| Author | Message | ||
     Ebear  |
The January issue of Roadracing World has an article about the MOTO CZ....  Here's to looking back at'cha !....From here your hair looks fine Bro!  | ||
| Blublak  |
Hey, pick up the latest issue of Cycle World for more info on the MotoCzysz C1. Later, | ||
| Buellkowski  |
Finally, a nice Polish name on a superbike.  Czysz = "chish" | ||
| Midknyte |
Not to discount Buell, but I find it rather curious and distressing that we, the USofA, are 20+ years into the superbike age and yet "we" don't make and sell any. Then again, I don't see the majority of our car products being stellar. There are exceptions, don't get me wrong (Mustang, Corvette, GTO, et' all). But on reflection, I would not be in any hurry to buy a Ford motorcycle (ala Honda, Suzuki, etc. who have multi vehicle development). I am rather thankful to be alive, of riding age, and physical & financial ability to own an XB. With new, [re]energized Buell fleet, we've finally stepped up to the plate, and with both feet. But it sure took long enough. On the surface, we might easily be viewed as behind the curve, but as everyone comes to understand [the XB's (and it is happening)], I think we might trump "them" in the end. Ok, I'm wandering into winter, non-riding, existentialism thinking... Counting down... Dec... Jan... Feb... | ||
| Bomber  |
I think it has more to do with Japan's ability to shift production quickly, spread engineering costs over a larger amount of corp revenue, and the fact that for a very long time, the sole US manufacurer of motorcycles had no interest in building sportbikes one could rationally argue that the only true market leading sportbikes come from Japan, who worked hard on that market segment, while the rest of the industry foocused on other things | ||
| Choptop  |
Yo Ebear... where didya get the pic of the Saturn V? | ||
| Midknyte |
...and the fact that for a very long time, the sole US manufacurer of motorcycles had no interest in building sportbikes... hehe, I find irony in the possible fact that the only reason they are now anyway is to shore up earnings in lower age bracket sales, they end up doing (in my personal opinion) such a kick-azz job. Think of what could have been accomplished if they had thrown in their backing in earnest that 10 to 20 years earlier. I don't dwell on it though, because we would not have the Buell that we do now, and that could as easily be worse as better. | ||
| Ebear |
Yo Chop....That SV was NOT Photoshopped onto our trailer!!!...I'm not sure if you live in Alabama but you probably been on this highway!! (across the way was the most diverse field of Alabama sprayed wildflowers we've ever seen!)And my Canon D10 was quivering with excitement!  | ||
| Ebear |
 Its getting close to Christmas so's I figured this guy needed some Airtime....You out there bud???You forget that bet we made???  Maybe Slaughters trying to talk Erik into a Sponsorship???  | ||
| Blake  |
Steve kinda looks like Keith Code there.  I hear he rides kinda like him too. | ||
| Awprior  |
Since we're all a big family, thought I'd let you all know that as of a few hours ago, I am a graduate of Kettering University, formerly GMI, with a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Hopefully the first step in a long life of education and work. I also picked up an XB12R from Dave to celebrate. I'll be off to John Deere in Dubuque IA in Feb, great start to a career as well. Bedtime and a huge party tomorrow are on the horizon... | ||
| Unibear12r |
Congrats Alex  | ||
| Bartimus  |
Congrats Alex !  | ||
| Court |
Congratulations Alex! | ||
| Denisea |
Congrats Alex!!!  FBaD | ||
| Jerry_haughton  |
new XB12R? how bad does THAT not suck!!! congrideulations Alex. FBaDv.2 | ||
| Tripper  |
Congrats Alex! You doin the Fly ,Ride, Meet the owner deal? | ||
| Bluzm2  |
Congrats Alex! Iowa huh? I better leave the rest to IAMike! Brad | ||
| Kevyn  |
Oh jeeZ, another Mech Engineer...what's the world coming to? Congratulations. Watch out for those clauses in employment contracts that make all of your innovations and inventions company property. Remember, in business, you get what you negotiate. Negotiate for what you deserve. Have fun, be safe! | ||
| Firemanjim  |
Quick question.Does a clutch cable from an S-1 fit and S-2?Thanks, all. Alex,congrats on the degree and the new toy. | ||
| Court |
FMJH: It **appears** not to. There are two differing cables shown in all the parts books I have consulted. There were actually 3 parts manuals for 1996. There was the original, an update and a 1996/1997 combination. You will recall that this is the same year that Buell did the CD of the service and parts manuals. I am putting in a photo of a page that was stuffed in one of my books listing some of the early updates to the book, just in case this impacts you. If you can't get an answer let me know and we'll sure find out.... Court    | ||
| 1320  |
Hi Jim, Stock sportster clutch is the same as the S2 if you are still using the 1in. controls...7/8 controls have a different barrel type end on the cable as opposed to the 1in. loop at the lever... | ||
| Ocbueller  |
Nice going Alex, Congrats. I expect to see that bike in person sometime. SteveH | ||
| Firemanjim |
Too,bad as there was a cheap new one on eBay.I know a Sportster one fits,but the price recently did an "adjustment" and went up astronomically,was about 12.00 now is like 45.00.Guess I'll go aftermarket. | ||
| Buellish  |
" Stock sportster clutch is the same as the S2 if you are still using the 1in. controls" Any specific year Sportster? Thanks Mike | ||
| 1320 |
Not sure on ALL years but 94-03..The S2 1in. setup is basically the Sportster 1in. controls.. Jim, I have switched my bikes to 7/8 bars and controls and I have a ton of good clutch cables you could get..Cheap/Cheap.. | ||
| Sandblast  |
Congrats Alex!!! | ||
| Slaughter  |
Alex... Another ME - AND an XB guy??? What is this world coming to??!! Congrats and give yourself some well-deserved mental time off - and RIDE the first chance you have dry/warm enough weather. All the best. | ||
| Ezblast  |
Dubuque, Iowa - went to College around there - if I remember rightly - one of the facts they are famous for is that they are second only to Munich , Germany in the consumption of Beer - probably why my collage days where always a little foggy - lol - Winter is definately winter there and hitch-hiking in the snow was always risky - but I always got a ride! - lol GT - JBOTDS! EZ  (Message edited by ezblast on December 05, 2004) | ||
| Dino  |
Hey Alex - great news! Congratulations! |
