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Jerseyguy
Posted on Thursday, May 05, 2005 - 05:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Here are the features of the bike I wish Buell would make for me. Its sort of a Supermoto / Dualsport.

Ergonomics:
Wider fat bars, higher and pulled back some. Cross brace and pad. Soft grips.
Footpegs a bit forward so I can stand up comfortably on rough ground, jumps and wheelies.
Gel seat as low as possible that I can slide back on
Real HID headlights

Engine:
I’ll stick with 1 liter.
Raise the rev limit.
K&N stock
Programmable ECM stock
6 speed tranny
Cut away inner and outer air box but the cut outs are offset to keep splash off the K&N.
Loose the snorkel hole (more gas) and put air scoops on both sides for the rear cylinder.
I’m tempted toward chain drive, but I think I’ll stick with the new belt setup, maybe a bit wider.
Lighter, smaller muffler with the Drummer power band and sound level (yes I am biased)
Maybe squeak a bit more HP out of it

Suspension & rubber
More travel front & rear – a couple of inches
Heavy duty fork & fork brace
Heavy duty frame sliders – ones that can laugh off a low side
M1s or Diablos
Lighten up everything wherever possible

Cosmetics
“S” type front shield, but more symmetrical like a number plate.
Rear number plate panels
“Tank” cutouts have stainless steel screen inserts
High front fender but not the ugly euro high half front fender

Accessories
ECM programming software with 10’ USB cable
Tiny plug & play directional signals “for off road use only” of course
Hand guards – the real ones with metal in them like Acerbis.
DOT dual sport tires
DOT knobbies for insane people.

I'd buy it tomorrow!
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Kowpow225
Posted on Thursday, May 05, 2005 - 05:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Belt drive in the dirt!?! Pretty soon a Buell rider will be scraping elbows with McGrath, Bubba, and Larocco!

I'll hand it to you Steve, you've got an imagination. Good choice on some of those parts!
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Midknyte
Posted on Thursday, May 05, 2005 - 05:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

ya left out the cattle scoop
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Mike_bolts
Posted on Thursday, May 05, 2005 - 06:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

It's being made! BMW
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Anonymous
Posted on Thursday, May 05, 2005 - 06:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Oh no, Mike_bolts,

Not even close to a Buell.
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Jerseyguy
Posted on Friday, May 06, 2005 - 10:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

That's not it at all. I'm sure the beemer is mechanically sound but to me it is freaking ugly - looks like a tank. I've ridden all 5 of the BMWs here at my shop and they just aren't for me. I do like the riding position though.
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Jeremyh
Posted on Friday, May 06, 2005 - 10:40 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

looks like a woodpecker
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Stavross
Posted on Friday, May 06, 2005 - 10:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

ktm superduke 9 is what the new buell should be aiming to beat.
Anything less then the superduke and it will be a failure
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Emscityx
Posted on Friday, May 06, 2005 - 11:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I think a lot of people think that BMW R1200GS is attractive for the same reason I like my CityX -- it is freaky and functional. It has a great engine right from the factory.

--EMS
----2005 Buell CityX
----1997 BMW R1100RT
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Bonesbuell
Posted on Friday, May 06, 2005 - 12:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

There is a pink xb9s running dirt tracks

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/32777/65248.html?1090059626
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Fullpower
Posted on Friday, May 06, 2005 - 01:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

my xb has HID lo beam, and chain drive. and aluminum MX handlebar with cross bar. the cityX handguards fit right on, no problems.
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Anonymous
Posted on Friday, May 06, 2005 - 01:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

That's not JUST a pinks xb9s. It's also piloted by one helluva lady...
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U4euh
Posted on Monday, May 09, 2005 - 05:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Bones-did you read Gonen60's first post of that link. Sounds like we need to talk to him about the upcoming release!!

You out there 60?
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Wyckedflesh
Posted on Monday, May 09, 2005 - 06:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I thought it was an XB12...with Pink Fur...its given me the idea to build a bike to meet the rules for Pikes Peak Hill Climb...
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Eddiemac02180
Posted on Tuesday, May 10, 2005 - 11:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

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Eddiemac02180
Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 12:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

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