Buell recently annoucned a new contingency program for CCS Thunderbike. Here are some more details.
The program pays cash (via check) to riders aboard any year/model Buell motorcycle who finish in the top 5 of any CCS Thunderbike race (expert and amatuer) from April 20 through the end of the season.
Expert payout per event = $1,150. Amateur payout per event = $725. The program began officially on April 20 and will pay at every CCS Thunderbike event (even twin sprints) in every CCS region.
CCS Thunderbike Expert per event: 1st-$400; 2nd-$300; 3rd-$200; 4th-$150; 5th-$100.
CCS Thunderbike Amateur per event: 1st-$300; 2nd-$200; 3rd-$100; 4th-$75; 5th-$50.
Riders will need to compelete a registration form for the year which will be posted soon on www.buell.com and www.ccsracing.com. Road America will count, so make sure you get your form filled out and returned as soon as it's posted.
i wish suzuk would do something like that for SV riders. or do they already?
Patiently waiting till the form is made available...! ;D
Cuz I gots money a commin! ;D
Gonna buy baby a new pair of shoes? ;D
Yup! :D
Boy....
That kinda money makes me concider getting a Buell...
XIII
QuoteBoy....
That kinda money makes me concider getting a Buell...
XIII
No kidding!!!
QuotePatiently waiting till the form is made available...! ;D
Cuz I gots money a commin! ;D
Thats only because I wont be racing in T-bike. ;D ;D ;D
Quotei wish suzuk would do something like that for SV riders. or do they already?
Suzuki does have a contingency program for SV riders. They pay $1,000 per event down to 5th place. But they only pay out at 12 CCS weekends around the country. Also, you must own a late model SV (2003-2005). And they don't pay amateurs.
https://contingency.suzukicycles.com/RoadRacing/Contingency/
QuoteBoy....
That kinda money makes me concider getting a Buell...
XIII
Charles Lee Bailey won $600 of Buell contingency money this past weekend at Road America. He's a new amateur and it was his first roadrace weekend.
Between Buell contingency in CCS Thunderbike and F-USA Thunderbike, I won $500. Add another $150 of purse and certs, plus tire certs, and I think I covered my expenses and came out ahead.
QuoteCharles Lee Bailey won $600 of Buell contingency money this past weekend at Road America. He's a new amateur and it was his first roadrace weekend.
Between Buell contingency in CCS Thunderbike and F-USA Thunderbike, I won $500. Add another $150 of purse and certs, plus tire certs, and I think I covered my expenses and came out ahead.
Sold...
Anyone wanna loan me a Buell for a race weekend to two ;D
XIII
p.s. the last bike I borrowed, got me a spot on a calander ;)
QuoteCharles Lee Bailey won $600 of Buell contingency money this past weekend at Road America. He's a new amateur and it was his first roadrace weekend.
Between Buell contingency in CCS Thunderbike and F-USA Thunderbike, I won $500. Add another $150 of purse and certs, plus tire certs, and I think I covered my expenses and came out ahead.
Might make the Twin Sprint weekends real popular for Buell riders ;)
alright...
who's ridden both an SV and a Buell?
comparisons in riding? wrenching? costs to run? and how much $$$ to you have to sink into those pigs to get them running well?
Quotealright...
who's ridden both an SV and a Buell?
comparisons in riding? wrenching? costs to run? and how much $$$ to you have to sink into those pigs to get them running well?
First a disclaimer. I work for Harley (and Buell). But I've raced both SVs and XBs. Here are my thoughts. They both make pretty good race platforms and are obviously class competitive.
The SV is lighter, revs quicker and has a smooth shifting 6-speed gearbox. The SV is less expensive to purchase initially. I have no idea on maintenance costs since I've only endurance raced other people's SVs. There are plenty of other people on the board who've raced SVs for years and can chime in on that.
The XB is more expensive but has premium, fully adjustable suspension front and rear along with a very rigid frame and super short wheelbase. The stock engine makes more torque. It also never needs valve adjustments (hydraulic). The gearbox is a 5-speed. Stock belt drive works fine, but a chain drive conversion kit is necessary if you want ideal gearing for a variety of tracks.
I've kept my Buells mostly stock and they work really well. Though they are heavy, they handle great and make gobs of torque. Reliable too. 49 races last year without a mechanical or DNF. Just change the oil every weekend, gas and go.
Tim Hall and Robert Stellfox from the CCS Florida region switched from SVs to XBs last season. They would have some good insight.
QuoteThats only because I wont be racing in T-bike. ;D ;D ;D
Thats because your scared. You... you.... "OOMPA LOOMPA" ::) ;)
QuoteCharles Lee Bailey won $600 of Buell contingency money this past weekend at Road America. He's a new amateur and it was his first roadrace weekend.
Who was that masked man?? Bailey was freggin flying! Great job for his first CCS weekend. "PRICK" lol! Seriously though, nice job Charles!
grumble...grumble... growl... I have got to get me an XB. "Oh Becky... We need to talk!" :-[ :D
Quotealright...
who's ridden both an SV and a Buell?
comparisons in riding? wrenching? costs to run? and how much $$$ to you have to sink into those pigs to get them running well?
I have only ridden the tube frame. I have only ridden the XB on the street. But as far as my "Dinosour" goes... It has been extreamly reliable. This is the 4th year I have rode it and it is for the most part a stock bike. I have NEVER has the cases apart since I bought it from Buell. (that statement was for Ed Key's benifit) lol! I just preform the normal matinance, and at the end of the year I freshin up the top end. I.E. valve job, pistons and rings. Tons of power and torque for a stock motor.
Is there an XB in my future? Definatly! The tube frame might be for sale at the end of the season. I have got to get me an XB. So I am keeping an eye out for on here in the near future. Mark!
QuoteWho was that masked man?? Bailey was freggin flying! Great job for his first CCS weekend. "PRICK" lol! Seriously though, nice job Charles!
grumble...grumble... growl... I have got to get me an XB. "Oh Becky... We need to talk!" :-[ :D
The masked man goes by "Lee"... it was funny to hear the announcer call him "Charles" and "Chuck". None of us even knew that was his name until this weekend.
Anyway, RA was his first road race EVER. He won every amateur race he was in (beating many experts), and helped us to 3rd in class in the team challenge. He was also running in the top 10 of the FUSA Thunderbike race before he fell at low speed on the last lap. The really impressive thing is that his bike is basically a stock XB12, and even has bone stock suspension.
Very impressive.
Josh
Damn you Paul! I've had it set in my mind to sit this year out (turning 50 made me think) and catch up on life that I've been neglecting. Now Buell wants to pay for my race weekends? Maybe I'll have to dust it off the tuber, adjust the pushrods, and head to Summit to see if I got anything left. I really wasn't planning on racing at all this year, but heck, it's like offering an old junkie a free fix and I have a whole day to get my stuff organized.
Paul... Any idea when the form will be available to fill out on line? Can you post a little something when the form is made available? Thanks my friend! Mark B.
THAT is the kind of backing you need. It shows us racers that they REALLY want us to use their product. It really stinks to represent a certain manufacturer and have them basically care less. Major kudos for Buell!!!!
QuoteAnyway, RA was his first road race EVER.
Yeah, he was super fast, riding his XB speedway style. He slipped past me in the F-USA Thunderbike race, both ends swapping under braking. :o
It was most impressive. Right up to the point where he pitched it away in the bend.
He's going to be tough to beat in the amateur classes this year. Hell, he's going to be tough to beat in the expert classes...
QuoteDamn you Paul! I've had it set in my mind to sit this year out (turning 50 made me think) and catch up on life that I've been neglecting. Now Buell wants to pay for my race weekends?
Come on out and play, Doug!
Ed Key is turning 50 this year. Doesn't seem to slow him down much... ;)
QuotePaul... Any idea when the form will be available to fill out on line? Can you post a little something when the form is made available? Thanks my friend! Mark B.
Should be soon, Mark. I'll post a notice when it's finally approved. And if it's done before Blackhawk, I'll bring a bunch down with me.
Cool... Thanks Paul!
QuoteYeah, he was super fast, riding his XB speedway style. He slipped past me in the F-USA Thunderbike race, both ends swapping under braking. :o
It was most impressive. Right up to the point where he pitched it away in the bend.
He's going to be tough to beat in the amateur
classes this year. Hell, he's going to be tough to
beat in the expert classes...
What classes was he runnin?
The only disadvantage I saw in running em was the gearing. The chain conversion kit is around $2k. Anyone know to the contrary?
QuoteWhat classes was he runnin?
The only disadvantage I saw in running em was the gearing. The chain conversion kit is around $2k. Anyone know to the contrary?
GT Lights, Thunderbike, LW SB and LW GP. He won every CCS race he entered.
True, it's $1500 - $2500 depending on the kit. But you don't have to make the conversion.
Two Midwest racers, John Fox and Julian Soell, were plenty competitive last season with the stock belt drive (which is actually lighter than chain drive). The stock gearing is pretty good for most tracks.
I chose to convert mine, but the powerband is so broad on an XB that I run the same gearing at RA as Blackhawk, just use 4 gears at BFR.
http://www.halspa.com/Search.asp?txtSearch=conversion+kit#
http://racingmotorcycles.com/proddetail.asp?prod=06%2D500