| Author | Message | ||
     Blublak |
 Ok.. it's Monday.. It's the 14th.. Damn, we're not a little antsy about this announcement are we? Ok, just a bit.. Maybe.. Come on, it's almost 7am est... where are the announcements? [off key singing] an-tis-a-pation.. anticipaaaa-ay-tion is makin' me way-it.. Later.. | ||
| Bykergeek |
Tick... Tick... Tick... Tick... | ||
| Spike |
8:30am and still no new Buell.  I even checked the Buell sites for the other countries, no dice. It's amazing to see how excited we all get just to hear an announcement about a bike that probably won't be at dealers for at least another month. Mike L. | ||
| Cyclone1 |
I don't know about the month thing, spike. I was told saturday, that we're sposed to have a bike shipped today already. That's how the motor company does it too...they have them sitting on the dock with strict instructions not to ship until so and so date. We'll see what happens  Frank | ||
| Mikej |
It's like Dejavu or something, like there's two or more threads, but the other one has turned into an anonybash, oh well. On the wait another month to see the real bike bit: I spoke with a dealership person last week and their feeling is that they're still a little bitter at Buell for the XB9 release fiasco. Early announcement + late delivery = many X1's left sitting of the showroom floor. This does not make for a happy dealership, and does not lend to garner favoritism from dealers towards Buells. Whatever they do today, or don't do today, I hope it is with an eye towards building better dealership support of the Buell product line. That is all. Back to waiting. | ||
| Arbalest |
Didn't anyone who posts on this board go to the dealer meeting and take pictures??? WHERE ARE THE PICTURES????? | ||
| Mikej |
The meeting is today and tomorrow I believe. I could be wrong since I clipped two cones and didn't win a trip. | ||
| 99buellx1 |
No cameras allowed at the dealer meeting. Craig Buell Cycle Center  | ||
| Mikej |
I wonder how many cell phones and laptops are being checked for mini-cams? | ||
| Sarodude |
I was told that all dealer show attendees must sign an NDA before entering. Kinda interesting, though. Seems like the NDA would be difficult to enforce. How would BMC or the mothership actually know who was distributing info? Doesn't matter. We'll know soon - one way or another. I stick to my guns on no 52" bikes with significantly more power. -Saro | ||
| Spiderman |
FI Blast LOL | ||
| Cjmblast |
This is probably a stupid question, but what is an FI Blast ??? CJM  | ||
| Mzoomora |
Fuel Injected. Don't worry, it took me a minute or so to decipher IMHO, since I have no humble opinions. MZ | ||
| Spooky |
FUEL INJECTION  Damn someone got to it before I did. edited by spooky on July 14, 2003 | ||
| Jim_witt |
Chris asked: This is probably a stupid question, but what is an FI Blast ??? Fairly Inexpensive -JW:> | ||
| Blublak |
F-uel I-njected... or fuel infected, as opposed to the standard carbon-ated.. Yip, them thar Buells 's fool infected.. yeppers... hehehehe Still waiting... [Sigh] at least I'm working, help while away the hours.. | ||
| Rebelgtp |
at least some of you are at work so you have something to do while you wait...i'm sitting here at home with nothing to do but wait lol. spent all weekend on the bike and had my first spill of the year but not bad so is all good... an upped power blast would be kinda cool. or maybe a kit to update blasts maybe. as for the xb12 hope it has better power then predictated course if the power is coming in at all the right spots it maybe preatty damn cool. and means xb9r prices should go down more hehe...get one next year if nothing good comes down the line in the mean time. | ||
| Spike |
Where's anonymous? I thought the 14th was the day? It's now noon and no update. What gives? Mike L. (waiting) | ||
| Bluzm2 |
Maybe he's in Vegas..... | ||
| Mikej |
Or waiting for the Buell web site to be updated as the "official" release notice? | ||
| Blastin |
Sorry to burst anyones bubbles, but if Blast-single cylinder motorcycles- were not allowed to compete for the national Buell BattleTrax series championship then I highly doubt the latested and greatest will be an updated Blast. (or at least it better not be!) | ||
| Cjmblast |
Fuel injected and fairly inexpensive !! Damn, I should have thought harder before posting !! LOL CJM | ||
| Rebelgtp |
Blastin yeah but there is more to the world of riding Blasts the BattleTrax. I'm sure that there probobly will not be an updated Blast just some more factory go fast stuff for it (like the intake that was seen a few months back). Besides for the max power on the Blast it will be going to Nallin not anything that comes outa the factory (maybe use the pro pipe and the intake wen it comes out), but all the heavy mods will be done by Nallin at least for my bike. I'm mostly interested to see what they have instore for the larger bikes for next year. I still want a 9R and if a 12 comes out then hopefully there will be some good used 9Rs out there for sale for cheap. | ||
| Sickquad |
I feel a disturbance in the force. | ||
| Spike |
1:30pm EST. The Buell website won't load. Maybe it's being updated? I sure hope so. Mike L. | ||
| 99buellx1 |
Its updated! Craig Buell Cycle Center | ||
| Glitch |
XB12s&XB12R   | ||
| Misato |
yup!! www.buell.com | ||
| Glitch |
XB12S Overall Length 76.2 in. (1935 mm) Overall Width 29.7 in. (755 mm) Seat Height 30.1 in. (765 mm) Ground Clearance 4.35 in. (110 mm) Rake 21 degrees Trail 3.3 in. (83 mm) Wheelbase 52.0 in. (1320 mm) Front Tire Dunlop D207FY 120/70 ZR-17 Rear Tire Dunlop D207FU 180/55 ZR-17 Fuel Capacity 3.7 gal. (14 L) Reserve Fuel Capacity (warning light at approx. 0.7 gal.) 0.7 gal. (2.6 L) MPG - EPA Urban/Highway Test2 48/65 mpg (4.9/3.6 L/100 Km) Dry Weight 395 lbs. (179 kg) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 850 lbs. (386 kg) Load Capacity 390 lbs. (177 kg) ENGINE Engine 1203cc air/oil/fan-cooled, four-stroke, 45 degree V-Twin Valve Train OHV, two valves per cylinder, self adjusting Bore x Stroke 3.500 x 3.812 in. (88.90 x 96.82 mm) Compression Ratio 10.0:1 Displacement 1203 cc (73.4 ci) Fuel Delivery 49 mm downdraft DDFI II fuel injection Intake Zero resistance Air Box, Ram Air Intake Exhaust Large diameter headers w/ InterActive exhaust Torque (North America Per SAE J607) 70 ft. lbs. @ 5500 rpm Horsepower (North America Per SAE J607) 103 HP @ 6800 rpm Lubrication Dry sump Oil Capacity 2.5 qts. (2.4 L) Oil Filtration Screw-on disposable element DRIVETRAIN Primary Drive Chain; 1.500:1 (57/38) Final Drive3 Constant path; 14mm pitch aramid reinforced Hibrex® belt w/ Flexten® Plus technology; 2.407:1 (65/27) Clutch Wet, multi-plate, compensated Transmission Five-speed, constant mesh Transmission Ratios: 1st 2.688 2nd 1.850 3rd 1.433 4th 1.181 5th 1.000 CHASSIS4 Frame Aluminum frame w/ Uniplanar® powertrain vibration isolation system - Fuel in Frame Front Fork Showa® inverted fork w/ adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload Rear Shock Showa coil-over monoshock w/ remote, underseat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload Wheels: Front 6-spoke, ZTL™, cast aluminum; 3.5X17"; Translucent Amber Rear 6-spoke, cast aluminum; 5.5X17"; Translucent Amber Brakes: Front ZTL type brake, 6-piston, fixed caliper, 375 mm single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor Rear 240 mm stainless steel, single piston, floating caliper, fixed rotor Suspension Travel: Front 4.72 in. (120 mm) Rear 5.00 in. (127 mm) ELECTRIC Battery 12 volt, 12 amp-hour, 200 cca Sealed Lead Acid, maintenance-free Charging 494 watts peak, 38-amp permanent magnet 3-phase alternator w/ solid state regulator Starting 1.2 KW electric w/ Bendix-type engagement Lights: (as per country regulation) Headlight Twin quartz halogen (H7); 55-watt low beam, 55-watt high beam Tail/stop lights 5/21 watts Turn signals lights (manual canceling) 10 watts License plate light 5 watts INSTRUMENTS Electronic speedometer, tachometer, odometer; dual resettable tripmeter; high beam, neutral, oil, low fuel (plus, odometer shows miles traveled on reserve), turn signal and engine diagnostic indicator lamps; clock COLORS5 Midnight Black, Racing Red | ||
| Glitch |
XB12R ROverall Length 76.2 in. (1935 mm) Overall Width 28.2 in. (715 mm) Seat Height 30.5 in. (775 mm) Ground Clearance 4.35 in. (110 mm) Rake 21 degrees Trail 3.3 in. (83 mm) Wheelbase 52.0 in. (1320 mm) Front Tire Dunlop D207FY 120/70 ZR-17 Rear Tire Dunlop D207FU 180/55 ZR-17 Fuel Capacity 3.7 gal. (14 L) Reserve Fuel Capacity (warning light at approx. 0.7 gal.) 0.7 gal. (2.6 L) MPG - EPA Urban/Highway Test2 48/65 mpg (4.9/3.6 L/100 Km) Dry Weight 395 lbs. (179 kg) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 850 lbs. (386 kg) Load Capacity 390 lbs. (177 kg) ENGINE Engine 1203cc air/oil/fan-cooled, four-stroke, 45 degree V-Twin Valve Train OHV, two valves per cylinder, self adjusting Bore x Stroke 3.500 x 3.812 in. (88.90 x 96.82 mm) Compression Ratio 10.0:1 Displacement 1203 cc (73.4 ci) Fuel Delivery 49 mm downdraft DDFI II fuel injection Intake Zero resistance Air Box, Ram Air Intake Exhaust Large diameter headers w/ InterActive exhaust Torque (North America Per SAE J607) 84 ft. lbs. @ 6000 rpm Horsepower (North America Per SAE J607) 103 HP @ 6800 rpm Lubrication Dry sump Oil Capacity 2.5 qts. (2.4 L) Oil Filtration Screw-on disposable element DRIVETRAIN Primary Drive Chain; 1.500:1 (57/38) Final Drive3 Constant path; 14mm pitch aramid reinforced Hibrex® belt w/ Flexten® Plus technology; 2.407:1 (65/27) Clutch Wet, multi-plate, compensated Transmission Five-speed, constant mesh Transmission Ratios: 1st 2.688 2nd 1.850 3rd 1.433 4th 1.181 5th 1.000 CHASSIS4 Frame Aluminum frame w/ Uniplanar® powertrain vibration isolation system - Fuel in Frame Front Fork Showa® inverted fork w/ adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload Rear Shock Showa coil-over monoshock w/ remote, underseat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload Wheels: Front 6-spoke, ZTL™, cast aluminum; 3.5X17"; Translucent Amber Rear 6-spoke, cast aluminum; 5.5X17"; Translucent Amber Brakes: Front ZTL type brake, 6-piston, fixed caliper, 375 mm single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor Rear 240 mm stainless steel, single piston, floating caliper, fixed rotor Suspension Travel: Front 4.72 in. (120 mm) Rear 5.00 in. (127 mm) ELECTRIC Battery 12 volt, 12 amp-hour, 200 cca Sealed Lead Acid, maintenance-free Charging 494 watts peak, 38-amp permanent magnet 3-phase alternator w/ solid state regulator Starting 1.2 KW electric w/ Bendix-type engagement Lights: (as per country regulation) Headlight Twin projector beam (H3); 55-watt low beam, 55-watt high beam Tail/stop lights 5/21 watts Turn signals lights (manual canceling) 10 watts License plate light 5 watts INSTRUMENTS Electronic speedometer, tachometer, odometer; dual resettable tripmeter; high beam, neutral, oil, low fuel (plus, odometer shows miles traveled on reserve), turn signal and engine diagnostic indicator lamps; clock COLORS5 Midnight Black, Racing Red |
