| Author | Message | ||
     Spike |
Glitch, don't tease the people.  | ||
| Glitch |
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| Darthane |
LOL...had nothing to do with the power, at least in my case. The important thing is, I walked away from it, learned from it, and it makes an entertaining story! -=came across pictures from the Gap a few days ago, including ones with the infamous necklace=- | ||
| Spike |
What's next Glitch? village black?  | ||
| Mikej |
Here's a thought: Last night I saw a neighborhood couple zipping around on their brand new scooter, then I thought of this discussion thread, then I thought about what the Blast was supposed to be, then I thought about how the MoCo wanted to bring new people into their fold, then I wondered what Buell could do with a Scooter concept, then I thought I'd post those thoughts here. My newest 2005 Buell guess is: a scooter, 250cc (or 253.7cc, or 219.8cc), with a larger model coming out three months later at 378cc (rounded up to be called the Big400). The first model will be called The TwoFiftyFlyer. It will be a twin oil cooled engine. It will come with a thermos mount that will only hold a custom orange and black java thermos/drinking jug. Initial colors will be orange, orange/black, and green/black. Estimated 75mpg fuel efficiency, 6-speed tranny, 750Lb passenger/cargo/payload/rider capacity, and will accept Softtail quick-release luggage. The initial commercial slots on television will be blended scenes from the LaughIn show mixed with shots of Elton John at The 100th. YesSirEeeBob, a scooter will be it for 2005. I now return you to your regularly scheduled programming. | ||
| Chaser |
Mikej, Remember all names must be weather related so What about 250cc Light Breeze 400cc Gust of wind J/K | ||
| Outrider |
MikeJ...Don't think the scooter is a viable alternative for Buell. Reference Court's post about how expensive tooling would be for "Hard Bags and Fairings" to make a sport tourer. Then again, the concept and those names are absolutely hilarious!!! | ||
| Whosyodaddy |
250cc Break Wind Just hope it can pass those pesky CA emission standards. | ||
| Freyke |
How bout the Buell Winnow-2fiddy? Main Entry: 1win·now Pronunciation: 'wi-(" )nO Function: verb Etymology: Middle English winewen, from Old English windwian to fan, winnow; akin to Old High German wintOn to fan, Latin vannus winnowing fan, ventus wind -- more at WIND transitive senses 1 a (1) : to remove (as chaff) by a current of air (2) : to get rid of (something undesirable or unwanted) : REMOVE -- often used with out <winnow out certain inaccuracies -- Stanley Walker> b (1) : SEPARATE, SIFT <an old hand at winnowing what is true and significant -- Oscar Lewis> (2) : SELECT 2 a : to treat (as grain) by exposure to a current of air so that waste matter is eliminated b : to free of unwanted or inferior elements : PARE 3 : to blow on : FAN <the wind winnowing his thin white hair -- Time> intransitive senses 1 : to separate chaff from grain by fanning 2 : to separate desirable and undesirable elements - win·now·er /'wi-n&-w&r/ noun } | ||
| Outrider |
Just hope it can pass those pesky CA emission standards. Heck, it has to smell better than those Mercedes Diesels. LOL | ||
| Glitch |
 The 250 Blow. And one for the short of inseam the Low Blow.  hmmm, yet another Lightning | ||
| Outrider |
Well, only a few more days and all our dreams will be thrashed by reality. Then we get to critique the new models and start the Guessing Game all over again! Yahoo!!! | ||
| Ftd |
Bourget has been making the Low Blow for years. http://www.bourgets.com/pages/lowblow.html FTD | ||
| Curtyd |
"You meet the nicest people on a HONDA...WHOOPS, I mean BUELL." | ||
| Spike |
Glitch, You're going to give away all the details. You don't want to eXpose the '05 line early do you? p.s. where are you getting your info? | ||
| Glitch |
Sometimes if you just act like you know where you're going, you get to go places you wouldn't normally get to go. If you act like you belong where you are, most of the time you get treated like you belong where you are. | ||
| Outrider |
Glitch...That subliminal message is a major premise of life if you are at all a social being that has tendencies to explore outside the box. LOL | ||
| Bomber |
it also helps to carry a clipboard, and walk in a purposeful manner | ||
| Tommy_2stroke |
I guess the hints point towards an XB12S Low. Which would make my short little legs very happy! Oh yeah, and hello all. This is a "first post" from a lurker of this board. I've been reading along for a few weeks now and really enjoying the discussion. I don't yet have a Buell but its sure on the "short list". A brilliant design, IMHO. About the name... my first bike, many moons ago, was a Yamaha RD350, and I have an old Vespa 180 even today. So please excuse my blue smoke... (cough). Heh. Hey Erik, you out there? XB12SL... XB12SL... Xb12SL... | ||
| Freyke |
"Sometimes if you just act like you know where you're going, you get to go places you wouldn't normally get to go. If you act like you belong where you are, most of the time you get treated like you belong where you are." It's called "social engineering" | ||
| Glitch |
Glitch: Social Engineer since 1963 Another thing I have found. If you walk holding a bunch of papers and look really distraught, people get out of your way. | ||
| Whosyodaddy |
Tommy, I guess the hints point towards an XB12S Low. Which would make my short little legs very happy! FYI... Even if there's no 12SL on the market for '05, you can buy the XB9SL low seat and put it on the 12S. You'll lower your seating position by about 1" but without having to jack with the suspension. http://www.buell.com/en_us/products/apparelaccessories/productslist.asp?Menu_ID= 4&ID=1935&MITEM=77 Cheers! WYD | ||
| Tommy_2stroke |
Ahhh, so. I missed that. Thanks for the tip, Whosyo. | ||
| Chaser |
Nuclear Blue | ||
| Glitch |
nevermind edited by glitch on July 14, 2004 | ||
| Whodom |
Buell must be sealed up tighter than Fort Knox. This time last year, UK's MCN already had released lousy photo of red XB12S. Can't somebody Photoshop a cool fake spy photo for us? I know, a Buell cruiser! That would be SOOOOO wrong... | ||
| Outrider |
Only a few more days, so PhotoShop away!!! LMAO | ||
| Outrider |
Too bad there isn't a prize for the "Best Guess." Perhaps next year we should all ante in a buck per guess and winner(s) take all. | ||
| Prof_stack |
My best guess, accessories, like saddlebags and a Lightning windshield. Recall this photo?  Prof | ||
| Pushrodpete |
Here's the latest spy shot off eBay: The S1WC: ("C" for chopper, natch...)  Featuring the latest in motorsickle technology for relieving that heavy clutch pull:  |
