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     Pisymbol |
Since the 1125R is now a more mainstream superbike, I was wondering if we would see greater aftermarket support than normal. I mean will the likes of Akrapovic for example pick up the 1125R? That would be awesome, their pipes are top notch. Any ideas? I mean to most traditional sportbike owners, A/F, P/C, and exhaust is like a given. Be curious on what people know already... | ||
| Ratbuell |
I don't think much of anything will happen until the bikes are out there. Just like Al at American Sport Bike, they'll have to wait to get their hands on one for R&D before they can even begin to develop something... | ||
| Pisymbol |
Well typically exhaust companies and such are usually pretty close to release time. I'm just wondering if there will be larger aftermarket in general since this is a more mainstream bike - I suppose in the end sales dictate aftermarket! (unless your a niche) | ||
| M1combat |
"they'll have to wait to get their hands on one for R&D before they can even begin to develop something..." I wouldn't bet on that  . I think aftermarket support will be excellent. I'll wait to see what Kevin does for a few reasons wrt exhaust. I hope someone ports ECMSpy over to it ASAP. I'd bet that American Sport Bike will be working on CF stuff (they have some of the best in the biz IMO) and pegs/levers/etc. I'd like to see some of the sponsors that have typically stuck with the HD air cooled stuff start working with the Helicon and REALLY get a jump on it. It'll be a while before I do anything internally but I'll get there (just took the Firebolt engine apart after 50K hard miles). I'm sure Trojan and Adrenaline will be on the ball on the other side of the pond. It looks like Woodcraft already has a good set of lifts. Micron already has an XB system so I'm sure they're looking into it (although I prefer Burns Stainless myself ;)). I think with all the room Buell left the aftermarket pipe manufacturers I'm sure we'll see some nice looking designs. I'm thinking my first upgrade will be GP shift and then a Penske and XBRR wheels. I hear the forks are already quite good. Then levers. It'll be like that for 50-100K miles. Then I'll rebuild it and see what I can do. | ||
| Trojan |
You can bet that all of the current Buell specialists will be on the ball when it comes to new parts for the 1125R. As for the more 'mainstream' aftermarket companies such as Akrapovic etc, that is another story altogether and may take some time before we see anything from them (if at all). Some of the established sportsbike manufacturers actually supply Akrapovic/Termi/Arrow etc with bikes prior to the release date so that they can have decent race pipes ready immediately. This has benefits for both the manufacturer and for the aftermarket companies concerned, and works very well for both. Some, such as Yamaha & BMW, actually pay aftermarket companies such as Rizoma/Mivv/Touratech and others to come up with a range of accessories for their new bikes in time for the launch. Unfortunately Buell do neither as far as I know, so don't expect to see a full titanium race system available from day one like you would with a GSXR1000. | ||
| Pisymbol |
Trojan, yeah that is what I was getting at. I'm kinda disappointed by that fact. Maybe its not economical for companies like Akrapovic, Two Brothers etc. to make something for the 1125R until sales numbers come in. I've always thought that the reason why more established sportsbike manufacturers ignore Buell is due to sales (which have grown but very small compared to the big Japanese counterparts). |
