Please note: This bike is a part of the Northern California Superbike Collection. The anonymous owner is well-known and a long-term friend of both Iconic and Bike-urious. All proceeds will go towards a foundation he and his wife run to further research for sustainable agricultural and agroforestry systems worldwide.
For the 1999 model year, Buell evolved the S1 Lightning into the X1 Lightning. Changes included visual updates along with a stiffer tubular steel trellis frame, a switch to DDFI fuel injection, and an improved seat. What’s more, the X1 Lightning was known for its distinctive cast-aluminum subframe — one of the largest applications ever seen on a bike. As Cycle World put in their review, “Everywhere you look, you note improvements over previous Buells, from the new instruments to the new footpegs and forged foot controls to, yes, the helmet hooks under the easily detached seat. The Xl feels like a complete industrial product; no parts remain that hint at kitbike, or of the compromises necessarily made when Buells were built in a Mukwanago garage at the rate of one per week.”
In that same debut year, Buell decided to offer a limited edition called the Buell X1 Lightning Carbon Fiber Extreme. The lengthy name came from the distinctive carbon fiber bodywork which was woven with a blue-tinted Dupont Kevlar fiber by deBotech.
The special carbon fiber was utilized all over the place: on the front fairing, chin spoiler, tank cover, and windscreen – look closely and you’ll see the Buell Pegasus icon weaved into the last piece.
Just 250 examples were built, all of which featured Nuclear Blue wheels and frame, and a numbered gas cap. MSRP was $11,299.
This example is VIN: 4MZSS56J2X3220213.
The odometer shows 5,279 miles.
It is #98 of 250.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, replace the fuel pump, replace the air filter, change the engine oil/filter, replace the final drive belt, and install a new battery. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: New
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: N/A
Coolant Quality: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Ok (<0.15% of moisture contamination)
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Ok (<0.15% of moisture contamination)
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: Belt Drive New
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Unknown
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 80%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 80%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 45/16
Tire Date Code Rear: 11/17
Tire % Remaining Front: 80%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 80%
Tire Press. Front: 32 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 35 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: New 13.0V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.8V
Running Condition: Runs Well on Bench, Runs Well on Test Ride
Test Ride Completed: Yes
Test Ride Distance: 2 Miles
Notes:
-Tires are out of date spec
-Turn signal damaged but Functional
Recommendations:
-Front and Rear Tires
Modifications:
Battery tender lead.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Bridgestone Battlax S21 Hypersport tires with date codes of 4516 and 1117.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Buell is offered on a clean California title on Planned Non-Operational registration.
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