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Thedavyboy
Posted on Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 04:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I'm heading to the dealer Saturday morning to look into possibly trading in my XB for the CR . Just curious as to what you guys think and if you would make the trade ? Just a little info I own the XB and would be financing the CR !
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Buellinachinashop
Posted on Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 04:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Sit on one or demo one before you buy. Biiiig difference between an S and the Cr in riding position.
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Hughlysses
Posted on Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 07:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The stock handlebars give a more-radical riding position than the 1125R. The accessory handlebars (with cables and hoses) available from Buell would make the CR much closer to an XB--S.

(Message edited by hughlysses on October 16, 2008)
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Jeffroj
Posted on Friday, October 17, 2008 - 12:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You may be better off selling the Xb then buying the CR. Dealerships never give what the bike is worth, they wouldn't make any money on the deal if they did.
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Thedavyboy
Posted on Friday, October 17, 2008 - 06:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yeah I was thinking on doing that, selling it on my own . I rode the CR and it's nice , just not sure if I want to get back into a payment again . That's my biggest thing !
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Boliver
Posted on Friday, October 17, 2008 - 06:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Check out the 1125 superbike board on this site.You can read what other 1125 owners are talking about.Lots of good and bad.
Remember most importantly that the 1125 motor is NOT a USA product.It is NOT made in the USA.It is more powerful though.Whether or not it is more dependable has yet to be seen.
Do yourself a good service and read the threads posted.Then draw your own conclusion.
Peace and Grease...Lesley
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Xl1200r
Posted on Friday, October 17, 2008 - 09:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I traded my XB for a CR. Haven't looked back.

The engine may not be USA made, but the frame is, which can't be said for your XB.

They're all global bikes.
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Freezerburn
Posted on Friday, October 17, 2008 - 12:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yeah, I'm waiting for permission to trade my XB for a CR. Better to ask for forgiveness, I know but I've drained the forgiveness account.
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Boliver
Posted on Friday, October 17, 2008 - 01:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Well I guess Mark(Xl1200r) really told me. Like I said though read the 1125 superbike board and THEN draw your own conclusion.I'm gonna stick with my AMERICAN twin XB12.
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4cammer
Posted on Friday, October 17, 2008 - 02:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Shhhhh....nobody tell Lesley where his wheels are made.




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Froggy
Posted on Friday, October 17, 2008 - 10:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Goldwing is built in America, add that to your consideration list : )
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Krassh
Posted on Saturday, October 18, 2008 - 01:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Not for long Honda is closing down there American Motorcycle plant and moving it to Japan.

http://blog.cleveland.com/business/2008/02/honda_t o_close_ohio_motorcycle.html
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Thedavyboy
Posted on Sunday, October 19, 2008 - 02:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Well I went and did it , I traded my XB for a red cr . Only thing is I got to wait for it to come in . It's been ordered . I'm siked it's a awesome lookin ride .
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Boliver
Posted on Monday, October 20, 2008 - 07:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hey Allen (4cammer)
Yes,I know where MY wheels are made.
I am not sure what that has to do with me riding MY AMERICAN twin.I do greatly appreciate your insight though.Peace and Grease....

Lesley
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Bombardier
Posted on Monday, October 20, 2008 - 07:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Patriotism is a wonderful thing.

You have just ridden a Buell.

You do not know where it is made.

You love it and cannot wait to buy it!

Just before you sign the ownership papers they tell you its...............NOT AMERICAN MADE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The question is.......do you still get it?

This requires an honest and thought out response. No knee jerk replies please.
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Glitch
Posted on Monday, October 20, 2008 - 07:38 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

It's an American company employing Americans.
Name one bike that's 100% American.
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Thedavyboy
Posted on Monday, October 20, 2008 - 08:40 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

whats really made in america anymore . some parts are made here other overseas .
still bought on american soil with american dollars buy an american . sounds american to me !
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4cammer
Posted on Monday, October 20, 2008 - 09:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Bombardier - no, I would not buy a Buell that did not come out of Wisconsin, but that is just me. In any case I would know where it was made (ok, assembled to some.....) before I even looked to buy it. I bought my XB9R because it is made in the USA and is the type of bike that only the US could make. World class handling with an old tech etched in history engine makes sense to me. Maybe that is why I also like Guzzis.

There will come a time when you will have the choice to buy an offshore produced Harley - but I would not buy one regardless of the $$ savings (like that would happen). Triumph has recently stated that bike production, I am not sure what models or the qty, will be produced offshore. Pass. They have now become just another bike maker.

I have nothing against ferrin' made bikes, and have a certain passion for those from Italy. But riding for most of us in the US is just that, a passion and not really needed. I have to have a car, and that is why I have a Hyundai Elantra. Boring, but inexpensive and stone reliable. And I knew where it was from before I bought it, actually have two. BUT....I also knew that they have a US based factory in the South that employs Americans and that means something to me. I guess one could say that a V6 Sonata is more of a US car than the new Camaro or Challenger.

This global economy thing can make one go nuts if you really sit and think about it. Not too much is made 100% here - we do still have a hell of a firearms industry by the way - but there are not too many cars sold here with so-call foreign nameplates that are 100% made in their respective countries. I recently looked at a 2008 VW Rabbit - engine made in Mexico, trans in Japan and the rest of the car assembled in Germany. Nuts.
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