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Court
Posted on Saturday, April 30, 2016 - 12:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I think that's the direction you're likely to see. Factory support .... Parts discounts and tech support. The more folks they can get paddling in the water the more of a splash .....

They can do an entire year for less than the fuel in one of those old transporters.
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Vagelis46
Posted on Saturday, April 30, 2016 - 02:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

AMA or WSBK ?

Superbike or Supersport ?

Critical questions....
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Daeldren
Posted on Saturday, April 30, 2016 - 02:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm getting money together as we speak for a 2016 RX. No dealers in the southeast but EBR is working with me to put one in the garage. I can see how it's going to be difficult to get regular buyers outside of the dealer network area to buy, especially if they are going to need to handle their own maintenance. But hopefully that will begin to change.
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Jaimec
Posted on Saturday, April 30, 2016 - 03:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Vagelis46, I suspect they're just "wild-carding" it wherever they can now. One article I read mentioned Macau and the Isle of Man. Might see them here in the States for a round of MotoAmerica. Have to wait and see.
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Theshinenz
Posted on Saturday, April 30, 2016 - 04:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Even though previous dealers are not going to stock EBR they may be willing to service them? When I purchased my SX here in Australia one of the questions I asked was price for them to service it, although i bought their last EBR they were willing to to do servicing and the price was pretty good too.
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Reepicheep
Posted on Saturday, April 30, 2016 - 05:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Superbike is what the announcement said.

I think Splitlath will do really well. They are smart and efficient and have proven they can deliver winds on a budget.
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1313
Posted on Saturday, April 30, 2016 - 09:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Here is exactly what was posted:

April 29, 2016 - EBR Motorcycles has partnered with Splitlath Racing for the 2016 Superbike racing season.

“It has been an amazing few months since the new EBR Motorcycles was launched, and we have been focused on the process of getting our great new EBR street motorcycles into production,” said Erik Buell, Chief Technical Officer of EBR Motorcycles. “The demand for new motorcycles is really fantastic, and for certain we will stay focused on this by growing our dealer base. But we do love racing and we are happy to announce that EBR will be joining forces with Splitlath Racing, and featuring them as our factory team for 2016. It’s not about big budgets, but the passion and joy of racing and the fierce independence of the riders, crews and owners of such teams. ”

Splitlath will be racing at select international venues that will represent EBR Motorcycles well, and will showcase the adventure and excitement of racing the EBR 1190 around the globe.

John Dimbylow, team principal of Splitlath Racing touched on the plan for 2016:

After working with Erik Buell for a few years now, Splitlath is excited to be fully integrated to the EBR family, and to have the opportunity to be part of the growth of this unique brand and philosophy. The engineering of all EBR products is a delight to work with, and for us to be in a position where we can work with a very talented set of engineers and are part of the process of race development is a real privilege.

As race fans know, Splitlath has been racing in 2015 and 2016 mainly in the emerging and exciting Chinese Pan Delta Superbike series, where the crowds and TV coverage are huge. Our team has been incredibly successful there, winning every race entered to date in the premier Chinese Pan Delta Superbike series, against full factory efforts from big players. This series is where all of the world’s major motorcycle manufacturers are positioning themselves as the Chinese market opens up, thirsty for high-end Western machines. EBR is gaining huge respect there.

Splitlath also attended the Isle of Man TT and Macau GP, more to produce videos of these amazing events and the experience around them, than to go for the win. Incidentally, when the stock EBR 1190 was entered two years ago, it was the first trial of these bikes. When we finished, we were informed that EBR was the first manufacturer ever to compete in, and complete the TT circuit at its first ever attempt. The Isle of Man TT is just so savage that it shakes bikes apart in ways that you can’t anticipate, so it is a real proving ground for any street bike. Our riders say the EBR incredibly assured handling, wide powerband, and light wheels that stayed on the rough tarmac make the TT course a bit less daunting!

Splitlath anticipates returning to the US to compete in due course and we are very excited about this. Currently we are talking with sponsors and looking for approval from the US organization.

Splitlath Racing would like to thank their following sponsors:

IJS Global
GBracing
MotionPro
Zero Gravity
Impact Prowear
Metzeler
HEL
FusionMX
Engelbert Strauss Workwear


Press contacts regarding the team and race results, as well as sponsorship inquiries, should contact john.dimbylow@ebr.com.

Parties interested in racing partnership opportunities with EBR Motorcycles should contact info@ebr.com.
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Court
Posted on Sunday, May 01, 2016 - 08:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That's great news and a chance for EBR to snag onto the coattails of the very successful Splitlath Racing.

It would appear the be the most cost effective way to present the EBR product in various racing venues and have the greatest probability of success on the race track and in the showroom.

Well done.
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Rcf2
Posted on Sunday, May 01, 2016 - 08:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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Hughlysses
Posted on Sunday, May 01, 2016 - 09:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

For a little more inspiration, here's Mark Miller on the Splitlath EBR at the Isle of Man TT in 2014:

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Johndd
Posted on Monday, May 02, 2016 - 08:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Eleven dealers showing on new EBR dealer network:
https://m.facebook.com/ErikBuellRacing/photos/pb.1 97762537495.-2207520000.1462192717./10153625980952 496/?type=3&source=54&refid=17
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Johndd
Posted on Monday, May 02, 2016 - 08:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Here they are:

Arizona
Top Spoke
1000 N. McClintock Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: 480-905-9397
Website: www.eaglerideraz.com

California
Chris Rivas V-Twin
201 Van Ness Ave
Fresno, CA 93721
Phone: 559-441-7922
Website: www.chrisrivasvtwin.com

Pacific Coast Highway Powersports
4110 Lincoln Blvd
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Phone: 310-823-3300
Website: www.pchpower.com

Indiana
Dreyer South Powersports
595 Tracy Road
Whiteland, IN 46184
Phone: 317-535-3700
Website: www.dreyerhondasouth.com

Nebraska
Dillon Brothers MotorSports
3848 N. HWS Cleveland Blvd.
Omaha, NE 68116
Phone: 402-556-3333
Website: www.dilloncycles.com

New York
Big Boyz Toys
5512 RT 9 W
Marlboro, NY 12542
Phone: 845-565-2699
Website: www.bigboyztoysny.com


Pennsylvania
White’s Motorcycle Sales
1515 E Cumberland St.
Lebanon, PA 17042
Phone: 717-272-4986
Website: www.whitesharley.com

Texas:
Freeway Powersports
6020 Gateway E Blvd
El Paso, TX 79905
Phone: 915-778-2453
Website: www.freewaypowersports.com

Goe Kawasaki
1350 A. S. Velasco St.
Angleton, TC 77515
Phone: 713-653-8050
Website: www.goekawasaki.com

Washington
GarBellevue Motorsports
14004 NE 20th
Bellevue, WA 98007
Phone: 425-641-5040
Website: www.bellevuemotosports.com

Wisconsin
Action Powersports
202 Travis Ln
Waukesha, WI 53189
Phone: 262-547-3088
Website: www.actionps.com
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Court
Posted on Monday, May 02, 2016 - 09:02 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Sweet ..... And they even updated the website.
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Hughlysses
Posted on Monday, May 02, 2016 - 04:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Here's the map that was posted on EBR's Facebook page:


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Rex
Posted on Tuesday, May 03, 2016 - 06:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Encouraging.
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Hughlysses
Posted on Tuesday, May 03, 2016 - 07:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If they can just add one in say, Colorado, and one in the southeast, they'll be in good shape.
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Johndd
Posted on Wednesday, May 04, 2016 - 12:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hughlysses wrote: "If they can just add one in say, Colorado, and one in the southeast, they'll be in good shape."

...or Wyoming, Idaho, Utah, Nevada....
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Buelliedan
Posted on Wednesday, May 04, 2016 - 01:16 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If the state of Colorado wasn't such a PITA we would have one.
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Hughlysses
Posted on Friday, May 06, 2016 - 04:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Posted on Facebook today:

quote:

Ok everyone. It's official JbXfreestyle will be rocking TEAM EBR ! Huge thanks to everyone we been working with since EBR re-open their doors !! Let's us grow with the growth of EBR. #jbxfreestyle #EBR #EBRSTUNTS




stunt


Is that Jon Fickinger on the right?
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Court
Posted on Friday, May 06, 2016 - 05:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hahahaha . . . Close.

Try Mike "Coolice" Kirkpatrick . . . one of the main reasons I think EBR can pull this off. He's as enthusiastic as he is smart!

This is very cool.
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Hughlysses
Posted on Saturday, May 07, 2016 - 11:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

^ Thanks for the correction, Court. I guess they superficially look somewhat alike.
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Court
Posted on Saturday, May 07, 2016 - 12:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hahahah . . . well, they are both SUPER and both OFFICIAL . . . although Flick is busier playing golf and tending to grandkids at this point.

Mike is whip smart, full or energy and the perfect person to drive the EBR face-to-face "Enthusiast Initiative".
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Hughlysses
Posted on Sunday, May 08, 2016 - 03:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

News item of interest- this was posted to EBR's Facebook page today:

quote:

PARTS UPDATE:

As some of you know, we have transitioned the parts ordering process back to EBR Motorcycles. May 15, 2016 will be the LAST DAY EBR Motorcycle parts will be discounted 20%. As of Monday, May 16, 2016, parts will go back up to full MSRP. Please visit www.LiquidAP.com/EBRParts and email your parts order form to parts@ebr.com to place an order.

Thank you, EBR Motorcycles.


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Satori
Posted on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 - 10:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I can attest that the Bellevue Washington Dealer are standup people. The owner Mike, is a huge fan of EBR and rides an SX himself. Depending on some other expenses, I plan on going back soon and getting an SX myself.
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Xl_cheese
Posted on Friday, May 13, 2016 - 10:17 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm heavily considering getting my foot in the door as a dealer now with the hope/gamble EBR does well.
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Buelliedan
Posted on Friday, May 13, 2016 - 11:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Xl cheese,
Are you currently a dealer for other brands?
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Xl_cheese
Posted on Friday, May 13, 2016 - 04:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

BUelliedan,

I sell used motorcycles and have a franchise for a couple of small brands.
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Hughlysses
Posted on Saturday, May 14, 2016 - 09:17 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Most of you should remember this guy from the factory open house video a couple of months ago. Here he is picking up his new 1190RX from the factory last Saturday and having a Q&A session with Erik:



Part 2 is supposed to follow shortly featuring a ride with Erik and Mike.
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Dave
Posted on Saturday, May 14, 2016 - 10:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That's awesome! Ib is on the EBR 1190 FB page as well. Good guy and lots of good interviews/reviews.

DAve
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Mustang0
Posted on Saturday, May 14, 2016 - 10:38 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That was a great interview. Hopefully this gives the company much needed exposure.
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