My Buell the lemon!

**AllanB** · 21st October 2008, 14:15

Like what?

New for NZ in 09

CB1000R - fun bikes
Hornet 600 - fun bikes
DN thingy (agree with Big Dave here - there will be more)

Whats any of the big makers got???? nothing really new. Suzukis are all rehashes ditto Yahama (cool new crank on the R1), Kawasaki......., Harley (Sport Sportster).

V4 fans - man they have hang-ups

there is always a VMax.

Actually I am surprised the V4 has not made a big comeback - probably production costs compared to the inline that kill it.

Other than a few very low volume makers that are hellishly expensive Buell is one of the few prepared to experiment from the norm.

Then there is Triumph of course - some innovation and difference there.

Just about everything is that good now that there is little point in brand loyality - buy what you like and what gives you the most FUN.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 21st October 2008, 14:25

Originally Posted by Monamie

A very good choice for you and your wife

...but Pete has just given me the SS lightning to use while my Uly is being repaired (Thanks Pete...you can keep your bits' n' pieces now

), and it has made me realise how much the Uly is exactly what I want/like in a bike. (though the SS has the most amazingly comfy seat

and sounds soooo cool

).

I love the Uly and wouldn't ever swap it for another bike....

You may find your wife will end up pinching your Uly

Thanks Welly MC...

Thanks for letting me keep my nads! The XB12ss was a secret ploy to sell you an acc muffler!

We'll have your Uly back to you as soon as we sort it...thanks for your patience.

Pete

**vifferman** · 21st October 2008, 15:04

Originally Posted by AllanB

V4 fans - man they have hang-ups

there is always a VMax.

Actually I am surprised the V4 has not made a big comeback - probably production costs compared to the inline that kill it.

I like V4s because I don't like the buzziness of the IL4s, and the V4 has some of the character of a V-twin, but is smoother. (I do miss the v-twin though, and may end up replacing the VFR with another one, or maybe a triple).
It's a bummer that the Honda V4s used to be the sportiest of the Hondas, during the 80s, and somehow morphed into a sport-tourer. I think if the RC45 hadn't been nobbled in WSB by the rules being bent to favour Ducati, things might've been different. But, as you say, a V4's probably dearer to produce, and it certainly can be more expensive to service.
It's also a bummer that there's been no trickle-down effect from MotoGP, but I guess that's to be expected, given the bikes have to be entirely non-production based.

**AllanB** · 21st October 2008, 15:51

I'd have to say I agree 100%

Even Guzzi could run a sweet inline V4

**GSVR** · 21st October 2008, 16:32

Originally Posted by Monamie

Pete has just given me the SS lightning to use while my Uly is being repaired Thanks Welly MC...

Thats really good to hear. You'll have to organise a group ride to collect your bike when its ready. I wouldn't mind a trip to Wellington in the near future.

**chanceyy** · 21st October 2008, 20:24

great news Mo .. we can catch up next week after your exam & check out the temp wheels

**ynot slow** · 21st October 2008, 21:13

I'll swap three bags of grapefruit,two of tangelos for it then,you keep the lemons our tree has heaps.

**Drogen Omen** · 22nd October 2008, 07:05

Found a couple nice buells on trade me...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=170287242
Model: XB12
Engine size: 1200cc
Kilometres: 6,994km
Year: 2007
Asking price: $14,495

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=181195090
Model: XB9SX city cross
Engine size: 900cc
Kilometres: 8,230km
Year: 2005
Asking price: $10,500

This ones at Wellington motorcycles...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=157491908
Model: XB12
Engine size: 1200cc
Kilometres: 1,725km
Year: 2007
Asking price: $15,999

**Monamie** · 22nd October 2008, 07:16

Originally Posted by Drogen Omen

Found a couple nice buells on trade me...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=170287242
Model: XB12
Engine size: 1200cc
Kilometres: 6,994km
Year: 2007
Asking price: $14,495

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=181195090
Model: XB9SX city cross
Engine size: 900cc
Kilometres: 8,230km
Year: 2005
Asking price: $10,500

This ones at Wellington motorcycles...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=157491908
Model: XB12
Engine size: 1200cc
Kilometres: 1,725km
Year: 2007
Asking price: $15,999

Go for it...you won't regret it. I think you will find if you are going to do some travelling that the Uly will suit you both...one each

.
I find my bike less tiring than the SS, I have to hold on tighter in the PN winds

I personally think my bike is much better to `handle'...corner etc....though it is nice being able to reach the ground

**Monamie** · 22nd October 2008, 07:20

Originally Posted by ynot slow

I'll swap three bags of grapefruit,two of tangelos for it then,you keep the lemons our tree has heaps.

Thats another Tui ad right?

**Max Headroom** · 22nd October 2008, 10:11

Originally Posted by Drogen Omen

wife and i are looking at getting a buell each, probs 2009 XB12s for me and a XB9sx for her although she tried the red XB12s they have in welly motorcycles shop and she can touch the ground a lot better... the seat looks way lower than the rest of them... hope we can get a seat like that one when we get our bikes...

My wife has a 2004 XB12S which she bought 2 1/2 years ago with 7000km and it's now done 17,000km. Never missed a beat, runs like a champ. The only "issue" we've had happened a few years ago when it picked up a stone that partially tore the drivebelt, but it was straightforward to replace (and it didn't actually snap).

My wife was a little concerned about the seat height when she got the bike too (she suffers from duck's disease), so we got a factory accessory low seat for it. It was cheap (at least i thought so!) at about $220 from memory. She doesn't use it any more, because the standard seat has more padding and is more comfortable for the distances we often cover. She's gotten used to the extra height now, and it isn't an issue any more.

**ajturbo** · 22nd October 2008, 10:17

Originally Posted by buellbabe

Yep but if you prefer a forum thats closer to home (mostly aussies and kiwis) and easy to navigate then try this one.

http://aussievtwins.com/index.php

that is a great site...

i have had my XB12R for 18 months.. replace the headlights and battery

and (because i have a wimpy homo like left wrist) i put in a Hydraulic clutch...

heated bars and electric vest plug..

**vifferman** · 22nd October 2008, 10:20

Originally Posted by ajturbo

... (because i have a wimpy homo like left wrist) i put in a Hydraulic clutch...

heated bars and electric vest plug..

Huh.
Must be a good clutch then. Many hydraulic clutches (like the VFR, and especially some Ducatis) have very heavy hydraulic clutches. If you rode my bike, you'd soon have a very strong left hand. Dunno 'bout the homosexual wrist though

**ynot slow** · 22nd October 2008, 20:04

Originally Posted by Monamie

Thats another Tui ad right?

Ah ok I'll chuck in a slab of beer as well,since you twisted my arm.

**Ocean1** · 22nd October 2008, 20:22

Originally Posted by vifferman

Huh.
Must be a good clutch then. Many hydraulic clutches (like the VFR, and especially some Ducatis) have very heavy hydraulic clutches. If you rode my bike, you'd soon have a very strong left hand. Dunno 'bout the homosexual wrist though

AJ's aint bad, but funnily enough it's only slightly lighter than my original cable version.

You should feel the hydraulic clutch on the neighbour's Beta, ridiculously light.

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