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gary tompkins · 14-03-2012, 11:08 PM

I would just like to thank Steve and Oliver for the great job they did on the Buell. Needed a bit more work done than originally planned. The headrace bearings were shot, as well as the leaky fork seals, but everything was sorted quickly and at very fair price. Oliver also fitted a smaller gearbox pully I bought on Ebay. I've now got full American spec 27/61 gearing (Euro 29/55 ratio) after running a 1/2 US spec 29/61 ratio last year. Makes 5th gear usable rather than a rediculously tall overdrive limited to 80+mph on motorways.

The bike handles loads better now - not surpising really given the shagged state of the front end

10/10 guys

Next thing on the shopping list - new rubber and a better quality rear shock

14-03-2012, 11:08 PM	#18
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	I would just like to thank Steve and Oliver for the great job they did on the Buell. Needed a bit more work done than originally planned. The headrace bearings were shot, as well as the leaky fork seals, but everything was sorted quickly and at very fair price. Oliver also fitted a smaller gearbox pully I bought on Ebay. I've now got full American spec 27/61 gearing (Euro 29/55 ratio) after running a 1/2 US spec 29/61 ratio last year. Makes 5th gear usable rather than a rediculously tall overdrive limited to 80+mph on motorways. The bike handles loads better now - not surpising really given the shagged state of the front end 10/10 guys Next thing on the shopping list - new rubber and a better quality rear shock __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong! Last edited by gary tompkins; 14-03-2012 at 11:12 PM..