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Ebear
Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 05:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Don's New Bike up at Mt. Baldy....



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Pretty much speaks for itself!!
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M1combat
Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 05:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Very nice : )
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X1glider
Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 06:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Until I saw it in the flesh, I thought it was a gay concept. It really isn't a bad looking bike. Should've been a 12 tho and they could've iced the date/lot quality code markings molded in.
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Cj_xb
Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 06:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Black and Blue Clash though, should have been a clear yellow or even red, or dark blue bike !!

CJ
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R1DynaSquid
Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 06:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The markings are an ISO requirement.

CJ, as we talked about I too agree that 1 color should have been used. The front fender as well as the chin spoiler should have been see thru also. Sure it would be a bigger pain to clean, but the exhaust & front tire would have been cool to see.
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Buelliedan
Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 06:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Well thats one Buell model I will never own.
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Midknyte
Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 11:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

well, ok then...
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Koz5150
Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 11:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I would love to trick out one of those at my graphics shop! I could remove all the decals and stickers and blast all the graphics right into the plastic for a total ghost image concept. Then I would light up the lid with LED's so the blasted graphics would glow. It would be sweet!
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Bluzm2
Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 11:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It is kind of neat in the flesh.
It would be real easy to bling out with blue LED's, etc.
Might even look right if done tastefully.

Fun little bike to ride.
Great seating ergos, very plush seat.
However, it screams for the 1200 motor...

Brad
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Al_lighton
Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 12:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

"The markings are an ISO requirement."

Well, I dunno. I'd bet that the ISO requirement is for a traceability system of some kind. I doubt there is a requirement to hang 4 nickel sized lot/date clocks in about the most conspicuous place on the cover.

It's probably the same place they are in the mold for the non-transparent covers, and driven by cost (I sure hope that's the reason). Still, they look tacky as all heck where they're at. If they'd had total placement freedom, they should have placed them at the mounting locations for the X "brace".

I think the cityX is a dandy styling treatment/marketing plan for a "Bold New Graphics" year. But I do hope there is a larger ST Buell in the future.

Al

(Message edited by al_lighton on August 18, 2004)
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Crusty
Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 05:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You and me both, Al.
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Reepicheep
Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 07:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I got to sit on one at F&S Buell. I really like the new seat, and like the overall look as well. It's on my short list.
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Bomber
Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 11:16 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Blacxxk and Blue clash? Balck and Blue are the family colors, CJ!

of course, we all want the bruised to fade quickly

;-}
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Court
Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2004 - 05:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

>>>>I too agree that 1 color should have been used.

I did some checking and apparently Mike, the Chief Designer, tried calling you 5 or 6 times and kept getting your machine.

Desperate to get the bike built in time to avoid the onslaught of "late intro" criticism they had no choice but to venture ahead without your approval, relying solely on input from owners, observations and marketing data.

I put a call into Yamaha today and left message that as a non-owner, who knew an owner, and had views I'd like to make certain they not screw up the design of the next R1. I expect they'll be bustin'a a nut to get back to me.

: )
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R1DynaSquid
Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2004 - 06:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Court,notice how I have not said anything against the new bike..well I do think the handguards are goofy..Overall its kinda neat looking. Would just have liked to see the plastic all 1 color. Maybe next time.
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Mikej
Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2004 - 08:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

First thing I did when I saw one in person was to look close at those date/code wheels to see if they were for trim pots under the lid. Be neat if they were for "on the fly" adjustments for altitude or riding conditions.
Normal riding: 5-5-5-5
Drag racing: 5-8-7-4
Road racing: 5-7-9-6
Bar hopping: 9-4-3-1
Or something like that.

I have a suspicion what the big "X" is for on the top cover but will wait on the official word.

My next bike has to be for two-up riding.
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Reepicheep
Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2004 - 10:38 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hey! That gives me an idea! Anybody got an Sx laying around and a big ol magnet? Anybody check if there is steel inside that rubber for a magnetic tank bag?!?!
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Glitch
Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2004 - 11:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Sorry Reepi, it's just rubber.
Any hits or nibbles on the house yet?
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Reepicheep
Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2004 - 11:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yes! We have a close scheduled for the end of this month, which is a huge relief.

Wonder if it bolts through the cover, or just sticks on top...
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Anonymous
Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2004 - 12:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Rubber "X-Guard" is permanently mounted on top of the cover with adhesive...
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Naughtynurse
Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2004 - 12:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

should have made a low for the Women???
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Ebear
Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2004 - 12:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The rubber "X" guard is to keep Tank Bag from scratching tank cover.Don said Blue plastic is soft enough to scratch easily.Place on Ebay sells clear plastic,cut to size for protection.Am installing on my Tuono today to see how it looks.By the way,any SCal'ers out there want to do Glendora Ridge Route on Saturday??
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Glitch
Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2004 - 12:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Congrats!!!
City Cross in the near future?
which is a huge relief
I know what you mean.
Here's to a smooth closing
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Reepicheep
Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2004 - 04:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

: ) The CityCross negiotiations have not yet begun in earnest, but that would be my goal. Gotta get past the closing first... The current interest rates will work in my favor, a trade in would actually make pretty good sense right now.
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Wyckedflesh
Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2004 - 04:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I wonder if its possible to change out the dash panel for the blue one on the CityX...
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Sandblast
Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2004 - 04:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Ebear- wheres that? Would I be home by 3:30 or so? Home is Hemet.
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Mbsween
Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2004 - 08:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Black and Blue clash , crap now I gotta throw away all my gear and get new stuff

Definitely a bike with a unique flavor

Congrats on the new bike Don, check out road racing world this month for a nice review
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Donald
Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2004 - 08:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks Mbsween.
I have to say this bike is alot of fun. This Bike makes riding a decent pace very easy. The injection mapping is absolutely dead on.

Ebear I will try to make it saturday.
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Ebear
Posted on Friday, August 20, 2004 - 01:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Sandblast!!...Glendora Ridge comes out of Baldy Village and heads northwest along ridgetop to Glendora.Great views of valleys on both sides..VERY few cars(I think we saw 5 cars entire length(25-30 miles) and a Great restaurant at the Baldy end.From Hemet catch 15 to 10 west to Mountain Ave north..Easy home by 3:30....
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Sandblast
Posted on Friday, August 20, 2004 - 01:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

OK- I'm all over that! Just let me know where to be and when and I'll be there! Looking at map quest right now...
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Sandblast
Posted on Friday, August 20, 2004 - 01:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hey Ebear!!! I missed my moms birthday Its today, I am headed to see her in Vegas, on the Buell, right now! Gonna be hard. Sorry about tommorow, see you at the bar b que next week?
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