Erik back in the game.

[Porkchop]

So what will be the powerplant on the thing? Does EB still have ties with Rotax, or did he lose contract when HD axed him?

[smileyman]

Rotax is still in tight with him, his contract with them preceded being purchased by H-D but they haven't done anything but this one engine and were developing the 1190 version when H-D droppedhim on his head.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by smileyman

Rotax is still in tight with him, his contract with them preceded being purchased by H-D but they haven't done anything but this one engine and were developing the 1190 version when H-D droppedhim on his head.

i want to see a v4 or a triple goddamit.

[tallywacker]

Originally Posted by Dave

i want to see a v4 or a triple goddamit.

Or wouldn't it be INSANE to build a American I-4 bike to compete with Japanese supersports. Maybe actually match the displacement for the classes they like to bullshit into? I think a lot of people would be happy to trade in there foreign 600's and 1000's to try an American version of a bike in a class they are already in. KTM's and BMW's are already popping up at tracks everywhere. Get crazy buell.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by tallywacker

Or wouldn't it be INSANE to build a American I-4 bike to compete with Japanese supersports. Maybe actually match the displacement for the classes they like to bullshit into? I think a lot of people would be happy to trade in there foreign 600's and 1000's to try an American version of a bike in a class they are already in. KTM's and BMW's are already popping up at tracks everywhere. Get crazy buell.

dont get me wrong, id love to see this too. the fact that 99% of american bikes only have one engine style irks the fuck out of me. we didnt invent the v2, so why is it the only acceptable choice? its pure insanity.

[Tmall]

Originally Posted by tallywacker

Or wouldn't it be INSANE to build a American I-4 bike to compete with Japanese supersports. Maybe actually match the displacement for the classes they like to bullshit into? I think a lot of people would be happy to trade in there foreign 600's and 1000's to try an American version of a bike in a class they are already in. KTM's and BMW's are already popping up at tracks everywhere. Get crazy buell.

Erik could build a 300hp v-7 power plant and make his bikes handle even better, and people would still complain about something.. "look he's trying to sell a t-shirt to keep his business going! GET HIM!!"

[marko138]

Originally Posted by Porkchop

So what will be the powerplant on the thing? Does EB still have ties with Rotax, or did he lose contract when HD axed him?

Rotax tried to buy Buell when HD made the closure announcement. HD denied them. Assholes.

Originally Posted by Tmall

Erik could build a 300hp v-7 power plant and make his bikes handle even better, and people would still complain about something.. "look he's trying to sell a t-shirt to keep his business going! GET HIM!!"

Absolutely the truest post of ALL FUCKING TIME.

[OneSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by Particle Man

I was stoked... until I clicked the link. Seriously, I had to scroll 3/4 of the way down the page just to get to the bike and past the sweatshirts and other clothing. Weak sauce.

Agreed. However, it did get me to check out erikbuellracing.com.

Originally Posted by tallywacker

Or wouldn't it be INSANE to build a American I-4 bike to compete with Japanese supersports. Maybe actually match the displacement for the classes they like to bullshit into? I think a lot of people would be happy to trade in there foreign 600's and 1000's to try an American version of a bike in a class they are already in. KTM's and BMW's are already popping up at tracks everywhere. Get crazy buell.

Fuck that... fuck I4's. Yeah, they win at the track, but they are the gingers of the bike world IMHO... without a soul. A V4 however... I'd leg hump that. And if you want to blame someone for 1125's in the 600 class, the AMA should be your first call.

[Adeptus_Minor]

Originally Posted by Tmall

Erik could build a 300hp v-7 power plant and make his bikes handle even better, and people would still complain about something..

Originally Posted by marko138

Absolutely the truest post of ALL FUCKING TIME.

I have to wonder, how many kids' puppies can a guy run over in a lifetime to generate all that ?
Is it just because he got into bed with Harley?
He had to go with whoever would back his company, and even Harley and the majority of their banner-waving horde never accepted him.
There's gotta be some love out there somewhere for a guy trying to do it different.

[karl_1052]

Originally Posted by Tmall

Erik could build a 300hp v-7 power plant and make his bikes handle even better, and people would still complain about something.. "look he's trying to sell a t-shirt to keep his business going! GET HIM!!"

Even the Buell guy agrees.

Lets Get Him!