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Afdx1
Posted on Sunday, August 14, 2005 - 11:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I was picking up the X1 after replacing the speedo sensor for the second time in 4 months from my dealer. I had some extra time so I thought I would see about a possible test ride on a Uly. There were none on the floor yet so I had to search out a salesman. I was informed that they would not be getting any Uly's at all because they would no longer be a Buell dealer as of Sept 30th. I live in central Iowa and real Buell dealers are very few and far between. They weren't a great dealer, but the best around. How many are we going to lose?
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No_rice
Posted on Sunday, August 14, 2005 - 11:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

which dealer was it? i am also in centeral iowa and they are already few and far between
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Dave
Posted on Monday, August 15, 2005 - 08:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Afdx1, there's a kit available to update that speedo sensor.

Yeah...Birmingham, AL no longer has Buell dealership either. I feel your pain. Now the closest is about 2 hrs away in Huntsville.

DAve
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Afdx1
Posted on Monday, August 15, 2005 - 09:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Zook's in Des Moines is saying goodbye to Buell. Per one of their salespeople.

Dave, let me know about the kit. I have looked into the homebrews, but haven't done anything yet.
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Daves
Posted on Monday, August 15, 2005 - 09:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I can get the fix it kit for you Eric.
I'll be back at work tomorrow if you want to give me a call.
1-866-757-1651
ask for Dave in sales.
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99buellx1
Posted on Monday, August 15, 2005 - 02:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

East side of the state is pretty good.
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Afdx1
Posted on Monday, August 15, 2005 - 05:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I may as well just ride it to appleton and see Dave. I even went to Chicago H-D and noticed they had more tubers than XB's


I'll call you Dave.
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Grndskpr
Posted on Monday, August 15, 2005 - 05:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I even went to Chicago H-D and noticed they had more tubers than XB's

Did you also know they have more NEW, as in untitled new tubers than Buell, also they havent sold a BUell in over a year, should have headed south to the ONLY buell dealer in chicago
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No_rice
Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 - 08:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

hmm... a couple of my friends work at zook's, i will have to see whats up
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Bikerjim99
Posted on Thursday, August 18, 2005 - 10:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Lost two dealers in mid Michigan recently. My dealer, Saginaw Valley Harley, is giving up Buell. Great, now I have to find a good dealer, probably hundred or so miles away. One reason I bought Buell was the fact that while travelling I could find a Buell dealership in most areas. Now, I'm on my own.
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Daves
Posted on Thursday, August 18, 2005 - 02:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Although not ideal, the thinning of the bad/so-so Buell dealers will still be a good thing in the future.
You would've been "on your own" anyway at most of the dealers giving up Buell
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Chgojim
Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 - 11:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

i pretty much think daves is the only buell dealer in chicago.

illinois harley, in berwyn, is good, and has alot of parts in stock. parts guy knew about the new models (and changes) the day after they came out.
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Loki
Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 - 12:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The culling of the herd is going strong.

I am down to three choices and each will consume a day to get to and from.

Ft. Smith, Memphis or Shreeveport


Dave better ask for some more phone lines at the desk. Or some little elves that fit in his desk.
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Thunderbox
Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 - 12:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

We are having this problem in Canada also. Still one in my city but less and less all the time. I hope Buell really takes off and they tell those who gave up Buell to go jump in a lake when they ask for permission to sell again. Deep Lake. These dealers where never really into Buell anyway. They only half heartedly sold them at the best of times. My dealer sells a fair number but they have 2 Buell shirts in the store in stock. Wow what an effort.
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