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The_italian_job
Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 09:08 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

last sunday i entered my 2 bikes ('07 XB12Scg and '98 S1WL) into the toy run bike show here in South Florida (fort lauderdale).
it was the first show after i spent the last 2 years giving life to my 2 projects, finally ready (almost!).
and yes, in the Buell category, i got first (XB, or Ghost Ride) and second place (S1).
it was a very nice experience, warming up for Daytona '09 where i will go with both bikes again.
the S1 is more than ready, the XB still have to wear couple of nice goodies (ISR front brake and clutch master cylinder, new Arlen Ness buttons and a new oil filter with a nice and stylish shell (everything is already apart and ready to be chromed).
here are my 2 champs, hope you like them....













finally at home, tired but happy!


this piece of crap got best in show, the classic example how to waste $200.000!!!!!

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Scott_in_nh
Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 09:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Great (Italian) job!
Shouldn't there be a picture of you getting a winning kiss from the girl instead of you kissing the trophies?

If the "best in show" bike was painted red, I would have bet it to be something OCC built for the Red Lobster Restaurant chain.....
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Eshardball
Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 09:34 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Very nice. Congratulations! Is your top tree on the S1 from Billet to Race? If not, can you tell me where you got it?

thanks,

Eric
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The_italian_job
Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 09:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

yes Scott,
i have so many other pics but still didn't download them in my PC, these shots are from my friend's camera.
i have a picture with the girls too, but trust me she's not so nice, a little old i must say!!! lol
will post new pics soon...
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The_italian_job
Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 09:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Eshardball,
i honestly don't know because i purchased it on Ebay, but i think it was a custom made piece.
it is amazing cause it also come with the risers for the clamps, in case you wanna ride in a little bit higher position.
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The_italian_job
Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 09:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

yes, just checked, is made by Billet to Race...
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Scott_in_nh
Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 09:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

a little old i must say!!!

I am not that young myself and I won't hijack your thread with the benefits of dating older woman, but I do look forward to more pictures!
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Brinnutz
Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 10:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Good job man!!

And congrats!!! Looking gooooood
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Oldog
Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 10:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That S1 is SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!

more pix of the S1 Please!

Congrats on your wins!
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Kalali
Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 11:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Congratulations...Well deserved.
Both bikes look superb but the S1 is a timeless machine...
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Buellfighter
Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 11:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Congrats!!! Those bikes are gorgeous!!
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4cammer
Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 12:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That S1 is sweet! The red frame really looks good.
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Brinnutz
Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 12:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

what do you do again? and are you hiring?

I want to afford things like that.
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Nevrenuf
Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 12:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

great job on both bikes job. they both should have gotten first.
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Malott442
Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 01:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The flames over the carbon fiber is a nice touch.... Too bad the tank and tail didn't have the same effect.

The only thing missing from that s1 is the forks being polished.....

Not hacking on you.... BEAUTIFUL bikes. But from a pure judgement view, that is what I thought of them

Two of the wildest Buells I have seen!
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Tripp
Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 03:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

nice bikes, congrats!
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The_italian_job
Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 05:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

thanks guys.
i'm very happy and satisfied for the result of this first show, i hope those trophies will be the first of many!
i didn't wanna chrome the forks on the S1 because i want the bike to be still rideable, since the Ghost is not anymore so rideable anymore, too much money invested on it and too high the risk of f**k up everything riding around!
i do ride it sometimes, but not as much as before, obviously.
i still wanna enjoy my tuber, one of the most beautiful bikes ever made.
i must say i was a little bit disappointed with the ignorance on our bikes.
people still ask what kind of bike is that, one guy asked me what motor was it, i told him and he said back: SO THIS IS AN H-D ENGINE IN A JAPANESE FRAME?!?!?!?!
i was about to kill him!!!
also the judges are not very familiar with Buells, but i'm sure everything will be more competitive up in Daytona for the rat's hole.
just found out there's a Buell category there also, so it'll be more pleasant to battle with other Buells!
can't wait...
i will post more pictures of the show and the S1 tomorrow, promise!
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Billetmetallic
Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 07:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

it isnt a hd engine in a japanese frame? j/k

I wonder why the best of show bike builder wasted all that metal, might look better melted down?!
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Illeagle
Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 08:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Very cool man Hope to see ya in Daytona
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Lemonchili_x1
Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 08:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Nice work : D I love the flames on the S1!!!
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The_italian_job
Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 09:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

here are some few shots...







































1923 ford T-Bucket with V8 big block, it popped wheelies in acceleration!!!!!!!

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The_italian_job
Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 09:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

the right side of the S1, never showed in the other pictures cause i was uncomfortable on that side because of the cars parked next to my bike!

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The_italian_job
Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 09:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

illeagle,
i hope to see you there in Daytona as well, and to see your beauty!!!
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Mikeyp
Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 - 09:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Probably two of the cleanest Buells i've ever seen.

Good work man!
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Joesbuell
Posted on Friday, December 19, 2008 - 07:02 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Congrat's Ed on your trophies ; ) The S1 is Sweeet: )

I can only imagine what my Buell would look and perform like if I had the budget you have! $$$$$$

Cheers
Jodie
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The_italian_job
Posted on Friday, December 19, 2008 - 12:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Jodie,
your hybrid S1/XB had nothing to be jealous of my bikes, you've done a unique bike, definitely the only one ever attempted on that style, so be proud!
and you spent money on that bike too, so i don't see your budget so limited!!!!
instead i'm not a big fun of the engine's modifications, i think you will affect the reliability of the bike, so i go with regular performance upgrades (exhaust/carburator/velocity stack for the S1, exhaust/hypercharger kit/remapped ECU on the XB)...
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Skntpig
Posted on Friday, December 19, 2008 - 03:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Great bikes and thanks for the pics.

What type of tail light do you have on the S1?

I need one and I'm looking for something that tucks away. From the side you can't see yours and I like it.
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The_italian_job
Posted on Friday, December 19, 2008 - 06:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

it's custom made.
it's just a line of LED red lights, mounted on a black aluminum bracket and same for blinkers, but orange color.
here's a picture of my bike before the last upgrade, i left the same bracket for the tail light...

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Firebolt020283
Posted on Friday, December 19, 2008 - 10:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

very nice looking bikes.

But i'm curious about one thing.

Do you like the movie ghostrider at all?......

just teasing with you I love your bikes and would give my left toe for either one of them.
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