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    Certain RPM's with just the right vibration was...

    Certain RPM's with just the right vibration was working a TPS wire into the inside of the frame recently producing a similar intermittent irritation. It wasn't a consistent enough electrical short to...
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    Top speed on a firebolt...

    I would rather take your word for it than prove it to myself please

    Eddy rides Buell
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    Appreciated, well that's about it for front brake...

    Appreciated, well that's about it for front brake pad/shim replacement and rotor conditioning/maintenance. A very interesting brake design for sure... I LIKE IT

    Eddy rides BUELL........ END!
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    Very nice write up cooter. Adherent friction was...

    Very nice write up cooter. Adherent friction was most certainly the result of yesterdays new pad break-in LOL. No splotching, rotor didn't warp and actually has a much better appearance than it did...
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    Do you also have that expensive front rotor kit...

    Do you also have that expensive front rotor kit on there? The solid mount I read about in here would be something I like to think about. Or are you with the stock set up which honestly I don't...
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    yeah that's purdy

    yeah that's purdy
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    Well let me pull over and put out the flames, I...

    Well let me pull over and put out the flames, I don't know how you can tell the whole bike is like a roman candle. Sets my khakis on fire every time I ride it ... jk.

    They are settling in fine,...
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    Shims fit up perfectly on the new pads. Video's...

    Shims fit up perfectly on the new pads. Video's made quick work of the break down and installation thanks. Bed-in process underway. Heating up this big ass rotor makes me nervous as I can see the...
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    front brake anti squeal shims

    Must be what these are. Scoured the forum, finally found mention on a YT video. They didn't come included with a set pads I found in pop's reserve parts. Are the shims reusable? They don't turn up in...
  10. Thanks for the tips and tricks :up: Closing this...

    Thanks for the tips and tricks :up: Closing this issue with the chaffed TP sensor wire shown above as being the cause of, and solution for my sputter and missing at certain RPM's that induced enough...
  11. I'm feeling pretty good about this short being...

    I'm feeling pretty good about this short being the end of the story tomorrow when I get back out. All buttoned up and fingers crossed I won't forget what you are saying about how to install the 02...
  12. This was too tempting and the result was a...

    This was too tempting and the result was a sputtering cold and hot engine so I was encouraged because I'm not ready for Buell "tuning wormholes" LOL, I set it back to 100%.

    However ECMSPY threw a...
  13. thank you

    thank you
  14. misfire, sputter @ lower RPM only at max engine temps

    Hello again, Eddy here.

    I had a chance to put some miles on Dads Firebolt and I will say Buell’s a little unrefined for me but so is Dad. He left me a bunch of parts, the service manual, and ONE...
  15. Thread: Texas flooding

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    That's right! poor critters. You know if had to...

    That's right! poor critters. You know if had to watch my possessions slowly going under and my cat was out of harm's way you might see me riding a Buell through the front door and up the staircase...
  16. Thread: Texas flooding

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    Thanks, I'm good where I am but if your Buell was...

    Thanks, I'm good where I am but if your Buell was dropped in the river for a week would you give up on it? Part it out or even that would have it's limitations. Something you don't think about until...
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    Texas flooding

    Hello, I have been lurking for too long in here with a Buell my father left me. Was never a great fan of Buells but he made me promise to keep and care for it so I've been reading some of your...
  18. Thread: Buellizms

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    haha! well done!

    haha! well done!
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