| Author | Message | ||
     Yanassi |
I'm a newbie, just licensed, and saving like a turtle outta hell. I like the smartness of a mid tourer, a in/out towner that looks good with/without bags. Searching the net, including the Buells. I like the 1125r styling, reviews and forum notes. Does anyone else think Buell should add a tourer to the 1125r line, a 1125RT? I saw the adventure xb 12xt (on/off roader), but thought the fuller fairing of the 1125r would be better wind/rain protection, not to mention most touring happens on roadways, especially around NYC. Any offroading will probably run over some picnic blankets and fried chicken in the local parks (excluding the potholes before leaving the city). Just upright the rider ergos, add some xb12xt touring amenities, a windshield angle adjuster, some distance stuff and presto... a nice looking road tourer! ps1- Does the exhaust pipe fumes effect the rear wheel and brake? ps2- Do I get a 'free' 1125RT' as royalty payment for such a wonderful idea? | ||
| Doerman |
RE- PS2: Sorry, too late... Ccryder has already executed on this idea. | ||
| Clarkjw |
Already been done. Do a search. | ||
| Xl1200r |
Ccryder has, to the best of my knowledge, the first "1125RT". I, to the best of my knowledge, have the first "1125CRT".  | ||
| Carbonbigfoot |
But good idea, tho! R | ||
| Clarkjw |
I don't get some the 'Harley' tourer culture on BadWeb. But here's 2c: The 2008 1125r is going for 8k, new. It has wind protection and gearing more suited to the highway. For under $700 you can change the pegs, extend the windscreen, change handlebars and seat, then add a decent tune and you're set. Getting each bag option on Buell.com is about $500. That means you could be OTD for $9500 or so. After saying all that, it's much more fun to ride just u and the bike. You get to go faster! Americansportbike.com http://www.buell.com/en_us/gear/accessories/index. asp?Menu_ID=2&ProductLineID=4&CategoryID=4 | ||
| Ccryder |
 http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/290 431/369913.html?1213799586 (Message edited by ccryder on September 28, 2009) | ||
| Ccryder |
Jason; That's ok we don't get your culture here either but.... no one is going to try and stop you from speaking your mind, even I will defend that all day long. RT costs: Convertibars $400 with lines. ZG windshield $90 Uly or s pegs ~50 Seat $200 Soft bags ~$230 Hard bags ~$700 Throttlemeister ~$130 We can go on from here with the accys., just ask. TIme2Ride Neil S. | ||
| Carbonbigfoot |
How much for the sheepskin seat cover? R | ||
| Chadhargis |
I'm a minimalist guy myself. A cell phone and a credit card and plenty of time would be just about the perfect trip to me. I used to be a "bagger" type. Had a BMW RT, then a GS with bags, then an FJR1300, and when I got my Uly, I bought the bags for it. After years of moving the bags around my garage and keeping them in garbage bags to keep the dust off of them, I just thought "to heck with it" and sold 'em to Fatty B. I've never needed 'em since. I have a seat bag for local rides, a bigger tail bag for weekend trips staying in hotels, and a big Cabellas dry bag for camping. Any other time...if it doesn't fit it my small seat bag, it stays home. | ||
| Xl1200r |
Chad, I see your point and up until last year I would have been with you. But those bags are the best mod I've ever done to any motorcycle. Hard, lockable, waterproof. Last time I used them was for a week-long trip through NY, NJ, PA, MY, WV and OH - I was able to fit everything I needed in them while keeping the top case totally empty so I could lock my helmet up when I got somewhere I wanted to stop. They're also great for commuting - When I get to the backyard BBQ, I can stash my boots, gloves, helmet and one-peice suit in those bags and be comfortable in shorts and flip-flops for the afternoon. Just my 2 cents. | ||
| Ccryder |
R: They are around $50-$60 from http://www.alaskaleatheronline.com/servlet/the-Del uxe/Categories Alaska Leather are GREAT people to deal with and have a quality product. I run one on my ST as well as my rt. | ||
| Crackhead |
how is the wind protection offered by the factory lower fairing? | ||
| Chadhargis |
XL...I've had bags. I know the benefits. I just found mine stayed empty. If I got to an event where I want to be comfortable, I wear my Aerostich suit and peel it off when I get there revealing my t-shirt and shorts underneath. I chuck it on the ground, or the seat, and pull my flop flops or shoes out of my tank bag. Loved the bags for commuting, but I don't commute anymore. I work at a job where I have to wear nice clothes that are dry clean only, so soaking them with sweat, rain, and the stinch of my riding gear got expensive. Plus, I am on call, so I have to be able to answer the phone. Sucks, but it pays the bills. | ||
| Xl1200r |
You have a point... mine stay empty unless I'm on a trip as well. I don't commute anymore either, but only because I work 1.5 miles from my house. Mine only get used maybe twice a year, but after having them, I'll always have at least one bike with bags. | ||
| Doughnut |
S3-T! Nuff said!  | ||
| Ccryder |
A 99' S3T was my first Buell. | ||
| Chameleon |
To answer the original poster's first question: Yes, the exhaust dumps directly onto the rear brake and wheel. The effect on the brake is minimal -- just a bit of noise until the condensation is removed, which only takes one or maybe two stops. However, the rear wheel gets dirty easily and is a pain to keep clean. I don't even bother any more. Modifying the pipe outlets to point more outward has been done with success and several aftermarket exhausts accomplish the same thing. | ||
| Ccryder |
Eugene: Did you get all your questions answered? |
