Harley Davidson winds up Buell!

**YellowDog** · 17th October 2009, 14:04

Whilst this is quite a surprise, I remember that the most recent HD model released did seem to be more like a Buel than an HD.

**AllanB** · 17th October 2009, 14:32

Originally Posted by YellowDog

Whilst this is quite a surprise, I remember that the most recent HD model released did seem to be more like a Buel than an HD.

Hmmm good point here. I wonder how long it is before the new sporty short wheelbase HD's arrive using the Buell box etc after all HD own it all.

Though it's possible that HD management may get confused with some of Erick's ideas and end up with liquid chrome in the swingarms ....

**Hailwood** · 17th October 2009, 15:57

Having read this on another site for Buell owners, this is not good news at all. I wont be getting rid of the Uly as it is a great bike and does everything I want it to do and more but I sure as hell wont be rushing down to my local HD dealer to replace her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Right now I wouldnt give Hd the steam off my hot piss let alone any of my $$$$$

MV is being sold off but Buell is having production ceased...does this mean it may be restarted if and when the US economy picks up?

**nallac** · 17th October 2009, 16:18

Originally Posted by Hailwood

Having read this on another site for Buell owners, this is not good news at all. I wont be getting rid of the Uly as it is a great bike and does everything I want it to do and more but I sure as hell wont be rushing down to my local HD dealer to replace her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Right now I wouldnt give Hd the steam off my hot piss let alone any of my $$$$$

MV is being sold off but Buell is having production ceased...does this mean it may be restarted if and when the US economy picks up?

maybe a possibility of being restarted........fingers crossed...

Personally i think H-D have made a bad move(unless it was sucking the company dry)as most Buell owners buy a Buell because its a Buell,
not because its made by H-D.
It may have a H-D based engine,but they ain't ya typical H-D cruiser.
(If i wanted a slower,heavy cruiser type bike I'd buy a Victory or M109)

By dumping the Buell brand they are simply pushing prospective buyers to another brand,be it Duc,MV (for the well off) or others,so are going to lose out on money that ownership brings,consummables,clothing,bling etc .

**AllanB** · 17th October 2009, 16:56

I think Harley made a mistake by treating Buell with the same sales model as HD. The new adverts and trying to add the gear etc missed the boat for Buell riders.
Also if the brand was treated in the States the same way I've seen them in NZ - stuffed to a dusty back corner in the show room next to the shitter, it's no wonder they have not been selling.

PS - now wouldn't some of those Harley cruisers look cool with a clean rim mounted brake disk and a tiny spool front hub........

**nallac** · 17th October 2009, 17:04

Originally Posted by AllanB

I think Harley made a mistake by treating Buell with the same sales model as HD. The new adverts and trying to add the gear etc missed the boat for Buell riders.
Also if the brand was treated in the States the same way I've seen them in NZ - stuffed to a dusty back corner in the show room next to the shitter, it's no wonder they have not been selling.

PS - now wouldn't some of those Harley cruisers look cool with a clean rim mounted brake disk and a tiny spool front hub........

theres a Harley (Big block something?) in Road and sport hamilton with Buell wheels on it, it sure looks different to chrome spokes...

**Big Dave** · 17th October 2009, 18:09

Originally Posted by Hailwood

MV is being sold off but Buell is having production ceased...does this mean it may be restarted if and when the US economy picks up?

I think it's more pertinent to the raft of patents that Buell owned.

**Daffyd** · 17th October 2009, 19:52

It has been announced in the last few hours that H-D is closing Buell down at the end of this month and has sold MV Agusta to an, as yet, un-named buyer.
(See link)

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/upto...ell-brand.html

**Big Dave** · 17th October 2009, 20:26

Opinion.

http://kiwiridermagazine.blogspot.co...ell-owner.html

**nothingflash** · 17th October 2009, 20:37

Hey... someone beat you to it...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...d.php?t=110098

**Daffyd** · 17th October 2009, 20:38

Originally Posted by nothingflash

Hey... someone beat you to it...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...d.php?t=110098

Yeah, sorry about that. I looked for any posts about it but couldn't find any.

**nothingflash** · 17th October 2009, 20:40

Don't be sorry mate - just wanted to make sure you got to have your say with everyone else...

**sheddy** · 18th October 2009, 01:08

I Have had my 06 XB12X for just on a month. It sits by my softail and I know the weather has been less than optimum for riding of late, but every ride since I have had the Buell has been on the XB. I think its great for tall guys. Ergos are just dead right. If I had to make a call on holding the bikes due to this impending rego fiasco I would firstly keep the XB because its just so comfortable and has plenty of go for any sane rider.If a few more HD riders had tried them instead of following a fashion trend they may have pulled through. I think the values will dip and then rise, There arnt that many of them about and they do what they do well. The Buell name will be held in the same level of regard as Norton and Vincent.It certainly blew me away hearing this news on top of that ACC crap. The global "slowdown" caused this it wasn't a quality issue. Yes Buell had lots of help from Harley to fix problems with earlier machines, but it was a small company and that often happens. We would probably have a few more Brittens about if they had gained a serious financial backer. Why HD got involved with MV Agusta was beyond me in the first place.