More of the Buell story?

Tmall · 03-24-2010, 09:29 AM

Apparently the "spy shots" were of the Barracuda 2, a prototype that was supposed to be launched next year making almost 160hp, shed 20lbs....

Anyway, here's the scanned article.

http://www.froggypwns.com/buellpdfs/...racuda%202.pdf

Particle Man · 03-24-2010, 09:31 AM

You know, as Buell progressed their newer bikes were really something. I wish we could have seen what would have become of the bikes 5, 6, or even 7 years down the road.

Eff HD.

Tmall · 03-24-2010, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

You know, as Buell progressed their newer bikes were really something. I wish we could have seen what would have become of the bikes 5, 6, or even 7 years down the road.

Eff HD.

The V-rod engine was being designed for the XB's. Harley took it for the V-rod and made it a piece of crap.

Erik had a 150hp/120tq turbo charged XB that was apparently more reliable than the stock one, it got scrapped because Harley wanted to build their own turbo instead of buying one..

The list goes on, read the article.

Dave · 03-24-2010, 09:39 AM

cool name. that bike def could have brought my dollars to this shore. rip

dReWpY · 03-24-2010, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Tmall

The V-rod engine was being designed for the XB's. Harley took it for the V-rod and made it a piece of crap.

Erik had a 150hp/120tq turbo charged XB that was apparently more reliable than the stock one, it got scrapped because Harley wanted to build their own turbo instead of buying one..

The list goes on, read the article.

they actually had the hole in the frame for the piping in the xb that was never used... makes me sad on the inside

hd

Tmall · 03-24-2010, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by drewpy

they actually had the hole in the frame for the piping in the xb that was never used... makes me sad on the inside

hd

We heard about this on Buelletin board. One of the guys used the hole to route his turbo and wrote to Buell to ask for advice, Erik himself replied and told him all about the turbo XB project..

Particle Man · 03-24-2010, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Tmall

We heard about this on Buelletin board. One of the guys used the hole to route his turbo and wrote to Buell to ask for advice, Erik himself replied and told him all about the turbo XB project..

that would have been freakin' COOL

marko138 · 03-24-2010, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by drewpy

they actually had the hole in the frame for the piping in the xb that was never used... makes me sad on the inside

hd

Mine still has the hole. They eventually plugged it and gave the bike more fuel capacity. Fucking sucks. My hatred for the HD brass is still strong.

Kaneman · 03-24-2010, 11:18 AM

I've been cursing Harley's business policies and the products they produce since I became a motorcyclist 12 years ago. I'm sorry about what happened to Buell, but I'm glad to see Harley circling the drain. Hopefully they can be replaced by a builder that will be able to compete on the world stage and produce a product America can brag about.

Buell was right there on the line. Erik, if left alone, would've accomplished it 5 years ago....but he had to deal with Harley.

Particle Man · 03-24-2010, 09:39 AM

Reading now - the opening definitely grabs your attention.

03-24-2010, 09:29 AM	#1
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	More of the Buell story? Apparently the "spy shots" were of the Barracuda 2, a prototype that was supposed to be launched next year making almost 160hp, shed 20lbs.... Anyway, here's the scanned article. http://www.froggypwns.com/buellpdfs/...racuda%202.pdf

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Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	You know, as Buell progressed their newer bikes were really something. I wish we could have seen what would have become of the bikes 5, 6, or even 7 years down the road. Eff HD. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

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Kaneman AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Odessa, TX Moto: 2000 Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird Posts: 4,931	I've been cursing Harley's business policies and the products they produce since I became a motorcyclist 12 years ago. I'm sorry about what happened to Buell, but I'm glad to see Harley circling the drain. Hopefully they can be replaced by a builder that will be able to compete on the world stage and produce a product America can brag about. Buell was right there on the line. Erik, if left alone, would've accomplished it 5 years ago....but he had to deal with Harley. __________________ 1982 Honda XR80 - blown motor, 1993 Kawasaki ZX6D - sold, 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200S - sold, 1984 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R - blown motor, 2007 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom - totalled, 2003 Yamaha FZ1 - sold, 1994 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Honda CBR600F4i - sold, 1998 Suzuki DR350 - stolen, 1989 Honda Super Magna - sold, 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner, 2000 Honda CBR 1100XX Blackbird

03-24-2010, 09:39 AM	#10
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Reading now - the opening definitely grabs your attention. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.