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Ftd
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 08:07 am: | 
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My Bourget
1998, I am the original owner. ~15000 miles (no odometer).
Ridden weekly. 300 mile ride longest done on it.
Absolutely nothing done to it other than maintenance items (tires, battery, rear wheel bearings).
I wish my X1 was as trouble free/trustworthy.
Frank
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Mikej
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 08:24 am: |
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"there isnt an hour in a day that goes by that i dont think about how cool my Buell is and how great it would be to be lucky enough to meet that cool sonnavagun is that created it. "
Ken,
Be in Appleton in 10 days and you just might.
And now I think I'll go back to thinking about building a hardtail chopper of sorts. Food for thought: Buell drag bikes are often hardtails, and so are some LSR bikes as well....
Gearhead wrote: "Ok, if it was so nice, why didn't you buy it and restore it!! "
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Pammy
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 08:42 am: |
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Jesse James and Erik Buell...there's the difference between controversial and captivating.
I have conversed with both men. Believe me, Erik is most definitely captivating. Jesse is interesting as well, just for a different reason. Shock TV has made folks popular who wouldn't normally be noticed by anyone outside their own peer group. Other people are known purely for their accomplishments. Simple as that.
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Outrider
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 09:11 am: |
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Not to mention Erik wasn't remade for TV like the Chopper Clowns. Having met him and listening to his presentations, he has a warm, friendly yet devilish persona that would make for a great show which would appeal to a very wide age group without all the nonsense. |
Bomber
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 10:08 am: |
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Justin -- er, how to say this nicely . . .. your future in the motorcylce industry (as you put it), and, sadly, the future of your employer's business depend on, among other things, the public personnae that are display . .. . . I would suggest that you write your screeds for Badweb in a word processor, save the file for a day or two, and then re-read what you wrote -- if it still makes sense, and doesn't place a foot in your mouth, post it . .. . you seem to have eaten shoe leather on a number of occasions . .. . . just some friendly advice, not an attack . . . .
while I admire Jesse James for being a living exxemplar of the American Dream and Horatio Alger stories, I agree that Erik Buell would be far more engaging to an audience of motorcyclists . . .trouble is, American Chopper ain't aimed at motocyclists . . . . . |
Road_thing
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 11:18 am: |
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Bomber--I'm with you on the Jesse James thing. It's hard not to envy somebody who builds himself a name and a fortune doing something he enjoys. I'd trade bank accounts with the man in heartbeat.
r-t |
Rocketman
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 09:11 pm: |
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What the fook is all this Chopper knocking?
I drag raced a 750 Morgo Triumph chop when I was twenty something years old. The frame modified from a sprung hub 5TA Bathtub model - without the sprung hub - as in 'rigid', with a 16" rear wheel. The single downtube frame was raked, taper rollers in the headstock, running Norton short Road Holder extended forks.
I can tell you with no exaggeration, over an 8th of a mile nothing, and I mean nothing, could touch that CHOPPER in a straight line, and yes it wheelied like a bastardio too. Built that motor on my mums kitchen table when I was eighteen or so years old. You know, I only just parted with that awesome machine last year and the frame was and is still as good as it was in 1959 despite its modifications and years of serious abuse.
The difference between Jesse James and Erik Buell? JJ has a cooler clothing line.
Rocket, sometime Chopper pilot  |
Doughnut
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 09:33 pm: |
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The way that a lot of people here are looking at choppers is the same way many H-D riders look at my Buell, as if it were a •••••••
Can't we all just get along? |
Captpete
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 09:51 pm: |
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And there you are, folks, straight from the mouth of the UK's own fashion maven.
(If I were from Oz, or my first name was Paul, I'd post that picture one more time just to prove my point, but I'm your bud, Sean, so I ain't gonna do that.)
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Sandblast
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 09:59 pm: |
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Gregg White (2 Wheel Tuesday) is a cool guy. He told EBear and I that he was probably going to buy his wife a Blast! His enthusiasm for bikes and racing is obvious and infectious, and the show is cool. So dont boycott it. By the way- my step Dad has had two $25,000 choppers in the last two years and we cant ever go riding because they are always getting warranty work done. (Big stuff, like a knocking 100 inch Rev Tech with 900 miles on it, a busted primary belt etc etc etc.) Thank the gods my M2 was built by engineers (thanks Erik!) |
Ben_k
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 10:14 pm: |
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I think we should just be thankful that we have motorcycle shows on television. Before Jesse James and those characters brought it out into the spotlight there really wasn't anything as far as motorcycling on t.v. I think we all owe him and other guys like him credit for doing what they did. I don't know what I would do without my american thunder and 2 wheel tuesdays when I have the blues cuz my bike is broken down again (I've been watching these shows a lot lately.)
Just my 2 cents |
Smkdm2
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 10:45 pm: |
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I'm on the side of the chopper. The whole engineering point is kinda lost since most choppers are not going to be hammered like a Buell. I can't say I totally like the chopped Buell, but they look nice from the tank back. As for the characters on TV, they are making money their way, I'm sure there is some editing to make it more interesting. I like Jesse's bikes and the OCC bikes are really nice. There may be better bikes being built but these are the guys "they" picked. I can't hate on someone making loads of money doing what they love to do. |
Mikej
| | Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2004 - 08:35 am: |
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If you enjoy what you're doing and can make a living at it then more power to ya.  |
Road_thing
| | Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2004 - 09:21 am: |
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My point exactly. |
Dueller
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 12, 2004 - 12:18 pm: |
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My suggestion to boycott TWT was tongue in cheek. I've met Greg and he seems very affable and I do enjoy the show. And I'll agree that any motorcycle enthusiast is fine by me and its the nature of the beast to want to make your ride unique.
Still....looking at the foootage last night. Those hardtail "mutant Buells" (their words ...not mine) look evil handling and the ergonomics must be a nightmare.
But to each his own. |
Oneway
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 12, 2004 - 05:13 pm: |
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customs for the most part are not choppers,see rocketman for definition,hook up erik and periwitz and that would truly be a example of a functional work of art that all would love |
Tucsonxb9s
| | Posted on Sunday, May 16, 2004 - 12:25 pm: |
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=10062&item=247 8500550&rd=1
Choppers may not be you thang, but you gotta be impressed with craftmanship in this build! |
Imonabuss
| | Posted on Sunday, May 16, 2004 - 01:34 pm: |
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Yeah, it's a nice job, and the guy gives credit to its heritage with the pegasus and all. It's cool to see guys make stuff with their hands is all I can say. I'd sure rather watch "Pimp My Ride" than live in some bizarre sitcom dream world of the 90's. |
Ftd
| | Posted on Sunday, May 16, 2004 - 10:21 pm: |
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I just got back from Myrtle Beach.
Saw these: one is a Redneck version
other ??
Funny thing is my buddy was looking at the Redneck bike and noticed a large flat spot on the front rim. Must have used a wrecked Buell as a donor. I can't see how they missed that front rim though, especially if they ever rode the bike!?
Frank
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Jasonblue
| | Posted on Monday, May 17, 2004 - 07:02 pm: |
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I love bikes,,,period. My dad got me a mini bike when I was about 7, a Honda Trail Dust 50cc. Ever since I have loved anything with 2 wheels.
Right now I own a XB9S, and a Yamaha IT 200 I got in 86' when I was in highschool. I did alot of research before I bought my Buell. I was also looking at Ducati and Triumph. I ended up with the Buell because I've always liked to be a little different, and it fit into my budget.
The point I'm trying to make is that I am a motorcycle enthusiest. If I went broke tommorow and lost everything I would still ride some old piece of crap Honda Rebel. There is simply nothing like being on two wheels.
And on the other hand, if I won the lottery tommorow I would have a building full of motorcycles. A Buell, Harley, Ducati, rice burner, cruiser, on-road, off-road, American, German, custom, production, etc., etc., etc. I'd probably even have one of those rednecks.
Sadly I live in the real world so I have my Buell and am happy. But I still appreciate ALL forms of motorcycles one way or the other.
To me you Buellers who are dissing these other bikes sound no different than the small minded, yuppy, weekend warrior, Harley riders who discovered motorcycles a week ago. |
Stealthxb
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 12:28 am: |
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How can anyone say anything bad about hard-working american men making motorcycles with their bare hands?
Whether they are rednecks or engineers, they should be an inspiration. People who have the balls to make their living doing something they are passionate about will always have my respect.
And television hosts with tattoos and pitbulls sure as hell beats 7th Heaven! |
Stealthxb
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 12:28 am: |
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And I could not make it through the week without 2 Wheel Tuesday! |
Ftd
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 07:44 am: |
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Last installment of Mutant Buell is tonight (I think). Another RE bike (nice).
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Xb9er
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 09:54 am: |
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Bomber said: . . .trouble is, American Chopper ain't aimed at motorcyclists . . . . .
That's saying a mouthful right there.
I have watched the Redneck Engineering Mutant Buell series and while I still don't like that style of bike and would rather see wrecked or dead Buell's resurrected as Buell's, I'm starting to like those guys. They are living the American Dream in their own way and making some money too. The exposure Buell bikes are getting is good too.
I was never intending to boycott 2Wheel Tuesday. If anything, the Redneck series has probably made people who never heard of Buell's at least a little bit curious about them. Maybe some viewers will go out and buy an old Buell with the intention of customizing, then find out how much fun riding it is. Then they will forget about Redneck Engineering and buy goodies for the Buell instead.
Mike. |
Tucsonxb9s
| | Posted on Thursday, May 20, 2004 - 05:44 pm: |
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=49985&item=247 9148501&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
Oh, oh...Now people are advertising their perfectly good Buells as DONOR cycles. I guess I would too after the purple they painted the frame! |
Kalamamarkm2
| | Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 01:52 am: |
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Mike,
Yer absolutely right. I'm new to this whole Buell world, 'bout 3 weeks on my '02 Cyclone. I initially wanted to get a Buell to chop it and make a Mutant. But the more I looked around in my shop, the more I decided I didn't need another project...I just wanted to RIDE! I live in the Twisties, and a Chop really wouldn't make sense for me anyway. Instead of picking up a thrashed donor, I picked up a nice one, and am enjoying the heck out of it. In fact, If I was gonna drop $20k on building a custom bike that did what I wanted it to do, it would end up being darn near what my M2 is.....and I will have spent that 500 hours riding instead of building, and saved $14k in the long run.
Anything on two wheels is cool..I take pride in building what I ride, but I think Erik nailed it when he built it, so why re-invent it?
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Richieg150
| | Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 07:38 pm: |
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IMHO,The difference between Jesse James and Eric Buell is,I wouldnt drive across the street to meet Jesse James,But I would drive over 500 miles to meet Eric Buell.Eric is genuine,thats what attracts me,not a hiped up prick selling bikes and clothing.Jesse seems to have to be a bad •••,or have a chip on his shoulder, because of his name,thats a shame,but if that kinda personality attracts you,follow right along.Because Eric doesnt play that game,is to his credit,not misfortune. |
1313
| | Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2004 - 07:52 pm: |
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Speaking of Buell Choppas, I saw a cool one as I was leaving the Buell demos in Myrtle Beach (I finally found it after 3 years of lookin', but that's another story...). It was silver, maybe even Billet Metallic and based on an S1. It used the S1 flyscreen, and the custom tank was shaped to mimic the S1 tank. If both of us weren't on our bikes riding I would have definitely gotten pictures of it. Kind of reminded me of the concept Ducati cruiser competitor for V-Rod as it still retained a fair amount of Buell influences even if it was a choppa.
1313 |
Dueller
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 - 04:41 pm: |
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Speaking of Jesse James...he did an interesting cafe racer for Honda. Rumor has it they gave him a V1800, $250K and said "Build us something...only requirement is it CANNOT be a hardtail."
Honda was expecting a chopper...This is what he came up with:
http://www.cycleworld.com/index.cfm?siteaction=imagegallery¤t=2&type=Xtra_ Pics&id=17 |
Larry_baraniuk
| | Posted on Saturday, February 21, 2009 - 10:09 am: |
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A couple of pictures of my mutating Buell |
Larry_baraniuk
| | Posted on Saturday, February 21, 2009 - 10:14 am: |
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A couple of pictures of my mutating Buell
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