| Author | Message | ||
     Mikexlr650 |
merry christmas from the elves! in juuuly... | ||
| Brad_buell |
WOW........I'm really excited about it!!!  Can't wait to see one in person. Probably will have to own one!! Maybe this is why I've been dragging my heels on buying a Firebolt. I knew that they were going to do something, especially when they announced the end of the 9R. | ||
| Xbrad9r |
corporatemonkey, thanks for the link the youtube video is up and running... i left a comment on it and favorited it | ||
| Vanvideo |
Ok, so someone tell me - what is a "hydraulic vacuum-assist slipper clutch" and how is that better than the clutch on the Firebolts now? I can't tell from the video, but are we talking chain drive? Maybe a fat 190 rear tire? (Message edited by vanvideo on July 08, 2007) | ||
| Tx05xb12s |
Oh wow man. I absolutely have to have one. I am so glad I didn't sell my XB and get a Gixxer like I've been thinking about doing lately. My prayers for a liter class competitive bike from Erik have been answered. Thank you!!! | ||
| Oldog |
 Looks like the Elves GOT-SOME! I presume that this is the new "Fire Bolt?" I wonder if a lightning version will be made. Ol' Blue anit goin no where but Daymn! I may have to consider further Debit the topper would be if the engine was of HD or Buell manufacure The fresh faces { new fans } that HD / Buell is wanting will now appear. I hope that this is not a limited ed. Congrats to the hard working team at Buell Motor Co. I believe - I'm gonna have to get one of those! | ||
| Johnnylunchbox |
That's pretty cool if it all is true. Personally I don't need it. My antiquated motors provide more performance than I need. It will be great for Buell to have a bike that is competitive in the racing arena. It can only help sales. I'd like to know some more regarding maintenance. I doubt it'll have hydraulic valves, so I'd like to know the adjustment intervals. If this bike comes to pass, I think Buell will really have to press for some serious dealer support. This promises to be a bike unlike anything any Buell/HD tech has ever set a wrench upon. I hope it all works out OK. | ||
| Slamber777 |
WOW! Hey "Anonymous" Can you chime in and give us the skinny on this beast? Or is it still "tic, tic, tic ...."? | ||
| Molly_hatchet |
slipper clutch helps keep ur back wheel from hopping under hard downshifting . | ||
| Sparky |
"what is a "hydraulic vacuum-assist slipper clutch" and how is that better than the clutch on the Firebolts now? That's a couple of good questions. Molly hatchet explained the slipper clutch part, so what is hydraulic vacuum-assist? Not knowing the technicalities of these parts, may I hazard a guess? I think the hydraulic part is probably clutch actuation using a hydraulic link instead of a cable from the clutch lever to the actuator. The vacuum-assist part most likely is tied to the slipper clutch mechanism so that when there is a high vacuum, the slipper clutch can "slip" but in the absence of high vacuum, there is normal clutch operation. | ||
| Ducxl |
I think of a slipper clutch as allowing the bike to freewheel like it's in neutral when the throttle gets chopped immediately after a hard accel.They say that they take a little bit of getting used to.The engine doesn't drag speed down anymore. | ||
| Eboos |
I hope these are on the trucks right now, ready to ship. | ||
| Ducxl |
Yeah,because as a Buell salesman you're seeing big dollar signs with the initial rush to own one...I'd be jumping if i were you too.You're gonna make some MONEY! | ||
| Court |
Home run to the max! . . . . and I'd be willing to add that the video only BEGINS to tell the story! Out of the park! | ||
| Danger_dave |
When are you going to tell me about the important stuff though - you know - 08 Uly - huh - huh - ? | ||
| Dano_12s |
Indeed'BIG NEWS,HOMERUN'now I can see a stand alone dealership-dirt-sport-adventure-hypersport.I'm in line already! | ||
| Ratyson |
Oh hell yea!!! Thank you Buell! Unfortunately, the odds of me obtaining one are quite slim... | ||
| Crusty |
Psst, Dave... New forks, new color(s?), major engine upgrades (ignition, oil pump,new throttle bodies), heated grips... That's all I was able to figure out from looking at it on the assembly line. Probably a lot more that I missed. You know, the usual "Bold New Graphics". | ||
| S2tbolt |
Looks great! Can't wait to meet one in person! | ||
| Buellshyter |
I can see a stand alone dealership-dirt-sport-adventure-hypersport.I'm in line already Don't hold your breath. Mr. Buell said at Homecoming, when asked about stand alone dealerships, that it makes no sense. He appeared committed to HD dealerships. | ||
| Jackbequick |
"..what is a "hydraulic vacuum-assist slipper clutch"..." The vacuum assist would provide the pulling force to operate the clutch. The hydraulic part would likely the control from the handlebar that controls a modulated valve on the vacuum assist thingy. The slipper clutch lets the driveline overrun the transmission and engine during downshifts. It is not likely to be a fully freewheeling thing, but more like severely reduced backloading during fast downshifts. Imagine what happens when you downshift and don't throttle match the engine RPM to the driveline. That forward jerk thing that can overload a heavily loaded with braking front end (Hello Mr. Lowside!) won't happen as easily with the slipper clutch. And that sudden forward balance shift and decrease in rear tire weighting/drag that can let the rear tire kick out (Hello Mr. Highside!) won't happen as easily. This puts some serious power in the hands of street riders, I'm wondering if that has ABS yet? Of if it will eventually? Jack (Message edited by jackbequick on July 08, 2007) | ||
| Akbuell |
OK, I see how it is. I go to bed early ONE time, w/o checking the board, and you drop this on me!!! It's alright, as I expect there will be one to drool ove..... look at at Laguna, so I only have 12 days to wait. YeeHaa! As to the vacuum-assist hydraulic clutch, think "power brakes" on your car. And the "Rider Comfort Zone" sounds a lot like ad-speak for "the fairing and windscreen work". This may make an XB12TT more affordable!!! Wouldn't that be too cool!!! | ||
| Thespive |
It is actually "Rider Quiet Zone", I am guessing this means the exhaust no longer resonates in your helmet and I might be able to ride without ear plugs! --Sean | ||
| Iamike |
I have to wear ear plugs with my ST1300 because the wind noise on it is much worse than the Buell. | ||
| Reepicheep |
Active (amplified transducer) noise canceling? Just thinking. | ||
| Tunes |
With the kind of HP and RPM this bike makes, I'm thinkin' OHC type engine... therefore, no hydralic lifters. (ie. no lifters and no pushrods at all.) I still think this engine of based around the VR engine. Take todays technology and Eric and his team to fine-tune it and you've got sumthin'!! Proud as a Buell Pegasus! :-) (peacock just didn't sound right) | ||
| Anonymous |
OK, now we are officially about to launch. Backstage in make up (really, but not KISS style!), 20 minutes to show time. Wait 'til you guys see all the details; it's great!! Go to the web site at 4:30...or hang around the Buell truck if you're at Road America. We are ready to ROCK!!! | ||
| Thespive |
Anony, you are killing me. 4:30 in whos time zone??? Where is my web feed? --Sean | ||
| Hughlysses |
Dang! Just got home from ~220 miles on the road thinking the website was going to be updated by now. I hope it's not 4:30 CDT; I may be able to hold out until 4:30 EDT but an extra hour may do me in...  This is harder than waiting on Christmas morning when I was a kid! | ||
| Blake |
And the computer I am stuck using won't let me see the Buell.com page. Flash player problem. Arrrrggghhhh!  Looks like BadWeB is it for me. Don't let me down y'all.  |
