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The is your chance to own a truely unique and VERY clean 15K mile 1999 S3T Thunderbolt. You will never see another one like it....unless its a copy!!
If you know Buell Thunderbolt's......you can see it does not resemble a stock S3T anymore. It was originally a mechanic owned bike in Emerald Green that came to me with with bags, exhaust, intake, and factory "race" ecm work complete. All services are up to date including new plugs, ALL fluids, bulbs/LEDS, and Screamin Eagle 8mm wires - 3 months ago (less than 500 miles).
This is what I would describe as subtle modified custom. The upper frame has been shortened 8", to incorporate the Airtech solo faring with custom suede S1 seat. It has a custom integrated and flushed LED light built by Clear Alternatives. This is no off the shelf conversion...any of it......especially the flushed LED light setup. This light is almost unnoticeable when off, but when on is BRIGHT and incorporates RED brake and running lights and AMBER turn signals. I wanted a custom mounted V-rod headlight to stand out on its own...with the straight...low-rise handlebars....so the gauges were moved to a much more balanced position opposing the intake on the other side. Though low it is very visible from the riding position. This also allowed me to incorporate a GPS mount which when not used is almost unnoticeable.
The entire bike (all plastics) were removed, graphics removed, and all was prepped for several coats of the "suede" flat black paint.... all rubbed out until nice and even. The graphics were added next in "Harley" orange to compliment the black...and REALLY sets the bike off. All orange portions of the graphics are reflective and really dance when hit with light or sun!! Gloss black frame and wheels are factory paint and are very clean.
The build took me almost a year to complete and I was able to enjoy it this summer in its current form. I can say that the new riding position due to the seat and bars really makes this "touring" bike rip through the corners. And it turns heads EVERYWHERE.
Others mods (some mentioned already) are Vance/Hines exhaust, Forcewinder intake, factory "RACE ONLY" ecm, SS brake lines, custom side mount license plate mount with LED light, amber LED bar-end signals, V-Rod headlight, integrated LED tail light, Airtech cafe/solo fairing, Buell S1 seat covered in suede, straight low-rise black aluminum handlebars, flat black paint, custom graphics all the way around. This package will also come with factory parts manual will all part numbers for entire bike, and a factory service manual (similar to Haynes only produced by and used in the Buell factory).
Bike is very very clean, always garaged, and has never seen rain since I have owned. I hate to see her go.....another one of those too many toys one must go stories I am afraid to say. It has been a blast to own...and one of the best all around bikes I have ever had.
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NOTE: This auction will include a custom numbers package if "697" does not fit your fancy...or match your sons birthday like mine!!! :):)
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