| Author | Message | ||
     Jim_m |
Did anyone catch American Thunder last night? They had the Vincent Black Shadow S prototype on last night (sort of funny...British Marque, made in America). Other than the radiators, I think it looks OK. They also had a test ride of the XB9S. a nice review, but the rider (forgot his name) mentioned that the Lightning has a 5 gallon tank (news to me  ). And the closing shot had him taking off with his blinker on  | ||
| Prof_stack |
AND he pointed to the right side swing arm and said that's where the oil is kept. Did you catch his comments about the race kit? Modest hp increase but a broader power band made it worth it, he said. Plus better sound. | ||
| Jim_m |
He did mention that the oil was stored in the front of the swing arm, but the camera guy couldn't get a clear shot of it  . | ||
| Peyote |
yea, I thought that swing arm comment was funny but I was so excited that Buell was actually getting good pub that I didn't mind. I was torn by the comments since he made it sound like the "S" model was a step-up from the "R". I have an "R" and prefer it best. Both are equally cool. Of course the guy didn't say anything about how H-D should give Buell a new liquid-cooled engine so Erik could start a new category of bikes. | ||
| Jim_m |
I think this was the first American Thunder I actually watched (IIRC, Greg White (i think that's his name) had mentioned that they would have the Vincent on it, which is why I tuned in...). The only other time I saw anything about Buell was some type of BRAG event, a nice 2 minute spot (or so it seemed)  | ||
| Skully |
It was really great seeing such an upbeat review of the XB9S!  I wish I had recorded it. | ||
| Misato |
I missed it. damnit  the one nite I go to the matrix and miss two wheel tuesday.. | ||
| Sickquad |
Can someone tell me what American Thunder is and when it is on? I'm really good at watching TV, maybe I'll give this show a try. | ||
| Jim_m |
Unless you are die hard HD fanatic, I wouldn't waste your time... But, that said, it's usually on Tuesdays around 7:30ish (Greg's garage usually throughs off the exact time schedules on Two Wheel Tuesdays) | ||
| Misato |
http://www.speedtv.com/programs/151/ | ||
| Blake |
I recall they test rode the Cyclone a few years back. They did a compare-contrast versus the Sportster Sport. The comments on the race kit and fuel tank indicate a lack of homework. They are still using info from the tube frames. | ||
| Turnagain |
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| Turnagain |
 _   _ good publicity -- hope you enjoyed the show... Steve(2) | ||
| Rex |
I love the Vincent....My kind of motor in my kind of bodywork.....and seating position...I wonder how the sport touring version will look? REX Time to start saving my money now.....ahahahha | ||
| Rex |
I too thought that the swing arm thing and comment was funny.....didn't do a lot of research on it......... | ||
| Smitty |
I liked it better with the air cooled original style motor. The RC51 motor and radiators ruin the bike. | ||
| Piggos |
I agree. Radiators are for women. | ||
| Ezblast |
lol |
