Tuber question from XB guy

[williegoat]

I have a '06 XB9r and a '99 S3 and out of all the bikes I have owned in the last 45 years, the S3 is my all time favorite. I have had very little trouble with it, it is comfortable, easy to work on, runs strong and handles good enough for this old geezer.

I would rather take the Tuber on a long trip than my XB or my '77 ElectraGlide.

[Theycallmecrash]

On my 3rd tube frame, 2 XBs and then some others.... the tube frames and blast have given me nothing but pleasure and been more reliable than the XBs.

[Gloomshadow]

out of all of the tubers I like the S1 just based on looks.. S1 pretty good?

[Cosworth]

S1's are my favorite too, very light nimble and plenty of power.
Ive owned two of them at this point and have been looking for another.
They are still carb bikes and as said by others very easy to work on and mine were both extremely reliable, rode one every day for a year to work over a hour each way.

[Rkbuell]

I have a 2000 x1 and a 09 12s love them both have 33k on the x1 had timing pick up fail other than that no problems, but it's not as refined as the 09. Tubers are great I prefer it to the newer bike.

[08herobolt]

I really like my S1. To me me there's just something special about them. If you go that route, upgrade to a Mikuni HSR42 carb. It really wakes up the bike.

[08herobolt]

Here's she is before tear down:


And now getting ready for the WERA Vintage class:

[NewmanS3]

Any updates Gloom? Did you end up getting a Tuber?
I absolutely love my S3, and I've had no issues that I haven't caused!
Unrefined by today's standards, but you won't get that brutal hot-rod thrill on a newer bike either.
If you can find one to test ride, you'll be hooked.

[d_adams]

Unrefined by today's standards, but you won't get that brutal hot-rod thrill on a newer bike either.

You haven't ridden an 1190RX with one of my exhaust systems yet, have you?

[Gloomshadow]

Any updates Gloom? Did you end up getting a Tuber?
I absolutely love my S3, and I've had no issues that I haven't caused!
Unrefined by today's standards, but you won't get that brutal hot-rod thrill on a newer bike either.
If you can find one to test ride, you'll be hooked.

I forgot all about this thread.. ha ha a few months back I saw a M2 in neglected condition for 700 bucks, it was perfect for me... I got the money together in a few days and BAM!.. IT WAS GONE someone got to it before me... still looking for something like that to appear again.