March 09, 2008

Daytona Harley-Davidson Tests 1125R Pipe

Daytona Harley-Davidson team owner Richie Morris is racing in the SunTrust MOTO-ST Series with the all-new Buell 1125R.

The 1125R boasts race-inspired agility and handling, while holding to the three principles of the Buell Trilogy of Technology – chassis rigidity, low unsprung weight and mass centralization.

He had this to say about the new bike:

The new Buell is really impressive. We took it straight out of the crate, added a throttle stop to comply with the 118-horsepower limit of MOTO-ST's SuperSport Twins class, took the blinker off, put on Pirelli racing tires and hit the track. We nailed the race pace right off the bat and that pretty much says it all.

Dave Rash, the Pope of Pipe, spoke with team owner Richie Morris in Daytona and then sent him a few new D&D 1125R pipes for testing. Morris is looking to save weight and the D&D pipes will reduce 8 hard-earned pounds.

Testing is definitely one of the important keys to winning races.
- Richie Morris

The 1125R with the Hot Setup from D&D

About the 1125R
Just off the production line, the all-new Buell 1125R delivers a true balance of street and track performance. Offering power, plus an artful combination of engine performance, precise-and-agile handling, advanced aerodynamics, and superior rider environment and control, the 1125R is Buell's new race-inspired tool.

About Richie Morris
Since moving from Daytona Beach to Elkhart Lake, Richie has built a solid relationship with Buell Motorcycle Company located in East Troy, WI. Eric Buell is lending support and assistance to Richie Morris Racing and was on-hand to proudly witness the teams first place finish on his Buell motorcycle in Daytona Beach on Sunday, March 4th.

Glen Veatch and Henry Duga, with Buell Motorcycle Company have also been instrumental in the success of Richie Morris Racing.

Richie lives in Elkhart Lake with his wife Lisa on a horse farm. When not racing he enjoys sailing, organic gardening, traveling, SCUBA diving, and is working on obtaining his pilot’s license.

March 9, 2008 05:38 PM | send page