon fibre chewed under the right puck.

Posted:  09 Jul 2007 01:18	[?]
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Found the ecu under the seat I think. Looks original to me... should it say "race use" or something on it?

Posted:  09 Jul 2007 01:57	[?]
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It should say "for race use only" printed right on the side.Part #32814-02YA.

Posted:  09 Jul 2007 02:24	[?]
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Ran the part number and it is just a factory ECM.  So you just have the Race kit muffler and maybe the air filter.

Posted:  09 Jul 2007 03:45	[?]
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Thanks guys, looks like the dealership duped me. At least the muffler looks cool.  Hmmm... now I want a race ecu somethin' bad.     Thanks for your time, much appreciated to all who replied!!

Posted:  09 Jul 2007 12:33	[?]
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Quote: Hmmm... now I want a race ecu somethin' bad.  i would go for a remap...better results

Posted:  11 Jul 2007 00:34	[?]
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wh-wh-whaa?  these ecu's are e-progammable?  How, where and how much? You say the results are better..  Please let me know more.

Posted:  11 Jul 2007 11:52	[?]
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how? pc & software (windows based) where? don't know in the u.s., but i'm guessing where they have the software & the dyno. i think maybe this software can also be used: (didn't read the hole topic) ECMspy

Posted:  14 Jul 2007 23:07	[?]
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Thanks!!

Posted:  17 Jul 2007 12:24   Last Edited By: lemme	[?]
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where the .... can i buy that muffler? The emc, air filter etc. is not a prob. But the muffler?? i have a XB12S from this year. live in Lisbon Portugal. can you get it at the Buell dealer? can i order it on line? out off production? no dealers have one on stock or so.... many thanks!

Posted:  17 Jul 2007 14:57	[?]
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They dont make it any more

Posted:  18 Jul 2007 04:37	[?]
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Lemme, I'll look to see if I can locate your a race muffler for your 12. I work at a dealer and can locate some parts from time to time. T

Posted:  18 Jul 2007 05:23	[?]
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Last time I did a dealer search, everyone in the country showing a kit on hand, didnt want to give them up.  You can find some places online that still have them.  They must have bought them from dealers when they started going obsolete.

Posted:  18 Jul 2007 12:38   Last Edited By: lemme	[?]
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I really appreciate this buell-ers. I also found another system that tickles me, as an alternative. The micron serpent together with the race EMC has something to offer! Same story though, can’t find a supplier for the micron. Talked to my dealer (and importer for Portugal), but they are a bit “slow”. They don’t sell to many Buell’s on this site of the ocean, so they don’t really known the accessory market that well.  Have sent them (the micron manufacturer in the states) an email, so far no reply.

Posted:  20 Jul 2007 03:48	[?]
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Quote: The micron serpent together with the race EMC has something to offer! do the direct link and add an open airbox and you'll be very happy! try other european countries...i know that france, belgium, netherlands, germany (especially) mostly have the micron in stock.

Posted:  20 Jul 2007 12:09	[?]
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thanks Lefox! i'm talking to the Belgian importer. very exited about this!

Posted:  09 Oct 2007 12:40	[?]
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Have it finaly installed, the micron system + race EMC + filter. The bike runs sommehow "smoother?", and performs better in the low rpm's and much better in the midium's (3000-4500). There is though a bit of a strange sound when the engine is could. Kind of a scraping noice. Don't know exactely where it commes from, could be the diference of air intake, don't know. The sound commes somewhere from in between the top of the cylinders and under the air filter. Will be checked tomorow at the dealer's. The sound is a bit as the Ducati (bullier? as before)on low rpm's and not disturbingly loud, but loud enough for cars to hear me and give a bit of space. In the higher rpm's it get's a bit charper.  In my opinion it is more disturbing for the driver than for the surrounding area. Anyway i'm verry satisfied with the result and the kwality of the micron.

Posted:  09 Feb 2008 08:16	[?]
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hows the gas mileage lemme?

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