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2020 AMA Champion on the new Buell 1190HCR
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34nineteen
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I think its interesting that he has "Buell Motorcycles" painted on the side of the bike rather than "EBR". As I understand it, Buell is owned by Harley and EBR is owned by LAP, so he's supporting Harley?
If it says EBR somewhere, I dont see it. Also, not a good sign for supporting a brand or being sponsored.
Cooter
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I just think he's awfully skinny to carry them huge huevos all the time.
Yep...I noticed that also and wondered why it had Buell on it
jetlee
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LAP bought rights to the Buell name as well.
Cooter
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Bought the Buell name from Harley when they bought up EBR?? I wonder why?
buell Schmuell--I bought my EBR on the special $16,000 special deal in 2014. What a rip. Something about Hero motors and devious Indians and over night my bike was worth Jack. And an orphan. I talked to several dealers and they were majorly choked at the whole deal. Maybe it will be a collector someday. Heck in 6 months I will own it.
(Meantime 3419 offers me $1700 bucks)--
that works out to 1 dollar/per mile plus tires (.10/mile) plus fuel(.06/mile)plus loan interest and insurance (.15/mile)--so say $1.50/mile for 15,500 miles.
Spendy ride--future garage find.
Opto
(Meantime 3419 offers me $1700 bucks)--
that works out to 1 dollar/per mile plus tires (.10/mile) plus fuel(.06/mile)plus loan interest and insurance (.15/mile)--so say $1.50/mile for 15,500 miles.
Spendy ride--future garage find.
Opto
Cooter
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Man you got some bad timing but there was NO ONE who was happy about that deal:down: The audacity of the whole scheme boggles my mind. I honestly believe it was their plan from the start.
Maybe riding it is what you need? Get that ol' spark back (PUN!) But really, go for a cruise, maybe you remember why you got it again?
Maybe riding it is what you need? Get that ol' spark back (PUN!) But really, go for a cruise, maybe you remember why you got it again?
34nineteen
Well-known member
I thought $1700 sounded fair for a vehicle with a title lien, multiple issues with the master cylinder, that was devalued drastically overnight, and could potentially be an orphan again if EBR falls apart (again). Its not like you can go to a Harley dealer and order parts for it. And its not like a motorcycle dealer is going to have any interest in it.
Then again, I have no idea of what you think is a fair price for it, as all you said was "make an offer".
Then again, I have no idea of what you think is a fair price for it, as all you said was "make an offer".
3419,
All the master cylinder issues have been resolved. The local HD guy offered $6500 for the Uly and the EBR on a trade in. The online listings for the EBR range from 4-7K so there is that. Yes always some wishful thinking on my part but $4,000 would be nice.
You could always buy my '38 Bugatti for $300,000--no parts or dealer network for that beast either.
Probably best to take Cooter's advice and just ride the wheels off of it. Quit whining and take my lumps.
Like I said, it will make an interesting Barn find a few years down the road.
All the master cylinder issues have been resolved. The local HD guy offered $6500 for the Uly and the EBR on a trade in. The online listings for the EBR range from 4-7K so there is that. Yes always some wishful thinking on my part but $4,000 would be nice.
You could always buy my '38 Bugatti for $300,000--no parts or dealer network for that beast either.
Probably best to take Cooter's advice and just ride the wheels off of it. Quit whining and take my lumps.
Like I said, it will make an interesting Barn find a few years down the road.
njloco
Well-known member
Well, if you still have it, I'll offer $1600 ?
Just kidding.
Just kidding.
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34nineteen
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Not trying to be a tough crowd, but you didnt give us anything to go on.
OK, knowing a price makes it helpful to know if an offer is going to be considerable or insulting. I think $4000 for the RX is extremely generous on your behalf and I do like that you put higher bars on an RX.
As far as your Roadster purchase goes.... as a former Roadster owner... don't do it! The bike is beautiful and I have been told this several times from people looking at my bike "I'm normally don't like Harleys, but thats a really nice bike!"
Here is why I say not to do it.
1. They are very hard to find. Unless you happen to be lucky enough to have one nearby, they are very hard to find.
2. They are sloooow. Harley guys call them quick. Nope. Your Uly will run circles around it. You can get one to about the power of an XB buy doing a 1250/1275 kit, cams, fuel controller, intake and exhaust. However the bike is about 150 pounds heavier than an XB so, its like carrying a passenger all the time.
3. Its a Sportster.... the red headed stepchild of the Harley family. But as a Buell owner, you get that. LOL.
4. The seat is really hard. Mine eventually broke in but I'm 200lbs. Some of the lighter guys hate it.
5. The speedo can be hard to read in sunlight. It not that big of a deal, unless you see Johnny Law in your rear view and cant tell if youre going 45 or 55. The analog part of the gauge is a tach, not a speedo. And the colors arent changeable like the Harley accessory one.
6. Range is only about 125 miles per tank. The tank size is 3.3 gal.
7. The suspension is non adjustable and crappy. Harley guys will comment how good it is, but any one else will think its harsh and flutters between under damped and over damped. The rear shocks are adjustable for spring preload, but that it.
8. I felt the stock mid controls were cramped and always in the way when i put my feet down. I eventually sprang for the $400 "further forward" controls which i loved, but then the 2-1 pipe selection became severely limited... and the one I had in mind, was a no-go.
Even though I'm ragging on the bike, I did buy one new when they first launched. It is a really nice bike for a Harley and maintenance is a breeze compared to an XB. If you like wrenching on your own bike, you will quickly figure out why Harley mechanics dont like Buells. And yes, I regret selling it.
OK, knowing a price makes it helpful to know if an offer is going to be considerable or insulting. I think $4000 for the RX is extremely generous on your behalf and I do like that you put higher bars on an RX.
As far as your Roadster purchase goes.... as a former Roadster owner... don't do it! The bike is beautiful and I have been told this several times from people looking at my bike "I'm normally don't like Harleys, but thats a really nice bike!"
Here is why I say not to do it.
1. They are very hard to find. Unless you happen to be lucky enough to have one nearby, they are very hard to find.
2. They are sloooow. Harley guys call them quick. Nope. Your Uly will run circles around it. You can get one to about the power of an XB buy doing a 1250/1275 kit, cams, fuel controller, intake and exhaust. However the bike is about 150 pounds heavier than an XB so, its like carrying a passenger all the time.
3. Its a Sportster.... the red headed stepchild of the Harley family. But as a Buell owner, you get that. LOL.
4. The seat is really hard. Mine eventually broke in but I'm 200lbs. Some of the lighter guys hate it.
5. The speedo can be hard to read in sunlight. It not that big of a deal, unless you see Johnny Law in your rear view and cant tell if youre going 45 or 55. The analog part of the gauge is a tach, not a speedo. And the colors arent changeable like the Harley accessory one.
6. Range is only about 125 miles per tank. The tank size is 3.3 gal.
7. The suspension is non adjustable and crappy. Harley guys will comment how good it is, but any one else will think its harsh and flutters between under damped and over damped. The rear shocks are adjustable for spring preload, but that it.
8. I felt the stock mid controls were cramped and always in the way when i put my feet down. I eventually sprang for the $400 "further forward" controls which i loved, but then the 2-1 pipe selection became severely limited... and the one I had in mind, was a no-go.
Even though I'm ragging on the bike, I did buy one new when they first launched. It is a really nice bike for a Harley and maintenance is a breeze compared to an XB. If you like wrenching on your own bike, you will quickly figure out why Harley mechanics dont like Buells. And yes, I regret selling it.
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Thanks, 34--no problem, my skin is sorta tuff. Appreciate your take on the Roadster.. Very useful--I figured the Uly was more powerful and lively.. Barrett suggested I go with the XR1200--thoughts?
I am just trying to lighten up without getting beat up too bad is all. I thought the XR1200 would work, plus be more in the reliability /parts/service world.
The Uly seems to chug on. The lock bags are useful. Of all the bikes this Uly is the high miler. That meaning ground covered in a day with out me being exhausted. 500 mile days are common and have done more. Comfortable seating/riding position are big factors, the windscreen helps.
On the other hand hanging out in Central OR for days waiting for a rescue truck, and changing out the spendy fuel pump was not my preferred holiday choice. People in Burns are quite friendly and all, plus hardly any masks etc. but...My first ever roadside breakdown far from home (661Miles!). Oh well.
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I am just trying to lighten up without getting beat up too bad is all. I thought the XR1200 would work, plus be more in the reliability /parts/service world.
The Uly seems to chug on. The lock bags are useful. Of all the bikes this Uly is the high miler. That meaning ground covered in a day with out me being exhausted. 500 mile days are common and have done more. Comfortable seating/riding position are big factors, the windscreen helps.
On the other hand hanging out in Central OR for days waiting for a rescue truck, and changing out the spendy fuel pump was not my preferred holiday choice. People in Burns are quite friendly and all, plus hardly any masks etc. but...My first ever roadside breakdown far from home (661Miles!). Oh well.
Opto
34nineteen
Well-known member
Mechanically, the XR1200 is the superior bike.
The XL1200CX is the prettier one of the two.
Sorry to hear your broken down. But hopefully you can make the most of it. Central Oregon is a nice part of the country. I especially liked Bend.
Cooter
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I wouldn't lose confidence in your ride over just one break down. Your Ulys been pretty solid considering all the long days spent over 100mph:angel:
I see many a new car on the side of the road as well, the only difference is I have a hope of fixing my old girl (as long as it's not a coil:sorrow
. Since a competent mechanic is hard to find in your neck of the woods, may I suggest some light reading?
Buellmods.com
I see many a new car on the side of the road as well, the only difference is I have a hope of fixing my old girl (as long as it's not a coil:sorrow
. Since a competent mechanic is hard to find in your neck of the woods, may I suggest some light reading?Buellmods.com
Not to worry, 34--The breakdown in Burns was back in Mid-August. Ancient History now. But there is a new fuel pump in place and I figured out how to install it. Cooter, I am being my own mechanic out here in the boonies.
Even you get stumped
I lied--I just remembered another breakdown far from home, back in '02 or so. Lost a voltage regulator on my VTR in the middle of nowhere--Seiad Valley, CA along #96 on the Klamath River. (Great Ride BTW) The Reg had some hairline cracks ( from when I crashed a few months prior). The cracks in the potting let moisture in and the Reg shorted out internally.
I hung out there for a few hours. A local charged my battery and I went for a swim. I disconnected the headlight and motored back to Medford (just squeaked in as the bike died at the repair shop)--Maybe 100 miles over Siskiyou summit.
I rented a car and went up to Crater Lake while the shop, got the part and fixed the bike.
Divine intervention on that breakdown as I was headed towards some trouble I'm sure.
Opto
Opto
Even you get stumped
I lied--I just remembered another breakdown far from home, back in '02 or so. Lost a voltage regulator on my VTR in the middle of nowhere--Seiad Valley, CA along #96 on the Klamath River. (Great Ride BTW) The Reg had some hairline cracks ( from when I crashed a few months prior). The cracks in the potting let moisture in and the Reg shorted out internally.
I hung out there for a few hours. A local charged my battery and I went for a swim. I disconnected the headlight and motored back to Medford (just squeaked in as the bike died at the repair shop)--Maybe 100 miles over Siskiyou summit.
I rented a car and went up to Crater Lake while the shop, got the part and fixed the bike.
Divine intervention on that breakdown as I was headed towards some trouble I'm sure.
Opto
Opto
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