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04-15-2021, 04:47 PM

kz6fittycent replied to a thread H-D front fork oil (Type E) in Buell Lightning XB12S, XB12Ss, CityX, XB12Scg

Dave Moss.

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04-15-2021, 02:51 AM

kz6fittycent replied to a thread H-D front fork oil (Type E) in Buell Lightning XB12S, XB12Ss, CityX, XB12Scg

HA! Yeah I looked and just came to my own conclusion that it was 10w. I seem to remember that Bel-Ray is a little more viscous than other brands,...

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04-15-2021, 01:48 AM

kz6fittycent replied to a thread H-D front fork oil (Type E) in Buell Lightning XB12S, XB12Ss, CityX, XB12Scg

Word. Thanks man. I do know that viscosity does break down in fork oil over it's life, so you're always chasing damping as time progresses (and as...

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04-15-2021, 01:06 AM

kz6fittycent replied to a thread H-D front fork oil (Type E) in Buell Lightning XB12S, XB12Ss, CityX, XB12Scg

Great you've convinced me to use bar and chain oil. :sorrow:

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04-14-2021, 10:50 PM

kz6fittycent replied to a thread H-D front fork oil (Type E) in Buell Lightning XB12S, XB12Ss, CityX, XB12Scg

Would any of you go as high as 20w if heat (I live in TX) was a concern? I'm waffling, just looking for opinions and hopefully experience with these...

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04-14-2021, 03:32 PM

mike lowary replied to a thread 1170 in Buell Lightning XB12S, XB12Ss, CityX, XB12Scg

Velocity stack all finished. Came out nice.

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04-13-2021, 09:01 PM

mike lowary replied to a thread 1170 in Buell Lightning XB12S, XB12Ss, CityX, XB12Scg

Zippers just called. Cams are ready and shipping today. Lots to do, but I’m gonna try to have the motor built by the end of the weekend.

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04-13-2021, 07:51 PM

mike lowary replied to a thread 1170 in Buell Lightning XB12S, XB12Ss, CityX, XB12Scg

I’m hoping for 120hp and 90ish tq at 8400 rpms. I’ll post pics as I build the motor and get dyno results. We are getting close ladies and...

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04-13-2021, 07:40 PM

mike lowary replied to a thread 1170 in Buell Lightning XB12S, XB12Ss, CityX, XB12Scg

Ok. Here is the full roll call New 2008 XB9 crank, Knife edged, plugged, welded, and balanced. Completely blue printed and rebuilt engine cases...

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04-13-2021, 05:01 PM

kz6fittycent replied to a thread XB9SX brake pads in Buell Lightning XB12S, XB12Ss, CityX, XB12Scg

My plan is to have 2 bikes or follow Cooter's math for owning bikes. B=M+1 : where M = the number of bikes you already own.

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04-13-2021, 05:01 PM

mike lowary replied to a thread 1170 in Buell Lightning XB12S, XB12Ss, CityX, XB12Scg

I’m gonna start with the 12 gearing. But I had evo industries make me an aluminum 34 tooth sprocket so I could run the 9 gearing if I want to...

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04-13-2021, 04:46 PM

kz6fittycent replied to a thread 1170 in Buell Lightning XB12S, XB12Ss, CityX, XB12Scg

Well I'm officially jealous.

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04-13-2021, 04:34 PM

mike lowary replied to a thread 1170 in Buell Lightning XB12S, XB12Ss, CityX, XB12Scg

So now, compared to last dyno, ill have bigger valves, bigger cams, much higher compression 11.9:1 is what the new build makes, ported TB 52mm...

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04-13-2021, 04:28 PM

mike lowary replied to a thread 1170 in Buell Lightning XB12S, XB12Ss, CityX, XB12Scg

Recap, The last dyno I did ended with 102 hp and 76 tq. Not bad, but i was expecting more. As soon as i got the bike home from the dyno i pulled...

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04-12-2021, 11:50 PM

kz6fittycent replied to a thread LTB 2004 XB12S Gauge Cluster Glass in Buell Lightning XB12S, XB12Ss, CityX, XB12Scg

That looks like the area near Travis AFB...

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04-12-2021, 11:49 PM

kz6fittycent replied to a thread Twisted seat in Buell Lightning XB12S, XB12Ss, CityX, XB12Scg

I may try this with mine as my seat is kind of "floppy" and tends to come off without any effort. Kind of like an old man's teeth when he forgets to...

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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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