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Pauly
Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 - 04:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

A brand new member here! this is my first post to your board, but I've been reading the board now for a couple of weeks. You've got a good community here and I hope I can bring something of my own to it.

In doing some research for my next bike purchase, I've become a convert to all things Buell. When I made my list of wants and needs it seems Buells are the only bikes that fit just about everything. Big torque and power down low being number 1. I'm not much into having to rev the snot out of a bike to get anything out of it.....Buell. A decent price ...... Buell. I'm kind of a square peg in a world full of round holes....... definitely Buell. My decision is made!!! Now which one ?

I'll be talking to ya,

Pauly
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Daves
Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 - 04:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Welcome Pauly!
You will love the Buell.
You thinking 04 or pick up a leftover 03?
S or R?
Let's talk!

Ride to the edge!
Dave
Iowa HD/Buell (Buell Cycle Center)
1-800-342-7539 ext 14
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Rex
Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 - 04:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

welcome and good luck....Like DAve in Iowa, a lot of good dealer friends on this board. I have three buells..... a 97 M-2 with the S-3 look, a 95 Red S-2, and an Rss 1200.....Pretty cool..rex
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Dasxb9s
Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 - 05:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Pauly...

DO IT!!!

You will have such a smile on an XB!!!

BTW... WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!
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Blake
Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 - 05:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Welcome Pauly,

Enjoy your motorcycle shopping. Test ride the finalists for sure before deciding. Will be interested to hear about your progress leading to your final decision and then your new owner experiences/commentary.
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Pauly
Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 - 06:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks for the welcomes everyone. Can't tell at all that Dave's in sales, can ya ? Jeeez, let a guy get his shoes off.

What I am looking to do is pick up a NEW ( yes never sold) 02 Volcano and orange Cyclone at a dealer about 300 miles from me. Provided he comes waaaaay down in price. He's looking for 12,000 Canadian (about 9000 US) + taxes for it, which is a big tick high. I also found a new vol/orange M2 in Athens Ohio for 6500 US. I'll have to look into the importation and customs rules but I doubt it run near 12,000 . The price up in the Great White North here for the 04 XB9S is 12,999 so I should be able to knock him down to around 9500 or 10000, which would be more like it. Otherwise I guess he could use it for a plant stand!!!!!

Any tips on what to look out for with the M2 would be very welcome And Dave? Any tips from the otherside of the desk about how to knock this dealer down would be very helpful indeed!!!

Again thanks for the welcomes everyone

pauly

edited by pauly on December 17, 2003
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Daves
Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 - 06:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I can't help myself Pauly!

Ride to the edge!
Dave
Iowa HD/Buell (Buell Cycle Center)
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Djkaplan
Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 - 06:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

"I'm kind of a square peg in a world full of round holes..."

A Buell man if there ever was one.
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Brianbuell
Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 - 07:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have that exact M2 and love it, defiantly different. Good luck finding that bike.
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Crank
Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 - 07:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Welcome to the world of those who dare to be different, and have a great time doing it.
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Fullpower
Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 - 07:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hey Pauly, greetings from homer, alaska. welcome to bad web. oh yeah, get thee a Buell. you will dig it. which end of canada do you hang around? i hope to cross the border this summer for a day or so. stay in touch..... regards, dean
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Turnagain
Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 - 07:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Welcome aboard Pauly -- the M2 is the best motorcycle and someone around here can prove it.


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Ray_maines
Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 - 08:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Or he says he can prove it anyway.

For my money, the M2 is a great bike but.........

The '98 S1 is (and always will be) the COOLEST bike ever created by God Himself. If I were going to start over I'd get on Cycle Trader Online and find a good quality, low mileage, S1 and live happily ever after.

Such as:
http://adcache.cycletrader.com/5/5/3/1243553.htm
Yellow S1
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Blake
Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 - 10:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Pauly,
Make sure all the recall have been done. Have them install a #45 pilot jet. Then just ride.
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Court
Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2003 - 05:39 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Pauly:

Welcome...I've been riding Buells since about 1988 and I have more fun with each day.

Enjoy the research and welcome to the wellspring of information and OPINIONS!

:)

By the way...the "M-2 Cyclone is one of the best motorcycle ever made and I can prove it".

Court
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Dynarider
Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2003 - 06:11 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

A M2 or an XB12 or even a nice clean S1 would all be great choices. Avoid the X1 like the plague.
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Newfie_buell
Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2003 - 07:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Court,
How can you prove that?!?

I'm a bit biased here but

98 S1 Lightning is definately the best bike ever made

Pauly,
I get the impression your a Canadian, what part of this vast Country are you from?

I got a line on a 95 Purple S2 and possibly a 1998 S1 thats very nicely customized, last going off the S1 was going for about $7,500.00 Canadian. Last week there was also a Red 96 S2 on the Auto Trader for $6,500.00. I may have the info on my computer somewhere but it was the second time in two months the guy was advertising that bike.

I'll drop ya some mail!!!
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Henrik
Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2003 - 08:08 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Newfie; I'm sure that S2 is Parkway Blue - not *just* purple ;)

Henrik
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Glitch
Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2003 - 08:34 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

"I'm kind of a square peg in a world full of round holes..."
I know what you mean

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Buckinfubba
Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2003 - 09:53 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

pauly

welcome aboard....the M2 is a great bike ....a great all arounder if there ever was.

test ride it first make sure its what you want.

Brian
Tilley hd/buell
buckinfubba@hotmail.com
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Lake_bueller
Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2003 - 10:05 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Pauly...Welcome aboard!!

Buying a Buell is definately a liberating experience. As a 2 Buell owner ('98 S3T & '98 S1W), I can't say enough good things about these bikes.

Make sure to buy the bike to suit your riding needs. My first Buell (S3T) was bought because I wanted a bike that was sporty yet tourable (and VERY different, of course). My S1W is just for fun. It's not the bike for long distance riding (at least not for me).

Most of all, ride the sh!t out of it!!!
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Bluzm2
Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2003 - 12:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Pauly,
Welcome! Thanks for dropping in on our little corner of the web.

As far as tube framers go, the 02 M2 was/is the most sorted out of all of them.

Just rejet the pilot jet, set the low speed screw and ride the wheels off the bugger.
I love my M2.

Brad 1995-S2 2000-M2 2000-Blast
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Newfie_buell
Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2003 - 03:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

So whats up with the Parkway Blue being Purple???
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Mikej
Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2003 - 03:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Technical official color name = Parkway Blue.
Public perception under normal lighting = Purple.
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Bluzm2
Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2003 - 05:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Probably the coolest color ever put on a bike...
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Spiderman
Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2003 - 05:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Naw the coolest has to be Yellow Jacket Pearl
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Mfell2112
Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2003 - 09:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Welcome Pauly. If you have the cash find a used Cyclone. They can be had on EBAY for $4000.00 American. $9,000.00 is way too much for that bike when they go used with a couple thousand miles for $4000.00. Find a 2000 or newer model. Mine has been bullet proof other then the speed sensor. Here is one that sold cheap on EBAY:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=49983&item=244 7765822

Mike
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Turnagain
Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2003 - 10:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)


quote:

the "M-2 Cyclone is one of the best motorcycles ever made and I can prove it".


I'm glad I got that clarified (for my own future reference).
(^^^^^^)

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M2me
Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2003 - 10:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Pauly,

Welcome aboard! I personally feel that the M2 is the best Buell! Of course, I'm prejudiced. I have to agree about that $9000 price. I paid $8500 for my 2001 M2 and I bought it in April of 2001. Even later in the summer of 2001 some dealers had them at under $8000. If you have $9000 US burning a hole in your pocket you could consider an XB9. A 2001-2002 M2 is a great choice too but don't pay $9000 for one.
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Joesbuell
Posted on Friday, December 19, 2003 - 12:05 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

G'day Buelligan's this is my first post but have been an observer for a very longtime(never had a Buell until 9 weeks ago) I bought a 1998 S3T Amazon Green only 14000 klms in prestine condition from Morgan & Wacker Brisbane,Queensland, Australia (oldest Harley dealer outside of USA) there spare parts guy has an S3 he has converted to an S1 twin tail X1 headlight & chin fairing and it looks sh#t hot.My Question has anyone her done it or doing it if yes have you any pics of subframe mods.I would appreciate any info.
thankyou
Joe
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Court
Posted on Friday, December 19, 2003 - 05:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

>>>So whats up with the Parkway Blue being Purple???

Classic Buell story behind that one...remind me to tell you someday!
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Crusty
Posted on Friday, December 19, 2003 - 06:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Court, I've heard conflicting stories from people who, at best, would have heard the story 3rd or 4th hand about why Parkway Blue was purple. I really am curious, and I'd love to hear (or read) the true story.
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Newfie_buell
Posted on Friday, December 19, 2003 - 01:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Post the story Court!!!!!
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Wyckedflesh
Posted on Friday, December 19, 2003 - 04:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

hands Court a roundtoit so tell already :D
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Rex
Posted on Friday, December 19, 2003 - 08:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

there is an m-2 out there for around 2500...I believe it is either on the sacborg classified pages or americanthunderbike club.....REX
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