Mr. Belfer,

[Gloomshadow]

I haven't heard the name Tony Alva in a long time.. takes me back to ACS trucks, Kryptonic wheels and Sims bearings.

 

[St1tch]

I have beat this to death- but for the love of god can we have at least ONE offering with an air/oil cooled model with a belt drive???? Use Victory or S&S as a supplier without the bling though. Those two things alone made me switch from my TL (which was decently modded and NOT a slouch) to an XB9. Like Gloom said as well, the "modular" type bike was awesome. Less tooling, less one off parts = cost savings. The fact you can customize your machine with other Buell parts keeps it fresh, I must say I never heard anyone say they were bored with their Buell.

 

[BuellyBagger]

Stich might be on to something actually. .. Sort of like the Ducati sport classic or whatever it is. Essentially all the same parts as a1100 monster from that year bit with more classic cafe style. Like a brand new buell cyclone. I think sticking with the same power plant as the rest of the line would be best and cheaper though

 

[Gloomshadow]

another thing that might be cool is a online centralized factory dealership that cuts out all the middle men and keeps the prices lower. A guy can go online, select his basic model and mix and match all the modules and colors that he wants for his bike and you guys assemble the bikes that were ordered on that day. Then you sit at home and a truck shows up and drops off your bike, they set it up for you and then split. You have any trouble with the bike, you call EBR with your cellphone and you diagnose it online with your laptop and find out whats wrong with it. Few days later a truck shows up, guys jump out and they either fix the bike or they pick it up and take it in for repair.
In a system like that, EBR only makes the bikes that got ordered, EBR is the dealer and service. Less middle men, more efficiency and less waste and risk. EBR running a "factory direct mode".. it would be like moving away from the bloated, Detroit, Soviet-style mass production mode that I grew up in, working in the Detroit auto Industry.
Would it work in practice? who knows? It would be a cool idea to look into though.

Young people just order stuff online.. damn, my girlfriend bought a CAR online.. that's how they are.

People are now immune to advertising also, best Ive seen is what Icon does.. they put little movies up on YouTube. Imagine real cool movies and videos up on youtube that educates younger riders on what a Buell/EBR actually IS and how it does its thing. Maybe try to sell them an electric scooter or something.. Its not like it was back in the day, companies have to change with the times. Stuff can be sold using social media and I don't see other motorcycles being sold that way yet.. gotta look into that.

 

[RossLH]

Advertising does work for new companies, as it helps to get the word out. Going in to their second year of production, people would see the 1190s at a show and say "What kind of CBR is that?"

A little advertising can go a long way.

 

[1125RBlaster]

I do have an odd question for owners. Any word on the warranty of EBR's? For the people that purchases before the receivership is your warranty still intact? I would assume that all bikes purchased after the company went into receivership would be sold "as-is" without any type of warranty.

I would be curious to know what the plan is regarding bikes within their warranty timeframe, this would include previous sold and sold during receivership.

Any information regarding this would be greatly appreciated.

BTW, thanks Bruce and look forward to everything that comes out of Wisconsin.

Jeremy

 

[BambamXB12r]

I would love this to be an option when you start really pumping out bike again. :applause:

 

[GregoXB]

Advertisement, promotion, publicity, commercials, exposure, etc., etc., etc.

Mr. Belfer you have to make your product known. I can't tell you how many people have no idea what brand my motorcycle is. Even other motorcyclist enthusiasts will stare at my bike and just scratch their head.

You have to make your brand known. It's like Arnold said, "You can have the best product in the world, but if you don't know how to sell it, and if you don't, if you don't have anybody who can sell it for you or tell the public, it's a waste of time, the whole thing."

 

[Cooter]

A "tuber style" kit for Sportster or Evo/S&S motor would really be something!

A couple of us are trying to get him to supply the frame as a kit. These are surprisingly stock!!

http://themanshed.cc/ludwigsen-motor-co-incredible-custom-motorcycles/

 

[BambamXB12r]

You could count me in on that.

 

[Cooter]

Sexy, right??

These guys "Ryca" have kits for Sportys.

Sorry for the hi-jack, I'll stop now

 

[BambamXB12r]

I know it's a long process to get a company back up and running but I must say I am counting every minute as I know quite a few of us are. I wonder how long till the EBR website is back up and running so we can order parts. Products on the shelf doesn't bring any money in. Plus I know every step is one step closer to full production again. Can't wait :eagerness:

 

[Sirius815]

It was up (mostly) earlier this week, but then came right back down

 

[mriulvr]

Seems to be "mostly" back up, at least at the moment, but obviously is in need of numerous updates. The store links are not yet back up. Progress. :encouragement:

 

[Gloomshadow]

any news on EBR lately? ... anyone hear from Mr Belfer?

 

[Mope]

any news on EBR lately? ... anyone hear from Mr Belfer?

Not much; we were expecting some sort of update the end of October but didn't get it. Badweb is a bit more on top of all things EBR and he's posted directly over there.
Some speculation that they've been in contact with the dealerships, but nothing concrete.

 

[BambamXB12r]

Not that I know of. Also when you go to the website store you still get this.

 

[wickedchop]

I wish they would get it together or give us some kind of updates. I wanted some ebr gear...ie a sweatshirt but I get the same thing bambam gets.....a blank webpage staring at me. Hopefully we will get something from them soon.

 

[Gloomshadow]

I bet they got their hands full.. EBR is in quite a jam.. I still think the retrofit kits we were talking about earlier would be a good idea for some instant cash. If the price was right, Id drop a liquid cooled crate motor into my 9SX asap.. a good 30 horse extra would be real nice on that motor.

 

[heagachongoose]

There is progress. The majority of the EBR population is on Badweb. He visits there more often than here I would assume. Granted most people here are POTENTIAL customers, the CURRENT customers are mostly elsewhere. Don't fret my friends, change is coming. And it will be good. There is yet much to do.

From badweb:





And the website is definitely up and running, albeit outdated. Everything except the store is operable. Don't expect any email replies though.

https://www.erikbuellracing.com/