What does everyone think of Buells?

**dangerous** · 10th February 2006, 16:51

Originally Posted by buellbabe

Well I wasn't gonna get involved in this debate but since I agree...
yeah baby yeah...90º hmmmm

Hey chick......... yours aint a 90* Vee.... mine is tho hmmmmmmmm

**ducatilover** · 10th February 2006, 19:37

dude! look at my title: DUCATILOVER! i naver said i dont like 90* engines, infact i love them, and is it just me or are alot of ducatis using 90* vtwins? i just dont like the general way a 45* vtwin sounds and delivers its power, 52 [or 52.5] on the other hand floats my boat very well.

but i still want to ride a buell

**Crazy Steve** · 10th February 2006, 20:00

SHIT!!

Crazy Steve.

**Troll** · 11th February 2006, 09:02

Originally Posted by ducatilover

there is a "perfect angle" for a v but im not sure if its 52.5* or 90* as i have been told two different stories

pefrfect angle is 42 degrees thats what Indian used

**Big Dave** · 11th February 2006, 09:10

Originally Posted by Troll

pefrfect angle is 42 degrees thats what Indian used

Yeah - and just look at how strong they are going today......

**Troll** · 11th February 2006, 18:06

check out www.kiwiindian.com

going quite well as it stands

**ducatilover** · 11th February 2006, 18:53

was in the honda shop in masterton today dribbling on theur xb9. i want the little screen thingy for my bros650

**buellbabe** · 13th February 2006, 05:38

Originally Posted by dangerous

Hey chick......... yours aint a 90* Vee.... mine is tho hmmmmmmmm

Did I say it was? I just happen to think that angle is very asthetically pleasing...is that OK with YOU Mr D?

**dangerous** · 13th February 2006, 16:59

Originally Posted by buellbabe

Did I say it was? I just happen to think that angle is very asthetically pleasing...is that OK with YOU Mr D?

Don't get smart with me girl..... or I'll come on up there and smack a sloppy kiss on ya, and slap ya Buell riding behind

**SpinFx** · 17th February 2007, 20:53

I've been riding 1200 sporties for about 5 years now and just bought me a 2002 X1 Lightning with 6000ks on the clock, it's got the vance and haines exhaust and the fuel injections been tuned and is putting out 110hp. I've only ridin it for 300ks now but am already in love. awesome reponse on the throttle, good for skinny light fellas like myself, alot lighter and easier to manouver than my old sporster. The only problem i've found is i may need to save for a few tickets as it picks up sppeed so quick and smoothly, you dont even know till you look at the speedo. Also in 5th at 110ks your only floating between 2-3thou revs. smooth and fast. love it.

**SpinFx** · 17th February 2007, 21:00

just another note...........if all your riding is gonna be around town, dont bother cause you will just labour the poor thing on low revs, or end up attracting to much attention than you want.........best suited for open road with long straights and twisty corners.

**nudemetalz** · 17th February 2007, 21:07

Not really my cup of tea, I like the Italian twin noises better, whether it be 60 or 90 degree twins.
However, I did look at Buells when looking for a big twin but the Guzzi's style just won me over

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**buellbabe** · 19th February 2007, 06:16

Jeez! this thread was started a year ago and I had just done 78,000kms... well I am now up to 96,000 and she had a top-end rebuild at 90 plus the shock has shit itself bigtime... not to worry cos I know a guy who can rebuild it for a fraction of the price of a new one...

Gotta say something here that is NOT in Buells favour... my bike is a '99 model and the shock is now obselete, along with the race kit and the factory 'breadbox-aircleaner' kit.
I have heard Firebolt and XB owners also grumbling about obsolete parts...
What do ya do? well there are after market parts available but generally speaking they are more expensive than the original.
For example: my original shock $1000, replacement 'works performance' $1500; original race tuned ECM $400 (approx), power commander $700; factory breadbox replacement $450, screaming eagle kit $600+
These figures are approximate but ya get the picture?

**idleidolidyll** · 19th February 2007, 06:32

Originally Posted by Pablo Uganda

Are they are a popular bike?
Do they go well, like at least better than a sportster?
Is the motor hotted up a bit and whats the output of it, say the 1200.

I quite like the look of them, but never ridden one.
Buell is owned by HD now right?

awesome handling bike.
couldn't ride the R model very far without getting sore all over though.
prefer the S model
pity about that air cooled old tech motor though, imagine what Eric Buell could do with a real motor like an Aprilia, KTM V twin, Ducati, hell; even a Honda!

**Rashika** · 19th February 2007, 06:44

Originally Posted by idleidolidyll

awesome handling bike.
couldn't ride the R model very far without getting sore all over though.
prefer the S model

'tis funny that. Just completed the nth island trip, 3000 kms and I was pretty much the only one who WASN'T complaining about sore back, wrists, arse (tho Buellbabe did have real reason to complain

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I find mine really comfy. Maybe its the clipon bars.