Buell closing up shop.

[evomind]

all cool.
i wouldnt mind taking one for a spin. its abt the only brand i dont think ive ever ridden.

[SweetDaddyD]

Originally Posted by Shorty111R

^^ Cool. Nice that you're a tolerator, not a hater. For me, a lot of the turn off for a Japanese bike is, like you said, the large number of punks riding them.

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In other news, I'm trying to come up with a personalized lcense plate for the Buell.

I thought I had 7 letters to work with, but I only have 6, so I can't do:

BUELLER
CHRYBMB
or
XB12SC

some options I was tossing around as a joke were

DKCNRMS
DXENRMS
DKFTLNG - all of which my dad came up with. Thanks dad!

anyone have any suggestions for a plate on a Cherry Bomb Red Buell XB12Scg Lightning?

Get D0OO0D
It doesn't mean anything, but I'd like see a cop you didn't get you pulled over type it in to his system.

[SweetDaddyD]

Originally Posted by evomind

all cool.
i wouldnt mind taking one for a spin. its abt the only brand i dont think ive ever ridden.

If you like the Corvette compared to the Lotus, I think you would enjoy a spin on Buell as compared to a Japanese bike.
Both fast and fun and just go about it in different ways. Buell like the Vette has the torque which is fun and you don't get in everything else.

Let's face it, just being on 2 wheels is fun. My buddy has a ninja 650 inline twin "starter bike" which isn't fast at all by bike standards, but is nimble and fun to ride. My opinion is that even a slow bike is more fun than a fast car, but thats just me.

[PhlypSide]

Originally Posted by SweetDaddyD

If you like the Corvette compared to the Lotus, I think you would enjoy a spin on Buell as compared to a jap bike.
Both fast and fun and just go about it in different ways. Buell like the Vette has the torque which is fun and you don't get in everything else.

Let's face it, just being on 2 wheels is fun. My buddy has a ninja 650 inline twin "starter bike" which isn't fast at all by bike standards, but is nimble and fun to ride. My opinion is that even a slow bike is more fun than a fast car, but thats just me.

^^^^ Not just you. I'm 200% in agreement.

Those who can not ride, drive. (Sucks to be them )

[RichS]

CRAP CRAP CRAP.

So I start mentioning this Buell is going out of business thing to my wife. She's like "So that's a good deal?" Ummm... Yeah.

Let's see what is available in a few weeks. With the LeMons race coming up and work I'm really busy for a while.

[Viggen]

just made it back from the local harley store....... 3 red 1125 CR's & 1 black 1125cr left all at $5100-$5400

I called my ins co & they state $376 a yr for the buell & I also asked about lotus ins. Looks like $1200 a yr for a base exige & she said it goes up from there depending on engine etc. So it looks like I need to buy a buell & hold off on the lotus thing for a while..... dammit

[evomind]

Originally Posted by PhlypSide

^^^^ Not just you. I'm 200% in agreement.

Those who can not ride, drive. (Sucks to be them )

laying it on a bit thick, phlyp?
haha

[evomind]

Originally Posted by SweetDaddyD

If you like the Corvette compared to the Lotus, I think you would enjoy a spin on Buell as compared to a jap bike.
Both fast and fun and just go about it in different ways. Buell like the Vette has the torque which is fun and you don't get in everything else.

Let's face it, just being on 2 wheels is fun. My buddy has a ninja 650 inline twin "starter bike" which isn't fast at all by bike standards, but is nimble and fun to ride. My opinion is that even a slow bike is more fun than a fast car, but thats just me.

my current ride is a hayabusa. i dont think theyre going to impress me with torque.
as far as the zo6 and the elise, i loved them both for diff reasons.
but those cars are so "yesterday" to me..haha.
i hope to keep my gt40 for a long time.

you guys, i like all bikes. ive owned abt every japanese sportbike made, ive owned a few cruisers and i have a busa now.
i like ducatis (even though they dont make any power ) i like a couple of buells too.
im a car guy, i like ALL kinds of cars, im not just a fanboy for 1 brand. same with bikes. i like them all to varying degrees.

[SweetDaddyD]

Originally Posted by evomind

im a car guy, i like ALL kinds of cars, im not just a fanboy for 1 brand. same with bikes. i like them all to varying degrees.

Agreed.

[PhlypSide]

Originally Posted by evomind

laying it on a bit thick, phlyp?
haha

Yeah, I've already had my fill of fast cars, and it may be laid on thick, but you know it's fcuking true!

[Yamanator]

Originally Posted by evomind

my current ride is a hayabusa. i dont think theyre going to impress me with torque.
as far as the zo6 and the elise, i loved them both for diff reasons.
but those cars are so "yesterday" to me..haha.
i hope to keep my gt40 for a long time.

you guys, i like all bikes. ive owned abt every japanese sportbike made, ive owned a few cruisers and i have a busa now.
i like ducatis (even though they dont make any power ) i like a couple of buells too.
im a car guy, i like ALL kinds of cars, im not just a fanboy for 1 brand. same with bikes. i like them all to varying degrees.

I don't see anyone in this thread being a fanboy for 1 brand. Keep in mind that many of us are really excited about getting these new bikes so of course we're going to talk them up. A busa for me would probably be the last bike I'd own next to some type of harley or chopper. Too each his own and I've owned quite a few haha. And yes the torque would probably impress you believe it or not. I've ridden a Busa, impressive and powerfull machine, gobs of horsepower. But imagine a 600 jap bike, light, with the torque curve these have. It's pretty cool.

[6_speed]

Sorry for interrupting this program but my PC junkie mode was kicking in.

jap and n-word and c-word, etc are so 50's and are derogatory to the respective ethnic groups.

Thank you.

And back to the scheduled programming...

[SweetDaddyD]

Originally Posted by 6_speed

Sorry for interrupting this program but my PC junkie mode was kicking in.

jap and n-word and c-word, etc are so 50's and are derogatory to the respective ethnic groups.

Thank you.

And back to the scheduled programming...

My apologies. I think in this thread it was meant more as an abbreviation than some kind of slur. Point taken though. Didn't think about anyone being offended.

[RichS]

Well I went to the Harley dealership. If they can find me a new 1125CR in black for $6500, I'll get it. They were sold out as was the dealership down in San Antonio. I've yet to check in Houston, but I'll be down there this weekend.

[Yamanator]

Originally Posted by 6_speed

Sorry for interrupting this program but my PC junkie mode was kicking in.

jap and n-word and c-word, etc are so 50's and are derogatory to the respective ethnic groups.

Thank you.

And back to the scheduled programming...

Comon, since when is "jap," when referring to bikes, a slur? and comparing it to the "n-word?" Good grief. Half the racing broadcasts out there refer to those bikes made in japan as "jap" bikes. It's not a slur! Are Kawi, Yami and Cati a problem too? Is this what we've come to now? Being overly sensitive? I've seen plenty of racism out there, but none of the people above are using the word in a derogatory manner. Theres a lot of names that ARE considered racist when describing those from Japan, China, Korea ect, but "jap bikes" is not one of them.

[evomind]

Originally Posted by Yamanator

I don't see anyone in this thread being a fanboy for 1 brand. Keep in mind that many of us are really excited about getting these new bikes so of course we're going to talk them up. A busa for me would probably be the last bike I'd own next to some type of harley or chopper. Too each his own and I've owned quite a few haha. And yes the torque would probably impress you believe it or not. I've ridden a Busa, impressive and powerfull machine, gobs of horsepower. But imagine a 600 jap bike, light, with the torque curve these have. It's pretty cool.

fanboy was more a reference to cars. lightheartedly, of course.
the busa is a great bike, its my second one. i do a lot of highway miles (when i ride) and its comfortable for a passenger. drag races like hell too.
if i wanted something as light as a 600 with good torque and gobs of power, id get the new gsxr1k. redesigned and i rode it. fantastic. i realize it doesnt roll off the tongue like buell or ducati. ive owned previous versions of the 1k, but i anticipated all day rides etc and that never really happened. ha, so if i was to get another bike it would probably be the 1k.
we all buy our particular bikes for our own particular reasons, i appreciate that.
im not knocking any other bike....id love to go test drive a buell, im sure id like it. problem is, i dont have another 6500 bucks to throw at another motorcycle.

i really like the looks of the sb12s, but 103hp isnt gonna do it for me. is that the sportster engine? hmmmmm.
the 1125cr doesnt quite grab me visually. if i have time ill swing by my dealer and take a peek. looking is free, right?

hell, at the prices you guys are quoting, you could almost get 2 bikes.

[evomind]

Originally Posted by PhlypSide

Yeah, I've already had my fill of fast cars, and it may be laid on thick, but you know it's fcuking true!

which fast cars have you owned? i must have missed that!
ha, ok, im messing with ya, if u havent figured it out....in good fun, of course!

[RichS]

Originally Posted by Yamanator

I got the black. Also got a Jardine Pipe with it and some other cosmetics. I test drove it. At first it was different. Somewhere in between a rocket and a street fighter (I've owned a couple R1's and I've owned a Kawi Z1000). I put 20 miles on it and by the end I was comfortable with it and having a blast. I'll get pics when I get it.

What did you pay (if you don't mind me asking)?

I read the thread quickly and I was thinking that $6500 out the door would be a good deal for the CR, but it looks like I should be trying for $5500 out the door, right?

The dealership around the corner has one. I'm going to go look at it during lunch.

[JWA]

I went and checked them out, and unfortunately the bottom line is that no matter how good the deal, I just don't want one. I have always wanted to buy a Buell - they are made near where I live and I even knew Erik a bit back before the Harley buyout, but his curious styling and finishing choices always kept me away. I looked hard trying to find some excitement, but in the end I'd much prefer to spend that same $6K on a nice older 916 or something. Engineering-wise they are very interesting, but they aren't compelling - which probably explains the predicament they have been in. Bummer.

[evomind]

Originally Posted by JWA

I went and checked them out, and unfortunately the bottom line is that no matter how good the deal, I just don't want one. I have always wanted to buy a Buell - they are made near where I live and I even knew Erik a bit back before the Harley buyout, but his curious styling and finishing choices always kept me away. I looked hard trying to find some excitement, but in the end I'd much prefer to spend that same $6K on a nice older 916 or something. Engineering-wise they are very interesting, but they aren't compelling - which probably explains the predicament they have been in. Bummer.

that and price per performance. i think they were just too expensive.
i wonder what the actual production costs are per bike that theyre selling 12k dollar bikes for 6k now.