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Skeenix
Posted on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 04:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Not my cup of tea, but for all of you "I wonder what an XB chopper would be like" people.
http://www.headbllow.com/custom%20bike/xb9r/xb9r-09.html
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Mikej
Posted on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 04:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Looks like it has a lot of V-Rod influence in it.

Just found this on their site though:
http://www.headbllow.com/custom%20bike/buellrs1200/buell-rs1200.html


(Message edited by mikej on February 23, 2005)
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Blackxb9
Posted on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 04:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

That is actually very nice. Most I have seen look rough and scabbed together. I would ride that bike any day. Thanks for the link!
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Pcmodeler
Posted on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 05:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

How about some of these:

http://www.mcworx.com/sportster.htm
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Firebolt020283
Posted on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 06:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

that rs looks sweet!
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Gjwinaus
Posted on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 06:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Look strong in the head stem area
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Thansesxb9rs
Posted on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 07:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Not to sound negative, but I don't like it. It just doesn't look right. The swing arm looks out of place and the rear fender just doesn't sit right. But who I am I to say what should look good. The mcworx bikes look like a well made chopper though.
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Klink
Posted on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 07:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

they look bitchen,not your typical choppers. and thats what it's all about.
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Spatten1
Posted on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 08:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You guys may all already know this, but I'll say it anyway.

Redneck Engineering has a chopper kit that uses the X1 forks, wheels, and engine. They will modify the kit per request for tanks, fenders, etc.

This is the link:
http://www.redneckengineering.com/mutants.htm

I personally don't understand the chopper/cruiser thing, but If I was to build one this would be the way to go for economy and to make something different. A complete X1 is cheaper than a big evo engine and matching tranny.
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Jarhead
Posted on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 11:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I like it. I also like the Blast chopper that Crossroads put together. http://www.nvo.com/crossroads/

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Nedwreck
Posted on Thursday, February 24, 2005 - 09:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Oh, here's a great idea; let's take one of the finest handling bikes ever made and turn it into the motorcycling equivalent of a pig on stilts for the sake of style and style only. While we're busy buggering up the handling, why not make them really uncomfortable, too. Let's all follow teevee's latest trend and butcher our motorbikes.
Bollocks to the lot of them.

Bob
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Blackxb9
Posted on Thursday, February 24, 2005 - 09:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

So Nedwreck tell us how you really feel : )

Anyway to each their own. Would be nice to have a chop job if I had a stable of bikes. Not practical for most needs other then just cruising around town or going to biker events. I would never butcher my XB into one of those Frankenstein monsters unless I wrecked it and used the remains for creating something different. But still nice to see the creativity.
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Tarmac_eater
Posted on Thursday, February 24, 2005 - 04:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

HAHAHA that is pretty freaking cool. I have to give him credit on the work though ,the craftmenships looks awesome. I bet she must be a blast to ride.
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Rockbiter1
Posted on Thursday, February 24, 2005 - 11:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Shreveport HD has a XB9 chopper...they replaced the tail section with a low (relatively speaking) short "ducktail" kinda seat, matching yellow leather. Fabricated some forward controls, using the original buell foot pegs. The shifter is kinda wonky, its set too far inboard, but "a longer shift peg will fix that" sayeth Randy (the salesperson). They were asking $5000 a couple weeks ago (in the sale tent)...best thing is..the bike is a 2003, with 214 miles on it..

(Message edited by rockbiter1 on February 25, 2005)
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