ALMOST SOLD MY BUELL....BUT

[CANADAXB]

Well, I got frustrated when my speedo quit so started looking around at a new bike. Researched Triumph Speed Triple...nice, and a Brit, like me. BUT twice the insurance! (Toronto Canada)...next looked at a Triumph Thruxton. I like the Cafe' racer style, but the reviews don't read well. Low power, wobbly handling and poor brakes...heck - what else is there on a bike! Even looked at a new Buell, but don't want a mental 1125 CR (to quick for me!) and the others will ride like my current bike...
So, screw it, I still love my Buell...03 XB9S, Full race kit, Flat Renthals, bar end mirrors...just ordered an aftermarket seat...Buell still rocks!

 

[Stevenc150]

Right on bro. Hopefully the quirks are all worked out of it and you can just enjoy the Ride. [up]

 

[Thaloc]

1125cr WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT

I also really like the Thruxton 900 but have heard the same. But I will add a cafe racer to my garage one day, and not just the 1125.

 

[icepop77]

HD XR1200 maybe? But really, your XB9s is a superior bike.

 

[okey]

park the bike in the shed , grab a cold beer and give it some of the tender stuff , get another beer and have a deep long look at one of the best looking bikes created.You will soon be overcome with riding lust.

 

[TechMagic]

yea there was a bolt on my bike that was loose the other day, so I went shopping for a new bike...

 

[meetch]

I can understand your frustration ....especially if this isn't the first of problems... I think you made the right choice!! one thing you have to keep in mind is that no matter the make or model.. they all have problems....

 

[keisersozae]

Im not used to keeping cars or bikes very long at all. I'm still suprised by my Buell daily. Its kinda silly but I really hate chains after having a belt. Its one of my biggest turn offs when looking at owning other bikes. I maintain my bike and three others (all chains) and they suck..lol. I can change my oil in about 10min. Grunting ass torque I still can't get enough of. The only reason I would be looking for a new bike is if mine died, but she's still running like a champ.

 

[fresh rida]

CanadaXB,

I was also looking at the Triumph's (Street Triple R). Then, I saw Typeone's XB. Fell in love with it! Looked around for a used XB and bought it! Cost was also a factor. Wife talked me into getting something a lot cheaper. No regrets! Lovin' every minute I'm on it, admiring it everytime I'm off it.

Still, I would love to own one of 'em Brit bikes!

Maybe we can meet and go for a ride sometime. I'm also in Toronto.

 

[CANADAXB]

Hey Fresh Rida,

The Street Triple R is a great bike...but one review decsribed the engine as looking like a sump pump - and I agree..
For sheer value the Buell always comes out ahead...and the performance is enough for me. The style is just so damn different..
A ride out sounds good - which part of Toronto are you? I'm out east in Durham region...let me know!
John

 

[fresh rida]

CanadaXB,

I'm in Scarborough but most weekends, I'm in Ajax hanging out with family! Just give me a holler whenever you feel like going for a ride. I'm definitely down.

 

[samiam901]

Good choice, Buell all the way!!