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     Buellgrrrl |
F800S. It's basicly a Buell done right- smooth engine, ABS brakes, hard bags available, belt drive designed for easy replacement, etc.. I'd shopped all the Buell dealers for miles around but nobody would knock anything off of MSRP on an XB9 and they added the usual markups for freight and prep, etc.. Found a few leftover XB12s slightly marked down, but still no cheaper than the F800S. The BMW was discounted about 15%, so even with ABS it was about the same price as an XB9SX. To start the BMW off on the right foot (don't want to spoil her with a pickup ride home), I rode her home 100 miles in a 45 degree rain. | |||
| Froggy |
Congrats, enjoy it  | |||
| Cyclonedon |
the only problem I have with the BMW is that it's NOT an AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE! I will never own another foreign motorcycle again! NEVER! | |||
| Kazz1949 |
Cyclonedan I am of the same opinion! Buellgrrrl Enjoy your new ride Bob | |||
| Ft_bstrd |
Yawn. | |||
| 86129squids |
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| Danger_dave |
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| 86129squids |
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| Fresnobuell |
Bought a new BMW... Sorry to hear that. | |||
| Unibear12r |
I've never been very excited with Bimmer bikes or cars. But if that floats YOUR boat then by all means go knock yourself out and have a ball. | |||
| Blake |
Congratulations on your new BMW F800S  . . . . BMWGrrrl If I thought that Buells weren't "done right", I too would purchase another brand machine. You're funny, pretending to shop for a bike that you view as not "done right." If I thought that Buells weren't "done right", I'd certainly not be shopping for one. I think BMW motorcycles are wonderful machines. I gotta admit that it was a bit of a choice between the R1200GS and the XB12X Ulysses. Even before the huge improvements from BMW in evolving the platform from the 1150 to the 1200 (+20 HP, -50 LBs), I was a fan of the big GS. The only niggle that continues with the new models is the uncovered, in harm's way, injector assy on the left side of the bike. After much thought, I finally pulled the trigger and I am happier than I thought possible with the new Uly. The Ulysses flat out works EXTREMELY well, and it does so for multiple thousands less than the big bimmer. The 2008/2009 engine is a major improvement for the Buells. Along with the improvements to the crank pin, and oiling system and other upgrades, easy belt changes (an XBike staple for 7 years now), the fact that I can rezero the TPS anytime is a great feature too. After a couple hundred miles, the throttle mechanicals had worn-in and the TPS reset significantly improved the low speed nature of the engine. It took me longer to look up the procedure than to perform it, literally seconds. Set the run switch to on; turn the ignition switch/key to on. Then rotate throttle full open, hold for a second, then back to full closed, hold for a second, repeat two more times, turn ignition switch/key to off position, then back to on, done. Bike runs perfectly. WAY to go Buell! All the Buells I've ever owned have been done right and they keep getting better, better performance, better ease of maintenance, better reliability. I assume the same is true for the Bimmers. Naysaying sucks. I just don't get why some folks have to badmouth other bikes in order to feel good about themselves. | |||
| Blake |
Interesting specification on the BMW F800S...
Apparently if the bike doesn't like how you ride, it forces you to ride with just 40% of full power (34 HP)? (Message edited by Blake on March 29, 2009) | |||
| Crusty |
Congratulations on the BMW. It's a good bike for you. Does this mean that you're going to haunt BMW forums and leave us alone? | |||
| Court |
>>>Naysaying sucks. I just don't get why some folks have to badmouth other bikes in order to feel good about themselves. It's a form or mental illness wherein someone, lacking approval and acceptance from tradition, sources seeks to elevate their damaged self esteem, in their own eyes, by diminishing others. It's well documented and treatable. I've owned a couple BMWs, am on my 10th Buell and a host of other bikes. I spent 100 miles on the Uly and 85 on the KTM yesterday and all I can say is that the current crop of Buells are elegant. . . . . absolutely done right. | |||
| Danger_dave |
I liked the way the words all lined up. | |||
| Seanp |
Have fun on the bimmer - they're really nice bikes. I would love to own one, but I don't foresee myself riding to the BMW Homecoming, touring the factory and meeting so many excellent people there, meeting the man who started BMW, riding with the President of BMW, and hearing a band led by the man whose name is on my bike. I also can't imagine having as much fun with a bunch of BMW owners as I have had with this bunch of Buell owners. All of those things make me glad to own a Buell. | |||
| Donutclub |
You made a great choice. I test rode one before I bought my 1125R in 2008. I almost bought it, but I wanted more power and better suspension. The BMW seemed like a great everyday bike. Congrats! | |||
| Aldaytona |
I don't get the "warm and fuzzies" about BMWs anymore, after the "AirHeads", do it your self is pretty much gone from that brand. When you need a computer to bleed brakes, I'm OUT. Having been in that business, I don't know of a single bike THEY make that is as reliable as a Buell. I have an "AirHead" that I bought new 25 years ago (1 mechanical failure since new) and wouldn't trade it even up for a new BMW, but then again I still have a "ShovelHead" that I bought new. SFFS. Buells ARE done right! | |||
| Ulynut |
Congratulations. Nice bike. Ride it hard. You'll be back.  I really do like the F800GS. Seems to be a good, sturdy bike. Although I was afraid of the cost of parts and service. If it weren't for that, I would consider one for myself, if I wasn't so hopelessly in love with my AMERICAN MADE BUELL ULYSSES. Ride safe and enjoy! | |||
| Kurbennett |
Ditto Blake, the last two bikes on my list were the 1200GS and the Uly, the 1200GS looked to be a great bike, but could not wrap my wallet around the price. I love the Buell and if and when I replace it, it will be with another one. I did get a BMW last year for the dirt, wish Buell had developed theirs. Buellgrrrl enjoy the bike, BMW makes a nice machine. I wouldnt say it was a Buell done right though. But whatever floats your boat. | |||
| Dick8008 |
I gave one a few test rides. I thought the bike was great but the motor was lacking. If it had a larger motor in it I would be riding one today. But congrats anyway, great bike! | |||
| Buellinator |
I own an F800S as well as 2 Buells and I will go on record saying that it is without a doubt the easiest bike to ride aggressively that I've ever ridden. My XB is more of a brute and is as much or more fun to ride than the BMW. I refer to the F800 as my "gentleman's bike" and to the XB as my "hooligan bike". It's like comparing a 911 Porsche to a 396 Nova. Both very different but both fun to drive. Badmouthing another brand just reflects poorly on the person making the comments and really serves no purpose other than allowing that person to hear his own voice. Enjoy the F800S, Buellgrrrl. You won't be disappointed. | |||
| Buellgrrrl |
A big factor in my choice to go with BMW was the dealer. The XB is a much improved product, although the design is getting long in the tooth. But the best of the Buell dealers within 100 miles of me would rate only a C on parts and service, while there are two BMW dealers within 100 miles that easily rate an A. When it came to price, the F800S lists for over $2000 more than an XB9SX. But the Buell/HD dealers are still demanding list price plus hefty markups for shipping and PDI. BMW is offering a $750 incentive on the 800S and the dealer discounted the bike around $1000 and doesn't charge for PDI. So with the Buell and BMW selling for essentually the same price, BMW's better dealers, ABS, hard bag and sidestand availability, etc. beat anything Buell had to offer. | |||
| F_skinner |
Buellgrrrl, I think you are really going to like that bike. I took a look at them a while ago. It is unfortunate that you do not have a Buell dealer that meets you expectations but I will say the great Buell dealers are usually dependent on just a few dedicated people. When those people leave the dealer, Buell support changes. I imagine it is the same for all dealerships no matter what the brand. It you are ever in Colorado Springs be cautious since the local HD dealership also owns the only BWM dealer in town. The local BMW riders are already complaining about dealership support even though they are unaware of that fact. I do not think I ever bought a bike based on the dealership but to some people that is very important. The main thing is you are out there riding. Have fun! | |||
| Fung |
Have fun! Thats a cool bike. The dealer thing is a big plus. I would like the option of abs, at least to try it. | |||
| Ft_bstrd |
Badmouthing another brand just reflects poorly on the person making the comments and really serves no purpose other than allowing that person to hear his own voice. Agreed, which is why a thread about a new bike as a thin veneer over yet another thread bagging on Buell and Buell dealers is lame and pathetic. Yawn. Move along nothing to see here.  | |||
| Jaimec |
Sidestand availability?? My Buell has a sidestand. Were your dealers trying to charge you extra for one? Were they leaning the bikes against columns in the dealership for display?? Or were they mounted on racing stands? Maybe they just had a big pile of them lying on their sides... | |||
| 86129squids |
Trrroll food! $.02 for a 5# bag, 10# inside!! Git-cher Troll food heeaaah!! Today Only!! Sham Pow!! (Message edited by 86129squids on March 29, 2009) | |||
| Guell |
basicly a Buell done right and some of you guys are defending her? Wtf? | |||
| Kazz1949 |
Court: Please point out the posts that were bad mouthing "other brands." (Posts prior to your's.) What I read was, not American made, not excited, sorry to hear that. I hardly think thats bad mouthing. Please correct me if I'm wrong. Respectfully, Bob |
