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     Gearheaderiko |
Ustorque: LOL! (yes?) | ||
| Gregtonn |
Source=Online Thesaurus Main Entry: pride Part of Speech: noun Definition: arrogance, self-importance Synonyms: airs, assumption, big-headedness, cockiness, conceit, condescension, contumely, disdain, disdainfulness, egoism, egotism, haughtiness, hauteur, hubris, huff, immodesty, insolence, loftiness, narcissism, overconfidence, patronage, pragmatism, presumption, pretension, pretentiousness, proud flesh, self-exaltation, self-love, smugness, snobbery, superbity, superciliousness, swagger, swelled head, vainglory, vanity Antonyms: humility, modesty, shyness, timidity G  | ||
| Ezblast |
FB - you must live in BF - lol This leaves a sour taste with me as well, everything has its run and the Blast has had 11 years - which is way longer than any of the other Buells so far, and retires as Buell's most reliable model as a piece of irony that tells me that I don't want the other bikes so far - except perhaps the nine, - is that next on the chopping block - perhaps with a stick of dynamite? All this has been done with rather poor taste, and instead of saying quietly that they are retiring the model - to be expected, and accepted, they trash it and disown it? And that makes me want to stay with the brand for what reason? - just venting, but really that's poor taste in my book. EZ | ||
| Lemonchili_x1 |
Morning folks! Ok, I've read and re-read the "BOB" and not so put off by it now... hey, it's just a brochure anyway. I understand EB saying the Blast didn't fit in the lineup, I always thought it was the odd bike out (they never sold it here anyway), but I can't understand why it never got updated. Did H-D say leave it alone, don't change it, it suits the RE program? Actions speak louder than words, so I'm still hoping that Buell comes out with a new single, or at least a smaller capacity bike of some sort, at some stage. Preferably with clip-ons or clubman bars  | ||
| Cityxslicker |
Heres what this week brings me....  Had they played their cards right, that could have been a Buell MX dressed in street clothes. (the CRF didnt withstand the demo loop abuse) (Message edited by cityxslicker on July 25, 2009) (Message edited by cityxslicker on July 25, 2009) | ||
| Jonny5 |
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| Gregtonn |
..."I understand EB saying the Blast didn't fit in the lineup, I always thought it was the odd bike out (they never sold it here anyway), but I can't understand why it never got updated."... It was a derivative of the air cooled V twins and would not have been updated unless they were significantly updated. The good news is that cutting it from the lineup will save costs and may provide a slot for something new. G | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
PRIDE: Yes, one of the seven deadly sins. {Remember "that kid" in school that everybody picked on, mocked, poked fun at and he was so dumb he just thought he had a lot of friends? Then one day he finds out the truth. I feel like "that kid".} {When the guy who put his name on the bike mocks you for riding one, wow, who can feel good about that.} You spend a bunch of your time trying to sell Buells to people, trying to open up their mind to them. Then the head and namesake of the company basically says "jokes on you". Maybe my English is not as good as yours, but pride is not always a bad thing (pride in a job well done, 'pride of ownership' they like to quote in the real estate ads). Perhaps you'd like to educate me on what we, as faithful, already butt of jokes, Blasters should feel? Clearly the whole ad campaign reeks of Buell being filled with regret for ever putting his name on the bike. Certainly it seems to have hurt his pride? Please correct me (I do have a head injury from riding one of 'his' bikes. Maybe I'm confused?) | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
"It was a derivative of the air cooled V twins and would not have been updated unless they were significantly updated. XB parts bolt right on and would have significantly produced more power. The Blast almost bolts right in to an XB frame, significantly producing better handling capabilities. XB got an updated transmission, not the Blast. There was plenty available to easily update the Blast. Shame (obvious now) was why it wasnt updated. | ||
| Indybuell |
Erik, I feel the same... disowned. | ||
| Rainman |
I love my bike. Maybe I'll just buy the new plastics that say "Blast" on them so no one will have to take the blame for building it. | ||
| Rainman |
OK,now I'm talking myself into getting P.O'ed. Guess I best get some rest. Teaching an MSF class in the morning and I'll need to be fresh for all of the new furniture jokes I already heard at this morning's class. | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Maybe I'll just buy the new plastics that say "Blast" on them so no one will have to take the blame for building it. LOL! | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
PS Dont forget the Kool Aid! | ||
| Rainman |
Coffee-flavored! | ||
| Johnnymceldoo |
Have you Blast riders tried out the XB or adventure line of Buells? Iam just curious. If the Blast really has a massive cult following than maybe I need to try one out. Craigslist is littered with them. | ||
| Rainman |
They're great. They also cost $10,000. I bought a Blast because that's what I could afford. The fact that it had all of the Buell technology, which I find out from watching the video on the website was not as innovative as I thought, made it the best small bike I ever rode. I'd planned on getting a bigger Buell at some point. Now, I'm feeling pretty shat upon because not only is my bike crushed but there's no place in Buellville for commuters who ride everyday to and for work. Gotta be racers and sportbike riders and strafe the apex on the way to work, dontcha know. Guess my riding style just don't fit the brand. | ||
| Ratbuell |
I just wonder, how many folks noticed that Erik didn't slam the Blast at all (watch the video). He credited it as being a good, sensible, easy bike to ride that fulfilled its purpose perfectly and was used by the training courses (R.E.) for years with no major issues or breakdowns. Doesn't sound at all like he's slamming the Blast. However. The first Blast was what...2001? Eight - nay, nine - model years with only what even us "Buell Lovers" call "bold new colors"? It's just time for a change, plain and simple. Things change. It's called "moving on". Anyone familiar with King's "Dark Tower" series? The world moves on....it happens. The fanfare? It's doing exactly what it's supposed to do. How many of us are blathering on and on about it on the interweb? I love ridin....er, wearing (I'm 6'4", 34" inseam, 36" arms) the Blast. But this type of ad? Love it or hate it...it's damned close to genius. For those of us who "Love Buell"... The people are the same. The bikes are (largely) the same, albeit improved in some areas. Yet again. The mentality is the same. The love of bikes is the same. The verbage has changed a little. Personally? I can't WAIT to see what's next. | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Somebody just called your least favorite sister a •••••. You dont care much now do you? What if they called your favorite baby sister that? It was time for an update years ago. Are they going to replace the Blast with a comparable bike (albeit a 'sportbike)? Not likely. There been less and less XB9's for quite some time now. Its got us all chattering. Those who wont or wouldnt ever buy a Blast, still wont. Those that did, are now less inclined to buy a bigger Buell. They dont fit the profile anyway. Sounds like Buell is doing what many Buell riders say Harley riders do to them?! Probably what those who dont understand what the fuss is about, dont really understand. Yes, the Blast is dead. Change is inevitable and its time. But the way its done is clearly offensive to Blast owners or prospective buyers and in bad taste. Trust me, Blast owners can take a joke, we've heard them all. But its like your dad telling you you were a mistake. (see: red headed stepchild)  | ||
| Rainman |
I guess we all want to belong somewhere and I thought my little crappy bike, the cute but certainly not innovative, little bike that Buell was forced to build and, now that it's out of the way, they can build what they REALLY want to build, belonged with Buellers. Turns out we don't. As the step-father to two redheads, maybe I take this too personally. I'm sure I do. But it feels like I've just been given The Big Digit, one for me and the bike I rode in on. Can't help it, man. It's the way it feels. I have nothing against the rest of the line up. They're great bikes. I can't afford one right now and that's my problem. It was just nice to be a part of something for awhile and still be able to pay the kids' college. I'll get over being p.o.'ed and the feeling of being somehow screwed over will fade, but something will always be different. | ||
| Ceejay |
filled a contractual obligation. | ||
| Prof_stack |
The Blast is now Ballast. | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Yep, rode an XB9 on the track. Handled just like a Blast with bigger shoes on. Same usable power with a lot more when you wanted it. Its the bike I try to sell people on when they think the only next bike to 'move up' to is an SV650 or some other "Big Four" bike. I could explain more why I dont want an XB, but its easier to explain why I bought a Blast (see earlier explanation). If they'd made a 250, I would've bought it. If it had been a 'real' sportbike I would've bought it. All they offered was the Blast. So I made do. I didnt know I'd be mocked by the head of Buell for doing it. | ||
| Methed |
Ratbuell: Amen Pretty much everyone else: HTFU. This is still a company making motorcycles, not a family (or orphanage). --commence the stoning-- | ||
| Slaughter |
I feeel so... so... Lost. I (sniff) am building (sniff, sniff) an XB-Last. Somebody HOLD ME... I feel so ALONE | ||
| Rainman |
No stoning. You're 100 percent right, Methed. It was my fault for imagining that there was a community, although I've met many Blasters through this Website. Buell is about selling bikes. Homecoming, Badness, and all of those cool track days and demo days were not about relationships and friendships. They were about selling bikes. I let myself be fooled. Shame on me. It won't happen again. | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
HTFU? "This is still a company making motorcycles, not a family (or orphanage). " Sorry, I thought this was a website about Buell motorcycles. If your not interested in the Blast (or its successor?), perhaps there is another thread here that may interest you? RatBuell: How far do you think he would go to slam the Blast? I think he went as far as he could without saying "Harley made me produce the Blast and I regret doing so and now I've stopped". | ||
| Gregtonn |
If you don't like the Blast Cube you can always get one of these. http://www.aprilia.com/en-US/Model/76/SPORTCITY+CU BE+125+-+200+-+300/Overview.aspx If it still bothers you take two Midol and call me in the morning. G | ||
| Ezblast |
Really - I'm glad Erik got the response he wanted from this, I really think that this add campaign was in poor taste, all it really did for any new rider considering a Buell for a purchase is ask the question - if he'll deny his least, what makes you think in the end he'll really support the rest? This bike held a good number of Buell's best statistics, a pity he did that, considering no other Buell will collect those kinds of numbers. A sad state of affairs. EZ | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
PS: 'Family' is what kept HD alive when anybody who wanted a reliable motorcycle wouldnt buy one. Its what Harley sells. Its what Buell (used to) sell and its now what countless other mc companies have copied. Yes, its a sales tool. |
