R1200S 'X' BIKE (DaBomb)
Our Newest Bike is another R1200S, but with a difference.... This will not be a MOTO-ST bike like the Mule or the Ghost. This bike will feature all the hot rod stuff we can throw at it, to create the most horsepower possible.
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The X-Bike Project was completed in July & raced the first time at Road America in WI. Below is the building process that took 4 months & a lot of late nights.
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Chris and Jeff push XBike outside |
Chris steps back to admire their work |
XBike in his birthday suit |
The MULE hasn't said what it thinks of XBike yet? |
Engine, Suspension and Sub-Frames installed |
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Jeff installs the wheels |
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Chris tightens a bracket and helps Jeff set the front suspension - Willie and Brett do an excellent job of watching.....?
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Brett runs a jumper to the starter motor |
Chris give the motor a little throttle |
Brett and Tom stand back a Chris brings the new Race Bike up to speed |
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Chris fits the body to the new bike |
What color will Chris paint XBike? |
Checking out the new body work |
It's been a while - but maybe I'll race this one! |
A new one-piece nose is installed |
This new body work will make it much easier to remove |
Chris installs a new set of performance pistons |
Light weight and higher compression |
Willie works on the electrical system |
Brett works on the differential |
Team work makes it happen |
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Chris makes a custom part |
The Mule sits patiently, waiting for his new sibling |
(above) the X-Bike at Road America, July 07 (below) Brian & the X-Bike blew away the field as it out performed even higher powered Ducati 1098s when he WON the Open Twins race with ease, Aug 07 |
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