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Buellinachinashop
Posted on Monday, April 16, 2007 - 04:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

So today I ride my bike to work for the fist time. I have the gear on....black hd boots, nylon, armoured hd riding jacket, helmet..I got it going on. I pull into a bike space we have in front of our building and give her a couple of Vrooom, Vrooom, Vrooooom's befire shutting her down...you know, feeling kinda bad-assed.

So I'm sitting here in my office and about 2 pm one of our customer service women walks in and says..."Hey John, is that your yellow scooter out there? Its soooo cute!"

Bad assed to whooped assed in a split second.

Anybody else have a similar "small bike" experience??
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Old_man
Posted on Monday, April 16, 2007 - 04:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yellow is a cute color.
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Buellinachinashop
Posted on Monday, April 16, 2007 - 04:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Jesus H.......I just had another woman in here who said, "That thing looks like Beaker from the Muppet Show".

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Nickcaro
Posted on Monday, April 16, 2007 - 05:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

maybe you should ask her to come for a ride. I was at a gas station once with the an S4 and a girl comes over to tell me;

"wow, that's a nice Jetta"

to some these vehicles are stealth... they just don't see it
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Ft_bstrd
Posted on Monday, April 16, 2007 - 06:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Compared to other bikes, the bike to rider ratio is different.

Even smaller riders look larger on a Buell. Big Bastards look truly odd.

My wife calls them "figit bikes".
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Drfudd
Posted on Monday, April 16, 2007 - 06:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have had similar experiences at my work, first no one knows its a buell, they all think its some kind of ducati, and secondly, no one believes me that it is 1200cc, they all think its a 600. It is a small bike, when I first saw one back in 03 I thought it was a small beginners bike!
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Glitch
Posted on Monday, April 16, 2007 - 06:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)



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Dick8008
Posted on Monday, April 16, 2007 - 07:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yeah, everyone asks if it's like a 500 or so laughing. The sudden look of surprise when I tell them nope, it's a 1200 is great. I tell them it looks short cuz it takes corners mad crazy. Then I tell them to just go look at the rear wheel ( cheese grater off of course ).
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Interex2050
Posted on Monday, April 16, 2007 - 07:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have been told that when underway both the bike and myself appear to get smaller...?
I also get a bunch of people asking me if its a Ducati, despite the raised bold gold lettering on the tank.
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Dick8008
Posted on Monday, April 16, 2007 - 07:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I also mention it's short so their bitches wont hassle me for rides.
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Caféelite
Posted on Monday, April 16, 2007 - 07:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

First thing out of my 9yr old nephew mouth when he see the bike is "WOW that is a cool moped, can I ride it?". Since then I have wanted to get a specialized plate that says M0P3D.
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Captain_nartman
Posted on Monday, April 16, 2007 - 07:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Great Chops.


Never get this problem with the Uly.

The Opposite actually.




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Brewtus
Posted on Monday, April 16, 2007 - 08:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

My dad's always been against bikes and when I showed him mine he said " At least it's a real small one so it shouldn't be to fast or dangerous".
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Mramsey
Posted on Monday, April 16, 2007 - 09:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Buellinachinashop said
"That thing looks like Beaker from the Muppet Show".

Captain_nartman said
Never get this problem with the Uly.

Mramsey says
When you have a Uly everyone says it looks like big bird from the front with that beak. lol

Believe it or not when I bought my Uly the dealer told me that before I bought it.
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Steve_mackay
Posted on Monday, April 16, 2007 - 09:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Buellinachinashop, Add a Uly or Super TT front fender, paint it purple, and it will look like Gonzo from the Muppet show : ) Even though my STT is white, my Brother-in-law named it Gonzo.



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Frausty12r
Posted on Monday, April 16, 2007 - 11:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

People I've ridden with tell me my exhaust smells sweet, and I leave stripes on corner exits =)

btw Buell; They're indirectly asking for a ride..

(Message edited by FrAuStY12R on April 16, 2007)
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Jkhawaii
Posted on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 12:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

yea buell; just like when a girl asks if your bike is fast? or do you get cold when you ride?
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Cgocifer
Posted on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 12:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Who cares what people think? If you buy and ride bikes based on what women think, you should pick up a new hobby. Just ride it, it's a cool looking machine. Although, I may have picked a different color. I think black suits the bikes true attitude. Just paint it, the plastics are cheap anyways.
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Corporatemonkey
Posted on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 04:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have to admit before I brought my kick ash cityx I used to call them (hero blue ones) the Fisher price bike.

I guess I should have been calling them "Jolly Rancher bikes"

Question, why is Gonzo packing heat???
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Fulgur
Posted on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 05:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

My wife tells me that "size isn't everything".
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Nevrenuf
Posted on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 07:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

it's gonzo, james gonzo
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Caféelite
Posted on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 10:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)


quote:

My wife tells me that "size isn't everything".




She is lying to you, the size of your wallet is very important to her.
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Spiderman
Posted on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 10:15 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Sponge Bob Leather Pants is target fixating and not looking thru the corner!
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Buellinachinashop
Posted on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 02:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I believe we found EB's true inspiration for this series of bikes. Jim Henson would be proud.
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Cityxslicker
Posted on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 04:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I love that they think the bike is cute. I get that all the time, even when it is covered in mud. Just cant escape it, fun to take them out on rides though. down shifting into second is always a thrill for the back seat rider : D
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Captnemo
Posted on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 08:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I also mention it's short so their bitches wont hassle me for rides.


That has so many different ways to be taken. I'm just pointing it out and not commenting any
further.
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Buellinachinashop
Posted on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 08:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

"down shifting into second is always a thrill for the back seat rider"

I know I almost downshifted into my britches the first time I downshifted into 1st while moving just a tad too fast.
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Dick8008
Posted on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 09:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I also mention it's short so their bitches wont hassle me for rides.


That has so many different ways to be taken. I'm just pointing it out and not commenting any further.

Oh man this is a tough crowd!

(Message edited by dick8008 on April 17, 2007)
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Jmhinkle
Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 01:24 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

"That thing looks like Beaker from the Muppet Show".

I've thought my Orange Uly looks exactly like Beaker from Day 1.

Generally I get one of two responses from people seeing it: A) That is a cool looking bike or B) Who makes it? When told Buell they either ask who makes Buell or walk away with the most confused look on their face like is Buell a new BMW model or something?
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Captain_nartman
Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 02:24 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Local Bike Show coming up Here in Alice Springs that the HOG group n Local Harley Dealer Sponsor..
Never Entered One in me Life, as I reckon they're a Wank tryin to Win some Pissy Trophy... But me Curiosity to Folks Opinions of me Bike, has seen me Today Pay the 10 bucks Entry Fee...

The Entry catorgories are:
Sports bike
Sports tourer
Cruiser
and....Other.

I Reckon the Only Thing that Describes the Ulysses is 'Other'

I'll keep ya Posted..
It's on Sunday the 13th May.


N x
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Nevrenuf
Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 06:39 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

when you ride a buell you want to be the other person anyway, not the, i'm the typical biker guy. it'll be interesting to see how they judge your bike.
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Captain_nartman
Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 08:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Lookin Forward to it... I'm the ONLY Ulysses Owner in Central Australia...
That's a BIG Fn Place btw... Bout the size of England France Spain n Italy+ Combined.


I'll get Photos.




N x
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Jerseyguy
Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 11:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

"Hey John, is that your yellow scooter out there? Its soooo cute!"

The proper response to this remark is "Hey, thanks! So are you! Would you care to go for a ride sometime?" If she is cute, take her for a nice ride & be sure to lay on the front brake a few times for a nice intimate experience. If she's a mutt, take her for a ride she won't soon forget.
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Buellinachinashop
Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 11:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I'll let you be the judge....

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Kpg2713
Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 01:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

awwww......
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Captain_nartman
Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 02:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

My Eyes are Bleedin


Please Issue a warnin on images Like that..

Scoll Down at ya risk etc.

Nice alternifolius btw


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Jerseyguy
Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 02:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Buellin' - LOLOLOL! I see what you mean bro. I'd suggest option 2 but you'd have to upgrade your suspension first.
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Dmhines
Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 08:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

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