Do i belong here?

[wero58]

So technically i have a buell x1 lightning, but its a redneck engineering frame, tank, fender, and seat. is this the right place for me? I'm just wondering wha good/bad things people have to say about the X1 engine. Do they hold up well, maintainence hogs, do they have special needs?

[jerry34208]

No help for your question but I will say that's one helluva cool bike!

[BAGN1T]

sure looks like a V-twin to me!

[baggersport]

Most issues I've had with the "tuber" Buells weren't related to the engines.



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[wero58]

so the the only problems you know of are with the bike no longer actually being a buell, but a custom? The engine should be fine?

[RattFXR]

Sporty Motors rock. Hard to break, I have tried. Keep good oil in it, and a good cooler on it.

[Rockbiter]

Buell engine, forks, wheels, brakes, it may not have the frame anymore, but *i* think its a Buell at heart.

Besides, its a V-Twin, so yes, you do belong.

[Karsten]

I don't know myself. Yours is complete custom where mine is mostly Sportster with all Buell/Thunderstorm parts in the motor....Kinda/sorta Buell without the plastic body.

I have had a few people notice the black heads but other wise it is a sleeper in 883 garb.




So I guess we are Misfits...Isn't that how it all got started way back when

Karsten

[Rockbiter]

As mentioned in another board Buell owners are misfits from the start....the original 3%'ers.....(Buell is around 3% of HD's income stream)

Take pride in being a Buelligan!

[Octane]

Wero,
did you build that thing yourself? I am planning on doing the same thing this winter. I have a 2000 X1 in my garage that will be the donor. Planning on using an Atlas softail frame as soon as I pay for Xmas.