More of the Buell story?

Tmall · 03-24-2010, 10:29 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, 10:31 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, 10:33 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, 10:39 AM

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

Particle Man · 03-24-2010, 10:39 AM

Reading now - the opening definitely grabs your attention.

dReWpY · 03-24-2010, 11:16 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, 11:18 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..

marko138 · 03-24-2010, 11:21 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.

Dave · 03-24-2010, 11:31 AM

only got about halfway through the article before i had to head out to the van. Still, ive read enough. Fuck HD. I wonder if erik has noncompete clauses in his original contract and if thats why he didnt leave. Wonder when those would run out

Particle Man · 03-24-2010, 11:48 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

03-24-2010, 10:29 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

03-24-2010, 10:31 AM	#2
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.

03-24-2010, 10:39 AM	#4
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	cool name. that bike def could have brought my dollars to this shore. rip __________________ TWF Post whore #6

03-24-2010, 10:39 AM	#5
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.

03-24-2010, 11:31 AM	#9
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	only got about halfway through the article before i had to head out to the van. Still, ive read enough. Fuck HD. I wonder if erik has noncompete clauses in his original contract and if thats why he didnt leave. Wonder when those would run out