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Pkforbes87
Posted on Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 08:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I posted pictures in the Old School board, but I'm so proud of this bike I want to make sure everyone gets a chance to see it!

I bought Black Betty, a 2002 X1, in December from a guy in Florida. All I knew at the time was that she wouldn't turn over, and that the front spark plug was bent. Turns out that the front piston had a quarter size hole in it from dropping the exhaust valve at high rpm.

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F_skinner
Posted on Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 08:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You have every right to be proud. You did a great job and I know you put a lot of work into it. Good Job!
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Squidbuzz
Posted on Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 08:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Dude, Sweet.
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Tq_freak
Posted on Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 08:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

That is real nice! I love the attention to detail with the safety wire.
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Ft_bstrd
Posted on Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 08:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Very pretty!
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Court
Posted on Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 09:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Fabulous looking workmanship.

Congratulations.
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12x9sl
Posted on Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 09:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Very cool!! The pegasus sliders are a very nice touch!
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Ezblast
Posted on Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 09:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Very nice Buell!
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Petethekiller
Posted on Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 09:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

That thing looks awesome phill! I got my first coat of black on the bike today...Gonna try ti to finish the paint work by tuesday. Then I'm all set to go! Cant wait!
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Billg
Posted on Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 09:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

That's one of the best looking motorcycles I have ever seen! You are an artist!
Congratulations on completing something many of us only dream of.
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Brettx1
Posted on Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 10:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

No mirrors, FAIL!!!!!
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Brettx1
Posted on Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 10:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Whoops missed them in the last few pics (Joke FAIL!!!!!)
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Ourdee
Posted on Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 10:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

That is so nice........I ain't got words
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Just_ziptab
Posted on Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 10:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

It's got "nostrils"....is that a 99 X1 tank cover?
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Pkforbes87
Posted on Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 10:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

yep '99 tank cover.

Blacklight LED's all over the engine bay including inside the nostrils so they "glare" at you.
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Bill0351
Posted on Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 11:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Congratulations man!

What a great looking machine.

A lot of pros don't turn out projects that look nearly as good.
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Chopped58
Posted on Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 11:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Wow, very nice!
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Bcordb3
Posted on Monday, May 18, 2009 - 01:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

sweeeeeeeet
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Paw
Posted on Monday, May 18, 2009 - 01:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I hope you have intergrated rear turn signals if you don't...You better stay out of NY.
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Pkforbes87
Posted on Monday, May 18, 2009 - 02:08 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

the rear signals are integrated. Still illegal since most states have a law about a minimum distance that the signals have to be spaced away from the brake light.
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Akbuell
Posted on Monday, May 18, 2009 - 10:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You realize how much I don't like you now!!

LOL

Very nice job!!!! The good side is that the longer I leave my '01 reasonably stock, the more unique it becomes, so thanks for that.

Good on ya! Dave
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Thumper74
Posted on Monday, May 18, 2009 - 11:53 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I love tubers in that color, I wonder if my wife will notice one in that color...

You can't post NRHS cylinders and not tell what the engine has in it...

It's Buelltiful!

There was a red 99 X1 for sale locally a while ago... I wish I was in the position to buy it...
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Pkforbes87
Posted on Monday, May 18, 2009 - 05:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The engine is just a 1250 kit. all stock valvetrain, and reworked heads from a low mileage '99 M2. I may end up adding .536 cams and Stage II headwork later on, but I want to get her broken in first. The 1250 kit was an easy decision because it wasn't too much more expensive than the stock parts I had to replace anyway.
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Ulynut
Posted on Monday, May 18, 2009 - 06:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Dang!
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Ducxl
Posted on Monday, May 18, 2009 - 06:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Outstanding overall package.Congratulations
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Ustorque
Posted on Monday, May 18, 2009 - 06:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

wow, just wow.......nice job
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Crusty
Posted on Monday, May 18, 2009 - 07:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Nice job. Congratulations!
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Teeps
Posted on Monday, May 18, 2009 - 07:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Looks to me like you've done this sort of thing before. I likes the detail work.

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Wheelybueller
Posted on Monday, May 18, 2009 - 09:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Dude,Amazing.......love the Tubers!
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Boltrider
Posted on Monday, May 18, 2009 - 09:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Props...massive props sent your way.
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