....an S1W

jeznewsome · Post by **jeznewsome** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 7:21 pm

....the best looking Buell ever built.

Needs some work and reliability mods sorting out. Looking forward to some fettling and tweaking over the next 12 months to make it a cracker

DSC_0174 by jeznewsome, on Flickr

DSC_0173 by jeznewsome, on Flickr

Herb · Post by **Herb** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 8:18 pm

Nice. Always liked those.

cornishflat · Post by **cornishflat** » Mon Jul 14, 2014 8:18 pm

Very nice. I,ve never ridden a tuber only the later XB,s ......envious, you bet. A little update after the fettling would be nice.

jeznewsome · Post by **jeznewsome** » Mon Jul 14, 2014 8:34 pm

Wilco.

An X1 Alu swingarm is winging its way from the USA and will be delugged and polished before going on. I need to fit a billet front engine mount as origin mounts and bolts eventually give in (crack) and you need to catch them before that happens!

And I need to get rid of the awful standard foot controls ideally with some Banke Performance items....just need to find a relatively cheap way of buying them.

Then there is the oil pump drive to change, primary drive adjustment shoe etc etc.

It might to a year or so to get it how I want.

Bikerhoss · Post by **Bikerhoss** » Tue Jul 15, 2014 9:01 am

Love it, Always sorry I sold my Buell

boxerscott · Post by **boxerscott** » Fri Aug 15, 2014 11:02 pm

Quality. Love it. There is always an example of something that is not mainstream that IS actually cool, and this is one. Go for it.

jeznewsome · Post by **jeznewsome** » Tue Sep 02, 2014 7:19 pm

OK quick update before the bike goes off to get some more work done.

So far the following bits for one reason or another have made it into the bin:
- gash number plate hanger it came with - replaced with an Alu one I made/powder coated
- rear shock.........was leaking a whole day after I got it
- front engine mount - billet item added to ensure no breakage
- choke cable - due to muppetry on my behalf!
- primary chain tensioner - as the orignal was cracked through

, revised part fitted
- ugly foot controls - replaced with Banke Performance items
- rear brake line - goodrich item fitted

Some of the Stuff removed

DSC_0253 by jeznewsome, on Flickr

Foot controls - far nicer than ugly chrome items with ridiculous linkage!

DSC_0259 by jeznewsome, on Flickr

DSC_0261 by jeznewsome, on Flickr

It's off to see perhaps the grumpiest Buell mechanic (in Dukinfield) for a couple of weeks for the oil pump drive, cut down cam case (and re-route oil lines) and the fitment of a nice shiny swingarm (from an X1), a metmachex oil tank and a hidden rear brake mount (and Brembo caliper).

Shiny Swinger

DSC_0257 by jeznewsome, on Flickr

Oil Tank

DSC_0246 by jeznewsome, on Flickr

Brake mount

DSC_0254 by jeznewsome, on Flickr

Looking forward to getting it back for a little riding before the cold weather and road salting starts....with all that alloy it'll not be ridden over winter

jeznewsome · Post by **jeznewsome** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 7:46 pm

Back home...

DSC_0330 by jeznewsome, on Flickr

jeznewsome · Post by **jeznewsome** » Sat Nov 15, 2014 5:17 pm

Breathing mods...... Mikuni HSR42 Smoothbore Carb and a replica Buell Race system (which is actually quieter that the V&H that was on it when I got it). Really pleased to be able to get rid of the horrible exhaust wrap.

DSC_0386 by jeznewsome, on Flickr

DSC_0389 by jeznewsome, on Flickr

Shame it'll be tucked up for winter soon with the poor old R1100 taking the strain.

cornishflat · Post by **cornishflat** » Sat Nov 15, 2014 8:37 pm

jeznewsome wrote:Breathing mods...... Mikuni HSR42 Smoothbore Carb and a replica Buell Race system (which is actually quieter that the V&H that was on it when I got it). Really pleased to be able to get rid of the horrible exhaust wrap.

DSC_0386 by jeznewsome, on Flickr

DSC_0389 by jeznewsome, on Flickr

Shame it'll be tucked up for winter soon with the poor old R1100 taking the strain.

Looking great. The new stuff has some quality about it and as you say....so much better without the pipe wrap.

jeznewsome · Post by **jeznewsome** » Sat Nov 15, 2014 11:18 pm

Replica Race Can made by a place called Pipewerx in Ormskirk and the header by a talented chap on the Buell Forum.

boxerscott · Post by **boxerscott** » Sat Jan 03, 2015 11:17 pm

Buells are only owned by people of distinction. These people are special individuals who exude cool and vagaazma. Great post, and really cool kit. Love it.

dave the german · Post by **dave the german** » Sun Jan 04, 2015 4:12 pm

Chris, you are certainly "special"

dave the german · Post by **dave the german** » Sun Jan 04, 2015 4:13 pm

cornishflat wrote:
jeznewsome wrote:Breathing mods...... Mikuni HSR42 Smoothbore Carb and a replica Buell Race system (which is actually quieter that the V&H that was on it when I got it). Really pleased to be able to get rid of the horrible exhaust wrap.

DSC_0386 by jeznewsome, on Flickr

DSC_0389 by jeznewsome, on Flickr

Shame it'll be tucked up for winter soon with the poor old R1100 taking the strain.

Looking great. The new stuff has some quality about it and as you say....so much better without the pipe wrap.

What;s that shrub growing out the front