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Jim_m
Posted on Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 09:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Did anyone catch American Thunder last night?

They had the Vincent Black Shadow S prototype on last night (sort of funny...British Marque, made in America). Other than the radiators, I think it looks OK.

They also had a test ride of the XB9S. a nice review, but the rider (forgot his name) mentioned that the Lightning has a 5 gallon tank (news to me ). And the closing shot had him taking off with his blinker on
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Prof_stack
Posted on Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 11:11 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

AND he pointed to the right side swing arm and said that's where the oil is kept.

Did you catch his comments about the race kit? Modest hp increase but a broader power band made it worth it, he said. Plus better sound.
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Jim_m
Posted on Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 11:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

He did mention that the oil was stored in the front of the swing arm, but the camera guy couldn't get a clear shot of it .

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Peyote
Posted on Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 12:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

yea, I thought that swing arm comment was funny but I was so excited that Buell was actually getting good pub that I didn't mind.

I was torn by the comments since he made it sound like the "S" model was a step-up from the "R". I have an "R" and prefer it best. Both are equally cool.

Of course the guy didn't say anything about how H-D should give Buell a new liquid-cooled engine so Erik could start a new category of bikes.
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Jim_m
Posted on Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 12:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I think this was the first American Thunder I actually watched (IIRC, Greg White (i think that's his name) had mentioned that they would have the Vincent on it, which is why I tuned in...).

The only other time I saw anything about Buell was some type of BRAG event, a nice 2 minute spot (or so it seemed)
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Skully
Posted on Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 01:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

It was really great seeing such an upbeat review of the XB9S!

I wish I had recorded it.
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Misato
Posted on Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 01:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I missed it. damnit
the one nite I go to the matrix and miss two wheel tuesday..
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Sickquad
Posted on Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 02:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Can someone tell me what American Thunder is and when it is on?

I'm really good at watching TV, maybe I'll give this show a try.
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Jim_m
Posted on Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 02:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Unless you are die hard HD fanatic, I wouldn't waste your time...

But, that said, it's usually on Tuesdays around 7:30ish (Greg's garage usually throughs off the exact time schedules on Two Wheel Tuesdays)
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Misato
Posted on Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 03:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

http://www.speedtv.com/programs/151/
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Blake
Posted on Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 06:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I recall they test rode the Cyclone a few years back. They did a compare-contrast versus the Sportster Sport.

The comments on the race kit and fuel tank indicate a lack of homework. They are still using info from the tube frames.
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Turnagain
Posted on Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 06:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

some screen scapes from the American Thunder last night

 1a
 2

very nice, but 20 Grand?

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Turnagain
Posted on Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 06:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

XB9S

 7 _ 9 - where the oil goes

 a

 b _ c

don't you just hate when you look down to see

your blinker's on and your turn was miles back?


good publicity -- hope you enjoyed the show...

Steve(2)
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Rex
Posted on Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 07:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I love the Vincent....My kind of motor in my kind of bodywork.....and seating position...I wonder how the sport touring version will look? REX

Time to start saving my money now.....ahahahha
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Rex
Posted on Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 07:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I too thought that the swing arm thing and comment was funny.....didn't do a lot of research on it.........

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Smitty
Posted on Friday, August 01, 2003 - 09:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I liked it better with the air cooled original style motor. The RC51 motor and radiators ruin the bike.
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Piggos
Posted on Saturday, August 02, 2003 - 09:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I agree. Radiators are for women.
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Ezblast
Posted on Saturday, August 02, 2003 - 09:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

lol
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