| Author | Message | ||
     Uh60crewdawg |
Hey all This is my first post EVER. Although Ive been reading on the forum a lot. I'm deployed to Afghanistan right now and i am completely heart set on a 1125 of some kind. Obviously I'd prefer a cr but whatever comes by I'll take. I'm Partial to the Pearl white/Blue combination. Its just sexy. Anyway my wife is in Texas right now but ill return home to the Tennessee Kentucky area so any available bikes in that area will catch my interest and if any of you know of some please let me know. | ||
| Jrfitzny |
Good luck with your search, and thank you very much for your service! Stay safe and welcome to the community! | ||
| Hootowl |
Check the classified section here. There are several 1125's for sale. And thanks for your service! | ||
| Krash01 |
First of all, thank you for your service. Second, I am thinking about selling my 09 CR. It's red with a shade over 6K miles on the odo. Never been down. Adult owned. Garage kept. If you're interested, I can send pics. | ||
| Uh60crewdawg |
Thank You both and i am searching the classifieds. Sucks that im 4-5 months from buying because most people want to sell fast. While i have a open thread though i need to ask a noob question. Been reading up a lot on common mods and i have no idea what denoided means.. I believe in reference to handlebars but not positive. Can anyone shed a lil light? Also. I'm in love with the 1125 because of many reasons. Its American, sounds amazing, looks beautiful and just in general is the only one that appeals to me. Is me being a virtually no experience rider going to be a severe problem?? Or is learning to ride on a 1125 overcomable with applied common sense and self restraint | ||
| Rogue_biker |
Thank you for your service. I have a friend who served in Afghanistan a few years ago and from what he told me and the pics he sent me, it ain't no pick nick. He was 44 years old and was out patrolling in Humvees--sometimes behind the fifty, sometimes as driver, sometimes as navigator. It was an adventure for sure! If this is going to be your first bike, the 1125R is going to be a handful. That's really an honest answer. I'm not trying to talk you out of it. The bike is fast, and it reacts quickly to throttle input. I honestly think you would be better off with an XB12R Firebolt, or better yet, an XB9R. However, you are probably young and resilient with lightning reflexes. So if you can get even a little practice on a scooter, or small bike like a 250 or 500cc, you should be able to handle the 1125R later. Whatever you do, just don't get on an 1125R on your first few rides! | ||
| Rogue_biker |
Okay, take the MSF course FIRST! Let me reiterate: do NOT get on an 1125R without any riding experience. Period. | ||
| Uh60crewdawg |
Yea thats for sure its no pic nic! I do still bow my head to the guys out there on patrols on foot and truck. They are the ones who truly see the ugly side of things. I fortunately fly helicopters and our biggest danger over here is our own human error. A truck breaks you pull over, helicopter breaks your inside a 18,000 pound ball of aluminum and magnesium on a 2000 foot trip directly to the ground. lol But on a bike note anyway. I most definately plan on taking a MSF course first. Unfortunately do not have any friends in the area that are bike owners so riding some lesser powered bikes is not really a option. I do have a wealth of dirt bike experience but i know its a completely different animal. But you do have me pegged. 21 years old and quick to develop skills. Three years ago when i lived in Alaska i saw ice drifting and many people just flying sideways around ice tracks. I got told to learn buy a cheap rwd car and start on open lakes. Soooo I bought a 2010 Mustang GT and went straight for the track. lol So jumping in swimming is my usual ability to learn. You don't by chance know a good place or even forum member to learn from in the Kentucky/Tennessee area do you? | ||
| Orman1649 |
If you take a MSF course and are a responsible human being…I don't think there is any problem with an 1125 as a first bike. My first bike was a S1W. I put about 4k on the clock before I got the CR. I unexpectedly popped a wheelie once on the S1W but if you aren't trying to screw off and "be cool" you shouldn’t have any problems. Have repsect for the bike and pay attention to your surroundings. | ||
| Rogue_biker |
Fly helicopters at 21? You lucky sucker! LOL! Blackhawk? OH58? Apache? UH1? Cobra? '53? '47? The MSF course puts you on a small bike and teaches you the basics. That's the way to go. If you get a certificate, you can also waive the actual riding part of the DMV exam (which is really a joke). If you've ridden dirtbikes extensively you are already way ahead of the curve. The only thing you need to learn from there is the rules of the road and how to handle the 130 additional bhp of the 1125R! The R is a great bike. I've ridden many types of sportbikes and over the years I've developed a list of likes and dislikes on my sportbikes. I think the R has many things going for it that other sportbikes don't have. I love that it's a Buell and nobody really knows what it is. I may as well be riding a Confederate Wraith or a Wakan exotic. I also love the power and handling along with its comfortable riding position (for a sportbike) and it's class leading wind-protection. | ||
| Uh60crewdawg |
It will be a long while before i even think about wheelies and being cool. Primarily i want one for economy reasons. A stroked, cammed, S/C'd Mustang believe it or not doesn't get the best gas mileage lol. | ||
| Uh60crewdawg |
Yep I do consider myself pretty lucky when i look at it. I'm on Blackhawks and love them. It was really bad ass knowing that loads of rich ••••• pay 3 grand a hour to fly in a helicopter over Alaska, and i get paid to do it!! lol Its beautiful up there..Cold as hell at -50 ish but beautiful. The 1125 has been a growing crush for me for years. I was looking into buells my last deployment a lot and wanted one. But obviously the 9 months of winter in AK steered me away. Now im in the south and its time. | ||
| Rogue_biker |
I have an '06 GT, Ford Racing intake exhaust and "just" 320 bhp. LOL! I had have an '06 XB12R Firebolt before I got the 1125R. That's another great bike but it's too small for a lot of folks and not as capable as the 1125R | ||
| Uh60crewdawg |
Very Nice.. I highly encourage getting the FRPP Hot Rod cams for your GT. The lopy idle is amazing. Not to mention 30hp on stock heads. Yea that was my other deciding factor was i'm 6'2 so i need a lil more bike to look porpotional. But i'm a skinny guy too so Harley's dont look right and arnt sportbikes lol | ||
| Froggy |
I don't want to play bubble burster, but let me take a stab at your comments.
Yes. Having the 1125 as your first street bike quite frankly is stupid. Can you do it? Sure. Many have. Does it make it wise? No.
That isn't true. Check craigslist, you can easily find a small displacement beater bike for peanuts. I picked up a Blast to beat on during the winter, it is fun, cheap, and easy to maintain. Best part is, I've crashed it 6 times and have yet to spend a penny fixing it.
Wheelies are fun, but not cool, especially if you end up on your ass! I had a close call, and have since significantly calmed down with them.
Do the math, the 1125R is not a bike you get to save money. It will be less economical than your Mustang. The 1125R gets terrible fuel economy (I get 50mpg, average here is high 20s / low 30s). Then on top of that, you will be spending $500 on a set of new tires every few thousand miles, higher registration costs (in NY at least). Don't forget insurance for a single male on a sportbike over 1000cc, then cost of riding gear, accessories to make it a daily driver (tank bag, etc), and you easily lose out on an economical advantage you might get at the gas pump. Again, another reason to buy the Blast even to have as a second bike, it gets 80mpg, tires cost nothing, insurance is next to nothing, and it costs nothing to maintain unlike the 1125. Sorry for coming down hard, I just want you to see the bigger picture! I know your heart is set on the 1125, you should still get it, but seriously look for something else to have on the side. | ||
| Sprintst |
t} Is me being a virtually no experience rider going to be a severe problem?? Or is learning to ride on a 1125 overcomable with applied common sense and self restrain I hate to say it, but YES, these are not the bikes for a beginner. Let me go further - I've been talking to my buddy, and if my father, who has been riding for his entire life asked to ride my Buell, I don't believe I would let him. He has never experience a bike with this level of performance. Twist the throttle a little bit and you can flip backwards. Pull the brake a little too hard (with 1 finger even) and you can flip the bike forward. These are very high performance machines. May I recommend you take the MSF (motorcycle safety course) and buy a 250 to 500 cc bike. Put a year or so on it, and sell it and recoop most of your money. Then look at a 1125. Love to have you in the family, but we don't need another guy coming back from overseas and getting something that is just too much Cars a lot different. Just got a 436 hp (stock) Corvette, and I would let dad drive that. Between the electronics and having 4 wheels, it's controllable, and a bit too much throttle isn't like it is on the bike. Economy - I get 36 mpg. Ate the rear tire in 3300 miles. Insurance WAY more than my Triumph Sprint ST 1050. Tickets - well, I expect I'll be getting a number of those so I'll be paying the lawyers a fair amount.  (Message edited by sprintst on March 18, 2011) (Message edited by sprintst on March 18, 2011) | ||
| Pwillikers |
Uh60crewdawg, I have ridden for years and have owned over three dozen bikes. I do lots of track days. I've introduced many friends to road riding. The CR is very fast and handles very sharply. I would never recommend it for a first time rider. I strongly suggest you buy a used SV650, take the MSF class and if you're really dedicated, after six months, enroll in a track school. There are many here in TX for $150/day. They are a great bargain. The SV is raced often and is quite capable as a track bike. You need to develop skills and appropriate, instantaneous reactions when things get squirrely, which they will. You can sell the SV after a year or two and after a crash or two for about what you've paid for it. Also, it's reliable as a stone, it gets 50mpg and insurance is much cheaper. Buy the 1125 after a couple years on an SV. | ||
| Guambra2001 |
Uh60crewdawg Where are you at in Afghanistan?? I'm currently in FOB Shank, we just got here not too long ago, where taking over the new PMO crew (provost marshal office). If your ever near by come by the shop and say hi. Oh by the way, I have an 09 1125CR, and it is a big boy bike, but with proper training and some balls you'll be able to handle it. My first bike was a 07 ZX10R, and while I do admit it was way more bike than what I needed at the time, Its a matter of learning, getting out there with self control and proper training (MSF Basic, and Experienced). I've been riding for about 4 years and I've never done anything too crazy like wheelies or anything like that, until I got my CR and it just kind of happened by accident and It scared me half to death but it was thrilling and exhilarating. I want to try it again one day when I get back to the states, but I will probably try it on my wife's GS500F first  | ||
| Ljm |
I guess I am not as cautious as these guys. You can start on an 1125 (after the class) if you treat it like flying. Doesn't take long to solo, not to many hours for your license, but that only qualifies you to pound it in to the ground on your own. Same with a bike. More hours and more miles make you better. Take it slow, build your skills and you will be o.k. This is an easy bike to ride too: perfectly balance, civilized until you crack it open, comfortable and well designed. I started on a 2.5 h.p. Bonanza BC 1000 and still ended up on my back at 35 mph. All depends what you do. Good luck and stay safe, Larry | ||
| Socoken |
Obviously I'd prefer a cr but whatever comes by I'll take What is that supposed to mean?! Obviously!!?! Thanks for your service and stay safe. | ||
| Pwillikers |
Not being overly cautious, conservative or morbid... just a realist with experience demonstrating concern for a new rider. Motorcycle deaths top Iraq combat fatalities | ||
| Uk_bueller |
Hi, I have a 1125R and it’s the best thing I’ve ridden (with suspension backed off for the UK’s poor road surfaces). The power is awesome but predictable unlike some big CC bikes I have ridden… Wouldn’t like to think an 1125 was my 1st big bike but I guess it depends on your self discipline. I’m pretty glad I undertook an advanced motorcycling course in the UK before embarking on the 1125R. Having said that… if you have previous dirt bike experience and given the 1125’s handling and ability to stop as well as they go… after all - a bike will only go as fast as your right wrist dictates… Here is a link from a UK police rider on a BMW forum… it has some good riding advice… just remember we ride / drive on the wrong side of the road  http://www.ukgser.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=90 4b326237ff069c67646902f2b868d6&f=433 Good luck whatever you decide and stay safe. | ||
| 2008xb12scg |
Jonathon, 1st thanks for your service! Do you know where you'll be stationed when you get back? Just a few thoughts, if you haven't riden much, or at all remember you will drop it at some point. cheap ugly bikes aren't usually any worse off after you drop them. If you do get it just remember to start slow and that it can get away from you easily if you're not careful. also ATGATT just be smart and welcome to badweb! | ||
| Uh60crewdawg |
Well thank you all for the opinions. I have thought about it being a lot to handle as a first bike. Another of my main reasons for getting it immediately following if not before i get home is my wife. As of right now spending 7 thousand ish on a bike is in her good graces. If i wait till i get back she will start shopping for a bunch of crap she wants and will eventually break me and get her wishes instead of mine. Even though my savings here will permit her a 10grand budget for pretty much only the new bedroom set and couches she wants, she will always want more. That being said I'm taking the warnings from you all and going to try to find a small bike. Do not care the condition or type so long as it runs decent and is around 1500 dollars and also buy my 1125 while she lets me. Get comfortable on the cheapy and then day to day drive the 1125. Maybe also use the cheapy to try increasing my skill and not worry about ••••••• up a beautiful buell. I want to start making this my new hobby and obsession so im determined to jump into this swimming and have fun. | ||
| Sprintst |
sounds like a plan! put them both on battery tenders, save you a lot of hassle stay safe and make it home! (Message edited by sprintst on March 19, 2011) | ||
| Uh60crewdawg |
Thank You and i plan on it. What the reasoning for the battery tenders?? I'm guessing buells are known for killing batteries? | ||
| Ljm |
Can't really go wrong with a plan like that. And if you take care of the starter bike, you can sell it for what you paid for it. Free bike, good practice, and more miles. Good luck and have fun with it. | ||
| Guard_rail |
I really really wanted the cr until I rode one. It didn't have that "I don't wanna get off" feeling that I was looking for. I gave up on the 1125 after that. Then I rode the "R". OMG. Unbelievable. And there's so much wind protection. | ||
| Rogue_biker |
There is absolutely no need to use a Battery Tender on the 1125R no matter what year. If you must use one for a bike that sits for even a month or two unused, there is something amiss and draining your battery. On 2008 1125R's that's usually the instrument cluster. It's a known fault and the fix is to replace the '08 cluster with an '09, which adds a gear indicator. As for your wife spending all your hard earned money, well that's a problem many husbands deal with. If she insists on spending, then she needs to get a job and spend her own money. If she doesn't have a job, then you should have first digs on the budget. Dig?  | ||
| Sandmacker |
If you want a bike worth keeping ,easy to maintain ,great to ride , try the old TRX yamaha 850 .I've given many a hypersport bike a right hurryup, and given a few a view of me pipes. I've just bought a 1125R, but I rode for two years on the trixie first.I also own a K2 gsxr 1000 suzuki and I found I could not use all the power on the street. At 255kph she still was pulling hard(it was worked). Just go with your gut , but temperit with some common sense |
