My first 99 x1

[blu1hockey]

I recently bought a 99 x1 and after the first ride decided this is a bike I will keep forever. I had only ever heard of a blast. But am so happy with my purchase. I am also happy to find this forum. I have been reading it for days before deciding i had to join and ask my questions. I know that you people are gonna get me in trouble witb all the awsome mods. Now that I have decided its a keeper I need to start working on it. It was dropped previously and needs new handlebars, clutch lever, and shift lever. I have checked many of the sites suggested on other posts but I am really looking for everyone's 2 cents. Thanks and sorry this is so winded.

 

[AlaskanX1]

congat's nice to see a fellow hockey player riding an X1

 

[blu1hockey]

Played almost 20 years then moved to Ohio. I think there are 3 rinks in the entire state. After seeing some of the mods I can't wait to get my hands dirty. I just don't want to rush off and f*ck up my bike. I'd like to learn for everyone eles mistakes.

 

[NwRider]

Welcome blu... bunch of new x1 guys lately!

Viva la tubers!

 

[blu1hockey]

I have seen your bike on here Nw and it is SICK! Thats my goal to get my bike like yours. And thanks for the welcome.

 

[Rhino1]

Blu, start with posting pictures of your bike... We can help you take it from there... LOL!

BTW, I agree--NW's bike is awesome! Him and Pur Pony have me wanting a tuber in a bad way! LOL!

 

[NwRider]

Yea... Pics or its a pink tricycle as the saying goes.

Go buy a tuber already rhino! Before people figure out what they are worth or worse... Sacrifice them for a chopper build!

 

[Rhino1]

Don't make me do it, NW--I'm already on shaky ground with the significant other...

 

[blu1hockey]

OK ill post pics. I live in southern Ohio and we JUST had a storm that knocked the bike over. [mad] It still runs and drives. But it tweaked the handlebars even more. Can u guys help me with how to post pics?

 

[blu1hockey]

Another thing that I have dreading to ask. What makes it a tuber? I don't know all the lingo yet.

 

[Rhino1]

The frame is made from tubular steel as opposed to the newer box aluminum frames (actually extruded and cast, but, well, you get the idea)...

 

[blu1hockey]

That's what I thought just wasn't sure. Thanks. Gonna try and post pics now.

 

[blu1hockey]

 

[NwRider]

Nice lookin bike... Is that a cover on yer tank cover? Never seen that before.

 

[blu1hockey]

Yes. Its a CF looking cover. It's just glue to the original cover.

 

[pur pony]

Welcome- X1's are great bikes. Enjoy and ask all the questions you want!

 

[blu1hockey]

Pur what kind of bike do you have? I thinks its a bad ass looking bike.

 

[blu1hockey]

Forget it. found pur. It is crazy that they started out the same.

 

[Jerry C]

The tubers are great!

 

[blu1hockey]

Nice. I've gotta get those tank fillers.