About Buells...

[Ocean1]

Sounds to me like the previous ones, while not horrible in their own non-sprotbikey way, weren't quite up to scratch.

Depends on who's definition of sprotsbike we're using, dunnit.

Most seem to centre around "Almost identical to that Rossi fellers" and "Fastest machine at teh trackdays... *if dat Rossi dude were riding it*".

I, for one, *counts* don’t subscribe to that as a real-world definition. I'm not sure we're going to come to any agreement as to what might be a valid definition here. Sufficed to say that, for me the Buell fulfils my requirements, for my definition of a sprotsbike.

Don’t know about that “the engine we always wanted” thing, sounds perilously close to marketing bullshit. Again, for me the XB engine delivers exactly what I want in a road bike, for the purposes of abusing tight country corners. So if true, then I’m well pleased Eric was constrained to the development of the XB.

[buell]

AHHHHHH... BUT, you wont get off ya GSXR or street trip with a grin, buzzy feeling in ya gut and wanting more after a scoot through some tight n curleys like ya do on a Buell, the sound and feel you will never get on the above. Mate ya cant explain it but it is what owning a buell is about.

I agree fully. I have owned my buell for 2 years and 35 000 Km later still going strong. Every time I ride it I look for the tight & twisties and get off at the end of the ride on a buzz, it has a unique feel thats just awsome. I my bike . Each to their own I say!

[Krayy]

Any Buell XB owners should take a look at this thread:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...post1129226422

Easy mod and makes a world of difference to low speed riding and getting off the line.

[buellbabe]

I agree fully. I have owned my buell for 2 years and 35 000 Km later still going strong. Every time I ride it I look for the tight & twisties and get off at the end of the ride on a buzz, it has a unique feel thats just awsome. I my bike . Each to their own I say!

I 2nd that!

Its all about that special "X-factor" that is unique to Buell.
Some like it and some don't...

[dangerous]

I 2nd that!

Its all about that special "X-factor" that is unique to Buell.
Some like it and some don't...

and some just dont get it

[ajturbo]

and some just dont get it

like your for instance.....

(re- front wheel getting repaired...)

[scumdog]

I 2nd that!

Its all about that special "X-factor" that is unique to Buell.
Some like it and some don't...

And some think that if it's not a bike they like/ride then it can't possibly be any good for anything and must be utter crap...

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

And some think that if it's not a bike they like/ride then it can't possibly be any good for anything and must be utter crap...

yup and now I own a Ducati...

[ajturbo]

And some think that if it's not a bike they like/ride then it can't possibly be any good for anything and must be utter crap...

you have it one, O wise man of the south.....

you see, all Honda, Kawasaki, hog, ducati, Bimoto, etc, riders are ghey, as they don't ride a bike like mine.....

[Headbanger]

I 2nd that!

Its all about that special "X-factor" that is unique to Buell.
Some like it and some don't...

The same could be said for any bike that a person finds to suit themselves perfectly.

[dangerous]

like your for instance.....

(re- front wheel getting repaired...)

HUH?

[buell]

I think when you say "some" you must mean those out there that dont ride bikes. Sounds like a good time for one of those quote thingys " It's not about the bike that got you there, but the road you took!"
Ps. probably helps if it's a nice bike too

[buell]

I 2nd that!

Its all about that special "X-factor" that is unique to Buell.
Some like it and some don't...

Great to see you bike has done the Km's keep the same service period as you, (do it all myself). I will be keeping mine till it's a vintage. Just an awesome bike to ride, awesome!

[scumdog]

I think when you say "some" you must mean those out there that dont ride bikes. Sounds like a good time for one of those quote thingys " It's not about the bike that got you there, but the road you took!"
Ps. probably helps if it's a nice bike too

As I say: "It's not his ride but the man astride that counts"


(awaits a burst of smart comments about 'ride' 'astride' and 'counts')

[buellbabe]

Headbanger you make a valid point but the X-factor thing with a Buell is not just about finding a bike that suits ya...its hard to explain...

Maybe its has something to do with the fact that they aren't mass-produced, or it could have something to do with the fact that they don't seem to fit into a neat little slot in the market...Buell might market them as one thing or another but really when it comes down to it they are a hoons bike!
However Buell don't like to market them as such cos that would encourage 'bad behaviour'.

yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaa!