Harley Davidson winds up Buell!

**lanci** · 16th November 2009, 20:46

Love the subtle trolling that is happening in this thread, you really must read in between the lines to get it...

**Headbanger** · 16th November 2009, 20:46

Might have more luck getting attention after the protest is done and dusted.

**scumdog** · 16th November 2009, 20:47

Originally Posted by carver

well, its all over for buell, and well, i never liked them anyway.

i guess they were always a bit of a underachiver next to Ducati and KTM

True, at cretins could handle those bikes - if you could fog a mirror and your head could fit through a 5" steel hoop you were in!!

However Buells were a tad much for the average cretin.

**carver** · 16th November 2009, 20:47

Originally Posted by Headbanger

Might have more luck getting attention after the protest is done and dusted.

but its true, did you read my CR test?

**Bren** · 16th November 2009, 20:51

From the Katriders Forum

I was out working on my bike when my neiboor with the busa drove by followed by a bike i'ld never seen before. Seconds later i got a text to come over and check out a Buell.

It's a 2009 Buell 1125CR with only 500 miles on it. The guy got it for a steal, $6200!!!!!! Brand new from the dealer!!!! .... Thats less expencive then the used 07 Gsxr 750 i was looking for!! Since Buell was dropped by Harley, they sent out $5000 rebates to the dealers to cut the 11/12 thousand dollar MSRP down to move them quicker.

Very sexy looking bike. Hands down looks like a street fighter. The front turn signals are no joke lol, very bight leds. Gauges are cool and will even display instant mpg plus fuel and ambient temp. I only got to sit on it. The riding position is just like a super sport bike, High peg position and and low handle bars. Not my cup of tea but u cant beat the price and apperently they only built this bike for 3 years so it will def be a collectors item!!!

http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=103830
well its true, the dealers over there are literally throwing them out the doors!!! Bugger wish I was over there with the readies!!!!

**Sidewinder** · 16th November 2009, 20:56

its because they found out that a harley wont go faster if you put clip ons on it!

**ManDownUnder** · 16th November 2009, 20:58

Originally Posted by carver

...they were always a bit of a underachiver...

At last - a topic you're well qualified for.

**carver** · 16th November 2009, 21:01

Originally Posted by ManDownUnder

At last - a topic you're well qualified for.

notoriety......

**White trash** · 16th November 2009, 21:04

Originally Posted by carver

i guess they were always a bit of a underachiver next to Ducati and KTM

Bullshit. The day KTM or Spew-cattie make a push rod, air colled V-twin anywhere near in the same league as a Buell I'll stop challenging you to a race.

**carver** · 16th November 2009, 21:20

Originally Posted by White trash

Bullshit. The day KTM or Spew-cattie make a push rod, air colled V-twin anywhere near in the same league as a Buell I'll stop challenging you to a race.

haha, so you think the HD is better?

**AllanB** · 16th November 2009, 21:27

I always liked the Sporty based ones.

I cannot help but think that the new CR killed Buell. Billed as the true American Sport Bike (despite the engine being a Rotax!) It was released with fuel 'bugs' (sorted with a download apparently), must have cost absolute millions to develop and the Americans ignored it ................ after all it was no longer a 'Harley'.

And it has side boobs ................

Harley owners really like boobs, but not hanging out the side!

**tri boy** · 17th November 2009, 05:40

Very surprised that carver isn't sad that a bike that "thumps riders in the arse, through the seat" is to be no more.
Does this mean he is turning? Or his arsehole can't take a pounding anymore?
I rode a few Buells, and liked them for what they are.
They won many races in the AMA class they raced in, and it is a shame that another brilliant mans ideas may not see further development.