buell

Not Very PC · Dec 3rd, 2007, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Hobbit

you fitting a shute and wheelie bar?

Been down that 1/4 mile many times but I just like to play now days!

Hobbit · Dec 3rd, 2007, 04:20 PM

cool no pressure of doing well just beating everyone off the traffic lights

kemo · Dec 7th, 2007, 08:34 AM

I have a 1999 S3T Thunderbolt that is a great bike. I get 65 mpg driving responsibly. I have ridden 700 mile days.

The reason I bought this one was because it has the 1200 Harley engine. I don't really consider the new engines to be Harley proven.

It has had a few of the Buell problems but I have managed to maintain the bike myself. I have 40000 miles on it.

My bitch is it has no resale value, but was a very expensive bike in Canada, msrp was $21000. plus taxes.

I also have a 2000 Electra Glide that I love to ride.

Ken

Hobbit · Jun 21st, 2008, 10:20 PM

well i have joined the ranks of Buell ownership and what bike for those that dismiss them off hand look past the prejudice and try one, just like people turn their noses up at HD why does every one turn them up at Buell.
it has a few faults that i will be able to fix like shaking itself to bits the inability to service it without a huge pile of parts on the floor

smitty901 · Jun 21st, 2008, 10:52 PM

I just do not think the name is as well known yet if I were to by that style bike it would be a buell.

biscuit · Jun 22nd, 2008, 06:10 AM

Are Harley enthusiasts elitist?You hate Buells because they're a travesty of a
H-D; and you hate 'Rice burners' because they're not American.How about them British bikes or those pesky Germans?Me? I love MOTORCYCLES.
So what if Erik's bikes are a bit eccentric.So are H-D 's to sport bike riders.
And sports bikes likewise to touring riders.
If i could afford it,i'd have one of each in my garage.I've come to enjoy Harleys later in my life,but i sure as hell enjoy the adrenalin rush of a'Riceburner' tapped out in third gear and the front wheel skipping off the ground.
I used to hate Harleys!Too big;too cumbersome;too expensive;too prone to
breakage and too slow.Things change and now i can almost have it it all.

Feel free to shoot me down and abuse me.

Hobbit · Jun 22nd, 2008, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by biscuit

Feel free to shoot me down and abuse me.

you sure

bikermoses · Jul 16th, 2008, 05:33 PM

All i have to say is ithink there sweet bikes,and yeap i think H-D is going to have to look at water cooled v twin. Side note have any of you seen the movie On any sunday? Harley used to be the bad mother at all kinds of race tracks now Drag racing thats it.

smitty901 · Jul 16th, 2008, 06:42 PM

I do not hate other bikes i just respect HD.
Hd has held off unfair trade for 60 plus years has stuck around despite many years of cheap junk other put on the market untill they made some money and started making some better bikes.
And I would much rather my money go to some worker in my home town than japan.
And don't give me that my GW is made in america bull. Sweat shop labor and they don't pay squat.
plus every part comes from some other counrty.
my money goes to HD

glider · Jul 16th, 2008, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smitty901

I do not hate other bikes i just respect HD.
Hd has held off unfair trade for 60 plus years has stuck around despite many years of cheap junk other put on the market untill they made some money and started making some better bikes.
And I would much rather my money go to some worker in my home town than japan.
And don't give me that my GW is made in america bull. Sweat shop labor and they don't pay squat.
plus every part comes from some other counrty.
my money goes to HD

Check into just how many HD parts aren't made in America!

(Both accessory parts and original parts assembled in the factory)

Dec 3rd, 2007, 04:20 PM	#22
Hobbit Moderators Ride: 2009 FAST 103 Street Bob Join Date: May 18th, 2007 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 7,625 My Mood:	Re: buell cool no pressure of doing well just beating everyone off the traffic lights

Dec 7th, 2007, 08:34 AM	#23
kemo Moderators Ride: 2000 electra glide Join Date: Nov 5th, 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 767 My Mood:	Re: buell I have a 1999 S3T Thunderbolt that is a great bike. I get 65 mpg driving responsibly. I have ridden 700 mile days. The reason I bought this one was because it has the 1200 Harley engine. I don't really consider the new engines to be Harley proven. It has had a few of the Buell problems but I have managed to maintain the bike myself. I have 40000 miles on it. My bitch is it has no resale value, but was a very expensive bike in Canada, msrp was $21000. plus taxes. I also have a 2000 Electra Glide that I love to ride. Ken

Jun 21st, 2008, 10:20 PM	#24
Hobbit Moderators Ride: 2009 FAST 103 Street Bob Join Date: May 18th, 2007 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 7,625 My Mood:	Re: buell well i have joined the ranks of Buell ownership and what bike for those that dismiss them off hand look past the prejudice and try one, just like people turn their noses up at HD why does every one turn them up at Buell. it has a few faults that i will be able to fix like shaking itself to bits the inability to service it without a huge pile of parts on the floor __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Jun 21st, 2008, 10:52 PM	#25
smitty901 Retired Moderators Ride: 2007 Road glide Join Date: Jan 1st, 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,018 My Mood:	Re: buell I just do not think the name is as well known yet if I were to by that style bike it would be a buell. __________________ The Infantry leads the way

Jun 22nd, 2008, 06:10 AM	#26
biscuit Contributor$ Ride: 2008 softail deluxe Join Date: Aug 25th, 2007 Location: Brisbane Queensland AUSTRALIA Posts: 282	Re: buell Are Harley enthusiasts elitist?You hate Buells because they're a travesty of a H-D; and you hate 'Rice burners' because they're not American.How about them British bikes or those pesky Germans?Me? I love MOTORCYCLES. So what if Erik's bikes are a bit eccentric.So are H-D 's to sport bike riders. And sports bikes likewise to touring riders. If i could afford it,i'd have one of each in my garage.I've come to enjoy Harleys later in my life,but i sure as hell enjoy the adrenalin rush of a'Riceburner' tapped out in third gear and the front wheel skipping off the ground. I used to hate Harleys!Too big;too cumbersome;too expensive;too prone to breakage and too slow.Things change and now i can almost have it it all. Feel free to shoot me down and abuse me.

Jul 16th, 2008, 05:33 PM	#28
bikermoses Banned Ride: 2008 DYNA lowrider Join Date: May 7th, 2008 Location: waterford,mi Posts: 167 My Mood:	Re: buell All i have to say is ithink there sweet bikes,and yeap i think H-D is going to have to look at water cooled v twin. Side note have any of you seen the movie On any sunday? Harley used to be the bad mother at all kinds of race tracks now Drag racing thats it.

Jul 16th, 2008, 06:42 PM	#29
smitty901 Retired Moderators Ride: 2007 Road glide Join Date: Jan 1st, 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,018 My Mood:	Re: buell I do not hate other bikes i just respect HD. Hd has held off unfair trade for 60 plus years has stuck around despite many years of cheap junk other put on the market untill they made some money and started making some better bikes. And I would much rather my money go to some worker in my home town than japan. And don't give me that my GW is made in america bull. Sweat shop labor and they don't pay squat. plus every part comes from some other counrty. my money goes to HD __________________ The Infantry leads the way

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