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Arcticktm
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - 12:21 pm: | 
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Sounds like some sour grapes from Anony?
I like my Uly a lot, but will always keep an eye out to all brands. I am not going to be blinded by "brand loyalty".
We all prioritize our wants and needs a little different, and that is what makes room for many different brands and bikes.
Otherwise, we would all be on Honda's!
I don't think a decision made after a 4K mile trip is a "whim".
They sell a lot of GS's for some reason, and I share the earlier comment that the GS800 is one to watch over the next couple years. |
Florida_lime
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - 01:03 pm: |
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Wow...How's the trust fund working for you??? To buy a bike that expensive with all the bells and whistles on a whim? Hope your kids college tuition is paid for...
What NUTS does is his business, for whatever reasons he may have. I have really enjoyed (most of) the past 2 years with my '07, but there are issues with the bike that some people may not be willing to endure. Reliability is now coming into play with mine, so I can understand Jason's feelings.
Most Buell owners like having something different from the majority of people, so please don't be so critical when their choice is different from yours ! 
I really hope that comment is not reflective of the attitude most Bad Webbers have. |
Ft_bstrd
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - 01:04 pm: |
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Annony,
Please explain in a PM why your anonymous post fits within BW guidelines for posting as such. |
Nutsosane
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - 04:48 pm: |
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Out 'em Fatty.
I have the utmost respect for the Buell community. They are indeed a special group of enthusiasts. NUTS |
Wolfridgerider
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - 05:45 pm: |
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I wanna be Nuts when I grow up.... |
Maximum
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - 06:52 pm: |
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"I wanna be Nuts when I grow up...."
You mean "if"!  |
Atoms
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - 07:08 pm: |
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I'm glad that BMW went with the Rotax for the 800. If they made an air cooled opposed twin 800 GS I might have had to get one.
I do reserve the right to be a hypocrite and one day perhaps get an R1200GS though (or a Guzzi?). But for now I'm perfectly happy with my Uly! The R12GS just seems too huge.
(Message edited by atoms on June 23, 2009) |
Florida_lime
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - 08:15 pm: |
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I demoed a R1200GSA at Daytona this spring during Bike Week. Other than the demo being at speeds too slow to really get a feel for the bike (they used to do the demos for a loop that included several miles of interstate), I liked it.
But I couldn't say it was better than my Uly.  |
Jphish
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - 08:33 pm: |
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It ain't better - just different. Like you Florida, I still prefer my Uly over any machine I've ever ridden. However I've had 2 aborted trips due to mechanical failures that couldn't be fixed along the roadside. So reliability on my 08 model is still a question in my mind. It's why I've kept the ST1300...it's my 'spare' for non dirt road adventures. I've done ALL the preventative maintenance (including replacing the red bearings with black ones) So me and the Uly are still working on a trust relationship - I'm willing to give it another go. She's sometimes like a beautiful Italian woman... (or Ducati) that will stab you for no reason. But ya still love her. j |
Bigdaddy
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - 12:02 am: |
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Very nice ride NUTS! I cannot remember what it was you were riding when we met at Ferris' place -- it was after your first Uly I believe. |
Cyclonedon
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - 01:21 pm: |
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WHAT??? you got rid of your Uly???
are you NUTS? |
M2nc
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - 10:32 pm: |
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Nuts, The wife and I are heading your way the weekend of July 17,18 and 19.
You too G2! Having an executive meeting of the SECs.
Just saying. |
Onemanclan
| | Posted on Friday, June 26, 2009 - 10:35 am: |
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I posted as 'Anon' because I wanted to make an observation and not get personal (and get flamed)...I just wanted to make a point...I don't begrudge anyone from buying anything they want to I just MADE AN OBSERVATION...
Arcticktm...All the planning that goes into a 4k ride and then to ditch your bike 500 miles from home (not waiting to visit your local dealer). If that's not a whim, what is?
No offense intended Nuts have fun on your new bike. |
