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Any Merit to Buell's "New" Technology?

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Old 06-27-2002, 10:25 AM
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Fluids in the frame is a seemingly good idea that's been tried and abandoned before. If it works correctly, it'll be brilliant. Fluids in the swingarm, however, just seems stupid from a reliability, unsprung wight, and (since it is oil) foaming standpoint. If this works well, it'll be a. even more brilliant, or b. still stupid, but well executed.

BTW, Eric doesn't own the company anymore; Harley has the controlling share.
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The Firebolt is a 900 cc bike, right? I heard it only has about 70 HP
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by integrate_jh
[B]The Firebolt is a 900 cc bike, right?
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Originally posted by Prolene
Lower CG with the fuel in the frame,
Actually, in a sport bike, you want a higher Center of Gravity. I can't remember what the exact reasons are, but unlike a car, higher is better.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Voodoo_S2K
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Actually, in a sport bike, you want a higher Center of Gravity.
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