98 Buell

1998 Buell S3 Thunderbolt:
* 1200 cc V-twin
* 101 hp
* Streetfighter frame from Motorcycle Works
* Pirelli Diablo tires - 190 rear
* House of Kolor paint


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Progress pictures shown below


The original S3 with 14K miles

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Gathering all the parts and getting ready to tear down

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End of Day 1

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Because of the curved backbone, the tank sat up too high.

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So, we made a new tunnel that fit better.

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Lining up the rear fender blank - getting ready to weld on struts

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Here is a picture from the title application - in primer.

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Final assemble after paint

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