I BOUGHT A BUELL CYCLONE!! She's A Bit Rough.... Project Intro

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I BOUGHT A BUELL CYCLONE!! She's A Bit Rough... In this video I introduce a new project in this super rad 2000 Buell Cyclone M2 which I consider the Pantera of motorcycles! Watch as I jump on the deal, assess the bike, and make it run all in order to make a plan for my next steps on the project.
I have always wanted a Buell and more specifically an XB12s but this deal was far too good to pass up so I now have this rad M2 Cyclone which many state was the greatest Buell ever made! The bike needs work to be road ready but it has so much going for it and great bones to start with. Stick around for this as I CAN'T WAIT to get it on the road and have a ton of fun with it!
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@SOCMMOB 3 жыл бұрын

I’m looking forward to more Buell content. I saw your post on the Buell Owners Group. There isn’t enough quality Buell stuff on YT.

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Well I'm looking forward to making that content! I'd say in another week I'll have an update on the bike!

@WaffleHouseFan420 3 жыл бұрын

There’s Buell stuff that’s somewhat recent?

@SOCMMOB 3 жыл бұрын

@@WaffleHouseFan420 not that I can find. Most of it seems to be exhaust clips with a shitty microphone, haha

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

@@SOCMMOB I promise to use my actual audio recorder and bring the heat 😁

@WaffleHouseFan420 3 жыл бұрын

@@SOCMMOB that’s all I could find too. I just so happened to be scrolling and saw this video. This guy earned a subscription w/o me even clicking the video lmao.

@garyknoetze 3 жыл бұрын

liked and subbed because Buell! (I've been riding Buells for 14 years.) look forward to seeing the progress.

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub Gary! The Buell community has shown a ton of interest and support for this!

@timdurpos3298 11 ай бұрын

I found a 2009 buell xb12 lighting 3k miles what a sweet bike

@arthurzielinski8187 3 жыл бұрын

Love the sound, cool bike

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

It should sound much better with an actual exhaust system on it but all in good time. Thank you though

@bcarias9205 2 жыл бұрын

love this sound

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

It sounds even better now that it has an exhaust

@Chokkan 3 жыл бұрын

Cool bike. Looking forward to this.

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm ready to have some fun with it

@pakkelly 2 жыл бұрын

Another iconic bike for your stable! Looking forward to the updates.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

I think I have 5 more videos on this bike in the playlist actually

@matthewnipper3986 3 жыл бұрын

Underrated channel for sure man i love your content keep it up

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you much Matt! I won't stop the hustle! I have bikes to build and videos to edit for eternity!

@shawncozad8565 Жыл бұрын

I love my 97. Keep it dude!

@BrickHouseBuilds Жыл бұрын

It was a fun bike for sure. You should enjoy the series

@Thewatson77 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one man 👌🏼

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Thank ya! Just placed the first parts order for this thing!

@scottbasaldella8522 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome bikes! Got a deal on my 00 x1 last year for 2k. Didn't run but a quick assessment of the fuel system got her going and I've been enjoying it since!

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Sounds like a deal!

@timdurpos3298 11 ай бұрын

Your going to like it

@BrickHouseBuilds 11 ай бұрын

It was a pretty fun bike

@mastercylinder1939 2 жыл бұрын

There’s a Buell Cyclone for sale in my area for $3000’s, wish I could afford it.

@philipcaseyacalloway204 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool. I happened upon an S1 Lightning of my own by accident as well. I was about to get a new ZX6R that weekend and a good buddy of mine had the Buell sitting in storage unknown to me, and bought it for what my down payment would have been. The bank doesn't own my American beauty. Very cool bike, glad to see another getting rescued and loved.

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Thats badass and congrats on that deal!

@jamesbridges7821 3 жыл бұрын

Well now, this will be interesting to build. I own Buells and with some work they turn out to be a great bike build project. They handle well and are fun to ride. Been building Buell bike for nearly 30 years, along with every other bike build I can get my hands on. Make her your own.

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Im definitely looking forward to it James!

@fredriksalmen5159 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! I like it already! Couldn't help to laugh when you started it and all the stuff shaked of the lift 😂. Definately agricultural at idle! Rebuilding my brakes on my X1, so timing is good. Also, Delboy just finished another project, I really liked to watch, a few months ago (Triumph Legend, and I own a Thunderbird 900, so almost same bike). Perfect timing to see your project :)

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha yea everything on the table left the chat! It is green so its pretty much a John Deere with that shake!

@grahamcooper1858 3 жыл бұрын

That bike is crying out for you to sort the rear seat out. Think you're definitely right about making a new one. I can see this being another great success. Great video as always. 👍

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Graham! I think I'll first just modify what's there a bit for a bit slimmer look to save time and money but who knows down the road

@hammerdownfabrication 3 жыл бұрын

Looks cool ,I'm just finishing up my custom buell build on my channel ,awesome to see more people building them now

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

I havent even ridden this yet and I've always felt Buells were underrated. Who knows if this will be a "build" but it will get some love and many miles on it while in my possession

@elgroucho7563 Жыл бұрын

Just started checking your channel out! Very cool very informative and I appreciate your knowledge and experience especially since I just swooped up an 02 M2!!!

@BrickHouseBuilds Жыл бұрын

Well I'm glad you found your way here!

@elgroucho7563 Жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds any advice on changing my primary as the muffler does not leave much room! Thank you sir

@AceCafeBikes 3 жыл бұрын

You're right, sometimes when things happen unexpectedly, those are the best times. Looking forward to where this goes as I'm sure it will be something cool. My favorite part of this video is when it started and the crap on the lift falls off or nearly falls off it....true harley fashion with its loud voice and shake!!! ❤

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

like EVERYTHING was falling off the table lol! I'm definitely excited to get this one on the road!

@chris-builds 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I rebuilt a Buell with a blown up transmission a couple years back and there's a quick vid on my channel! They're fun bikes!

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Im super excited to take it for a spin! Copious torque with a short wheel base is a recipe for fun

@retired-pipefitter 3 жыл бұрын

I had a reactor yellow one with a supertrapp exhaust, sounded great. Have fun with her.

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

A supertrapp would sound sick!

@mikeopenshaw9128 3 жыл бұрын

I have every confidence that - as always - you will turn this "pig's ear" into a "silk purse"! Thank you for sharing - I am looking forward to seeing this progress!

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

On the surface it may look questionable but it has all the bones. I have some ideas in my head to help the stock tail and of course do a basic paint job. After the mechanical stuff of course!

@pondafarr 3 жыл бұрын

I'm in the middle of doing an intake gasket replacement on a 2003 XB9R (agony, pure agony, stuck bolt on the manifold at the moment) , LOVE these bikes!

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Those bolts are NEVER fun to touch. I feel your pain!

@squiddly-diddly 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to following this one ... am actually trying to flick my Bandit 1200 and acquire a Buell Ulysses..... good luck.

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Oh man I have a big soft spot for Bandit 1200s but a Ulysses would be rad!

@kylehazelton 3 жыл бұрын

Seen you post on a buell Facebook page, i dig the content! I just acquired a 99' x1 Lightning that im currently restoring as well

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Well thank you much! I always like to share on the relevant pages since I have a bunch of different stuff on here!

@jasonhurd2264 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍. Love a good deal. I came across a 2000 m2 cyclone 6 yrs ago with 942 mi on it. Bought for $1500. This past winter I put a new mikuni carb, force winder air breather, and a super trapp exhaust on it. I just turned 3,000 mi on last weekend. This thing still looks brand new and runs like a champ. I keep it clean and on charger, as I currently ride a HD FLHSX. The m2 is my 50 - 80 back road bike that goes out 1 or 2 times a month. Will be waiting to see how this goes for you.

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a killer bike! I just ordered a few of the necessities today to at least get it more safe. I hope to at least do a short shake down later this week.

@danvonbehren4852 3 жыл бұрын

Rougher then a stucco Bathtub. But let me tell you hop that old tube frame up free flow that exhaust and just ride the piss out of it. Excellent video

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha I'm keeping that one! I'm hoping to make the rest of the system after the merge and that should help! Thank you

@roelfkromhout 3 жыл бұрын

M2 Cyclone is one of the best road bikes ever made.

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

I am excited to ride it and find out for myself! Next weekend I should have some time!

@az-cafe-moto 3 жыл бұрын

Love the comparison pantera of motorcycles. Would be cool to see you make an exhaust, seat pan, tank.

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

I think the Pantera is the perfect comparison for it! I've driven a few Panteras and the vibe is there. My plan is likely to fabricate the exhaust after the merge using a choice cone engineering muffler

@butchholliday9024 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for not sharing the price, BJ...I'd probably wind up hating you! Absolutely love the old tube frame Buells.

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Lol yea it was just one of those I wanted to keep to a small circle for sure. I'll definitely have some fun with this one

@satudave 3 жыл бұрын

I recently resurrected a X1 Buell myself. Tons of fun but it’s really a waste of time and money. In the end the bikes value doesn’t add up. But it’s still a blast to ride New sub and I will definitely be checking out the Buell videos

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave! I agree on the money side but im lucky that I'm into this one right. I definitely don't want to put a ton into it but ill invest some to make it a solid and decent looking bike for sure

@henrystitcher1468 3 жыл бұрын

I got a '99 m2 Cyclone in 2011.i hated that seat. Took a couple years to get used to it. I wouldn't trade it for the world now. Good luck and have fun 👍

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Visually it has its flaws but I do enjoy comfort. My plan is to remove a touch of foam near the boys and that should make all the difference.

@spldrong 3 жыл бұрын

Nice, ill have my X1 ready in a few years :P

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! X1s are sweet!

@spldrong 3 жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds looking forward to seeing where this goes, maybe you can motivate me to get back in the garage.

@davidinghram2494 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Millenium with about 5K on it. Nice bike, good luck with it.

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Thank ya!

@nicodanger13 2 жыл бұрын

I love this bike.. you can only repaint and give a newer japanese front end or imaginate a birth from a Monster/ Cyclone sexnight!

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@muddyh2os131 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome ! I love Potatoes

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Saaaaame lol

@MindRelaxingWorld 3 жыл бұрын

Very Nice 🔥❤️👍🎵🎶🎼🎧 Friend 🎧

@gonzsalina6876 3 жыл бұрын

Let's go. Buell was always a cool looking street fighter style bike i wanted to get but was to scared because of all the hate they got. Seriously going to consider one now. Lol.

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

I've always been partial to street fighter and naked style bikes myself so this is perfect 👌 You have to get what you want as its only for you to enjoy!

@gonzsalina6876 3 жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds you right... I had an fz8 in 2011 in black with gold forks and it was so much fun. The seating position really made it easy to clock 17k miles before I got rid and acquired my current bike. Reason I'm on your channel a 1971 cb175 with 2k original miles on it. Already got it chopped inches rear and hooped and installed a tuffside cafe seat pan with matching tuffside grips and all new cables and bearings and also loaded gun customs rearsets and clubman bars. Can't find a set of clip on for this bike since the Schick have a weird taper to the design were the clips would mount. About to break it all down for paint and powder coat a d I just want to say thank you because I used all your video's for inspiration and confidence boost to do it myself. You the man BJ!

@joshdemarco9270 3 жыл бұрын

Nice looking bike! I've got a 97 S1, it's a little rough around the edges, but I love the thing and plan to keep it forever. Someday it'll get the overhaul it deserves. For seats, you could try to track down an S1 seat/ tail. I've seen a couple fitted with ducati monster seats that looked really good too.

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

The S1 tails look so good but im thinking for phase 1 I will trim the stock tail and remove a bit of seat foam just to keep it on the cheap while I sort other bikes too. Eventually though this could get more drastic mods!

@joshdemarco9270 3 жыл бұрын

It looks like someone has already modified that seat slightly, its curves aren't usually that drastic. Reshaping it some could help. Check the prices on those tails before you start chopping it up. Parts for these bikes are getting rare. You might modify that one to save money, but it might end up being cheaper to sell the one whole and use the money to buy something else you like more. My only advice is not to buy anything too big, these bikes are smaller than others, and any time I've seen someone fit a non-buell tail onto one, they always come out looking huge.

@timdurpos3298 11 ай бұрын

Xb1200 lightining love it

@kencreten7308 2 жыл бұрын

I'm interested to see your take. I thought - "Buell?... OK....." I seem to remember reading something about Harley not letting Eric Buell use the Porsche designed engine for the V-Rod. I remember my first reaction to that was.. "WHAT?" Harley owned Buell at the time as I remember.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

It was a fun bike and I'm glad I got to have it

@dougmaleski5581 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, so that’s where Toyota got their green color from!

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Most definitely!

@georgeknox 3 жыл бұрын

Once you ride it you will never let her go. Trust me!

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Oh I believe it! The reception this bike has got on here is telling me it will be around for a long time lol

@brianbak6405 3 жыл бұрын

I am here for the Buell. I just got offered one last week. Don’t know if I want to go for it ore not. What to build out of it 😬

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Well if its a good deal you can always try it out and resell if you don't like it!

@gmclll5371 3 жыл бұрын

Following

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Thank ya! It will be a fun project

@alexarnold174 3 жыл бұрын

"The Pantera of motorcycles". Buells are one of the best bikes ever built just like the De Tomaso Pantera is to cars. Great video bruh!!!!!!

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Thank ya! The premise between the two is dead on in my opinion!

@maxgood4361 3 жыл бұрын

You carefully unwrapped the exhaust, the used wrap is that something that can be cleaned up and used on another project or put back on , meaning a cost saving somewhere down the line? The broken exhaust stud that has been repaired several times, what tells you to try another repair or buy a replacement jug?

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

I guess you could use the portions that aren't frayed and in decent shape so yes. In regards to the head, I am thinking about pulling the head to have that section machined so I can do a legit TIG weld repair of that area. No need to replace but rather just remove to do a better quality repair off the bike.

@owenneville8595 3 жыл бұрын

I bought one a few months back but lucked out,only 16k on it. Had a couple small issues so far but I've been having some fun with it!

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

16k isn't bad, it's all in that maintenance. I'll just say mine has 1 mile on it lol

@owenneville8595 3 жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds I lucked out,pretty well maintained and garage kept. Just shaking out the bugs on it now!

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

@@owenneville8595 awesome! I very much want to ride this one but no time yet!

@owenneville8595 3 жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds I hear ya on that,life tends to get in the way! I'm fixing to put about 100 mine,I have time today! Enjoy that bike and cheers!

@johnmortsgreb3790 3 жыл бұрын

i had a 97, so not sure how much my knowledge transfers over. you should get really good at fixing head and base gaskets. beware cracks in the front of the shock mount. this can lead to something we used to call the "pole vault", even touch the front brake mid corner and the bike will stand up and head for the ditch.

@johnmortsgreb3790 3 жыл бұрын

throw away the bread box intake, they were known for barfing oil back out, and put a Mikuni on. the stock seat would slide you forward over time to a nut crushing position. but never found a good solution. still, a wonderful fun bike when parts weren't falling off.

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

I've put together a few sporty engines so luckily I'm familiar with working on them already. I think I even have some cometic gaskets on hand! I'll inspect for those cracks as mentioned so thanks for the heads up!

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

I plan to modify the pcv system with the latter Buell style breathers but ill still rock the stock Keihin as thats plenty fine for what it needs to do. I have many other bikes that need more attention and I'm thinking my upcoming GS550 build will be a cool match up for this thing 😎

@joshdemarco9270 3 жыл бұрын

How would an airbox be blamed for your bike spewing oil? If it's spitting out that much oil you've got a problem in the top end of your motor. The intakes aren't pretty, but they definitely work well.

@mikeskidmore6754 Жыл бұрын

How about a Heli Coil for the exhaust stud ?

@BrickHouseBuilds Жыл бұрын

Its way beyond that.

@chadmurtorff573 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2002 m2 the old man crotch rocket and I just picked up a 2007 xb12x

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

What do you think of the xb? I'd always wanted one

@chadmurtorff573 3 жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds I’ve not rode it much needs a tps reset and retuned and some maintenance. But the little bit I’ve rode it I love it and it rips. I’ll message you on Instagram!

@jfu5222 3 жыл бұрын

That ain't an airboox, it's a Helmholtz resonator. Named, of course, after Hermann von Helmholtz, a German physicist who is known as the father of acoustics. A super interesting fellow who applied science to the study of music.

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Well the more you know!

@jfu5222 3 жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds Years ago a buddy of mine bought a Buell S1, I thought the Helmholtz resonator was a fascinating idea, all function and no form. By the way, he had endless problems with gasses bubbling through the paint on the plastic gas tank, he had the tank replaced repeatedly while still under warranty but the problem was never solved. It looks like that is what is happening with your tank too.

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

@@jfu5222 oh this paint was just poorly done with some rattle cans by the PO. It was bad before and fumes could affect it

@irocss85 Ай бұрын

Crazy i missed this while series all this time? I'm just now getting into these thinking about buying one but my major reservation is the engine??? I'm riding a sportster now 500ish miles in mostly shorts rides. I know the heads and cams change it a bit. I'm good with the power of these but the vibrations at low rpm/ idle just got me wondering long term how ill like it. My other bike is a Honda cm400 cafe racer'd out i want more power but i do like smooth engine power.

@BrickHouseBuilds Ай бұрын

Well this was 2 years ago already so many people haven't seen it. The vibrations aren't too bad as they did well on rubber mounting everything so it doesnt translate into your hands. It wouldn't vibrate any more than your sportster.

@irocss85 Ай бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds but that's just it. I'm borrowing the sportster from a friend while my Honda is down waiting for parts to show up. I considered buying this sportster but the vibes do bother my hands at times. And I'm just not a Harley guy athletically. I can ride my Honda for a couple hours with the full clipons and $ 30 ebay cafe seat. But after 45 min on the Harley I'm ready for a break for my hands and butt. But I love the look , theres no way the handeling isn't fantastic,and i know it's plenty of power for me and they are so cheap. one I'm looking at tomorrow is 2200 in pretty good liking shape in the pics and video.

@ProperSpeed. 3 жыл бұрын

the BUELL (company you call it) didn't fail because of the way the bikes was built. its failed because Harley Davidson decided they didn't want BUELL to change the persona,representation of it own company. They hated the fact there own engineer built the bikes ahead of there time in technology and chassis handling. Eric Buell Has Patents that made his motorcycles stand out and out perform other manufactures and still does if he had people invest. I am a BUELL rider and stand behind his products even if they not around which by the way Eric Buell still builds monsters. Sorry but have to correct You on something you Needed Info on sir. Stay Blessed.

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

I was just kidding man it was a joke. I know Harley execs killed it and it was not due to any type of engineering or whatever. It was an obvious joke

@TheOverisel 3 жыл бұрын

Is there paint in the tank or did a previous owner line the tank and the liner is coming off?

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Actual paint. May have been overapray through the cap or something

@mikeskidmore6754 Жыл бұрын

Everything falls off when you start a Harley ..

@donaldtrumpenstein9722 10 ай бұрын

3rd gear starts

@BrickHouseBuilds 10 ай бұрын

@usernametexasims 3 жыл бұрын

…do I want a Buell now?

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Yes you do!

@ProperSpeed. 3 жыл бұрын

awesome video by the way sorry i hate when people day now i know why it failed. not corrrect lmaoo.,

@minchiominchioli5409 Жыл бұрын

i got a stupid question for you: is there any way to reduce vibrations in a bike like this?

@BrickHouseBuilds Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't think so. Everything is already rubber isolated

@minchiominchioli5409 Жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds i wasn't thinking about your bike specifically but...in general. i'm in the market for a Buell and most of them are waaaay to shaky for my 50 Y.o. spine. i mean...the ones i saw