So now that Buell Motorcycle Co is out of business...

[ragdoll]

their junk is pretty cheap.

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t239/bbtwn/kd8snd.jpg

Parts will be available via Harley Davidson for a long while so it's a pretty good deal.

[DontStopMe]

I'm staying away. I hear motorcycles hurt people.

[ragdoll]

Never. (http://www.pbase.com/cdandar/image/117773134/original.jpg)

[devlish]

are you fucking kidding me?? i would love a brandnew buell for that price! that's rediculous. dammit, i shoulda wait a month. owell.

[EVILUTION]

If that was for real I would send payment today.

[ragdoll]

If that was for real I would send payment today.

I know the guy that took the picture. He proceded to purchase it for $4400 and then added 3 years warrany for $100. Harley released a statement that they will be supporting(parts and service) the Buell line for 7 years from now.

I always thought the perimeter brake on the front wheel was cool.

Anyways... that deal is nationwide. Here's a quick googled example: http://www.performancehd.com/ "Buell 1125R now only $4,999 New. Includes two year warranty. While supplied last." So for $100 more you can tack on 3 years for 5 years total warranty.

So now that it's real, I want to see you act on your word. :D

Buell's headquarters is based out of East Troy, Wisconsin so there should be a ton around there.

[abot316]

I'm glad I didn't buy one new when they came out, but it does have me thinking...

[ragdoll]

There is a 1125R and 1125CR Different fairings between them.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3058/3039037116_247c1c24af.jpg

http://www.aluminum.nu/web/img/Buell_1125R_tweak3.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3078/3120389656_e13374c8c1.jpg

1125R
http://z.about.com/d/motorcycles/1/0/R/1/-/-/Buell1125R_lf3-4.jpg

1125CR
http://www.roadcarvin.com/sites/default/files/images/09_1125CR_R.preview.jpg

[ragdoll]

You'd want to read this first before choosing

http://www.roadcarvin.com/taxonomy/term/875

[Getsideways]

thats quite a deal these are pretty cool looking bikes in person as well very very futuristic looking is the best way i could descibe them

[Kiley]

So now that it's real, I want to see you act on your word. :D



I'm with ragdoll haha

[devlish]

wow. that's a screamin deal! i'm am seriously considering it. i can always sell this bike i have now.

the only problem is... they still sound like a harley!

[abot316]

the only problem is... they still sound like a harley!
umm no Kurt, the 1125r engine is built by Rotax. Thats like saying a Ducati, Suzuki TL1000R, or Honda RC51 sound like a Harley because they all V-Twins

[devlish]

i said they SOUND like a harley. just becuase it's built by someone else doesn't mean it doesn't have the harley sound still! built to harley specs i imagine.

[abot316]

i said they SOUND like a harley. just becuase it's built by someone else doesn't mean it doesn't have the harley sound still! built to harley specs i imagine.

Its a Rotax design, not HD
ROTAX specs:

EngineHelicon, Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 72 V-TwinDisplacement68.7 cu in (1,126 cc)Bore4.055 in. (103 mm)Stroke2.658 in. (67.51 mm)Peak Torque per SAE J607, North America82 ft-lb (111 Nm)Peak Torque RPM per SAE J607, North America8,000Peak Horsepower per SAE J607, North America146 hp (109 kW)Peak Horsepower RPM per SAE J607, North America9,800Compression Ratio12.3:1


I don't know how a 69 cu in, greatly over square, high compression, liquid cooled, DOHC, 4 valve, 8k rpm engine can SOUND like a lazy, 103 cu in, greatly under square, air cooled, pushrod 2 valve cruiser. Totally different animals

[ragdoll]

Well... it's a little harleyish... The 72 degree V and a slightly off-balance timing on piston firing makes it somewhere between Harley and sport V-twins. Now don't be comparing those TL1000's to an RC-51 :) In comparison the TL idles like a monkey on heroine.

Either way, these Beull's are 375lb 146hp machines. Yeah the weight is in all the wrong area's and they aren't as tight feeling as a Ducati 1098 or Honda RC-51 but they DO move their arse very quickly.

[devlish]

I
I don't know how a 69 cu in, greatly over square, high compression, liquid cooled, DOHC, 4 valve, 8k rpm engine can SOUND like a lazy, 103 cu in, greatly under square, air cooled, pushrod 2 valve cruiser. Totally different animals

put a 4" fartcan on a Honda Civic and it sounds like a Toro WeedWacker... but that doesn't mean it's made by Toro does it? nope.

[abot316]

put a 4" fartcan on a Honda Civic and it sounds like a Toro WeedWacker... but that doesn't mean it's made by Toro does it? nope.

you did more to prove my point there, most Harleys have some type of aftermarket pipes anyways

I did ride one yersterday, more like put put around the parking lot at Wausau. They won't let me take the demo for a ride because the signals didn't wok for some reason which is a real nice selling point. LOL

I does have a better riding postion for me on long rides, I'm 6'2", compared to my RC51, but I think overall, I'd rather just keep my Honda

[EVILUTION]

I downloaded some vids and reviews.... I see why they went out of business. I'd rather have an R1.

[ragdoll]

I downloaded some vids and reviews.... I see why they went out of business. I'd rather have an R1.

Expand on that, please.

[Deadly_Evolution]

Is it just me or am I the only one who looks at the Buell and cringes? Maybe I'm old school but just can not find anything like able about the look of them.

Now I look at this and love everything about it. Doesn't give off that futuristic, sci-fi, spaceship vibe. (BTW the tank is not dented)
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x246/pimpazzberetta/Picture033.jpg


Looking at this
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3058/3039037116_247c1c24af.jpg
The guys helmet should be replaced with this head..
http://amog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/alien.jpg

[Dizmm]

I agree, ugly bikes.

[snoxracer183]

This one looks nice...if you can find the motorcycle

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3594/3784452143_ce65bd337e.jpg

[EVILUTION]

^ They expanded that for me. But in a nut shell they are ugly as fuck. I thought they may have had one clean cycle but nope!