First Mods on the 11

[Hellgate]

You know me I can't leave well enough alone.

Simple things.

1) Pillion Touring saddle arrived. This is an accessory saddle from Buell, very comfortable and very reasonably priced.

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2) Buell Lightening Footpegs. These from one inch lower from stock and bolt right up. Again from Buell and inexpensive, $24.95.

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3) Disconnect the throttle Soleniod. This is a device that STOPS acceleration in 3rd gear only then the throttle is pinned WFO between 3,000 and 4,500 rpm. The sound that emmits from the air box is too loud for the EPA. This is a simple matter of removing a cable.

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4) Adjusted static suspension sag to 35mm and ensured all damping is set to recommended settings. I ended up backing the rear shock off 2 notches and the fork two full turns.

Also took photos, the best I could of the FI system. These are needed to determine which Power Commander will work best for this application.

 

[SovietRobot]

Looking good!
The throttle solenoid is kind of pointless. The things manufacturers do to appease the government.
Is hard acceleration improved?

 

[The Toecutter]

How many miles have you put on it? get it broke in yet?

 

[Smittyboy]

That thing already looks amazing. Only thing is to clean up the A$$ end with a f/e... Other than that, YOU'RE GOOD TO GO!!! (REALLY FAST)

 

[OZXJR]

I have been watching your progress with interest and have tried very hard NOT to post because I,m very jealous of your purchase.But well done indeed and I hope you have many miles of enjoyable,safe fun :Flip:



Seriously,congrats mate :thumbup:

 

[reiobard]

looking good, and that stupid cable is annoying... i hate regulations that make no sense... glad that you removed it, i will be sure to pass that tidbit off to one of my buddies that has an 1125, make sure that he removes it as well

 

[Hellgate]

Looking good!
The throttle solenoid is kind of pointless. The things manufacturers do to appease the government.
Is hard acceleration improved?

I guess you could say its improved because before it flat STOPPED, like a rev limiter. Don't really notice a change in acceration because the revs are typically above that range when riding.

 

[Hellgate]

How many miles have you put on it? get it broke in yet?

I have just over 300 on her. She's broken in. I do need to do the first oil change.

 

[Hellgate]

That thing already looks amazing. Only thing is to clean up the A$$ end with a f/e... Other than that, YOU'RE GOOD TO GO!!! (REALLY FAST)

I agree, I need to find an FE I like, they are kind of expensive, $99 to $149. If I'm going to spend that kind of money I may go back to the Rizoma.

 

[Hellgate]

looking good, and that stupid cable is annoying... i hate regulations that make no sense... glad that you removed it, i will be sure to pass that tidbit off to one of my buddies that has an 1125, make sure that he removes it as well

If he goes to Bad Weather Bikers, and searches "solenoid" in the 1125r section he'll find the info. The trickiest part of the whole job is putting the airbox back together. It's not hard but there is a specific order of operations to follow in order to get everything back together correctly. It took me three tries and a pair of chopsticks! A vent filter fell into the V of the motor and I used the chopsticks to fish them out.

 

[Oscar54]

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I noticed there is still some virgin rubber on your rear wheel? Are you getting old like me?

Very nice pic's. I am very happy for you... and jealous too!

 

[Hellgate]

Yeah, still getting the bike over. I'll take her to the track in a month or two and scrub the rest off.

 

[The Toecutter]

Hey hey hey!!!!!! I just watched the national weather that big storm system has moved past us.I saw over there in texas around Austin you've got some nice weather today too!!!!It's time too ride!!!!!my high today will be 78degrees!!!!! good day for you to get that oil changed!!!! and look's like it gonna be a nice weekend for some touring around!!!!!! P.S.it's 68degrees right now at 8:25am im pullin the liner out of my jacket in the middle of Febuary!!!!!I love the South!!!!!!

 

[dako81]

Hey hey hey!!!!!! I just watched the national weather that big storm system has moved past us.I saw over there in texas around Austin you've got some nice weather today too!!!!It's time too ride!!!!!my high today will be 78degrees!!!!! good day for you to get that oil changed!!!! and look's like it gonna be a nice weekend for some touring around!!!!!! P.S.it's 68degrees right now at 8:25am im pullin the liner out of my jacket in the middle of Febuary!!!!!I love the South!!!!!!

I just checked the weather, and we're suppoed to get 1-3" of snow tonight, and 2-4" tomorrow, with more through the weekend...

I think I'm gonna be sick!

Now, that seat and those pegs look real nice! Do the pegs make it more comfortable? I think you said you were 6'? What's you inseam if you don't mind me asking? I'm 6' as well, so just curious to see if it makes a difference.

SHARP!

 

[Hellgate]

I just checked the weather, and we're suppoed to get 1-3" of snow tonight, and 2-4" tomorrow, with more through the weekend...

I think I'm gonna be sick!

Now, that seat and those pegs look real nice! Do the pegs make it more comfortable? I think you said you were 6'? What's you inseam if you don't mind me asking? I'm 6' as well, so just curious to see if it makes a difference.

SHARP!

I needed sun tan lotion today.

I'm 6', inseam is about 33".

The pegs are nice, they relax the legs a little.

I was looking through the Buell accessory catalogue last night and I found another pair of pegs for the Uly. The ones I put on are for the Lightening. They drop one inch too, but they have a wider foot peg surface, the portion that contacts your foot. They look to be more supportive and even better for longer trips.

I still have my ConvertiBars and I might put them on and see what that does. Per the Converti web site I can raise the bar position 2 inches and bring it in 1 to 2 inches. Hummm...I can't see ridding to LA that way for for a long weekend trip that may be the ticket.

I know it sounds crazy but the bike really is very comfortable. It isn't an extreme position like an R6 or a 675.

 

[Smittyboy]

6' with a 33" inseem? ARGH!!! I'm almost 6'3" and I have just over a 30" inseem... Little stumpy legs... A lot of people won't believe you about riding comfort. Haven't gotten to make'er move, but thrown my leg over a couple, and they are SO COMFY!!! It's funny how well the weight is distributed too... AWESOME BIKE!!! If it weren't for the insurance difference between the two I'd have gotten the 1125... SUPER Jealous!!! Congrats again on a total rocker!!!
oh yeah... that rubber is gonna have its cherry... forgot... family forum...

 

[Hellgate]

Thanks!

Insurance isn't too bad if you shop around, I'm now paying $480ish a year vs. $295ish.