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neilrl79
03-18-2015, 03:05 AM
Bought a new bike! Drove over 850 miles round trip from Elkton MD to Medina OH to get it. Paid a fair price for it and I love it! I put Lightning pegs on it on Sunday after I got it unloaded from the truck.

http://i857.photobucket.com/albums/ab139/neilrl79/buell/IMG_20150317_181535_zpsxvxjpkpo.jpg

http://i857.photobucket.com/albums/ab139/neilrl79/buell/IMG_20150317_181539_zpsdthhq5wi.jpg

http://i857.photobucket.com/albums/ab139/neilrl79/buell/IMG_20150317_181547_zps0sej4smx.jpg

http://i857.photobucket.com/albums/ab139/neilrl79/buell/IMG_20150317_181609_zpsgi7pg8re.jpg

http://i857.photobucket.com/albums/ab139/neilrl79/buell/IMG_20150317_181619_zpsorti1flt.jpg

The bike came with the stock airbox cover, passenger pegs, service manual, owner's manual, stock air filter(k&n installed), and an unopened k&n recharge kit.


http://i857.photobucket.com/albums/ab139/neilrl79/buell/IMG_20150317_201221_zpsvjlaqcap.jpg

Also, I picked up a Buell folding brim hat on EBay.

http://i857.photobucket.com/albums/ab139/neilrl79/buell/IMG_20150317_201234_zpsr5rgymvd.jpg

neilrl79
03-18-2015, 03:08 AM
I finally got to wash it today, it desperately needed it. I also adjusted the clutch and took it for a very chilly 7 mile ride. Planning on changing the plugs as well as the oil in both holes. Passenge pegs need reinstalled for it to pass MD's state safety inspection but I need to pick up a couple bolts for that.

oh9bolt
03-18-2015, 03:12 AM
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Badass Neil!

neilrl79
03-18-2015, 03:21 AM
Thanks Jesse! The PO did a breather reroute with a filter and "catch can" and I will most certainly be removing that and dumping that **** straight to the ground.

Also he cut the internal airbox to match the scoops in the external airbox and I need to pull everything apart and assess that situation to see where I want to go with it. With a stock exhaust I can hear it sucking air through the intake more than I can hear it pushing air out the exhaust.

thrstrmech
03-18-2015, 03:26 AM
[up] really nice and clean looking, the hat that is:p

Loki
03-18-2015, 03:31 AM
I like that little storage tent thing. What is it?

neilrl79
03-18-2015, 03:36 AM
Loki, that is from www.cycleshell.com , I got the "cruiser" model just to have a little more room. I really like it and my wife likes me not putting the bike into our furnished basement aka: the middle boys room.

neilrl79
03-18-2015, 03:39 AM
It seems like the PO got wax or something on the frame and swing arm cause they have some white staining on them, I need to find something to remove that **** and make it look 100% again.

thrstrmech
03-18-2015, 04:01 AM
mr. clean magic eraser, wet it and lightly wipe over the area, works for getting crap off my frame. would try it in a small area first before tackling a larger one. rinse thoroughly afterwards, it can leave a white residue if not done.

user_deleted
03-18-2015, 11:22 AM
that's a beauty neil.....happy for you... and i like the hard-floor tent garage for it. when you decide to put new tires on it bring up the wheels and new tires and i'll mount and balance them for you. OR if you want to do the wrenching just ride it up, remove the wheels in the shop and i'll do them.

neilrl79
03-18-2015, 10:16 PM
I pulled my airbox cover to get a look at the inner airbox mod the PO performed. I also pulled the K&N breather filter and drain valve from the breather reroute. Also confirmed a fully intact interactive exhaust valve that I'll have to pull after I pass inspection.

http://i857.photobucket.com/albums/ab139/neilrl79/buell/IMG_20150318_161046_zps7dr2soyh.jpg

http://i857.photobucket.com/albums/ab139/neilrl79/buell/IMG_20150318_161058_zpsezkxuxs6.jpg

If anyone wants this K&N breather filter you can have it for the cost to ship it or pick it up locally.

http://i857.photobucket.com/albums/ab139/neilrl79/buell/IMG_20150318_163046_zpsfz3rh15p.jpg

JasonandMichelle
03-20-2015, 05:30 PM
Man, that's a good looking setup. You seem to have a handle on all the updates and upgrades.

Where are you going to let the breather drip when you reroute the hose? I've been tossing around the idea of routing it under the seat and out behind the exhaust...

neilrl79
03-20-2015, 05:53 PM
I have the breather reroute hose run down behind the left peg.

neilrl79
03-24-2015, 10:33 PM
Installed my passenger peg brackets to get ready for my inspection on Friday.




On Sunday I removed my interactive exhaust valve and disabled it with the EcmDroid app. Everything seemed good then though I didn't take it for a ride at that time. I fired it up today and it started fine but backfired a couple times while warming up. I wanted to go on a short ride and the leaving my development it sender way underpowered but right when u got to the still sign it seemed to "wake up" and everything seemed great after that. I'm thinking it got loaded up with fuel being started a few times on Sunday but never really going for a ride. I rode about 7 miles today, I'll take it for another ride tomorrow and see how it acts.



http://i857.photobucket.com/albums/ab139/neilrl79/buell/IMG_20150324_172058_zpssxdvbayr.jpg

oh9bolt
03-24-2015, 11:37 PM
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neilrl79
03-24-2015, 11:55 PM
*Since posts can't be edited, I'm reposting with corrections.


On Sunday I removed my interactive exhaust valve and disabled it with the EcmDroid app. Everything seemed good then, though I didn't take it for a ride at that time. I fired it up today and it started fine but backfired a couple times while warming up. I wanted to go on a short ride and when leaving my development it seemed way underpowered but right when I got to the stop sign it seemed to "wake up" and everything seemed great after that. I'm thinking it got loaded up with fuel being started a few times on Sunday but never really going for a ride. I rode about 7 miles today, I'll take it for another ride tomorrow and see how it acts.

Hook937
03-25-2015, 03:25 PM
Looks like a good clean find. Congrats!

buellerchris
03-25-2015, 05:49 PM
Did you wire open the valve on the exhaust?

neilrl79
03-25-2015, 06:52 PM
Yeah, I wired the valve open.

UMDterp13
03-25-2015, 06:54 PM
Just bought my white one back :D

Someone buy my yellow one!

neilrl79
03-27-2015, 12:18 AM
Fired it up and rode about 50 trouble free miles so I'm assuming that I was correct that the rough running the other day was a direct result of starting and shutting it off multiple times Sunday.

I love this bike! I can't wait till nice days are the norm and not an unexpected treat.

snrusnak
03-27-2015, 12:25 AM
man that little tent thing is BA

neilrl79
03-27-2015, 01:37 AM
Snrusnak, here is the thread I started when I first got it.

Cycle Shell (http://www.buellxb.com/Buell-XB-Forum/General-Motorcycle-Chat/Cycle-Shell)

neilrl79
04-03-2015, 12:28 AM
Passed my MD state inspection today even with the illegal windshield(inspectors words, not mine). LoL

When I got home I immediately removed all the reflectors and belt guards! ðŸ˜

oh9bolt
04-03-2015, 12:53 AM
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UlyPete
04-03-2015, 01:57 AM
Man! That white and blue color combo is frikken sweet! ....I need to change colors on my Uly! :D

neilrl79
04-10-2015, 05:17 PM
Waiting at the MVA for my number to be called so I can get my 2 year stickers.
http://i857.photobucket.com/albums/ab139/neilrl79/buell/IMG_20150410_130549_zpsf3qy5oax.jpg

neilrl79
04-14-2015, 12:08 AM
Installed some NGK DCPR9EIX plugs and readjusted the suspension settings today, then went for a nice little ride.

neilrl79
04-18-2015, 12:04 AM
In the last 2 weeks in have ordered an HID kit from DDM Tuning, 2010 Buell LED tail and tag light from Surdyke and some cheap(and most likely temporary) led turn signals from eBay.

The HIDs and Turns are coming from China so I'll see them between now and July and Surdyke expects my order to ship by the 26th. I HATE WAITING FOR DELIVERIES! ðŸ˜*

neilrl79
04-18-2015, 12:07 AM
These are the turns I bought.... $10 for a set of 4 shipped, how could I lose?

http://i857.photobucket.com/albums/ab139/neilrl79/buell/Screenshot_2015-04-17-20-05-40_zpshmfoniye.png

thrstrmech
04-18-2015, 02:37 AM
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neilrl79
04-25-2015, 12:42 AM
So I installed my HIDs, 2010 LED taillight, and my $10 Chinese Led Signals today. The HIDs and taillight are great but the turns are horrible! I hate them almost as much as I hate the stick signals. I left them on for now, but that will be replaced very soon!

http://i857.photobucket.com/albums/ab139/neilrl79/buell/IMG_20150424_192829_zpsaej3aymc.jpg

http://i857.photobucket.com/albums/ab139/neilrl79/buell/IMG_20150424_192647_zpsvefkqmsx.jpg

neilrl79
04-28-2015, 11:59 PM
Got some new gear! An Icon Hooligan Street Jersey and matching Icon Hooligan Gloves. They are light weight mesh and flow a ton of air! Not super hardcore protection but definitely safer than the T-shirt I went down in in August.


http://i857.photobucket.com/albums/ab139/neilrl79/buell/IMAG0217_zps6rxdyyx9.jpg

oh9bolt
04-29-2015, 12:37 AM
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neilrl79
05-06-2015, 12:46 PM
Good some new LED turn signals.
http://i857.photobucket.com/albums/ab139/neilrl79/buell/IMG_20150505_181527_zps8hhkzokn.jpg

thrstrmech
05-06-2015, 01:30 PM
those signals look much better[up]

oh9bolt
05-06-2015, 07:15 PM
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neilrl79
06-02-2015, 01:19 AM
Just a new pic of my bike
http://i857.photobucket.com/albums/ab139/neilrl79/buell/IMAG0012_zpsw1og7jlw.jpg

vicenzajay
06-03-2015, 07:34 PM
Looks great....the new turns look MUCH better.

I need an XB12r.....

cjanderson_90
06-04-2015, 01:58 PM
Wow I really take it for granted here in SD. No inspection of any kind. Almost anything with wheels can be street legal. I need to find a CR500 and make a supermoto out of it

neilrl79
06-15-2015, 01:34 PM
http://i857.photobucket.com/albums/ab139/neilrl79/buell/IMG_20150615_092636_zpsetfvzpgo.jpg

Picked up an Ogio Mach 3 backpack to replace the one I bought at Walmart for $15. I ride to work everyday so I figure it was worth spending a few dollars on a great bag.