this post was submitted on 02 Nov 2023
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Only mod is the noid delete which restricts WOT in third gear (to meet noise regulations). Love the bike and torque from the V twin. But maintenance is high. The valves need to be adjusted every 8k miles. The rear sprocket is aluminum.

Note the front brake is a perimeter brake system. Fuel is in the frame. I bought the bike because I appreciate engineering.

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[–] Nastybutler@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago

That'll be a collectors item someday. Very cool bike to have!

[–] dual_sport_dork@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

"My sport bike is faster than your Harley."

Buell: Hold my beer.

[–] 1847953620@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

Harley fucked over Erik Buell and his company, and basically ensured it wouldn't ever threaten their main line.

Buell bikes are finally starting as a new company again, but I wouldn't ever credit any of Erik's success to Harley's dumbfuckery