Buell Haters?
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Most people can appreciate my bike. My father in law gives me some crap but not much. He just does it because he hates HD, he actually likes the bike and likes Erik Buell. After giving me a bunch of crap one day he was at our house and we couldn't find him then realized he was in the garage checking out the buell. He was even laying next to it checking out the ZTL brakes and the belt tensioner lol.
Then my brother will give me some crap telling me it's a glorified sportster. What sucks is his "883" will blow the doors off my buell haha.
Most people just keep their mouth shut, which is fine by me [up]
Then my brother will give me some crap telling me it's a glorified sportster. What sucks is his "883" will blow the doors off my buell haha.
Most people just keep their mouth shut, which is fine by me [up]
I had a friend who was looking to get a Buell or a Hayabusa. It was 2000 and the bike were actually comparable in price at the time and I told him to get the Hayabusa as I thought he would enjoy it more and the stats were...well...it was faster. I know, I know. Well he had nothing but trouble with the Buell unfortunately, and wound up even having to put a new motor in it. Of course, being the friend I was, told him " I told you so." I did like the rumble of the V-Twin even though I cursed the bikes and told people I would never own one. After selling my last bike due to unfortunate circumstances, the time had come around for me to search and find a new one as the Gods of finace had blessed me with the funds to do so. I began browsing craigslist and see this red 2004 XB12R. "Damn! That bike loooks nice!", I said. Too bad it's a Buell, and continued my search. I kept finding myself coming back to it and it was on there for a while, so finally I decide to call the guy up and go check the bike out. It had the Buell race kit on it and sounded like a champ. I talked him down and bit the bullet wondering if I had made a good decision. Got it home and gawked for a while because, damn she was a looker with the amber wheels and red plastics! Took it for my first ride and never looked back 
Unfortunately, back tire lost traction one night around a turn and met the all too familiar subframe and frame rip Loved that bike though and become a lifelong fan of Buells! I have a buddy who was similar to me about them and I encouraged him to really give them a shot. Another freind of his owns one and said the same thing. Before long, guess who got him a Buell! Anyway, long story, but I used to be a hater, but numbers don't mean **** against smiles
and sprk sprd +1!
Unfortunately, back tire lost traction one night around a turn and met the all too familiar subframe and frame rip Loved that bike though and become a lifelong fan of Buells! I have a buddy who was similar to me about them and I encouraged him to really give them a shot. Another freind of his owns one and said the same thing. Before long, guess who got him a Buell! Anyway, long story, but I used to be a hater, but numbers don't mean **** against smiles and sprk sprd +1!
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I have the least hp of anyone I ever ride with, but I'm always right behind them, if not in front.
Not that we really race on the street....but you know what I mean. My father in law has tried to lose me a couple times on his sv1000(you can tell when someone is trying to) and I love when he looks back and I'm right there, I can tell he's surprised. The only time he pulled away from me was when we went to arkansas with really long open sweepers for miles and miles, he was cruising at 100+ in these corners and I was right there with him but eventually I could tell my bike was getting too hot and I slowed down. After a while at those speeds this bike just gets too hot.
Zeroflat24
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This [up] I keep up with R1s CBRs and gixxers in the turns. Let them talk **** all they want.
thrstrmech
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this morning on the way into work, had to show an SV650 rider who's got the better bike he backed off when I caught up to him, waved and guess he was [confused] cause he didn't wanna play anymore, ahhhhh why so little guy
he backed off when I caught up to him, waved and guess he was [confused] cause he didn't wanna play anymore, ahhhhh why so little guy
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as of today...
WildmanXB12R
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I had a lot of free time on my hands and read that whole thread. I don't know that I really have the words to explain just how I feel after reading the whole damn thing. I can't believe those people call themselves bikers or motorcycle riders. I always thought we were suppose to support each other and be there when needed. If it has two wheels and an engine as far as I am concerned your a brother/sister. The amount of hate some of those guys had for Buell was just amazing. I know all about good natured ribbing and stuff but those guys carried it to a new level. And from all I could gather it was because Buell was different and even when the chips were down he just kept being different. I hope I never run into any folks who really feel as strongly as they do about any of my bikes.
Funny too because I use to ride a GSX/R and CBR and FZR which I all liked but was just never totally happy with. Then in 2005 I bought my first Buell and that was the begining/end of the story. Now I have a Buell and a Harley so all the guys from that forum would really hate me. I just don't understand that level of hate for something. And really I think it is more to do with ignorance and not liking change than anything.
Funny too because I use to ride a GSX/R and CBR and FZR which I all liked but was just never totally happy with. Then in 2005 I bought my first Buell and that was the begining/end of the story. Now I have a Buell and a Harley so all the guys from that forum would really hate me. I just don't understand that level of hate for something. And really I think it is more to do with ignorance and not liking change than anything.
thrstrmech
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minus 2500 miles of the 56370...I've put on it, the first owner put 1500 miles, the second put 1k, then I bought it during the summer of '06...nothing but a smile from ear to ear since! 7 things are not original to it: 1st: suspension, went from SL to S, 2nd: center chin fairing, gray to black, 3rd: lower belt guard, '03 to '04, 4th: idler pulley, original one had surface damage, 5th: windscreen, yellow to black, 6th: seat, it's from an SX model, 7th: cooling fan, original died recently.......the most impressive original part still being used and in great condition is the belt, just bought the stock seat to replace the SX one. now working on the S to R front end conversion. have all the parts that have been removed and or replaced.
thrstrmech
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that's priceless
