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Xb1221 |
Full Name: |
Stephen Shepherd |
E-mail Address: |
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Last Logged In: |
August 24, 2013
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Registered: |
March 13, 2010
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Total Posts: |
67 |
Status: |
RR1000 |
Home Page URL: |
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Birthday (Year) & Occupation: |
1960 / Surveyor
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City: |
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State/Province: |
NY
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Country: |
USA
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Personal Quote: |
I have learned that there are two kinds of people in this world. Those that mearly want things to look right and those that really want things to BE right. What do you aspire to be?
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Bike Model (Ex - M2, XB12Rr, S1W, P3): |
XB12S retired CCS/Formula USA Race bike
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Model Year (Please enter full 4-digit year): |
2004
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Color: |
Blue
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V.I.N. (To aid in problem resolution. Will not be displayed or shared otherwise.) : |
(Hidden)
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Servicing Dealership: |
American H-D, Tonawanda, NY
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Performance Mods!: |
It's a freek'in race bike!!! 'Nuf said....
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Problems/Miles (Please be specific): |
Inspection needs only issues. 3800+/- total.
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Other Mods/Misc/Customization.: |
Woodcraft rear sets..chain drive swingarm conversion by Rich Cronrath at Innovative Motorcycle Research..and engine mounts, Beson Ti head pipes w/ S/S can, 2nd complete unknown exhaust, 1 set Sharkskins bodywork and another complete Sebimoto set cut for headlights, racing seat sub-frame, Penske rear shock, front forks ran through, Ohlins dampner, 2 sets wheels w/ race rubber, engine cases stamped "RACE USE ONLY", 1169cc motor w/ 3 13/16" bore x 3.10" stroke, Race ECU w/ Kimball software, Brembo master cylinders, etc. More I have not found as yet. It was Randy Rega's/Willaims H-D #21 race bike.
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Favorite Rides (Roads and Routes): |
Still searching....old Central NY fav' ride is NY Route 13 north out of Cazenovia up to Chittenango Falls State Park. Follows one of the nicest creek bottoms I've seen. Perfect Buell road.
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Why I do/don't ride a Buell: |
USA made by a racer that lived racing. Congrats on winning "the prize" last year. Better things come I'm sure of it!
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How can Buell improve their motorcycles?: |
I believe Buell never made what the US market wanted. If they had produced a 140+ HP full bodyworked bike they wouldn't be in the unemployment lines today. If the product was closer to a Britten or Suzuki TL 1000R they would have doubled or tripled their yearly sales. The crushed Barracudu 2 would have been this bike. Erik should have gone for a better motor sooner and not sold out to H-D I don't believe Erik is down or out.
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Life History/Philosophy: |
Christian..but I don't were it on my sleeve. Raising great kids. Give my employer a good days work every day and continue to look forward and upward in this life.
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Top speed on 2 wheels (mph): |
120 something on a built CB750 back in the late '80s....but this XB will do 160!!
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Preferred engine oil (brand/grade): |
AMSOil
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