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#61
scottyd said:
It's a Buell Xb motored chopper, I really wanted to go with a extreme bobber type look.

Buell Xb9r motor, rated at 92hp (we'll see;))
Ridgid drop seat "prostreet frame" 42degrees rake -2 on the downtube
Springer front end stock length
21x2" 60 spoke wheel front
homed built handle bars
home built exhaust (2-1 shortie)
18x8.5" 60 spoke rear wheel
250mm Avon Venom rear tire
Billet aluminum forward controls
Jockey shift/foot clutch
Sprung seat (big boy springs:D)
Model A style tail light
the gas tank and rear fender came from Ebay

There's a lot more to it, I'll post some more pics of it tonight.
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That looks amazing! Definitely going to need more pics of that bad boy.
 
#62
Here're some more recent photos, she's nice and dusty in these. I'm saving up for a new Mikuini carb which is the last piece needed, I have a factory Harley CV carb on it now but it's junk, it runs but I doubt I'll ever get full potential of the motor with it. My V-star has 2 Mikunis on it and I find them to be much more tuner friendly. Once I get the carb I'll tidy up the wiring and hoses and actually ride it!:hyper:

The rear fender is ready to be put on, I just haven't gotten around to doing it yet. I also sprayed the frame with a coating that's meant to be used for truck bed liner, I like the looks of it but the brand I bought (Duplicolor) is terrible and it will never hold up, so I'll probably tear the bike back down next winter and send the frame off for satin black powder coating.

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#63
scottyd said:
Here're some more recent photos, she's nice and dusty in these. I'm saving up for a new Mikuini carb which is the last piece needed, I have a factory Harley CV carb on it now but it's junk, it runs but I doubt I'll ever get full potential of the motor with it. My V-star has 2 Mikunis on it and I find them to be much more tuner friendly. Once I get the carb I'll tidy up the wiring and hoses and actually ride it!:hyper:

The rear fender is ready to be put on, I just haven't gotten around to doing it yet. I also sprayed the frame with a coating that's meant to be used for truck bed liner, I like the looks of it but the brand I bought (Duplicolor) is terrible and it will never hold up, so I'll probably tear the bike back down next winter and send the frame off for satin black powder coating.

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That thing is sweet. Did you fabricate the frame yourself?

lowsound
 
#67
iamlowsound said:
That thing is sweet. Did you fabricate the frame yourself?

lowsound
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No, its a Red Barron frame. There are so many different elements that play into making a frame safe and well handling that I really doubt I want to take a swing at building one.

That CB would make a killer chop, lots of people have done it, they sound good with open pipes too.:D
 
#75
Here are a couple of older pics of my brother and me on a trip to Big Bend Natl. Park (1) and about 1/2 way around Lake Superior (2). The second pic is after about 30 miles on gravel. My mantra was "Float, baby float." Oh, and mine is the red Concours--great bike.


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#76
justBrian said:
Here are a couple of older pics of my brother and me on a trip to Big Bend Natl. Park (1) and about 1/2 way around Lake Superior (2). The second pic is after about 30 miles on gravel. My mantra was "Float, baby float." Oh, and mine is the red Concours--great bike.


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Concours are classic sport tourers and one of the best values out there. The new ones are Phat too. I am old enough and been through enough bikes that I am leaning toward a Wing - but I still want a multsport like the BMW GS for having fun.
 
#77
Honk'n_down-low said:
Concours are classic sport tourers and one of the best values out there. The new ones are Phat too. I am old enough and been through enough bikes that I am leaning toward a Wing - but I still want a multsport like the BMW GS for having fun.
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The Connie is probably the best bike I've ever owned. It handles great-even fully loaded for touring. Not for everybody, but it really suits my riding style--hard and fast. Just put some new progressive springs in when I did my fork seals. Those and some heavier fork oil and I feel like racing! :cool:
 

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