When the 2025 Motul Hot Bike Tour kicked off in Phoenix, most builders rolled in with finished motorcycles ready for the spotlight. FXR Division showed up with something different—raw billet, unfinished metal, and a deadline that nearly broke them.
At the center of it all were Justin Coleman and Chris Staab, two names deeply embedded in the modern performance V-twin movement. Their fingerprints are all over the scene, known for performance-forward design, clean execution, and a refusal to cut corners. This year pushed that mindset harder than ever.
The plan was ambitious: build out a pre-production Buell Super Cruiser into something the industry hadn’t seen yet—a true performance cruiser with touring capability, engineered specifically for the platform.
Then life intervened.
As the build window opened, Chris faced surgical complications that sidelined him from hands-on fabrication. For someone whose identity is rooted in the shop floor, stepping back wasn’t easy.
“It was a huge disappointment,” he says. “The Hot Bike Tour feels more like a reunion than an event. Not riding with everyone hurt.”
With Chris limited physically, the workload shifted across the FXR Division team. Zack Hastings, Tommy, Scott Lerg from Baker, Fernanda’s Polishing—everyone stepped in. Days blurred into nights. Tools clattered. Two builds moved forward under serious deadline pressure.
“We never do anything as individuals,” Chris emphasizes. “Second, third, fourth eyes on everything. That’s how we progress.”
The price of pushing multiple projects simultaneously? Missing Day One of the Tour.
But instead of calling it a loss, they treated it as motivation. The team rolled into Grand Canyon Harley-Davidson tired, greasy, and smiling—proof that the work matters more than the entrance.
Justin’s brother threw a leg over the unfinished Buell Super Cruiser prototype and rode it nearly 1,000 miles during the Tour. That ride solidified the direction.
“He came back and said, ‘We have to finish this thing. People are going to be on board with it,’” Justin recalls.
This isn’t a one-off showpiece.
It’s the first wave of Buell-specific performance components engineered for the Super Cruiser platform—no retrofitted Harley parts, no universal catalog shortcuts.
“If it’s called a Super Cruiser,” Chris says, “it should feel like a cruiser.”
Already designed and prototyped:
- FXR Division split-angle inspired handlebar setup with integrated display mount
- Custom stance exhaust system
- Billet crash bars
- Billet strut covers to balance and visually clean up the tail section
- Redesigned taillight housing
- Buell-specific mid-controls relocated 6–8 inches forward for true cruiser ergonomics
- Raw polished sheetmetal showcasing stamping precision
Every piece is being engineered with production-level quality in mind—not rushed to meet a reveal deadline.
The final evolution is already underway:
- Full touring-style fairing designed specifically for the Buell platform
- FXR-style compact saddlebags tailored to the Super Cruiser silhouette
- Full custom paint direction by Chris Staab
- Rosé pink / champagne frame
- Black body lines and tank accents
- Rosé pink / champagne frame
No compromises. No temporary solutions. No “good enough.”
In a culture obsessed with polished reveals and overnight hype, FXR Division brought something more valuable—proof that the process still matters. A lot of builders can finish a bike. Few can build a future platform. FXR Division is doing exactly that.
SPECS & MODS
Platform:
- Buell Super Cruiser (pre-production unit)
Concept:
- Transform sport-cruiser DNA into a true performance cruiser with touring capability
- All parts engineered specifically for Buell
Custom Components:
- Split-angle handlebar system
- Integrated display mount
- Custom exhaust
- Billet crash bars
- Billet strut covers
- Redesigned taillight housing
- Forward-relocated mid-controls (6–8 inches)
- Raw polished sheetmetal finish
Future Additions:
- Buell-specific touring fairing
- FXR-style compact saddlebags
- Full custom paint scheme
Photos: @Steeldog_Photo