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Video - Erik Buell Announces Departure from H-D & New Venture, Erik Buell Racing




Press Release from H-D:

Erik Buell establishes Erik Buell Racing

MILWAUKEE (November 20, 2009) - Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) announced today that following the company’s recent decision to discontinue the Buell motorcycle product line, Erik Buell, Chairman and Chief Technical Officer of Buell Motorcycle Company, will leave the company to establish Erik Buell Racing, an independent motorcycle race shop.

Erik Buell Racing will specialize in the supply of race-use-only Buell motorcycle parts and race preparation services for engines and motorcycles, and the building and sale of Buell® 1125R-based race-use-only motorcycles under license from Harley-Davidson, as well as providing technical support to racers of Buell motorcycles.

“I’m looking forward to helping Buell racers keep their bikes flying,” said Erik Buell. “We’ve got some exciting race development projects in the works and it will mean a lot to me personally to see Buell racers competing for wins and championships in the 2010 season and beyond.”

“I’m pleased that Harley-Davidson is assisting Erik in establishing this business to continue supporting the racing efforts he has had so much passion for over the years,” said Buell President and COO Jon Flickinger. “Harley-Davidson and the Buell Motorcycle Company will always be proud of their affiliation with Erik, and we wish him well in this new endeavor to support Buell racers.”

Erik Buell Racing will be based in East Troy, Wisconsin and will be staffed by Erik Buell and a veteran team of personnel. For more information, after December 1, 2009, contact:

Erik Buell Racing, LLC
2799 Buell Drive, Unit C
East Troy, WI 53120
www.erikbuellracing.com
info@erikbuellracing.com

Company Background
Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company for the group of companies doing business as Harley-Davidson Motor Company (HDMC), Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS), Buell Motorcycle Company (Buell), and MV Agusta.

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Archive through November 21, 2009Blake30 1 11-21-09  12:58 pm
         

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Buell920
Posted on Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 02:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I want a E.B.R

Shirt
Sticker
Poster
pin
toilet paper and what ever else he has to sell


Congrats
SMC
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Court
Posted on Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 04:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
quote:

I want a E.B.R

Shirt
Sticker
Poster
pin



There will be no pin nor toilet paper.

You won't have to wait long.
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Court
Posted on Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 04:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
>>>I am not sure if they will be legal race bikes


E.B.R. intends to sell no illegal products.
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Alchemy
Posted on Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 05:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
This is a very interesting turn. As others have stated, some success at racing goes a long way to help sell street-legal bikes.

In 3-5 years some of the things that are problems today could be finally fixed in a very successful and functional manner. Two years of racing success and 2 years to get the economy humming again and it could be a good time for expanding business ventures.

Sounds like a pretty savvy deal for all involved. Kudos to Erik Buell and his team and to HD for seeing the win/win in such an agreement.

I am going to go riding for a couple years and then see what develops!!!
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Unique_id
Posted on Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 10:15 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
He is smiling again : )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3nC6Ax6ucM
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Blackm2
Posted on Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 11:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Much better to see him smiling. It really could not be more appropriate for him. He just better kick some serious ass, 'cause I still want that Barracuda damn it!
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Ebear
Posted on Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 02:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
NICE ERIK......Real Nice....Thanks for the "Court Report"!!


(Me thinks were ALL smiling!)
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Clutchless
Posted on Monday, November 23, 2009 - 09:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
: )

First time I smiled in a long while about the future of buell
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Uhra00
Posted on Monday, November 23, 2009 - 11:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I am a fabricator in the racing industry, and I can tell you first hand that starting a race team requires more money, time, and resources than most normal people can produce. I am heartbroken that Buell is out of business, and I wish Erik and his employees the upmost success. However, I must quote Roger Penske; "If you want to make a small fortune in racing, start with a big one."
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Buell2001b
Posted on Monday, November 23, 2009 - 12:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
great news, this I hope it means Buell in 2010 superbike ; )
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Devil_dog
Posted on Monday, November 23, 2009 - 12:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Big Bear Choppers Business Model?
I had a thought the other day. While I've never built a chopper I have learned that BBC has a good reputation for shipping out chopper kits you build yourself. This is not unlike the small aircraft industry where industrious folks can build their own single engine aircraft. It got me to think this could be an avenue for EBR to ship XB Chassis Kits. I'd love to be able to configure my own XB with what I would want.
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Xbmacon
Posted on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 06:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Congrats Erik!
Thanks for some good news!
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Andy47
Posted on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 11:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Good idea Devil_dog. I could see myself on a home assembled XB with a 100" S&S motor and a Baker 6-speed transmission. YUM!!
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Buell2001b
Posted on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 12:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Maybe after this RMR will decide to dump the suzuki and come back to Buell. they will not win if they don't ride Buell.
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Fusa21
Posted on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 01:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
This isn't all that different from what Yosh is doing with their "Lease a SBK Motor" deal as posted in last months RRW. We know most guys can't come to a race with a tractor trailer behind them, but having a source for good reliable race parts/support is in demand. Let's hope it's a win/win for all. Keeping bikes on the grid and fans in the stands can't be a Bad thing.
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Reepicheep
Posted on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 01:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I wouldn't count RMR and Danny Eslick out of *any* race that includes anything with wheels on it. Great team, great rider, I'll be rooting for them.

Team and rider showed nothing but class from the day the season started until the season ending dinner.

(But secretly, down deep, I'll be rooting more for the Buell ; ) ).
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Davegess
Posted on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 05:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
the Erik Buell Racing model is going to provide simply amazing support to Buell racers. The knowledge and experience on offer is going to blow folks away.
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1313
Posted on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 11:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Interesting article about Erik Buell Racing from the Janesville Gazette.

Sent to me by my dear ol' Mom,
1313
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Jespo_m2
Posted on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 04:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
This is great news!! I was REALLY down on HD for dropping Buell. Since 1999, I've been a huge fan of Buell motorcycles and his engineering philosophy.

Great to see Erik doing what he truly loves doing... building and supporting his line of racing motorcycles.

Any chance the Uly will stick around for pace bike use? : )
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Fireboltxb9r
Posted on Saturday, November 28, 2009 - 03:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Read about Erik here with a video clip as well:

http://www.motorcycle.com/news/erik-buell-starting -new-racing-company-88975.html
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Crackhead
Posted on Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - 07:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
the site is up
http://www.erikbuellracing.com/index.htm
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Toecutter
Posted on Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 07:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Hooray!!! They are going to stock XB parts! And from the verbiage on the Website, it seems as though it may be easier to get a race ECM. The "Race Only" disclaimer is worded like all of the other aftermarket suppliers.
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Buell2001b
Posted on Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 10:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
i want EBR shirt too
make kids size too, so we can start the new generation on the right foot and not corrupt them with japp bikes,lol
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