| Author | Message | ||
     The_italian_job |
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!!!!!  | ||
| Scott_in_nh |
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..... | ||
| Eshardball |
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 | ||
| The_italian_job |
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... | ||
| The_italian_job |
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. | ||
| The_italian_job |
yes, just checked, is made by Billet to Race... | ||
| Scott_in_nh |
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! | ||
| Brinnutz |
Good job man!! And congrats!!! Looking gooooood | ||
| Oldog |
That S1 is SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEET! more pix of the S1 Please! Congrats on your wins! | ||
| Kalali |
Congratulations...Well deserved. Both bikes look superb but the S1 is a timeless machine... | ||
| Buellfighter |
Congrats!!! Those bikes are gorgeous!! | ||
| 4cammer |
That S1 is sweet! The red frame really looks good. | ||
| Brinnutz |
what do you do again? and are you hiring? I want to afford things like that. | ||
| Nevrenuf |
great job on both bikes job. they both should have gotten first. | ||
| Malott442 |
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! | ||
| Tripp |
nice bikes, congrats! | ||
| The_italian_job |
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! | ||
| Billetmetallic |
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?! | ||
| Illeagle |
Very cool man Hope to see ya in Daytona | ||
| Lemonchili_x1 |
Nice work  I love the flames on the S1!!! | ||
| The_italian_job |
here are some few shots...                    1923 ford T-Bucket with V8 big block, it popped wheelies in acceleration!!!!!!!  | ||
| The_italian_job |
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!  | ||
| The_italian_job |
illeagle, i hope to see you there in Daytona as well, and to see your beauty!!! | ||
| Mikeyp |
Probably two of the cleanest Buells i've ever seen. Good work man! | ||
| Joesbuell |
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 | ||
| The_italian_job |
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)... | ||
| Skntpig |
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. | ||
| The_italian_job |
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...  | ||
| Firebolt020283 |
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. |
