| Author | Message | ||
     Elvis |
I would certainly hope that there are some trick components going into Steve's bike since the rules allow plenty of room for experimentation. Unfortunately, the rules for AMA Superbike are much more restrictive so if Steve's bike does have some very trick components, many of them likely won't be legal for AMA Superbike (until they're included on an homologation bike). I'm sure there is a lot going on behind the scenes and, while I'd love to know everything Dave McGrath knows, I'm content for now to let him do his job while I cheer the teams who are benefitting - not only from the engine work, but all the other work he is doing to develop these bikes. (Once Pete and Steve put the Deeley bike on the podium, we'll all at least get a glimpse at the dyno results). And I think nearly everyone here has to admit it's one of the all-time classic moments of Bad-Web when Dave McGrath himself stepped in and said: "Interesting. Please tell us more!"  (Message edited by elvis on July 03, 2009) | ||
| Xoptimizedrsx |
someone explain this. copied direct from buell tour!!! link at the bottom Race Shop Once a racer, always a racer. Erik Buell is actively involved in his company's racing operations. Once a racer, always a racer. Erik Buell is actively involved in his company's racing operations. Long before he was constructing motorcycles, Erik Buell was a racer – first in the dirt and then in the roadracing ranks. As such, it shouldn't be a surprise that he has a separate facility down Buell Drive in which Buell's racing activities stem from. Racing is something Erik Buell doesn't take lightly, and an indication of the company's commitment to competition is the recent hiring of David McGrath, an ex-Factory Honda Superbike crew chief who heads up Buell's racing activities. Although race parts are developed for the air-cooled XB platform, it's the recent introduction of the liquid-cooled 1125R sportbike that has put the company's racing activities on a higher plane. Young ex-dirt-tracker Danny Eslick has already carded three wins this year in the AMA's Daytona Sportbike class for the Rossmeyer GEICO Powersports RMR team, showing the potential of the V-Twin-powered machine. The race shop also develops equipment for the 1125R competing in the Canadian Superbike series. At the time of our tour, a Superbike built for the Canadian national events was sitting on a stand. Interestingly, the CSB machine had two horizontally placed radiators instead of the stock bike's laterally placed ones. It is hoped that the pair of small but thick rads will offer comparable cooling but with less weight. very interesting huh! i wasnt the first to see hear it. badweb class i see.. lol another under statement. all can insert foot in mouth who didnt believe me. its built already. plus more is being done every day towards a even better version. what I dont understand is 80% of the posters here lacking the ability to believe in Buells ability? but you say you support BUELL RACING. Making a mockery or there ability to produce a bike is a insult not to me but Buell. You should be ashamed. especially those paid by Buell. geesh #$%^& go buell racing. http://www.motorcycle.com/events/buell-factory-tour-88460.html (Message edited by ••••••••••••• on July 05, 2009) | ||
| Nutsosane |
Edited posts suck.  | ||
| Dsmcg |
The countryside in Ohio sure is beautiful this time of year. DSMcG | ||
| Elvis |
Interesting. Please tell us more!  | ||
| Court |
>>>The countryside in Ohio sure is beautiful this time of year. So I heard from some friends who just has a VERY pleasant visit. They rented a place and had a wonderful time.  | ||
| Slaughter |
Ohio? Too many bugs for me. Too much trees, green stuff, flowers and the like. I'm a Desert dweller... gonna miss Mid-O and go race at Willow... Shawn'll be back in August to DOMINATE Willow Springs again here after Mid-O | ||
| Reepicheep |
Dangit... I shoulda been lurking the other side of columbus! | ||
| Coolice |
Yes the rolling terrain there was good | ||
| Davegess |
Mid Ohio could host a very intesting race | ||
| Paint_shaker |
Hmmmmmm.... Buell... Mid Ohio... Speculation... Looks like the information I heard earlier this year might be coming to light soon... | ||
| Doerman |
And I'm gonna be at Mid-O!!  | ||
| Ebear |
A little Birdy told me I HAD TO BE AT MID-OHIO.....Thank you Mr. Birdy...... And As Court would say......Interesting things are coming for Buell....... SEE YA THERE OZZIE and Gang!! PS...OZminster...we'll need to rent a golf cart..... | ||
| Reepicheep |
AIGHH! I get knee surgery tomorrow, I don't think I'll be mobile in time. Sigh. | ||
| Doerman |
My friend is bringing a couple of bikes Can you rent golf carts? And we're staying at the TraveLodge in Mansfield Ozzi-man | ||
| Court |
>>>Mid Ohio could host a very interesting race What's done is done. | ||
| Xoptimizedrsx |
man how this post flipped in many ways all of a sudden.I knew i wasnt crazy and ect. but when i posted it you guys all got silly on me. (again) the beans are spilled but how many will fall out we all wish we had that info.(well some here already have it.)not me. fess up please. I know i dont have what info i want. and will probable get it last. any pics released yet of the stuff you guys at buell can share? since motorcycle.com posted the info it exist already last month. i may have to fly up to that race weekend just to have my eyes and ears peeled myself. i have my fingers crossed myself. my question is. when are details being posted? i want these also. as we are waiting to buy a new bike for the track only. go buell racing. the day will come when buell is on top of everything Eriks Dream. will be there. mike } (Message edited by ••••••••••••• on July 09, 2009) | ||
| Xoptimizedrsx |
was it here? lolhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Q8V2RNceJQ | ||
| Slaughter |
Ozzie: From the Mid-O website:
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| Slaughter |
Ozzie and Ebear - you got PMs (see above) | ||
| Dsmcg |
I'm just say'n. | ||
| Indy_bueller |
LOL Dave you tease. | ||
| Ponti1 |
Shawn'll be back in August to DOMINATE Willow Springs again here after Mid-O Is that to say he'll not dominate at Mid Ohio? I'm hoping differently!! | ||
| Xoptimizedrsx |
David. you cant say anything yet? Its killing me. all i want to know is can the new bikes be purchased with a race license? all i have is my xb9 builds aprox 100 hp and 88 tq. with load and remapped on the dyno. It will peek more hp with more money put into it. ran out again. The bike will be raced in two weeks. Robeling Road I need a full race pipe but cant seem to find it. they are hard to get with out help. a xb race system (Bison)not the street race discontinued pipe. i want the bison then i can redo the ecm. any help finding it? mike | ||
| Slaughter |
It's BESON pipe (not to be confused with Walt Sipp's recent sponsorship by Bison). Back 5-6 years ago, he was building the pipes for the air-cooled race bikes. Tom Beson has been out of the business for more than a few years so you're not likely going to find one (bummer, I've fixed mine more than a few times) | ||
| Coolice |
Tick, tick, tick,....... | ||
| Badlionsfan |
Hope to see some of you there! | ||
| Rasta_dog |
I'll be camped out at Mid-Ohio all weekend for the races and for Monday's track day. First one since 2007! | ||
| Jscott |
Knapp to ride 1125RR in SuperBike class for Mid-Ohio... http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2009/Jul/090715c.ht m No details on bike though. | ||
| Jscott |
Specs http://www.buell.com/en_us/racing/racing-news/deta il.asp?news_id=1459 |
