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Coxster
Posted on Thursday, April 04, 2013 - 10:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

http://www.bikeexif.com/buell-custom-motorcycle
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Two_seasons
Posted on Friday, April 05, 2013 - 05:11 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Nice looking bike. However, Buell Motor Company did not make the X1 Lightning until 1999!
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Natexlh1000
Posted on Friday, April 05, 2013 - 06:02 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Overall a nice looking bike but I absolutely hate that oil tank.
Looks like the whole bike was made and then he went "Oh yeah, it's a dry sump engine" and then just slapped a tank on it.
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Blackm2
Posted on Friday, April 05, 2013 - 09:08 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

There are dozens of better looking bikes on this forum.
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Onespeedpaul
Posted on Friday, April 05, 2013 - 09:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I like most everything about that bike, alot of work went into it, I think the oil tank is cool too, except the seat/tail, just doesn't flow....and also how does adding one ducati cowl make it a Bucati?? If that were the case, then more than half of all tubers would be "Bucati" since they share the same tail light and switchgear as older ducati monsters..about the same as arguing that a new harley or chevrolet is all-american even tho they use showa suspension and chinese or japanese electronics...JEESH!
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Kc_zombie
Posted on Friday, April 05, 2013 - 10:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Eh, not so much for me either...
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Airbozo
Posted on Friday, April 05, 2013 - 12:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Kind of cool. Anyone know what speedo that is?
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Kc_zombie
Posted on Friday, April 05, 2013 - 12:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Pretty cool how the Force Exhaust is the exhaust of choice on these customs. What's strange to me is the use of the "recall" shock albeit powder coated.
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Hybridmomentspass
Posted on Friday, April 05, 2013 - 02:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

about the same as arguing that a new harley or chevrolet is all-american even tho they use showa suspension and chinese or japanese electronics...JEESH!"

people say that Buells are AMerican sportbikes, right? But they don't have all American parts. where do you draw the line?

not my style, especially that oil tank
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Onespeedpaul
Posted on Friday, April 05, 2013 - 03:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

HAH, Buell was included in that generality....I personally do draw the line at calling that thing a "Bucati"....dumb name for something that does not qualify as a real combination of the two brands...
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Onespeedpaul
Posted on Friday, April 05, 2013 - 03:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Also wanted qualify "WHY" I like (didn't say "love") that oil tank, definitely gives the bike some much needed symmetry when looking at it from behind and seated...
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Kc_zombie
Posted on Friday, April 05, 2013 - 03:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I believe the handlebar switches/controls were sourced from Ducati (or their vendor) from 1996-1998. Not sure what they did when Harley completely took over.

What I like about these projects is they evoke an emotional response and make for a great exchange of opinions and ideas. My old man used to say "you are welcome to your own opinion no matter how wrong it is".

Don't really care for the "Bucati" moniker either..
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01x1buell
Posted on Friday, April 05, 2013 - 06:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

its cool but i do not really like it on the whole
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Coxster
Posted on Saturday, April 06, 2013 - 09:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm with you 01. Nice execution, but not really interested in the finished product. I can still get a kick out of the workmanship.
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