What does everyone think of Buells?

**Rashika** · 31st January 2006, 14:37

Originally Posted by buellbabe

I think you'll find it cheaper to buy individual parts rather than purchasing the kit... thats what I did.
Rashika/Shot1gun might know how much they are for an XB.
For an X1 it was around $2500 for the factory kit.

Luckily it was all done for me when i bought the bike (it was just barely 2ndhand, but with a few extras done), but i think Shot1gun has got the price about right.

**Pablo Uganda** · 31st January 2006, 16:01

Originally Posted by Bonez

You' say that now. I bet a chocy fish you will end up going on long trips.......................

I think the arthritis in my hip and leg from an injury might prevent that.

But...............

**dangerous** · 31st January 2006, 17:19

Originally Posted by Pablo Uganda

Its the XB12S Lightning I'm refering to.

The XB12 and XB9's are a compleatly different motor to the early Buells, the earlier bikes were stresed to the max with the factory kit on them at 110hp, drag bikes pushing more than that out of a 1200 motor were subject to blowen cranks.

The newer engines are rather relaxed pumping 110hp (with race kit ex Buell) the 12 is the same motor as the 9 but it has been stroked to increase the cc's that would be my pic.

Now there are several models of the 'S' Lightening they look similer but dimensions ulta so look into that, and IIRC the race kits are closer to $2-3000

**Kickaha** · 31st January 2006, 18:22

We already know Dangerous opinion on Buells, despite what he may say now to keep the missus happy

Originally Posted by dangerous

26th November 2004
FWIW..... I like em but they fall to pieces quicker than a Guzzi.... much quicker.

Originally Posted by dangerous

Na, HD/Buell dident get the motor around the right way

Originally Posted by dangerous

10th March 2004
As for the Buel..........They are crappy as

**Rashika** · 31st January 2006, 18:24

Originally Posted by Kickaha

We already know Dangerous opinion on Buells, despite what he may say now to keep the missus happy

the things we DO huh??

(mimicing stoopid old cereal advert)

**k1w160** · 2nd February 2006, 15:00

I tested both Buells last year when looking for a new bike, and I have to admit that it's the first time I found myself laughing out loud during a test ride - it was that much fun, but in the end my scottish heritage came to the fore - I just couldnt see that the Buell was $5K better that a Suzi SV1000. I ended up with the SV1000S, but - take the time to test ride the naked SV1000, great motor, handling, etc and plenty of personality, and having a touch of ducks disease my self, I still found it easy to get my feet on the ground. After 10,000k's I havent regretted my decision. Must go - decked the FZR at Puke last week and a rebuild awaits!!!!!!!!!

**ducatilover** · 2nd February 2006, 15:06

i think they look the fucken shizz, although im not a fan of that big engine, wrong angle and not my favourite sound.

ive heard alot of good about them and almost no bad

**buellbabe** · 3rd February 2006, 05:46

high praise indeed coming from a Ducati Lover

**ducatilover** · 3rd February 2006, 10:20

well they are a vtwin and i'm testing one when its legal for me to, i want to see if it'll tickle my fancy as much as a 749/748

**dangerous** · 3rd February 2006, 15:51

Originally Posted by ducatilover

i think they look the fucken shizz, although im not a fan of that big engine, wrong angle and not my favourite sound.

ive heard alot of good about them and almost no bad

LMFAO..... but you own a bike that is almost a 90* V2 and sounds like a V2... funnyly nuff, do you know what ya on about

**Shadows** · 4th February 2006, 23:04

I took an older model out for a test ride last week, an M2 Cyclone.
I loved it, heaps of torque, horses, and heaps of character. Heaps of vibration too until you get into the right rev range, that was okay but the downside was it was near impossible to ride in traffic (well until you get used to it I suppose). Stacks more grunt than the XL1200S, although based loosely on that engine (I think some of the Harley guys are starting to put Buell heads on their bikes).
It handled like a dream, and the stopping power? Silly me, pulling a stoppie on a test ride lol!
The bike was light, compared to a sporty.
Seat height is right up there, like you're sitting on top of the thing. I'm 6' and it did feel a little high at first but I soon got used to it.
Although it put a huge grin on my face I didn't go for it because it felt like it needed to be ridden hard and fast all of the time. The missus would get jealous of that. And I'd either kill myself or lose my license. Maybe I've just got no willpower.

Anyway, I reckon just take one for a ride and judge for yourself. A lot of people say "they are just sportsters that stop and go around corners" but IMHO you might as well try to compare a door handle with a suitcase for all the good it will do you.