Any Buell fans here

[slacker]

Anyone like this.   Im looking for a new bike and thinking either this if they produce it. Or a triumph

[DK II]

Triumph sucks imo.

Buell are fun bikes, but if you're tall, they suck as well because the bikes are really short. It's a different feeling.


What are you searching for in a bike, you want a fast bike, or one that looks good? I wouldn't really buy a bike for the looks.

[benchmstr]

buell is out of business....

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[slacker]

buell is out of business....

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really   i think your wrong

[DK II]

buell is out of business....

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you're right, sorry.


On October 30, 2009, Buell Motorcycle Company closed its doors, bringing an end to a 26-year run. A limited number of new Buell motorcycles remain available for sale through authorized dealerships. They come with a Harley-Davidson, Inc. backed 24-month/unlimited miles limited warranty and a 7 year commitment to supply replacement parts and services. Thanks to all of our customers, dealers and employees for an unforgettable ride.

[benchmstr]

really   i think your wrong

no, they shut down production a few months back......you can still get a new one though...just not for long..

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[benchmstr]

you're right, sorry.


On October 30, 2009, Buell Motorcycle Company closed its doors, bringing an end to a 26-year run. A limited number of new Buell motorcycles remain available for sale through authorized dealerships. They come with a Harley-Davidson, Inc. backed 24-month/unlimited miles limited warranty and a 7 year commitment to supply replacement parts and services. Thanks to all of our customers, dealers and employees for an unforgettable ride.

they publicly announced it a few months back...unless something new has developed with them in the last few days that i havent heard about yet...they are gone...

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[DK II]

they publicly announced it a few months back...unless something new has developed with them in the last few days that i havent heard about yet...they are gone...

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well, they produced only strange bikes. not bad bikes, but expensive and not for everyone.

[benchmstr]

well, they produced only strange bikes. not bad bikes, but expensive and not for everyone.

harley axed buell, and mv agusta to do more for the HD line...

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[DK II]

i love mv agusta though.

i want the F4 1000 S, maybe in 3-4 years i will buy one.

[benchmstr]

one of my customers does warehousing for them and they had alot of bikes when i was last in there a few months ago.

yeah, the local harley place here still has a lot of them too...once their gone thats it though..

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[benchmstr]

i love mv agusta though.

i want the F4 1000 S, maybe in 3-4 years i will buy one.

it wont be new

i am trying to justify buying the new bmw 1000.....i almost talked myself into it...

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[Wingnut32]

Anyone like this.   Im looking for a new bike and thinking either this if they produce it. Or a triumph

I always liked the Buells, shame they went out of business. When I was shopping for a new bike it was either a Buell or a Triumph.  Haven't regretted getting a Speedy one bit though.

[slacker]

I always liked the Buells, shame they went out of business. When I was shopping for a new bike it was either a Buell or a Triumph.  Haven't regretted getting a Speedy one bit though.

Spoke to an inside source this past week and Buell is making a come back.    Ran third at a moto gp race this past weekend

[DK II]

it wont be new

i am trying to justify buying the new bmw 1000.....i almost talked myself into it...

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well, or at least what similar bike they will have on the market then.

They only build the F4 in all sorts of varities with "new" models popping up every few years.


The BMW s1000rr? good choice.

[benchmstr]

Spoke to an inside source this past week and Buell is making a come back.    Ran third at a moto gp race this past weekend

they aren't making a comeback......many private investors have offered to pony up the cash for continued production but buell declined.....they already liquidated most of the assets...its totaly up to harley to decide if they can comeback or not....and that answer is a no...

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[slacker]

they aren't making a comeback......many private investors have offered to pony up the cash for continued production but buell declined.....they already liquidated most of the assets...its totaly up to harley to decide if they can comeback or not....and that answer is a no...

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I guess you know someone I dont.    Ill put money on it. How much you willing to bet. 

[benchmstr]

well, or at least what similar bike they will have on the market then.

They only build the F4 in all sorts of varities with "new" models popping up every few years.


The BMW s1000rr? good choice.

i have been wanting one bad....so i am going to get rid of both my busa's...and build 1 busa with that money....then get a s1000r too...i have to make room for it first though....i couldnt justify having 6 motorcycles in the garage

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[benchmstr]

I guess you know someone I dont.    Ill put money on it. How much you willing to bet. 

the moon...i dont own it....but you can call it yours if you are right...

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[DK II]

i have been wanting one bad....so i am going to get rid of both my busa's...and build 1 busa with that money....then get a s1000r too...i have to make room for it first though....i couldnt justify having 6 motorcycles in the garage

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What the fuck do you need two hayabusa for? 

[BIG ACH]

When I had my bike earlier this year, it was a ninja 250, I soooo wish I had bought a Buell instead!!!

[slacker]

the moon...i dont own it....but you can call it yours if you are right...

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deal but ill still let you use it at night

[DK II]

When I had my bike earlier this year, it was a ninja 250, I soooo wish I had bought a Buell instead!!!

250??

LOL, is this one for the kids to play in the backyard?

[benchmstr]

What the fuck do you need two hayabusa for? 

because 1 is damn near race only(big turbo,full engine build...everything), and the other is a daily rider(1397 head work, cams, little nitrous)...

my turbo bike is too much of a pain in the ass to ride anywhere, and the dailey rider is due for a rebuild.....so i am just going to sale both and build 1 new one.....1st gen, full forged internals with stock displacement, head work, very small cams, and a small-medium sized turbo...


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[Les Grossman]

they aren't making a comeback......many private investors have offered to pony up the cash for continued production but buell declined.....they already liquidated most of the assets...its totaly up to harley to decide if they can comeback or not....and that answer is a no...

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Google "Erik Buell Racing", you'll see that he's still in business and planning on producing an "american made" sportbike in 2011.

I have both the MV Augusta and the 1k BMW. The BMW isn't as refined as my GSX-R1000 race bike, but it makes 207 hp with only minor mods. It's acceleration and top end are otherworldly, but the traction control needs some refinement.

Just my $0.02...

And no Buell bike has ever ridden in MotoGP. The premier GP class is prototype 800 cc bikes only. My guess is you meant Geoff May in AMA Superbike at Barber in Birmingham.