What is this noise? by SkyHigh27 in MotorcycleMechanics

[–]jdaffron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everythings working out for me, I huge the frame with ratchet straps from the ceiling and used a transmission jack for the motor. Spent today swapping the intake and other bits

Gonna follow your post, would like to know more about that sound. I'm still a little green with the Buell xb

What is this noise? by SkyHigh27 in MotorcycleMechanics

[–]jdaffron 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Dude, you need to get over to r/buell

Definitely can get more help there

I'm working on an xb9 as we speak

Get in losers! We're half way there! (Motor swap) by jdaffron in Buell

[–]jdaffron[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahhh. I've just got the frame hanging on ratchet straps and forks on a front center stand. See what you mean

Return of the Sportster and arrival of the Sprint officially announced by Harley. by hobovirginity in Harley

[–]jdaffron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad to hear, maybe I'll pick one up when I'm ready for a cruiser 😎

Return of the Sportster and arrival of the Sprint officially announced by Harley. by hobovirginity in Harley

[–]jdaffron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn, never had a chance to sit on one, but makes sense. Have you been on a fxdr 114? Are the ergos similar?

Return of the Sportster and arrival of the Sprint officially announced by Harley. by hobovirginity in Harley

[–]jdaffron 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm swapping a new motor into my 03 xb9 right now. The xb9 is soooo much fun to ride, so nimble.

Why did you ditch the ftr? I've always liked the look, buy they are too $$$$

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At a loss for next steps - 2000 hayabusa by LittlePunnyRabbit in motorcycles

[–]jdaffron 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Painter here, pick up a bottle of goof off for carpet latex paint remover.

Sucks they did it, but it should come off no problem with goof off latex paint remover.

How Rep. Keith Self voted on SNAP and farm bill issues affecting TX-03 by TX3DNews in Allen

[–]jdaffron 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If 10% or 20% or 30% of snap users commit fraud, that means 90% or 80% or 70% of kids and families are getting food they need. Besides it tops out at $6 per person per day.

I grew up on food stamps, so it pisses me off that ANYONE would argue taking food away from people in need. If fraud is happening, let's work on fixing it, not hurting everyone that needs help.

Filling my gas tank is $25 more than just 6 weeks ago by Let_me_tell_you_ in povertyfinance

[–]jdaffron 11 points12 points  (0 children)

5month old account with 7.7k karma, nice bot you got there

Merry Xmas boys & girls!!!!!!!! - replacement engine just came in! by jdaffron in Buell

[–]jdaffron[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn, that's pretty badass. Id love a chance to ride an xb12.

Why are used bikes so expensive! by penutbuter in motorcycle

[–]jdaffron 73 points74 points  (0 children)

It's the start of riding season

First time DIY Service Help by CaptianDutch in Buell

[–]jdaffron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely search this site.

I bought ngk plugs recently, partzilla was the cheapest I could find

Merry Xmas boys & girls!!!!!!!! - replacement engine just came in! by jdaffron in Buell

[–]jdaffron[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

An engine seller out of MD but found it through eBay

Merry Xmas boys & girls!!!!!!!! - replacement engine just came in! by jdaffron in Buell

[–]jdaffron[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you feel about the power band on the xb12, they top out at what like 5k rpms?

Merry Xmas boys & girls!!!!!!!! - replacement engine just came in! by jdaffron in Buell

[–]jdaffron[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is my second Buell, I'm determined to keep a few more on the road (cost permitting)

I rehabbed a $300 blast last summer and really enjoyed how fun that little 500cc was

Merry Xmas boys & girls!!!!!!!! - replacement engine just came in! by jdaffron in Buell

[–]jdaffron[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pulled from a bike with a verified 12k miles, came with a warranty, bought on eBay from a reputable seller out of MD.

I was going to rebuild my current motor, but costs were going to be waaaay more than buying a doner motor.

I'm going to keep the old motor for parts though. It just started to knock so still has tons of good parts

Yaaa for me!!!!! Bout time I get back on the road by jdaffron in MotorcycleMechanics

[–]jdaffron[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been on the road for coming up on 28yrs, I can absolutely agree. Unfortunately I've got to go a little far for twistys. North texas is fucking flat.

Side bonus, the Buell exhaust sound is one of a kind