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Jeepinbueller
Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 10:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I would happily put up $50 to a "1190RS for Erik the man" fund in a heartbeat if Court or someone could set up a PayPal or something ultra secure.

I'm dead serious ... that man deserves something easy to come to him, for once, without fighting and clawing the whole way.

Not joking--let's make it happen.
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Jaimec
Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 10:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Nice to see what Erik can do without those IDIOTS at Harley second and third-guessing him.
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Court
Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 10:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

>>>>>If this thing is in the 360 pound range..

I think you will be pleasantly surprised. . . forget most of what you've known.

The leash came loose . . .
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46champ
Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 10:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

DON'T WORRY ABOUT THE SIDE PIPE IT UNBOLTS.
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Blake
Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 10:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)




Words fail.

I wasn't expecting to be blown away like this.

Too many years of H-D hindering success lulled me into a state of complacency.

Beautiful.

Just beautiful.

Lethal bird of prey,
Dripping with exotica,
Engineered to win.

Fantastic job Erik Buell Racing!



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Ourdee
Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 10:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I keep looking..... Wait I have to look again.....I'm guessing the dry weight is closer to 300.
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Rasta_dog
Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 10:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Like the song says "I wanna be a billionaire so flippin' bad" So I can buy a new 1190RS.
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Motorcyclemike
Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 11:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm in for $100.00 and I think Erik can get the bike for cost!!
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Gregtonn
Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 11:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Some amazing tech on that bike.
Anyone notice the brake cooling ducts?

G
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Just_ziptab
Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 11:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I want to ride it for one minute...>RIGHT UP KEITH WANDELLS ASS!
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Pkforbes87
Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 11:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Why hold a grudge against a man who played such a major part in one of the best things to ever happen to American Motorcycles?
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Blake
Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 11:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)



Some excerpts from Steve Anderson's Cycle World article:

The wheels are refinements of designs begun in Buell’s race department, parts that were structurally optimized via computer analysis down to the last gram. But rather than the aluminum versions from a Chinese supplier that were meant for the B2, these are from an Ohio-based casting house and done in magnesium, using an exotic, American-patented casting process that produces parts that rival wrought parts in strength. The front wheel weighs less than 7 pounds, the rear less than 10.


The carbon edition of the 1190RS will scale well under 400 pounds wet (minus fuel), making it perhaps the lightest open-class race replica. One accessory will be a 20-pound piece of ballast to bring the bike up to superbike weight in AMA trim!



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2008xb12scg
Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 11:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Why hold a grudge against a man who played such a major part in one of the best things to ever happen to American Motorcycles?

You have a very nice way of looking at things! And I agree, but I'd love to see the look on his face when somebody says "why didn't HD do a bike like that"
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2008xb12scg
Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 11:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

LMAO I posted that and checked my email to see a HD credit card ad. Well if they can't make it in the sport bike world, they always can the badge out some more..
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Court
Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 11:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

>>>>>Too many years of H-D hindering success lulled me into a state of complacency.

The leash came loose . . .
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Ratbuell
Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 11:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

niiiiiiiccceeeeee.

So Court...will there be demo rides at Daytona? LOL

I have to say...after the way 2011 has treated me so far, on EVERY front...this is truly inspiring. Cannot WAIT to see it in person in a couple weeks : )

Truly outstanding work, and a gorgeous motorcycle. The future looks very very bright!

(and kudos to Mr. Anderson - very well-written and informative, and some good photos too!)
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Ratbuell
Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 11:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Oh..and:

"Illinois frame"

"connecting rods are machined from forged steel blanks by an American company"

"The wheels are refinements of designs begun in Buell’s race department, parts that were structurally optimized via computer analysis down to the last gram. But rather than the aluminum versions from a Chinese supplier that were meant for the B2, these are from an Ohio-based casting house and done in magnesium, using an exotic, American-patented casting process that produces parts that rival wrought parts in strength"

: )

(Message edited by ratbuell on February 17, 2011)
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Danger_dave
Posted on Friday, February 18, 2011 - 12:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Great! Fantastic, congratulations.

Now where's my dual sport????
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Cityxslicker
Posted on Friday, February 18, 2011 - 12:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Dirty Bike ?

Fabulous
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86129squids
Posted on Friday, February 18, 2011 - 01:03 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

GOT. WOOD.

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Firebolt020283
Posted on Friday, February 18, 2011 - 01:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

that is a master piece. Good thing is as I am looking at it and seeing all of the premium parts on it I can see them scaling it back a bit to make a more affordable one, say with showa forks, plastic body and maybe some less premium engine parts.

I am in no way mad for them coming strong for the first time out but I can't wait for the working mans version.
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Xdigitalx
Posted on Friday, February 18, 2011 - 05:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

As I stare at the profile photo (my new desktop backround) I can only think of one word for the design of that bike, and the word is Genius.
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Trojan
Posted on Friday, February 18, 2011 - 06:39 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That bike looks beautiful and what the 1125 always should have been: )
Now I just want to see what the price for he 'standard' road bike will be and if/when there will be any exports.
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Glitch
Posted on Friday, February 18, 2011 - 06:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Mr. Buell, you've done it again!
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Smoke
Posted on Friday, February 18, 2011 - 07:02 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

CONGRATULATIONS ERIK!!!!! Best wishes for success! Beautiful piece of work!
tim
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Glitch
Posted on Friday, February 18, 2011 - 07:11 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I wonder if I can get the E.B.R. demo truck to head up to Not March Badness...
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Wolfridgerider
Posted on Friday, February 18, 2011 - 07:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Demo's at Daytona... sounds like a plan!
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Elvis
Posted on Friday, February 18, 2011 - 08:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Interesting to see the reactions of people who aren't necessarily Buell fans. Also some direct comments and insight from Geoff:

http://forums.13x.com/showthread.php?t=282544



(Message edited by elvis on February 18, 2011)
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Hughlysses
Posted on Friday, February 18, 2011 - 08:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I love the Hell for Leather article title. I LOL'ed.
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Court
Posted on Friday, February 18, 2011 - 09:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

By the way . . Geoff is "Holeman99" on that WERA forum and the comments of "non-Buell" racers is telling . . .this is shaping up to be a "game changer" of a bike.
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