| Author | Message | ||
     Brinnutz |
Johnny, the airbox cover is painted upside down. Well, I guess not if you think of the gas cap as something else. But I would rather have it the other way..think of how that looks..LOL | ||
| Thumper74 |
Neat idea for a paint job. I'll be back in two days with 'bold new colors' on the Buell | ||
| Prof_stack |
Between bikes right now and test riding some Indian and Italian models: What I'd love to see is a Sportster Single 600. I'd be first in line for it if it were 400# or less. If it doesn't happen I'll probably be on a 744cc twin. | ||
| Danger_dave |
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| Court |
>>>>Try talking to HD drivetrain engineers about how disapointed they were that they didn't get a shot at the 1125 motor. Actually HD DID submit a proposal on the 1125R. The official line, roughly on par with "there is no market for dirt bikes", was that they were simply too busy. Face has been saved and the motor is ours. Don't miss the next book.  | ||
| Reepicheep |
I'll pre-buy it from White Horse this afternoon if you send a link. | ||
| Rick_a |
I know H-D helped Buell become what it is today, but they've sure been maintaining red-headed stepchild status, it seems. I was really disappointed in the dirt program being discarded, too...not because I wanted such a model, but because I'm sure a dual sport or supermoto would eventually follow, and I'm sure they would've kicked ass. There's a certain Austrian bike that really has my attention. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2wsSL0RFEU Some of the posts on the last page were hilarious. (Message edited by Rick_A on July 19, 2008) | ||
| Crusty |
Don't miss the next book. I'll pre-buy it from White Horse this afternoon if you send a link. Me too! I bet a bunch of others will, also. | ||
| Tm74 |
Count me as another disappointed in the cancellation of the dirt program. I was in the market for a dual sport and had to look elsewhere. The bikes and community are great but what can you do. Hopefully it comes back to life. | ||
| Cityxslicker |
I think they never should have tried to MX it, it should have been a DS/SM. The KLR 250 has never arena crossed and that bike has been a solid seller and market segment mainstay for over 20 years. There is a nice hole in streetable DS at the 450 level that could be capitalized well on. I know it would have got my money for the purchase. (it still will if they ever turn the project back ON) | ||
| Buellinachinashop |
Where's RonLV? He's in Vegas, maybe he'll go poking around and find some info. | ||
| Tm74 |
I agree Cityxslicker, especially around the 400 displacement. I wonder if it was partly due to the competition. The DS market has really taken off in the past few years or so and keeps growing. There have been many new or redesigned DS bikes recently and they've ranged from cheap to expensive. There's nearly something for everyone already. In a way the market is flooded with them. Alternatives are always good though. | ||
| Badlionsfan |
S version 1125. u heard it here first, but if i'm wrong i was just kiddin. | ||
| Cityxslicker |
There isnt a road legal 400-500 Dual sport Yamaha, Kawasaki, Honda; or an affordable ADV bike in that class. KTM, BMW have offerings but they are as much as the XB's. The only real competition out there would be the Suzuki DRZ400 (a good bike in its own right with a devout following) But what the hell do I know, I am just a guy with dirt bike money burning a hole in my pocket. | ||
| Cityxslicker |
Sexy New Buell color arriving this week for 09. dont ask what it is , I dont know! it just says new color. | ||
| Danger_dave |
>>I am just a guy with dirt bike money burning a hole in my pocket.<< Let's drink it instead. Your shout. | ||
| Towjam |
Sexy New Buell color arriving this week for 09. dont ask what it is , I dont know! it just says new color. You must be looking at the '09 Honda announcements. Or the '08. Or the '07...  | ||
| Cityxslicker |
The Big Drink is on ON. I need to winter over in Auz or Nz (hell its your summer) You lead the way, I will owe you a drink or two at the end of the trail.  I like your commuting style DD | ||
| Nevrenuf |
can anybody say naked 1125, anyone, anyone. going once, going twice | ||
| Badlionsfan |
Like I said Nevrenuf, S version is the word! | ||
| Cityxslicker |
No new 450 cc dirt bike. In orange or any other sexy new color. | ||
| Ferris_von_bueller |
An "S" version of the 1125 would follow the precedent Buell set with the XB platform but hey, they could surprise us all. Wouldn't that be nice !! | ||
| Badlionsfan |
it will be an S version. heard it looks like an angry insect, which is ok with me, as my bike looks like a happy insect. (Message edited by badlionsfan on July 21, 2008) | ||
| White |
How would the 1125R be more naked? The thing has to have radiators and they won't work in front of the bike so they have to be on the side. Take away the side radiators (pods) and it looks like a firebolt.  | ||
| Badlionsfan |
How would the 1125R be more naked? The thing has to have radiators and they won't work in front of the bike so they have to be on the side. Take away the side radiators (pods) and it looks like a firebolt. front fairing gone would make it the S it's gonna be. | ||
| Cityxslicker |
New Naked Water Cooled bike  | ||
| Buellinachinashop |
Love that 910!! | ||
| Buellinachinashop |
"How would the 1125R be more naked?"  | ||
| Rclaytonsharp |
The heads on the new XR1200 are oil-cooled with an oil passage around the exhaust valveseat area. Do you think these type heads will show up on 09 Buells? I would be very surprised if they didn't. It works on BMWs 259 engine. | ||
| Reepicheep |
Air cooled Rotax twin built to Buell specs! Please please please please! I want an air cooled 9sx that weighs 280 pounds, and makes 90 HP at the rear wheel. Two versions of suspension, one dirt friendly, one aggressive street friendly. |
