V-Speed: A made-to-order custom Buell XB12 from Florida

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V-Speed: A made-to-order custom Buell XB12 from Florida

Before Harley-Davidson unceremoniously shuttered Buell, the all-American marque produced some of the most interesting motorcycles on the market. The late-2000s Buell XB series is a prime example. Combining aggressive streetfighter styling with bold engineering, it featured a Sportster engine with a downdraught intake, a sculpted fuel-in-frame chassis, and perimeter disc brakes. David Shrader is a bigger Buell fan than most. An aircraft technicia…