| Author | Message | ||
     Trw |
I have one on hold at my local Harley shop. I am getting nervous with these issues I am reading about. Who needs the kind of bike drama some of ya'll are having. Any body want to convince me to go ahead with my purchase? I can get a nice used TLR for less than $6000. I had my heart set on the Buell. What do ya'll think? | ||
| Buellgator |
I would say go for it. There are a couple of people that are having real problems with their bikes, but I think the majority of owners on here are not. I have 1500 miles on mine and have not had one problem with it. In fact it seems to get stronger with every ride. Yes a used TL can be had for less than $6000, and there is no denying the TL is a nice ride. I think you would be hard pressed to get a TL to the same performance level as the 1125. If you have a good dealer near you then that will only add to the experience that you could have on the 1125. In the end you have to do what is right for you, me personally though I think the 1125 is the way to og. | ||
| Ratbuell |
Haven't had any problems with the ones we've sent out the door. Remember - the happy owners are out riding. Only the ones with issues take the time to post. It's human nature. My advice? Go to your dealer, get an owners manual, go to their demo bike, and set the suspension for your body weight. Then take it for a ride. That should just about do it! | ||
| Jpfive |
My bike is one of the bikes that has had too much message traffic on this board - for a minor problem, really. Even before it was fixed, I was in love with the bike. Actually, the bike had me three shifts into the short test loop around my dealer...  Buy the bike. Jack | ||
| Baggermike |
I have electrical problems and know they will be worked out. the communication is better now and the bike is the best bike I have ridden, as frustrating as it has been I do not want any other bike but the one I have, it runs like a swiss watch, and what really surprised me is how comfortable it is to ride, I say go for it if you like Buells, it is like the corvette an American icon, an American super bike. Mike | ||
| Ccryder |
Even with everything posted here and elsewhere, I'm picking mine up in 7 days. It will be my 5th Buell since 1999. 24,000 on #1, 34,000 on #2, 12,000 on #3 and, 5,000 on #4 since August07. Oh yeah a Honda ST1300 with 80,000 miles in 4 years (she is staying in my garage for 2 up comfort). My point is, it will give you a lot more satisfaction than the TLR and, many, many more grins/ mile. Time2Ride Neil S. | ||
| Doerman |
Based on my experience with mine, 4k miles so far and only a bummer O2 sensor, I can chime in with a resounding: yes! This bike will stir your senses like nothing else on two wheels will. By the way, the O2 sensor issue only took 45 minutes out of my life to get resolved since I bought mine from a competent dealer, and therein really lies the more important question: It is not IF you should buy an 1125R it is who you should buy it from I know nothing about your local dealer, but from what I can gather from this board, Joe Goetz (Ratbuell) and HD of Frederick is only 188 miles away from you and it seems like he is working for a Buell friendly and enthusiastic dealer. | ||
| Kravfighter |
Yes! No problems with mine so far! | ||
| Baggermike |
I bought my bike at a dealership 120 miles away and is a really good dealership but the only problem is getting there and back if you do have a problem. just something to think about. Mike | ||
| Zac4mac |
Over 2700 miles in Colorado and Wyoming so far. 277 miles one day, most yet. Mirrors suck, Firebolt mirrors and re-wire running lights for signals. Good solution. Averaging lo-30s for mpg. Grins-per-mile, lost count. Zack | ||
| Cataract2 |
Zac, did you post any pictures of your mirror redo? | ||
| Fresnobuell |
Asbjorn, what prompted you to replace the O2 sensor? I see the O2 sensor error, but I am not sure if it a reason to worry or not. | ||
| Brad1445 |
I think you can never go wrong with a Rotax engine, that said I personally think this bike was rushed to market. Likely to sneak in for the 25th anniversary. Remember in they will be releasing 2009 models this summer. Those extra months if used for design could have proven beneficial on many levels. Buell needed this bike for a years and was eager to produce, I know I was eager to get one. I decided to wait for version 2.0 myself. | ||
| Doerman |
I had "check engine" and a subsequent FRO2 error code.I took it in to the dealer and they made the decision to swap it out. I'm not sure how necessary that really was since it was a cascade effect that started with a kinked tank vent hose leading to an over pressurized tank. That caused a check engine light that deposited two codes: - fuel pressure error - O2 sensor I found and fixed the kinked vent hose myself and the dealer later decided to swap out the O2 sensor based on what had occurred. They did that a week later after my kinked hose scenario and I had not had any issues in the intervening 7 days. Just to be on the safe side, maybe? | ||
| Baggermike |
Zack what did you use for turn signals bulbs instead of running lights, and how good do they work. I seen that the the one mirror goes for more money than two of the extended firebolt mirrors, I need to figure out front turn signals, and for some reason I do not like the look of the stock mirrors and thinking of what to use for a replacement. Mike | ||
| Trw |
Thanks for the info. I am probably going to go through with the deal, I am way to impatient to wait for the next version. I use Hampton Roads HD for my needs and they have my bike just waiting for me. I will talk to their Buell tech personally and make a judgment call. Thanks all! | ||
| Krassh |
Get the bike you will not regret it. I just finished breaking mine in yesterday, did the first oil change and now I get to really have some fun. | ||
| Jedipunk |
It's a different beast than an XB and I think thats where people are having problems (excluding certain cases that are build issues). You just have to get to know the machine personally. Mine has treated me wonderfully with no problems. I've had a few hard starts in the beginning and some codes but those were my fault as the operator. It's a great bike. | ||
| Alans |
This is my first Buell. (I always thought of buying one.) I had a problem that was caused by my own error, i.e. overfilling the gas tank. I have just 122 miles on mine, and have owned it about 2 weeks. Insignificant miles, but plenty of time for inherent flaws--electrical and otherwise--to have surfaced. In this regard, the over-full problem has been the only issue. The bike holds a charge without being ridden. (I have gone up to 6 days between starts, without battery issues). I plan to get a BatteryTender in any case, as I use one on another bike, and it works well. With that, I don't foresee any issues with the charging system. (I don't use any electrical accessories). From speaking with another 1125R owner, who owned XB's, it sounds as if this bike is similar in terms of managing heat, i.e. it should manage well enough. This is with reference to my only concern with the bike at this time: I live in the desert, and the acid-test in this regard will be the bike's ability to handle the summer heat. I concur with all those who state that looking at the 1125R from the perspective of the posts on this site is very likely to provide you a jaundiced view. Case in point: I created a post to comment on my problem. Would I have created a post to comment on an uneventful ownership? No. What is missing here are the posts of all the 'happy' owners, who have no significant issues to report. Presumably, this is the 'silent majority'. Many of these same folks probably never even visit this site. Aside: I'm learning to use the posts on this board as a trouble-shooting and analysis tool. I also find them useful for letting me know 'worst case' scenarios. As for the posts being an accurate indicator of what shall occur with my own machine, I don't think they're much good as a 'crystal ball', in that regard... Bottom line for me is if I had it to do over, I'd have ordered my bike sooner. Alan | ||
| Court |
Alan: It's great to hear from the 97%'ers! . . . . we've been wondering where the other 985 1125R's are. | ||
| Zac4mac |
Bingo Jedi on "acclimating". Just pulled my first "power wheelie" a couple of days ago. Cranked the wick when I was at about 4k and the front wheel just came UP. That was a rush, never did that on a street bike. No pics on the mirrors. They're just Firebolt "mouse-ears". I used the stock incandescent running lights and spliced in the signal wires. Works fine for my needs. I can see peoples' faces in the mirror, it's nice. Z | ||
| Unibear12r |
It does seem the "break in period" is as much for the owners as the bikes. Especially for us previous/current XB owners!  | ||
| Fresnobuell |
Just pulled my first "power wheelie" a couple of days ago. Cranked the wick when I was at about 4k and the front wheel just came UP. That was a rush, never did that on a street bike. Had a challenge from what I believe was a 600cc bike from about a 45mph roll-on in 3rd gear. After a slight head shake from the front getting very light, I looked down at 95 on the speedo and his lights distant in the mirrors. I agree, what a rush! (Message edited by fresnobuell on March 10, 2008) | ||
| Dalton_gang |
2nd gear power wheelies start at 6500 rpm | ||
| Cochise |
Keep the train, buy a second year model. We'll buy one together. You'll just have to buy mine as well. I can't afford one. | ||
| Pariah |
You wanna buy the 25th Anniversary Edition 1125R!! Next year it will be the 26th Anniversary. Not as cool. Besides, the folks with problems are a minority, and some of us (me in particular) have discovered that there actually are no problems... just make sure the battery is in good shape.  | ||
| Brad1445 |
The 1125's are over stocked in Denver. One dealer said they have more people ask about the upcoming XT than the 1125R, so two things. Prices will go down soon if you can wait, or two there will be a revised model out for 2009 and that is not that far away. The price drop would tempt me, but a refreshed look would make me fall like a rock. | ||
| Nickcaro |
simple; if you can afford to spend 12k get the 1125r. if you can only spend 6k get the used TLR | ||
| Xb984r |
Trw,I'd buy the TL and a XB and call it a day. | ||
| Blake |
"The 1125's are over stocked in Denver." It's just the first week of Springtime. The mainstream sportbike riding season hasn't really even started in Denver. Not sure how anyone could muster the knowledge and prognostication to declare any new motorcycle "over-stocked" at this point. I thought that I had purposefully over-stocked for beer this past weekend with the in-laws converging upon chez Blake. I was wrong. Of course Springtime comes much earlier to Kilgore than it does to Denver. |
