Triumph or Kawasaki?

**Mom** · 15th February 2011, 17:49

Originally Posted by blackdog

wooohooooo

(will this make you 1/2 harley rider?)

You know I fell in love with this bike 4 years ago, and have been totally enamoured with Buell for I dont now how long. I never for a moment thought I would ever own one, let alone "the one".

Then they announced they were no longer making them and I knew it would never happen.

For everything to fall into place like this is so amazing! I can not wait!

I may have to investigate some hard luggage though - come in Ocean 1

The tank is transparent plastic, I dont want a tank bag to spoil the look or the finish. Ugly pack rack thingy...

**blackdog** · 15th February 2011, 18:03

Originally Posted by Mom

You know I fell in love with this bike 4 years ago, and have been totally enamoured with Buell for I dont now how long. I never for a moment thought I would ever own one, let alone "the one".

Then they announced they were no longer making them and I knew it would never happen.

For everything to fall into place like this is so amazing! I can not wait!

I may have to investigate some hard luggage though - come in Ocean 1

The tank is transparent plastic, I dont want a tank bag to spoil the look or the finish. Ugly pack rack thingy...

not sure if anyone does any specific hard luggage for it that i can think of (except OEM)

these look good tho

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade...tview/921/475/

**Ocean1** · 15th February 2011, 18:12

Originally Posted by Mom

I may have to investigate some hard luggage though - come in Ocean 1

Hope I didn't get your hopes up too much. I have a pair of std Buell hard panniers you can have for naught, but they've both got broken latches. Latches cost $80 each, and I think the new ones are a bit tougher.

You've still got to buy a Buell pannier rack for it, and that's likely to push the budget over that needed to buy a complete pack rack system from Mr Dold. If you want the panniers they're yours, someone may have the time and skill to rebuild the latches.

Luck with the negotiations.

Edit: look at some hard Buell luggage before you decide, it makes for a seriously fat arsed Buell and one needs not to forget they're there when in town...

**Madness** · 15th February 2011, 18:13

Originally Posted by Mom

I may have to investigate some hard luggage though ..... Ugly pack rack thingy...

I would have thought that you'd already have access to the ultimate in Buell luggage accessories, the mighty CB1300!.

I had a similar experience of everything "falling together" for me and my current bike this time last year. It's awesome fun but watch out for the temptations for blingage and the subsequent evaporation of all monies

**Scouse** · 15th February 2011, 18:20

Originally Posted by Mom

You know I fell in love with this bike 4 years ago, and have been totally enamoured with Buell for I dont now how long. I never for a moment thought I would ever own one, let alone "the one".

Then they announced they were no longer making them and I knew it would never happen.

For everything to fall into place like this is so amazing! I can not wait!

I may have to investigate some hard luggage though - come in Ocean 1

The tank is transparent plastic, I dont want a tank bag to spoil the look or the finish. Ugly pack rack thingy...

Mmmm Triumph Mmmm speed triple Mmmmm.
Mmmm Buell Mmmm Lightning Mmmmm.

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And they are Mine Mmmmmm.

**Madness** · 15th February 2011, 18:29

Originally Posted by Scouse

Mmmm Triumph Mmmm speed triple Mmmmm.
Mmmm Buell Mmmm Lightning Mmmmm. And they are Mine Mmmmmm.

Is the rego on the Buell a personalised plate?. It doesn't seem to make sense to me if it is but mind you I don't speak "northern".

BTW, I'm jealous. You bastard.

**blackdog** · 15th February 2011, 18:31

Originally Posted by Madness

Is the rego on the Buell a personalised plate?. It doesn't seem to make sense to me if it is but mind you I don't speak "northern".

BTW, I'm jealous. You bastard.

not personalised

after 99ZZZ they rolled over to A1AAA

**Madness** · 15th February 2011, 18:33

Originally Posted by blackdog

not personalised

after 99ZZZ they rolled over to A1AAA

Thanks for that. I looked at the pic again after I posted and was starting to worry that it read as "arse jockey". I've met Scouse and he sure as fuck aint one of those.

Sorry Mom, back on topic.

Mmmmmmmmmmmm, candy!

**Scouse** · 15th February 2011, 18:45

Originally Posted by Madness

Thanks for that. I looked at the pic again after I posted and was starting to worry that it read as "arse jockey". I've met Scouse and he sure as fuck aint one of those.

Sorry Mom, back on topic.

Mmmmmmmmmmmm, candy!

Now that you mention it the 5 does make it read that way fookin the shame of it all I'm going to have to see about changing that plate now

**Maha** · 15th February 2011, 19:13

Originally Posted by Madness

I would have thought that you'd already have access to the ultimate in Buell luggage accessories, the mighty CB1300!.

That I can deal with, problem is, I have the Buell bug now....

(or a speed triple)

Originally Posted by Scouse

Mmmm Triumph Mmmm speed triple Mmmmm.
Mmmm Buell Mmmm Lightning Mmmmm.

And they are Mine Mmmmmm.

You my friend have the perfect garage.

**davebullet** · 15th February 2011, 19:42

Originally Posted by Scouse

Mmmm Triumph Mmmm speed triple Mmmmm.
Mmmm Buell Mmmm Lightning Mmmmm.

And they are Mine Mmmmmm.

out of interest - do you have a thread somewhere comparing them - virtues and pros and cons and all that?

**Mom** · 15th February 2011, 19:45

Originally Posted by Ocean1

Hope I didn't get your hopes up too much.

No, not really, I have tried to keep level on this the whole way through. I HATE the thought of wearing a back pack, I am a girl and I have "STUFF" that I need to take with me. Lunch being the most important

Hmmmmmm, ventura website here I come

Originally Posted by Madness

I had a similar experience of everything "falling together" for me and my current bike this time last year. It's awesome fun but watch out for the temptations for blingage and the subsequent evaporation of all monies

Yepper, I am hearing you loud and clear

Originally Posted by Maha

I have the Buell bug now....

(or a speed triple)

As long as you can install luggage appropriate for my/our needs...

OMG

OMG!

Standing by for my independant report...