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15th February 2012
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Old Fart M/C Club
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Cool Ridge WV
Posts: 1,689 Sportster/Buell Model: 883/NRHS 1250 custom Sportster/Buell Year: 2002
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Show up a picture.
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15th February 2012
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A Million Facts & Figures
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Famous Potatoes
Posts: 10,500 Sportster/Buell Model: XL883 Sportster/Buell Year: 2007 Sportster/Buell Model #2: Buell Cyclone Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1999
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What, this picture isn't good enough? 
The bike is assembled right now but I don't have the bodywork on it. |
15th February 2012
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A Million Facts & Figures
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Famous Potatoes
Posts: 10,500 Sportster/Buell Model: XL883 Sportster/Buell Year: 2007 Sportster/Buell Model #2: Buell Cyclone Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1999
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Also in that pic it has XB wheels, but I have the XBRR wheels for it (magnesium).
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17th February 2012
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Senior Master Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 4,517 Sportster/Buell Model: Buell S1 Sportster/Buell Year: 1997 Sportster/Buell Model #2: Buell S2T Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1996 Other Motorcycle Model: Moto Guzzi California Other Motorcycle Year: 2003
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What amazes the heck out of me is how close in power your fully developed S1 is considering the dozens of theoretical advantages the RR has going for it. I mean no disrespect, but in theory at least, the XL based engine is a shitbox by comparison. It is a shame the RR did not evolve into a production piece so you could really go to town with it without fear of destroying something that would cost your eye teeth to repair if something went wrong.
I hope you understand where I am coming from. I happen to like your shitbox.
There is an old saying in racing- "Championships are won with obsolete equipment." I guess that can mean many things, but your S1 is a great example of this. There should be no contest, but so far that has not been the case. Seems almost like a David and Goliath situation.
Those header pipes look huge. Steve
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17th February 2012
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XL Forum Gold Supporting Vendor
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Join Date: May 2005
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Reputation: 48
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I agree with what you are saying Maru. Aaron was able to find as much power with a much less developed engine and a much, much smaller budget vs. the full engineering force of Buell and HD and all their money. Aaron will go down as one of the all time great motorcycle builders at Bonneville and it is well deserved.
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18th February 2012
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Senior Master Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 4,517 Sportster/Buell Model: Buell S1 Sportster/Buell Year: 1997 Sportster/Buell Model #2: Buell S2T Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1996 Other Motorcycle Model: Moto Guzzi California Other Motorcycle Year: 2003
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The salt worries me a bit. The dam stuff is so hungry.
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8th March 2012
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Biker
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 1 Sportster/Buell Model: xbrr Sportster/Buell Year: 2007
Reputation: 10
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xbrr engine build
This blog really helped me with getting my bike back together. Latus motors actually did the engine build after a broken crankshaft. Was able to take some time and address a few other issues.
I will see if I can put together some photos for you all.
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8th March 2012
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Senior Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Ultima Thule
Posts: 2,864 Sportster/Buell Model: xlh883/1250 Sportster/Buell Year: 1986 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XLH 1200 (Pia's) Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1994
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Yes please, I like pic´s of exotic engines  |
16th April 2012
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Senior Chief Know It All 3rd Class
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Thompsons Corner, MD
Posts: 1,715 Sportster/Buell Model: 883 Flat Track Racer Sportster/Buell Year: 2002 Sportster/Buell Model #2: RIP 1200S Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1999
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any updates on the XBRR?
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18th April 2012
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Biker
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 3 Sportster/Buell Model: Sportster 883C Sportster/Buell Year: 2004
Reputation: 10
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Really interesting thanks for posting all the XBRR photos.
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