Buccaneer SRT250 Classic or Cafe Purchase - Page 15

Barnone · 04-10-2019, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Viperbmw69

Sure I live in north Georgia very close to North Carolina border. I will look at those bar ends. I plan to put grip cushions on as well.

Hope to see you in the Robbinsville/Dragon area this summer. I will be on one of these

ChopperCharles · 04-11-2019, 04:50 PM

Buccaneer, how many miles do you have on your bike, and how is your rear tire looking? I'm at 1751 miles now, and the rear tire is looking like it may only last to 2500 miles or so. Center tread is down pretty low. Not to wear bars yet, but getting there. Granted, I ride it pretty hard, and am flooring it from stops and downshifting (matching engine speed by blipping throttle), and just generally being a bit of a hooligan (or at least as much as one can be with only 18hp on tap). Curious what kind of rear tire life you're getting.

Charles.

Buccaneer · 04-11-2019, 10:11 PM

Sure. 2630 miles. 0.16" depth in center.

B.

ChopperCharles · 04-24-2019, 03:01 PM

Got the new tire on, but haven't had a chance to go for a ride yet.

Last ride was two days ago... and my right rear turn signal stopped working. Looking at it, the LED board is loose inside the housing, and if I shake the signal it rattles. The inside of the turn signal glass is covered in plastic dust.

The front left turn signal board is also slightly loose, but hasn't failed yet. Sooooo, I'll be going to the dealership this weekend to complain and get them both fixed under warranty.

The failures have me thinking that perhaps I should consider aftermarket turn signals. That's easy enough for the front, but the rear not so much.

Charles.

Buccaneer · 04-25-2019, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ChopperCharles

The failures have me thinking that perhaps I should consider aftermarket turn signals. That's easy enough for the front, but the rear not so much.

Charles.

That's what I thought about the rear signal, when mine failed. But in the process of replacing it with the warranty item I found there is a typical threaded stalk in there, so the OEM could easily be replaced by an aftermarket signal. I've forgotten the trick to disassembly, but you'll see it. (You don't need to buy a special wrench, either.)

ChopperCharles · 04-25-2019, 12:15 PM

I did open it up and take a look. Threaded stalks yes, but long ones. A few special special tools does make things a lot easier. I have a small ratchet that fits 1/4" bits, and this makes getting the screws to the taillight out very easy. To fit a normal screwdriver in there I'd have to remove the entire taillight assembly from the fender. Likewise, to remove or reattach the signals, a very short 14mm wrench is a lifesaver. Otherwise I'd have to remove the reflector, and that's not that big of a deal... but getting that 10mm bolt back ON without taking the entire taillight assembly off the fender is quite difficult. The 14mm wrench I used came with an air cutoff tool, and it's now permanently in my toolkit.

Charles.

ChopperCharles · 04-25-2019, 03:51 PM

I'm liking the new tire so far. The tire is 0.76" smaller in diameter, which is the equivalent to a 1.5 tooth larger rear sprocket. This lower gearing makes it easier to maintain speed on the highway, and the tire makes the bike turn-in a little more quickly, giving it a more nimble feeling. It's not a drastic change. 8000rpm is now 81mph indicated. It's a lot easier to GET to 8000rpm in 5th gear now. That's about 300 more rpm at any speed, I think.

I'm going to stick with this K66 tire until it's worn out, and then consider lacing a 17" rim to the rear hub.

Charles.

ChopperCharles · 04-26-2019, 12:45 AM

Pics!

Charles.

ChopperCharles · 04-28-2019, 10:18 AM

SSR now offers an OEM rack for the Buccaneer, for right around $100. And they’re in stock. Installation video and parts list here:

Charles.

Merlin · 04-28-2019, 10:52 AM

Nice rack.

ChopperCharles · 04-29-2019, 06:19 PM

No drama with the warranty for the turn signals. Parts are on order.

Charles.

ChopperCharles · 04-30-2019, 11:01 AM

Note, the rack itself is $75. The collar is $2.50. The four M6 bolts are $2.50 each. Total was $93 and some change with tax.

Charles.

ChopperCharles · 05-01-2019, 05:08 PM

FYi, new top speed with the Heidenau K66 rear tire is 88mph indicated, or about 82.5 actual. The lower gearing helps dramatically with holding speed on the interstate, even up hills.

Charles.

ChopperCharles · 05-03-2019, 10:56 AM

SSR is running a $400 rebate on the Buccaneer right now. $3099 for the classic, $3199 for the cafe.

Charles.

**JerryHawk250** · 05-03-2019, 11:07 AM

Not a bad price.

I've thought hard about getting the Classic. Then the Lifan Lycan 250 came up.

Man they're messing with my head. lol

04-28-2019, 10:52 AM	#220
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05-03-2019, 11:07 AM	#225
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04-11-2019, 04:50 PM	#212
ChopperCharles Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: RDU, NC Posts: 677	Buccaneer, how many miles do you have on your bike, and how is your rear tire looking? I'm at 1751 miles now, and the rear tire is looking like it may only last to 2500 miles or so. Center tread is down pretty low. Not to wear bars yet, but getting there. Granted, I ride it pretty hard, and am flooring it from stops and downshifting (matching engine speed by blipping throttle), and just generally being a bit of a hooligan (or at least as much as one can be with only 18hp on tap). Curious what kind of rear tire life you're getting. Charles.
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04-11-2019, 10:11 PM	#213
Buccaneer Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 83	Sure. 2630 miles. 0.16" depth in center. B.
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04-24-2019, 03:01 PM	#214
ChopperCharles Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: RDU, NC Posts: 677	Got the new tire on, but haven't had a chance to go for a ride yet. Last ride was two days ago... and my right rear turn signal stopped working. Looking at it, the LED board is loose inside the housing, and if I shake the signal it rattles. The inside of the turn signal glass is covered in plastic dust. The front left turn signal board is also slightly loose, but hasn't failed yet. Sooooo, I'll be going to the dealership this weekend to complain and get them both fixed under warranty. The failures have me thinking that perhaps I should consider aftermarket turn signals. That's easy enough for the front, but the rear not so much. Charles.
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04-25-2019, 12:15 PM	#216
ChopperCharles Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: RDU, NC Posts: 677	I did open it up and take a look. Threaded stalks yes, but long ones. A few special special tools does make things a lot easier. I have a small ratchet that fits 1/4" bits, and this makes getting the screws to the taillight out very easy. To fit a normal screwdriver in there I'd have to remove the entire taillight assembly from the fender. Likewise, to remove or reattach the signals, a very short 14mm wrench is a lifesaver. Otherwise I'd have to remove the reflector, and that's not that big of a deal... but getting that 10mm bolt back ON without taking the entire taillight assembly off the fender is quite difficult. The 14mm wrench I used came with an air cutoff tool, and it's now permanently in my toolkit. Charles.
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04-25-2019, 03:51 PM	#217
ChopperCharles Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: RDU, NC Posts: 677	I'm liking the new tire so far. The tire is 0.76" smaller in diameter, which is the equivalent to a 1.5 tooth larger rear sprocket. This lower gearing makes it easier to maintain speed on the highway, and the tire makes the bike turn-in a little more quickly, giving it a more nimble feeling. It's not a drastic change. 8000rpm is now 81mph indicated. It's a lot easier to GET to 8000rpm in 5th gear now. That's about 300 more rpm at any speed, I think. I'm going to stick with this K66 tire until it's worn out, and then consider lacing a 17" rim to the rear hub. Charles.
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04-29-2019, 06:19 PM	#221
ChopperCharles Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: RDU, NC Posts: 677	No drama with the warranty for the turn signals. Parts are on order. Charles.
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04-30-2019, 11:01 AM	#222
ChopperCharles Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: RDU, NC Posts: 677	Note, the rack itself is $75. The collar is $2.50. The four M6 bolts are $2.50 each. Total was $93 and some change with tax. Charles.
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05-01-2019, 05:08 PM	#223
ChopperCharles Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: RDU, NC Posts: 677	FYi, new top speed with the Heidenau K66 rear tire is 88mph indicated, or about 82.5 actual. The lower gearing helps dramatically with holding speed on the interstate, even up hills. Charles.
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05-03-2019, 10:56 AM	#224
ChopperCharles Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: RDU, NC Posts: 677	SSR is running a $400 rebate on the Buccaneer right now. $3099 for the classic, $3199 for the cafe. Charles.
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