| Author | Message | ||
     Jim2 |
Why is there never any talk about the S3's? Yeah, I know that the S3 is essentially an M2 with fairings and bags but with a 5 year production run I would think the owners would be on Badweb proudly talking about them??? | ||
| Edv |
Well you have started something here so maybe the S3 riders will chime in | ||
| 01x1buell |
i love the s3's i wish i had one. | ||
| 5liter |
I've got one. Good bike. Gets me where I want to go. | ||
| Fahren |
They kind of went from being an M2 with fairings and bags to being an X1 with fairings and bags, changing from carb to FI, and picking up other good changes like the cast swing arm and updated tube frame details after 1998. I guess it was the only Buell model to switch over, unless you want to consider the change from S1 Lightning to X1 Lightning the same way. I don't, though. | ||
| Greg_cifu |
They weren't ever an M2--if you're talking about the engine. The 1997 S3 was the same as the S1 engine, the next year SOME S1 models got the 101 HP Thunderstorm engine (the S1W) but ALL of the S3s got that engine. In 1999, the S3 again got the same engine as the Lightning--then of course with fuel injection. The chassis also got the higher-grade suspension of the Lightning models and the stainless exhaust (when the Cyclones had normal carbon-steel headers). The only thing that was 'Cyclone' was the frame--which amounts to lower footpeg mounts and welded passenger-peg loops. It's Cyclone seating position with all the performance of the Lightning--at the penalty of 15 pounds; a small price to pay for the pocket of clean air the fairing provides. The S3 was a genius of a motorcycle. If I had realized that it had everything I wanted in a bike back in 2001 when I test rode the X1, I would have bought a brand-new S3T. My favorite to ride is my S2, though if I were honest with myself and could only own one, the S3 would be the most versatile of my four tubers.  | ||
| Fahren |
Good points, Greg. And the USD forks - definitely not M2 territory. | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
Oooooooooh! Purdy! | ||
| Ebutch |
S3 is a two-up all day sport-tour-er you sit-on and the most portent engine of tubers as they share with X1!!!!!S2 and S2T You sit in and a mono tour-er!!!!and privileged to own both!!!!   S3, S3T best versions 2001 and 2002. (Message edited by ebutch on September 30, 2011) | ||
| Ebutch |
  All tubers can pull a wagon like it,s not there. | ||
| Greg_cifu |
Why the race pipe on a touring bike with a trailer hitch? | ||
| Jramsey |
"Why the race pipe on a touring bike with a trailer hitch?" Because he may want to pull this to the lake.  Besides I'd hardly call the S3T a "Touring" bike. (Message edited by Jramsey on September 30, 2011) | ||
| Brinnutz |
"Why the race pipe on a touring bike with a trailer hitch?" Why not? | ||
| Ebutch |
It,s all about Pulling GGGGGGGGGGGGG,s  | ||
| Ebutch |
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| Ebutch |
James:My S3, 15 states,Two country's 80,000 miles.How about YOU?  | ||
| Sanders |
I have an S3 also. It's just that I don't have many problems with it. I would post a picture but my camera takes to big of a picture and I don't have a photo editor. They're out there and still running strong. | ||
| Littlebuggles |
Yeah, I'm kinda thinkin' it's 'cause the S3 riders are either old enough to know everything already, or they ride slow enough to not break them...  (Message edited by littlebuggles on September 30, 2011) | ||
| Ebutch |
Jason join http://photobucket.com/sitemap It,s Free and you can re-size and store,post your pics for FREE. (Message edited by ebutch on September 30, 2011) | ||
| Greg_cifu |
Well, because the bike already makes a stonking amount of midrange and sounds great with the stock muffler and still brags a solid top end rush. The race pipe compromises both of those qualities for a little bit of top-end and having to put up with all that noise while touring. Who the heck wants to listen to all that racket when touring? | ||
| Ebutch |
M. Bugby:I cruse 75 to 85 mph.see triple digits 15 or more times a year.Use-up 3 rear tires 2 front tires a year How bout You.I,ve been stopped at least 5 times by police and told to slow-down and they smile when they see a old man doing what I do.But only where it,s safe to do it  | ||
| Jramsey |
"James:My S3, 15 states,Two country's 80,000 miles.How about YOU?" No ill will or disrespect to you what so ever,my comment was about "why the race pipe" Yes,I have one also,race ECM, Wileyco can  | ||
| Ebutch |
And Noise is Deep mellow American Thunder.I don,t need a radio When you have a Beulltyfull sound!!!!!!!!!  | ||
| Ebutch |
James: OK but they are Sport-Tour-er and I do Crave-Power.Always did always-Will.  | ||
| Greg_cifu |
Just sayin'  | ||
| Jramsey |
"Just sayin' " Back atcha   | ||
| Jon |
While the S3 is a fine weapon for home defense, the S2 is what keeps the communists up at night. That and the S2 has legend status. | ||
| Littlebuggles |
Edward, no offense intended. Sounds as if you are not slow. That puts you in the "old enough to know everything" category. That's a bit tongue-in-cheek. You generally offer useful advice to the younger riders/owners...and with the miles you've put in you must have figured out how to make it work without having to ask everyone here. I wish I could put in more miles annually. BC (before child) I rode my bike almost exclusively. I've ridden in sleet, hail, rain and the leading edges of a tornado. MY bike has always been a transportation tool more than a toy, so leisure riding seldom happens. She's getting bigger now, I suppose if I had an S3 with a back rest and bags I'd ride much more. Won't do a backrest though, even a slim Corbin type one on my M2(S1 tail), it would just look silly. Peace brother. | ||
| Ebutch |
Going from about Rochester NY to Atlanta GA Nov 20 1969 on a BSA Lightning 70 and the more south it got colder too .Rained all the way to N.C.Hit mountains Snow 2 Foot Deep followed Gray Hound bus only way I made it out to S.C. ,Then to Atlanta Rain.1200 miles in socked to the bone leathers,Mad and Determined.And yes when I was younger my BSA is all I had and wanted.I would rather ride bike any day than drive a auto any day.To This Day!!!I have a strong back do not need back-rest.I exercise upper body ,ride bicycle 11.5 miles (Message edited by ebutch on October 01, 2011) | ||
| Ebutch |
every day so I can Be Fit just to Ride my Buells my Favorit toys!!!  |
