Hello Buell Forum

[mrlogix]

Well, I guess it's been about three years give or take since the last time I've been on here. Life has kept me busy. A lot has happened. Anyway, I'm back, and finally in a position to buy my first Buell. I have it narrowed down to a Lightning or 1125R. I've owned a lot of bikes in my life, everything from Harleys to Rice Rocket ballistic missiles. Now I'm much older (but not dead), I still like to go fast, just a little bit pickier on where I am willing to go fast. I have a 50 mile trip one way to work everyday. I live in the boonies and most of the roads are two lane country roads with the last 10-12 miles being in the city. Most of my riding will be one up, but would like to take a lady for a ride now and then (if I'm not to old to get lucky now and then). Looking for advice and leads to decent rides for sale, things I should check out on prospective bikes (I know about the stator issue with the early 1125's) etc., etc. My wife has just recently passed away and I am ready to get a bike again. So lets hear it.
Thanks,

 

[mrlogix]

Oh yeah, I'm in SW Ohio Cincy region

 

[d_adams]

http://www.buellxb.com/Buells-for-Sale/Other-Buells-for-Sale/08-1125R-FS-5k

 

[mrlogix]

Thanks, will keep in mind, a little farther away than I would like to go but sounds like a knowledgeable owner who has taken care of at a good price.

Any feedback on XB12S -vs- 1125?

 

[heagachongoose]

Not sure how much reading you've done so I'll just say a few things about both bikes. 1125 is a completely different animal than the xb. It's just in a whole other league. I will say that the xb is easier to maintain and arguably more dependable. That said I know guys on badweb getting 40k out of 1125's with no issues. On track bikes even. The xb Is a hopped up air cooled sportster where as the 1125 Is a liquid cooled performance oriented twin. The 1125 behaves similar to the xb12 under 5k rpm but doesn't stop making power until... Well it doesn't stop making power lol. Think of the 1125 as the bastard child of an xb and a liter bike. If you would be doing more time in the city/stop start traffic, I would suggest the xb as comparatively it is slightly more pleasant in that atmosphere. However I can personally guarantee you will love either bike. Ergonomically the 1125r is similar to the xbr. Cannot comment on the cr. never sat on one. I loved my xb and miss her sometimes. But I love my 1125 enough for it not to bother me

Either bike will feel perfectly at home on country roads. It's what they are best at.

Keep up with the ohio/ky craigslist adds. I see some good deals pop up every now and then.
Welcome back.

 

[mrlogix]

2007 buell xb12r 14k miles goes up as I ride it daily. Clean, well maintained. Just changed the oil and primary fluid and replaced the battery less than 200 miles ago. New tires. Never dropped or abused. Also has a new 600 dollar stainless drummer exhaust. No disappointments turn key and go. $6000 o.b.o. Text for additional pictures or info.2007 buell xb12r 14k miles goes up as I ride it daily. Clean, well maintained. Just changed the oil and primary fluid and replaced the battery less than 200 miles ago. New tires. Never dropped or abused. Also has a new 600 dollar stainless drummer exhaust. No disappointments turn key and go. $6000 o.b.o. Text for additional pictures or info. Trades considered four wheeler side by side Ford ranger...

BUELL LIGHTNING HARLEY DAVIDSON - $4200
This is a 2000 Buell X1 Lightning 1203cc, 14000 miles, very clean, needs nothing, It has aftermarket Force Exhaust, Force Air Intake System, Race Power Command System, Continental Attack Tires (like new) Carbon Fiber Undertail and Side Cover Panels. Has new updated Mono Shock, New Harley Battery, lots of extras, very clean and fast. Text for more information or pictures

2009 buell 1125r - $7000
2009 buell 1125R, has FMF exhaust with EBR ECU. low miles. have full cowling kit

Have came across these in current craigslist ads

 

[mrlogix]

forgot one

2009 Buell 1125 CR..only made 2 years
Just over 7900 miles Franklin Indiana
clean title in hand
Jardine RT5 Carbon fiber exhaust -sounds awesome
Drop pegs 1" K&N air filter
new grips starter relay and clutch last season.
new stator and upgrade and service - installed by Harley($1100) --making better than a new one from the 09-10 years
Newer rear tire
fresh oil change
Battery tender new battery
Carbon fiber swing arm protector-still in box
Kevlar brake pads still in packaging
2 extra relays
bar end mirror
I also have over $500 in riding gear included.
Im probably forgetting a few other things
.$7000
I will trade for a nice newer lifted 4x4 truck or 6 speed car. I may trade for older truck and cash. I also like built awd, turbo/supercharged cars. pm what you have...Thanks

 

[UMDterp13]

You might like a lightning model with an aftermarket exhaust (Micron, Dean Adams, Race kit, drummer or D&D). The Best way is to sit on everything & not be in a rush.
I personally like the Ulysses best.
1125 is hands down fastest (used, reasonable price)
Eventually a decent deal pops up also.
Just have to be ready when a bike with LOTS of accessories pops up.

 

[mrlogix]

so the last one, the 2009 1125CR, since the stator has been addressed already and it has some decent upgrades, does $7K sound right? Haven't seen another listing for CR's to compare the price to, but does have low miles.