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Blake
| | Posted on Friday, July 06, 2007 - 04:05 pm: | 
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It doesn't look great to me. I'm not buying it, meaning the photo accurately representing what Buell may unveil this weekend. |
Xb9er
| | Posted on Friday, July 06, 2007 - 04:29 pm: |
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Wouldn't all of you just crap if all buell did on sunday was come out with go man go orange plastics. |
Davegess
| | Posted on Friday, July 06, 2007 - 05:08 pm: |
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Wouldn't all of you just crap if all buell did on sunday was come out with go man go orange plastics.
No worries on that front  |
Slaughter
| | Posted on Friday, July 06, 2007 - 05:27 pm: |
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Wouldn't all of you just crap if all buell did on sunday was come out with go man go orange plastics.
At least it wouldn't be okra. |
Cochise
| | Posted on Friday, July 06, 2007 - 05:56 pm: |
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Anybody looking CAREFULLY at that picture Barker put up? Looks kinda different than the mill I have in my bike. Looks Rotax-ISH. |
Bigblock
| | Posted on Friday, July 06, 2007 - 08:09 pm: |
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not just a mirror image, unless the new bike has the front brake on the left side... |
U4euh
| | Posted on Friday, July 06, 2007 - 08:21 pm: |
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I agree Cochise! Looks like a water hose in white, and last time I looked, my brake lever is on the same side! Plus the vent under the steering head goes from one side of the bike to the other visually. |
Firemanjim
| | Posted on Friday, July 06, 2007 - 08:39 pm: |
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You boys need to remember--in the bike world our r/s drive is the odd man out. Everything else I own has drive sprocket on the left, as is pictured above. |
Liquorwhere
| | Posted on Friday, July 06, 2007 - 09:23 pm: |
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I see since Rocket emailed me that he is no longer here you have picked Toronto S3 as your new whipping boy...interesting. So court...are you going to the dealer show since you can properly spell Erik's name? I would like to think this is the year for Buell to have a new powerplant and finally be the complete bike that some people want it to be, finally a good grade from cycleworld or sport biker magazine, a "hyper bike" to keep up with the collective jones and their ZX14's and new ultra fast machines...good or bad the brand could be heading in a new direction from a more exotic niche bike to a mainstream bike that can say "own the racetrack" instead of just the corners...maybe that is what we all want, something new, smoother, better, faster...I am definitely not opposed...as I leave and go back to lurking I leave you with this question?? Would you buy the first year of it? or wait for them to debug it a bit, I had a 2003 XB..spent more time in the shop than out of it, traded it off after 10000 miles...and fifteen visits to the dealership to find the multiple problems...maybe this one is different, maybe it comes out perfect like the 1098 seems to have come...I truly hope so because I truly love this brand....have a good weekend. |
Altima02
| | Posted on Friday, July 06, 2007 - 09:48 pm: |
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All I'm saying is the lightnings better get similar treatment! |
Court
| | Posted on Friday, July 06, 2007 - 10:26 pm: |
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You'l be quite comfy buying the first year.
I've bought 4 first years Buells. The 1995 has seen 44 states and never been anything but fun.
>>>>Wouldn't all of you just crap if all buell did on sunday was come out with go man go orange plastics.
No worries there. |
Nevrenuf
| | Posted on Friday, July 06, 2007 - 10:41 pm: |
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liquor, good to see that your still into your bikes. things going good up here in chattanooga although there aren't very many buells up here outside the three that rotzaruk has the only other one i've seen are the two in the harley shop and the one that' s in a chopper frame. would you add another bike to your carport if this thing turns out to be everything that people are hoping for. |
Thepup
| | Posted on Friday, July 06, 2007 - 10:55 pm: |
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That picture looks like it may be the real thing,hopefully not.I think if Buell is going to come out with a new engine,the bike should look new also.The current Firebolt looks great,but it is time for an update. |
Liquorwhere
| | Posted on Friday, July 06, 2007 - 11:12 pm: |
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Hey Neil,
yeah man I am riding everyday, bought a new lift and rearranged the place to accomodate it, I am restoring my 73 X90 for my nephew, christmas present for him to go with his 50cc Elsinore Honda...I would be happy to buy another buell, but I am starting a business so I am sucked dry right now...but once it is up and going yeah i would buy it if it were better in some way than my 05 firebolt or 99 X1, both are nice machines that do what I want...but if it is a better machine in the same vein as I want, the reason the buell got me in the first place..that similarity to the Two Strokes of old, that short wheel base and wicked feeling of being on the edge...well yeah I would buy one definitely, but I won't sell my other four, just add it in ya know... I need to ride up there and see you bro, I went to statesboro for dinner memorial day...the fires kinda smoked me out a bit, but georgia was nice...alright gotta bail email me and I will send you some sites to check out... |
Interex2050
| | Posted on Friday, July 06, 2007 - 11:48 pm: |
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I would by the first generation...
I did with my XB12R and no real problems with that one.
In fact I think all the bikes that I have ever owned were first generation bikes... |
M2nc
| | Posted on Friday, July 06, 2007 - 11:53 pm: |
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Would you buy the first year of it?
Good question. I did with the Uly but most of the major components were carry overs from earlier models. My Uly has been Rock solid, with 20,000 miles of trouble free service. The only thing that is wrong with the bike is the rider.
Just for the record - if this is true - Buell is on the right track as long as they follow the BMW & Ducati models. They can have the new superbike and the old aircooled bike side by side. The Lightning and Uly will still sell well. |
Ft_bstrd
| | Posted on Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 03:10 am: |
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This is mighty fine photochop.
I tend to like my rear brakes and axles with the hole in the center.
I also like my rear tires completely round.
Nice fabrication, but ummmm.....no. |
Vanvideo
| | Posted on Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 09:12 am: |
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Ft_bstard, the photo of the red bike is just that - a photo. It appears someone took an actual picture of the magazine page and gave that image to us. The page wasn't completely flat, hence the distorted image. You can see the wrinkles and shadow from the slightly rumpled page. The wheels would be round, certainly. It's hard to make out any more details from the given photo. As far as it being a photoshop creation, that is a good possibility. |
Mr_grumpy
| | Posted on Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 09:47 am: |
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I just got home from 7 days on the road, & I just read this whole thread.
NOBODY has said ANYTHING real. |
Slaughter
| | Posted on Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 09:58 am: |
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NOBODY has said ANYTHING real
I don't like okra
OR Opra! |
Koz5150
| | Posted on Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 10:14 am: |
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I have the mag and saw it last night.
THE PHOTO IS PHOTOSHOPPED
When you look at it you can tell the front wind gaurd has been drawn in along with a few other things.
If there is any truth to it, They don't know for sure, but it sure gets some excitement around Buell. I believe BUell has to do something to make their bike more competative with the big 4. Say what you will, Buell has always been a few steps behind performance-wise. I love my M2, but it is no challenge for a Yamaha R6 |
M1combat
| | Posted on Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 07:48 pm: |
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"I love my M2, but it is no challenge for a Yamaha R6"
Try a 12R then dude ;). |
Daves
| | Posted on Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 07:52 pm: |
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your M2 was never supposed to challenge a R6 |
Tank_bueller
| | Posted on Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 07:54 pm: |
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I don't like okra either. |
Buellshyter
| | Posted on Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 08:30 pm: |
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your M2 was never supposed to challenge a R6
BINGO |
Buell920
| | Posted on Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 08:51 pm: |
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Rick your back already!
did you see the XB1125R yet! wait till you see the rest. I think it's all coming for this year 08. |
Buellshyter
| | Posted on Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 09:28 pm: |
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Hey there Scott, I'm still here just took my laptop with me. Only two of us here representing the People's Republic of Maryland. I'll stop by and see you at the dealership next week. We are to see the new bike tomorrow, at the track, at 3:30. Great time....everyone should try and come for the 25th next year. BTW, the rest??...you mean the dirtbike??... |
Fullauto
| | Posted on Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 08:51 am: |
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Regarding the R6 comment. All I can say is "Which bike would you get bored on first?" I ride my mates Hayabusa and can't wait to get back on my X1. Sure, it's fast, but it's like riding an appliance. If Buell starts making more mainstream bikes, I think they are heading in the wrong direction. |
Heads
| | Posted on Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 09:04 am: |
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Fullauto,im with you,ask a chick would she rather ride an appliance or the real thing..
same deal with buell the real thing.. |
Buellshyter
| | Posted on Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 10:10 am: |
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If Buell starts making more mainstream bikes, I think they are heading in the wrong direction.
I'm not sure it's in the wrong direction. They are in business to make money but I agree Buell will lose some of it's specialness. It's invitable - time marches on. One day the Homecoming will probably get huge and impersonal and Mr. Buell will step down and the only time you'll see him is at special events in a wheelchair, so; enjoy the ride while you can. |
Court
| | Posted on Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 11:16 am: |
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>>>One day the Homecoming will probably get huge and impersonal and Mr. Buell will step down and the only time you'll see him is at special events
As the only person who has attended both the FIRST HOMECOMING and the CURRENT HOMECOMING. . . I can tell you that won't happen in our lifetime.
Court |
Iamike
| | Posted on Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 11:39 am: |
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You should have seen the excitement in Erik's eyes whether he was looking at the pristine blue RS and describing what went into the design and construction, or when he was looking at Steve Mackay's special TT/Uly/Firebolt (or whatever name he has for it). That man has passion for his cycles, and I don't ever see it wavering.
All too often people nitpick and criticize Buell but I sure don't see them stepping up to the plate to put their livelyhood on the line to follow their passion. |
Davegess
| | Posted on Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 01:10 pm: |
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>>>One day the Homecoming will probably get huge and impersonal and Mr. Buell will step down and the only time you'll see him is at special events
As the only person who has attended both the FIRST HOMECOMING and the CURRENT HOMECOMING. . . I can tell you that won't happen in our lifetime.
I second that, although I think the ONLY part is incorrect. |
Eboos
| | Posted on Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 04:18 pm: |
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What do all of the "okra" references mean? |
