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Old 07-15-2008, 09:19 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Do i belong here?

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?
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Old 07-15-2008, 09:36 PM   #2 (permalink)
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No help for your question but I will say that's one helluva cool bike!
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Old 07-15-2008, 09:38 PM   #3 (permalink)
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sure looks like a V-twin to me!
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Old 07-15-2008, 09:47 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Most issues I've had with the "tuber" Buells weren't related to the engines.



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Old 07-18-2008, 12:25 AM   #5 (permalink)
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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?
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Old 09-30-2008, 10:04 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Old 09-30-2008, 09:41 PM   #7 (permalink)
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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.
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Old 10-02-2008, 12:07 AM   #8 (permalink)
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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

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Old 10-02-2008, 07:12 AM   #9 (permalink)
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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!
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