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04-09-2021, 03:28 PM

mike lowary replied to a thread Refinish? in Buell Firebolt XB12, XB9

A few of us have been around the block. The OP should take advantage of this instead of disregarding our knowledge as BS because it’s not what he...

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04-09-2021, 02:39 PM

mike lowary replied to a thread Refinish? in Buell Firebolt XB12, XB9

Have you thought about why everyone keeps saying the same thing about your “paint job”? You really think ALL of us are wrong? Come on BRO

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04-09-2021, 02:12 PM

mike lowary replied to a thread Refinish? in Buell Firebolt XB12, XB9

My man. You obviously know nothing about paint. I was an auto painter for 10 years. It WILL look like crap very soon. Why don’t you stop...

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04-09-2021, 10:28 AM

mike lowary replied to a thread Refinish? in Buell Firebolt XB12, XB9

It will look good for a minute. It will turn to ass real quick. Eastwood makes a 2K aerosol paint in a can. Much better product than the rattle...

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04-07-2021, 11:47 PM

mike lowary replied to a thread What did you do for your Buell today? in Do-It-Yourself Buell Mods

I’ve never heard it. I can assure you it’s freakin loud. There’s no baffle. This is a full race pipe.

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04-07-2021, 06:54 PM

mike lowary replied to a thread Crash in General Motorcycle Chat

Atta boy. Get rite back in that saddle. Let me know if you need anything.

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04-07-2021, 01:07 PM

mike lowary replied to a thread What did you do for your Buell today? in Do-It-Yourself Buell Mods

This is a custom race exhaust I bought off a retired xb9 race bike. The exhaust was built by NBS performance and fabrication in pinellas park,FL. ...

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04-06-2021, 11:53 PM

mike lowary replied to a thread Crash in General Motorcycle Chat

Damn man hate to hear that. Glad you are ok though!

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04-04-2021, 01:57 AM

mike lowary replied to a thread What did you do for your Buell today? in Do-It-Yourself Buell Mods

This one is loud.

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04-03-2021, 03:45 AM

kz6fittycent replied to a thread Beware! in Buell Lightning XB12S, XB12Ss, CityX, XB12Scg

WORST. MOVIE. EVER. You just brought back some memories and they're not pleasant lol.

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04-01-2021, 05:20 PM

mike lowary replied to a thread Leaked photo of fuel injected 300cc Buell prototype. in General Motorcycle Chat

Did I fall for it?

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04-01-2021, 05:19 PM

mike lowary replied to a thread Leaked photo of fuel injected 300cc Buell prototype. in General Motorcycle Chat

Very interesting

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03-30-2021, 04:55 PM

mike lowary replied to a thread What did you do for your Buell today? in Do-It-Yourself Buell Mods

I just got a custom full stainless exhaust system off a Buell race bike. It would definitely satisfy your need for more sound volume. Hit me up if...

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03-29-2021, 04:38 PM

mike lowary replied to a thread NRHS Stage 2 for 07 XB12R in Race Kits

Several factors come into play with this. Raising compression, 30 degree combustion chamber, and getting the squish band dialed in. All of these...

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03-29-2021, 02:03 PM

mike lowary replied to a thread NRHS Stage 2 for 07 XB12R in Race Kits

Evolution industries billet clutch assembly and engine sprocket. As far as ratios go, they make engine sprockets with many different tooth counts. ...

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03-29-2021, 01:42 PM

mike lowary replied to a thread NRHS Stage 2 for 07 XB12R in Race Kits

Yes the ignition timing maps were changed. The stock and race timing maps are ok up to a certain point. What’s your compression ratio now? Did...

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03-28-2021, 08:26 PM

kz6fittycent replied to a thread checking primary oil in Buell Lightning XB12S, XB12Ss, CityX, XB12Scg

Smart move, IMO. It never hurts to have fresh oil in there.

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03-27-2021, 06:16 PM

kz6fittycent replied to a thread checking primary oil in Buell Lightning XB12S, XB12Ss, CityX, XB12Scg

I'd be one to say Lucas synthetic. Excellent oil, period. Amsoil is awesome, so are the others. Basically, pick one that meets your demands and the...

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03-27-2021, 02:44 PM

mike lowary replied to a thread Should you buy that bike? in Buell Lightning XB12S, XB12Ss, CityX, XB12Scg

I can dig it. I got a soft spot for thumpers.

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03-26-2021, 11:16 PM

kz6fittycent replied to a thread Should you buy that bike? in Buell Lightning XB12S, XB12Ss, CityX, XB12Scg

That thing looks like an engineer was allowed to take budget and complexity out of the equation. Sorry, I'd say no.

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03-26-2021, 05:03 PM

mike lowary replied to a thread NRHS Stage 2 for 07 XB12R in Race Kits

Mike check this out. Shaved 4.5 lbs off the drivetrain with this setup. You need it.

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03-26-2021, 03:23 PM

mike lowary replied to a thread NRHS Stage 2 for 07 XB12R in Race Kits

A lot of people disagree with you on this. Makes sense to me though.

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03-26-2021, 01:59 PM

mike lowary replied to a thread NRHS Stage 2 for 07 XB12R in Race Kits

I’ve been doing it this way for years. I run open loop only, 13.4:1 for idle, 14:1 for cruise, 13.2:1 for wot. Digital carburetor baby!

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03-24-2021, 07:19 PM

mike lowary replied to a thread NRHS Stage 2 for 07 XB12R in Race Kits

At this point, I don’t see me owning a Buell that’s not air/oil cooled. The platform is so clean. Less is more. The XBs and Tube frames check...

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03-24-2021, 01:55 PM

mike lowary replied to a thread NRHS Stage 2 for 07 XB12R in Race Kits

Aaron Wilson at Hammer said I have the equivalent of a 110+ hp package for the 9 motor. I’m thinking I mite be closer to 115 but we will see. ...

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03-24-2021, 01:52 PM

mike lowary replied to a thread NRHS Stage 2 for 07 XB12R in Race Kits

Nice! That thing should rip pretty good

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03-23-2021, 11:35 PM

mike lowary replied to a thread NRHS Stage 2 for 07 XB12R in Race Kits

I had Zippers retard the intake lobe 4 degrees and advance the exhaust lobe 4 degrees.

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03-23-2021, 08:24 PM

mike lowary replied to a thread NRHS Stage 2 for 07 XB12R in Race Kits

I had Redshift 585s last year. I’ll be running Redshift 605/591s with altered cam timing on this build. I’ve heard of the 585s and the 605/591s...

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03-23-2021, 07:27 PM

mike lowary replied to a thread NRHS Stage 2 for 07 XB12R in Race Kits

What cams you running

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