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Firebolt XB12r stone in drive belt
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Author:  skri [ 17 Feb 2016 10:58 ]
Post subject:  Firebolt XB12r stone in drive belt
skri wrote:
Hi All, back on line after being away a while..............

Was working in Angola on a 4 week rotation which was great, but just over a year ago I had to go resident - i.e. live in Angola, with any visit to the UK being part of my holiday :o

I got a stone through the belt on a visit home early last year and during the summer got persuaded by a mate to buy a ZZR1100 which was super fast,, but didn't go around corners or stop! so I spent some time on this rather than the Buell

Back in UK on holiday right now and used the other bikes - and sad to see the Buell sitting there with a hole in the belt - so will try and order one before I go back "home" to Luanda at end of week so spare is ready for me next time back - Is BB still the best bet for a mail order belt?

Any thoughts on minor damage to sprockets and idler wheel? I will post pictures in a separate thread


Cheers



The stone probably came off my gravel drive :x

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too late, but maybe if I had fitted that spring loaded idler wheel it may have spat the stone out sooner?

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Not too much damage to rear pulley wheel- but not checked front yet

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Author:  deepsix [ 17 Feb 2016 11:23 ]
Post subject:  Re: Firebolt XB12r stone in drive belt
that's unfortunate :( Riders in Bristol, Mention UKBEG for a discount.The Hogfather and Twinpower Buell in Netherlands are sources that come to mind.. BB don't like Buells anymore.
You could try giving Southampton HD a call; they are getting rid of their Buell spares and may still have a belt??? Good luck :yup:
Author:  brother in buells [ 17 Feb 2016 19:39 ]
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thats :cry:

I had a stone in the belt (with all guards still in place)when i just got my 12s (not such a big one luckly ,but it made a hole)
that belt is still doing well afther more that 20000 km ,but always have a spare with me on longer rides.

I would look at the rear sprocket and idler wheel and remove the sharp edges!
the front is from steel ,so probably not much to see.
Author:  skri [ 17 Feb 2016 20:11 ]
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Thanks for the info I will try calling them
Author:  skri [ 18 Feb 2016 14:58 ]
Post subject:  Re: Firebolt XB12r stone in drive belt
Phoned Steve at Riders of Bristol (0117 958 8777) very helpful, they had in stock and belt on its way at £199.99 incl p&p next day delivery and UKBEG discount. Painful on the wallet but very easy to order, cheaper belts such as the Panther were almost the same price elsewhereafter delivery added. Will look to fit next time back in UK.


From conversation it seems that they are getting quite a lot of Buell business now that other dealers are shying away from this.
Author:  03 [ 18 Feb 2016 15:37 ]
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Interesting comment. Riders weren't a premier league Buell dealer back in the day, but equally they weren't openly hostile like some were to the brand. I'm glad they have seen trade pick up now that everyone else has lost interest. Good luck to them, they deserve the business for supporting Buell and offering a decent discount.
Author:  rik [ 18 Feb 2016 16:15 ]
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03 wrote:
Interesting comment. Riders weren't a premier league Buell dealer back in the day, but equally they weren't openly hostile like some were to the brand. I'm glad they have seen trade pick up now that everyone else has lost interest. Good luck to them, they deserve the business for supporting Buell and offering a decent discount.

Indeed they do.
But sadly I don't think it will last forever, they're just taking longer to make that 'commercial decision'.
Author:  03 [ 18 Feb 2016 16:45 ]
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rik wrote:
03 wrote:
Interesting comment. Riders weren't a premier league Buell dealer back in the day, but equally they weren't openly hostile like some were to the brand. I'm glad they have seen trade pick up now that everyone else has lost interest. Good luck to them, they deserve the business for supporting Buell and offering a decent discount.

Indeed they do.
But sadly I don't think it will last forever, they're just taking longer to make that 'commercial decision'.

If they're getting a decent turnover at a fair margin, there shouldn't be any decision to stop, perhaps. They get plenty of publicity here and on FB. Ofcourse, things change, as evidenced by ASB shutting down.
Author:  Maz [ 18 Feb 2016 17:02 ]
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Ofcourse, things change, as evidenced by ASB shutting down.


Yeah....... :sad1:
Author:  pash [ 18 Feb 2016 18:29 ]
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03 wrote:
Interesting comment. Riders weren't a premier league Buell dealer back in the day, but equally they weren't openly hostile like some were to the brand. I'm glad they have seen trade pick up now that everyone else has lost interest. Good luck to them, they deserve the business for supporting Buell and offering a decent discount.

The parts manager in Bristol is a family friend and when I asked him if he would help us out, he was only too pleased to do so...

Things do change though and if he ever left, the service may suffer, but until then let's enjoy the ride...
Author:  03 [ 18 Feb 2016 19:00 ]
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Obviously a man of great influence, Mr Pashley.
Author:  Nutah [ 18 Feb 2016 19:30 ]
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Author:  pash [ 18 Feb 2016 21:18 ]
Post subject:  Re: Firebolt XB12r stone in drive belt
pash wrote:
03 wrote:
Interesting comment. Riders weren't a premier league Buell dealer back in the day, but equally they weren't openly hostile like some were to the brand. I'm glad they have seen trade pick up now that everyone else has lost interest. Good luck to them, they deserve the business for supporting Buell and offering a decent discount.

The parts manager in Bristol is a family friend and when I asked him if he would help us out, he was only too pleased to do so...

Things do change though and if he ever left, the service may suffer, but until then let's enjoy the ride...


Just in...

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Hey. Family friend here. You may wish to make the point on the forum that as long as we can order buell spares we will.
Author:  kevmean [ 18 Feb 2016 21:19 ]
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:yup:
Author:  Jill Brown [ 18 Feb 2016 23:26 ]
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Nutah wrote:
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