Draining the gas....need asap! - Page 5

marko138 · 05-18-2008, 04:16 PM

They've probly figured this out by now...but...the swingarm has to come off to get to the fuel pump.

PiZdETS · 05-18-2008, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

They've probly figured this out by now...but...the swingarm has to come off to get to the fuel pump.

Glad to hear they've worked it out but I have to ask- is a slight improvement in center of mass and handling really worth this much of a hassle for basic roadside repairs?
I'm a fan of innovation and all but when it's not used for racing at all, why make such a convoluted, user-unfriendly design as that? Erik Buell is all about doing thing's his own way and you owners love the handling but he should take into consideration the needs of his customers who will eventually have to figure out his innovative, complicated designs on the side of the road without diagrams.

I'm sure ducati's and other "think outside the box" bikes are a bitch to work on also, this is just a good time to pick on buell.
On both Suzuki's I've owned the inner workers seem completely intuitively laid out. Even my wrench-retarded has been able to figure out small issues without the manuals help. I guess that's the trade off between having a "bike with soul" and just another gsxr.

Mr Lefty · 05-18-2008, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by PiZdETS

Glad to hear they've worked it out but I have to ask- is a slight improvement in center of mass and handling really worth this much of a hassle for basic roadside repairs?
I'm a fan of innovation and all but when it's not used for racing at all, why make such a convoluted, user-unfriendly design as that? Erik Buell is all about doing thing's his own way and you owners love the handling but he should take into consideration the needs of his customers who will eventually have to figure out his innovative, complicated designs on the side of the road without diagrams.

I'm sure ducati's and other "think outside the box" bikes are a bitch to work on also, this is just a good time to pick on buell.
On both Suzuki's I've owned the inner workers seem completely intuitively laid out. Even my wrench-retarded has been able to figure out small issues without the manuals help. I guess that's the trade off between having a "bike with soul" and just another gsxr.

exactly what I was thinking... wonder how hard it is to take the swing arm off?

Gas Man · 05-18-2008, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Dnyce

i remember "someone" lol telling u about pingle fuel filters way back when you were having some issues with your tank.

if you're always willing to help, thats a gd number to have

Yep... you were one of the first to suggest it. Remember my only concern was fuel flow... but you were right!

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Originally Posted by Ebbs15

1. happy birthday... (it's my bro's bday too)

2. yeah I was most defiantly going to be going over my bike really closely before I take off... and the pingle filter is what I was planning on doing after your last post about it...

3. your a hell of a guy and I know we all appreciate your help on everything...

1. thanks.
2. good
3. I try, that's all I can say.

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Originally Posted by psychochild28

ok they got in touch with a local guy thanks to Marko

and he's offered a place to crash and has a connection with a buell tech.

How did the infamous Marko pull this off?

Did they make any miles today? What's the update on the bike?

psychochild28 · 05-18-2008, 05:41 PM

They're in Topeka waiting on Eric. Only miles are the ones from Kansas city to Topeka and bike still not working properly.

Mr Lefty · 05-18-2008, 05:51 PM

damn...

Who's Eric? the Buell guy?

Gas Man · 05-18-2008, 05:52 PM

Eric = shanman?

Mr Lefty · 05-18-2008, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

Eric = shanman?

thought he was in Mississippi or shitville or some shit....

maybe Mr. Buell himself to bitch about the crappy design of having to take off the swing arm to get to the fuel pump

psychochild28 · 05-18-2008, 07:06 PM

And fixed...they're back on the road. I've had the phone shut off on me so that's all i know.

But it is fixed the spark plugs were toast and they are hitting the road again to try to make up for lost time....see other thread for how fast they'll be going.

Trip · 05-18-2008, 07:09 PM

I sent drewpy a txt asking if they defiled chewy yet.

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psychochild28 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: On a bus Moto: SV 650S Posts: 857	And fixed...they're back on the road. I've had the phone shut off on me so that's all i know. But it is fixed the spark plugs were toast and they are hitting the road again to try to make up for lost time....see other thread for how fast they'll be going.