My Buell the lemon!

**buellbabe** · 20th October 2008, 06:21

Originally Posted by AllanB

I'd NEVER buy a first year new Buell - it appears to take a year or two to sort them out.
.

BOLLOCKS!

And thats the opinion of someone who has done 116,000kms of blissful riding on one.

**Monamie** · 20th October 2008, 07:17

Originally Posted by Charlie41

hey girl, I hope you get your bike sorted out soon...
Are you gals doing the 1000k ride?

We sure are

!!
Hopefully see you there-not sure how many of us from the Manawatu but a few any way.
Hows the bike?

**Monamie** · 20th October 2008, 07:21

Originally Posted by buellbabe

BOLLOCKS!

And thats the opinion of someone who has done 116,000kms of blissful riding on one.

I absolutely love my Buell in every other way...except this one problem...and it wouldn't stop me buying another or one from Welly....
Its just one of those tricky things that go wrong sometimes and unfortunately to my Buell

But hey..life goes on...well it will when my bike is fixed

**buellbabe** · 20th October 2008, 07:50

Exactamondo...BTW my bollocks comment was in no way directed at you chick!

Unfortunately shit happens and it can happen to any make of bike...
Glad to hear you are not put off by this wee hiccup LOL.

**NZsarge** · 20th October 2008, 08:07

Originally Posted by buellbabe

Exactamondo...BTW my bollocks comment was in no way directed at you chick!

Unfortunately shit happens and it can happen to any make of bike...
Glad to hear you are not put off by this wee hiccup LOL.

This is true, does'nt matter what you ride (marque) they all have issues from time to time.

**vifferman** · 20th October 2008, 09:56

Originally Posted by nallac

gotta get me a uly one day.

if ya really want one of those lefties i'd swap mine for a Uly

After Big Dave's glowing reports, I contemplated a Ulysses, then a friend of mine in Mrka (who works for Harley) bought one so I watched and waited and listened for his feedback. He loved it! Had some minor niggles, but thought it was a great bike.
Until a couple of months ago.
He took it on a 4-day vacation, and it crapped out, miles from home. He had to hire a truck and tow it all the way home again. He was REALLY pissed off. Lost him three days of leave, and cost him for the truck rental. Of course, it was still under warranty, so Buell fixed it all up good as new for him.
He traded it in on a Yamaha 1300 and a couple of weeks ago had another attempt at his m/cycle vacation.

This time, he had absolutely no problems.

**Monamie** · 20th October 2008, 10:06

Originally Posted by vifferman

After Big Dave's glowing reports, I contemplated a Ulysses, then a friend of mine in Mrka (who works for Harley) bought one so I watched and waited and listened for his feedback. He loved it! Had some minor niggles, but thought it was a great bike.
Until a couple of months ago.
He took it on a 4-day vacation, and it crapped out, miles from home. He had to hire a truck and tow it all the way home again. He was REALLY pissed off. Lost him three days of leave, and cost him for the truck rental. Of course, it was still under warranty, so Buell fixed it all up good as new for him.
He traded it in on a Yamaha 1300 and a couple of weeks ago had another attempt at his m/cycle vacation.

This time, he had absolutely no problems.

I must say when things like this happen to my bike I can't help but doubt my decision. I know when it is fixed and I go on a long ride, I am going to be worried like hell that it won't start or is going to crap out again

...especially if I am by myself.
It's human nature to doubt things I guess.

Those Tiger's sure look good...

**Big Dave** · 20th October 2008, 10:09

Originally Posted by vifferman

This time, he had absolutely no problems.

And I've had two brand new Japanese and one European manufacturer's test bikes fail while I've been on them too.

Shit happens.

My Buell has been pretty good.

**Lias** · 20th October 2008, 10:50

Originally Posted by Mom

No matter sweets, he can get the falsies

*apparently no one can tell the difference*

Kick em very hard and you can tell which ones are false!

**ynot slow** · 20th October 2008, 17:22

Originally Posted by Monamie

I must say when things like this happen to my bike I can't help but doubt my decision. I know when it is fixed and I go on a long ride, I am going to be worried like hell that it won't start or is going to crap out again

...especially if I am by myself.
It's human nature to doubt things I guess.

Those Tiger's sure look good...

AA plus for $100 or so and useable for any vehicle you are on/in,gets you home free or accomodation whilst it is repaired if 100km away from home.

As for the bike shop,if they knew you they should have given a loaner,especially as you bought from them previous,obviously they are annoyed they lost a sale,but whose fault is that,and rubbing salt in is you bought gear from them as well.

Sounds like me,bought over $700 worth of gear from the same shop(I suspect),been back a few times in the car,looking at bikes and gear,first time in 5 visits was I asked if I needed help was this weekend.I said nope but my wife wants to buy shortleg pants,he said where is she,my reply she must have got pissed waiting for service,I then said bit of a shame as she has a say in the next bike we get(well not to big a say),went into another 3 dealers today and we recieved great service from the local Suzuki,Kawaski and Honda parts guys,no wonder people buy Japan bikes.

What is it with bike shops and women,at least car yards have realised women are the key to selling to.

**gunnyrob** · 20th October 2008, 18:25

Krayy is pretty damn happy with the XB12STT he got from the same place, we did the RRRS course yesterday & it was very impressive. All makes of bike can have dramas, (My Beemer had major ones). It's un-nerving to have problems, I now have trust issues, so have also taken out AA Plus, which will work for both the car & bike.

I'm sure you'll have things sorted tout suite & be back in the saddle soon.

**hospitalfood** · 20th October 2008, 18:36

been no probs with my buell.
think the Uly has been around a few years now and should have no probs at all.
badweatherbikers.com and buellxb.com may have info about the problem you had but i would suggest trying to get another one.
this is the first time i have heard of problems with any xb from new.....????

**AllanB** · 20th October 2008, 20:52

Ah a nerve.

Buells are very well documented as having lots of early teething problems. One of the things Harley did when taking them over was to improve these issues and improve warranty claims. Again well documented in the press and on the net. Not to mention a bloody good idea.

All types of bikes have issues, I recall Suzuki selling early 1200 Bandits with oil holes in the pistons that were too large - thus burning a lot of oil. Apparently they have never admitted this was a 'problem' and stated that oil use of up to 1litre per 1600 kms was acceptable ...... yeah right in the 50's!!!

I'd have no problem purchasing a new HD Sportster based Buell, in fact I secretly like them. Its a surprise you appear to have a faulty loom. Shit does happen I guess

My comment was I'd (me - do what you like) not purchase a NEW release Buell in its first year ie I'd ignore the new Rotax one for a year or so. It was released with poor fuelling that has been fixed now with a upgrade.
Besides it looks like an insect.......

Hondas of course are friggen perfect and have never had a issue in all their years of production .....

Here's a question - how come HD can release a BRAND new Rotax engined Buell for $18k (I think) that is effectively a low volume model for Harley. Then offer a FXSRthingy cosmetic rehash of their big twin for farken thousands more.

**ajturbo** · 20th October 2008, 21:23

check the battery...

**ajturbo** · 20th October 2008, 21:37

Originally Posted by Monamie

Well Ladies..chivalry is not dead

Today I went on Garry's `economy run'..and my 2008 Buell with less than 2000ks on the clock did 0.2km/tank of gas

After filling up and heading out of Ashhurst petrol station it decided to stop...I mean it just didn't want to go anymore. When the key was turned off, the instrument panel lit up, when the key was turned on, the high beam light came on

Oh dear...I have definately bought a `lemon`. It had apparent `starting`problems in the shop which was supposedly fixed but a full loom replacement...then the speedo started to die,then came right,and today the whole thing died

Thanks to Garry, who pushed me to Mr and Mrs Cowboyz then gave me a lift to a local Motorbike shop

. Thanks to the young chappy who came out and took it back to the shop...and a big `NO THANKS' to the local Motorbike shop who then said they can't let me have a bike to ride meanwhile because I didn't buy my bike from them

I pointed out that I did buy my last new bike and 90% of my gear from them though....

I am absolutely gutted. Actually more like really really pissed off. I bought a new bike so that I would'nt have any troubles-being on my own I don't have a Mr Fix it to do those `bits n pieces`(don't particularly want one either

) so needed something reliable. Tui add!!

Now...I have a wee debt to collect. One lovely man from a Wellington bike shop who sold me said Buell offered his left testicle over this bike (he doesn't know me very well-foolish man)...Pete..I'm coming to get it

!!

Sorry for ruining your day Garry....

that is a shame.. the only problem i had with mine is the battery went dead...

they are a wonderful bike... i wouldn't be parted with mine