[Posts:  330 | Reputation:  4] Registered User	[?]   Posted:  17 Dec 2011 19:31
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That is an insane amount of work! Very unique bike though. Nice job.

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i just don't think the buells are the right bike for that, just overkill, looks ok, just purely cosmetic, takes away from its cornering ability, just not my cup of tea i guess

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looks great.  im not crazy on the front fairing but it was done well.  the highway pegs are interesting, you should put up a couple pics of how you mounted them. it needs a tail chop and a turbo.

[Posts:  348 | Reputation:  19] Registered User	[?]   Posted:  17 Dec 2011 20:14
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Thanks  The highway pegs transform this bike from an hour and a half max mount to an all day rider with no discomfort.  I've done a few all day trips already with my wife riding passenger.  I put my feet forward on the pegs and she puts hers on my rider pegs and we're both set. As mentioned previously, the tail chop and custom lighting is coming in january.  It has to be hand made and delivered before I can work my magic.  No turbo in the works.  This is the worst engine design to do a turbo build and will absolutely zap the lifespan out of this engine in an instant.  That's what the R1 is for

[Posts:  298 | Reputation:  2] Registered User	[?]   Posted:  17 Dec 2011 20:28
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sweet bike but is no one els wondering whats under that car cover?

[Posts:  348 | Reputation:  19] Registered User	[?]   Posted:  17 Dec 2011 20:59   Last Edited By: turboraven
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That's my rendition of the ultimate RX7.  It's taken 4+yrs now and is finally near completion.  It's all my personal design and the whole rebody was done by hand mostly in sheet metal-no "kit" here. Nearing $200K now and should be finished by March when the dyno reads 2000rwhp  Full on street car Pop some popcorn before you open this link... http://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-induction/11 ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JQ3-t5gKp0&am ...

[Posts:  298 | Reputation:  2] Registered User	[?]   Posted:  17 Dec 2011 21:27
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you sir...... are amazing...  i can turn wrenches like the best of them but..when it comes to making you own parts.i mean u made that rx7 look amazing. it almost looks like a viper... do you have a body shop some where? or is this just a hobby for you?

[Posts:  308 | Reputation:  1] Registered User	[?]   Posted:  17 Dec 2011 21:38
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You my friend have some mad skills! My hat is off to ya.

[Posts:  348 | Reputation:  19] Registered User	[?]   Posted:  17 Dec 2011 22:03
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Thanks for the props guys.  Design/fabrication/builds are my passion.  I've learned everything I know on my own time and effort.  My field of work is not in the automotive/mechanic arena -actually very far from it.  I can't take credit for all the handywork: I know/have learned my limits and when to hand things over to the experts to achieve the desired outcome.

[Posts:  348 | Reputation:  19] Registered User	[?]   Posted:  17 Dec 2011 22:14
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Another short clip. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVPDTc-mQ6k&am ...

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WOW.

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sexy...sexy.... n damn pretty skillfull!!!!

[Posts:  1322 | Reputation: Unranked] Registered User	[?]   Posted:  17 Dec 2011 23:15
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Why are you mutating a buell? I mean really? I know ill sound like a d-bag. But forward pegs? Fat tire? Just buy a vrod,  or some other bike that fits those mods. A buell does not.

[Posts:  1151 | Reputation:  24] Registered User	[?]   Posted:  17 Dec 2011 23:16
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STUPID-FUNNY dude, just pull over and let me drive    when im done i'll need the buell for a few days too

[Posts:  40 | Reputation: Unranked] Registered User	[?]   Posted:  17 Dec 2011 23:31
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uglyiest buell ever

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INCREDIBLE!

[Posts:  518 | Reputation:  8] Registered User	[?]   Posted:  18 Dec 2011 01:59
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I've made a mess in me pants.  First from that fairing on that Buell.  Than the RX7???    A huge from me!

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[Posts:  332 | Reputation:  12] Registered User	[?]   Posted:  18 Dec 2011 08:51
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The RX7 is just amazing, great job, when can we go for a ride? It looks very low to the ground, must be careful what roads you drive I bet. BR

[Posts:  348 | Reputation:  19] Registered User	[?]   Posted:  18 Dec 2011 09:28
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Thanks for the compliments guys.  I am pleased on how they have turned out.  I'm currently setting up a pro photo shoot for both the RX7 and the Buell.  You'll likely see both in features in Big Name magazines this year.  I'm working a few connections I have...

[Posts:  1118 | Reputation:  49] Registered User	[?]   Posted:  18 Dec 2011 12:37
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I personally think the cr headlight would look better.But you gots skills +1 for thinking outside the lines great job

[Posts:  83 | Reputation:  1] Registered User	[?]   Posted:  18 Dec 2011 21:57
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the bike and FD look so dope.

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love the lightning looks awsome right up my alley.  Flat black, short, HUGE rear tire looks really good.

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I must chime in again and reiterate that the bike is a work of art.  And unique.  Never have I seen, nor heard, of a wide rear tire mod that does not also employ an extended swing arm.  You modified the swing arm, and could have included stretching it, and chose not to.  I dig the fact that you kept the relative stock swingarm length / wheelbase, thus the overall stock appearance at first glance.  Every wide rear tire kit that I have seen employs a swing arm longer than stock length.  I love motorcycle drag racing, where extended swing arms are the norm, so I have no problem with the looks of a stretched swing arm.  But our hats are off to you for choosing a unique and truly one-of-a-kind design.  Not your cookie-cutter wide rear tire mod.  Keep us posted where to find the published feature of this bike.

[Posts:  249 | Reputation:  4] Registered User	[?]   Posted:  19 Dec 2011 01:02
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That's amazing. Nice work! It's a Buellcati. A project like this always gets my creative juices going - bigger than my budget will allow, but it never hurts to dream. I think powder coating the headers black would look better than stock.

[Posts:  249 | Reputation:  4] Registered User	[?]   Posted:  19 Dec 2011 01:20
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I want to see a video of the RX7 drifting.

[Posts:  348 | Reputation:  19] Registered User	[?]   Posted:  19 Dec 2011 08:50   Last Edited By: turboraven
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Thanks guys.  Vtech and Nikmaslow: you hit the nail on the head: short, fat, dark, and bad.  I wanted the buell enthusiast to be amazed at the level of modification while to the average joe it would look completely stock; stealthy.  I live in the turns and a stretched or even SS/uly swingarm was out of question.

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Phoac.... amazing build! Really nice work done on the swingarm and dual rotors.....

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Wow nice work Adam.

[Posts:  348 | Reputation:  19] Registered User	[?]   Posted:  19 Dec 2011 19:36
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Thx Boss, how is your custom swingarm coming along?