Well i was going to get a new R6 but the price and payments were a lil out of my league cause i want to pcik up a quad to go riding with so instead of having one new bike why not get used toys that equal out to one new one so i looked around for used ones and i found a couple buells. I love the way they look but un sure of how they ride and feel compared to a crotch rocket of what i been used to. I remember someone having one on here.. What you guys think of them?
I have a 1200 Lightning (more of an upright riding position) and love it. It has power all over and you never have to worry about being in the right gear. From 0-80 it will keep up with just about anything, after that you have trouble keeping up with the Jap bikes, because of lack of HP. If you would decide to go the Buell route, I would suggest that you try and find the Buell factory race kit (street legal). It comes with muffler, ECM, and ...I forget??? It adds about 10-12hp on a 1200, gives it more torque and an awesome sound. Buell actually doesn't manufacture the kit anymore but you can find a nice used one on Ebay every now and then.
You have to ask yourself what do you want your bike for...if you want to go 160+, stay with the rocket. If you want to carve backroads and go stop light to stop light, I highly recommend a Buell. Here is a pretty good website to look at to http://www.buelletinboard.com/
Not sure if you are looking for a Lightning or Firebolt and what you have to spend, but I know the HD/Buell shop in Somerset has some UNREAL deals on leftover Lightnings. I used to work there and if you are seriously interested, I can put you in touch someone, plus I guarantee that their service and price won't be beat.
I live in Uniontown, so if you ever want to stop by and check mine out, let me know.
do you got any pics? I am pretty sure i saw you once on it up the mallOriginally Posted by travj31
Eh, i don't like the buell's, nor do i care for their performance....
I guess previously owning a TL1000R, i know what its like to have all the bottom end in the world in lower RPMS... (and Ray will soon know what that's like to! :) )
However, the I4's still have just as much bottom end if you get a 1000... Everyone dogs their bottom end, but it only feels week because its sooooo strong up top...
I think you'd probably like the bike, b/c motorcycling is just one of those things... if you're out there, you're happy no matter what bike you're on.... just maybe happier on some bikes than others....
But if you liek it, and its comfy, go for it! That Tiller will still spank ya though!!!
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I have never owned a bike, but a month or so ago I was highly concidering getting one and all I wanted was a buell. I was looking at the lightning XB9. I absolutely love the way they look and I'll be envious as hell if you get one Scott! LOL! I have a few friends with them and they all rave about them. I don't know of anyone that has had one that didn't love it.
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Dyno'd: 415rwhp/410rwtq
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100% stock: 11.9 at 118mph
IMO a Buell is a "Hot Rod" bike... It has the looks, sounds, and feel of exactly that. I think a Buell is one of those things you either love or hate- no in between. Like I said in my first post, DON'T buy a Buell if you crave top speed, you will be disappointed.
If the Buell is still powered by an HD engine, I would stick with the Japanese or Italians.
very good post... couldn't agree more
2015 Corvette Z06
- Shark Grey / Kalahari
- bolt-ons, tune, lots of carbon fiber (642/671 rwhp/tq)
Here is what i was thinking. Alot of my friends who are getting bikes are harleys and when we go riding i only cruise with them anyways and barely get over 100 and all we do is back rodes. The only crotch i really ride with his bish's ole tl1000r and he just putts too.. And the last couple times i rode i came to realize if i dont slow down i am probably going to end up killing myself. And im not ready to make the jump into a full blown Harley yet. So i was looking for something in between. That is awesome in the corners and just fun to ride. I have only ridden on the highway once this summer the rest were back roads and i barely got it out of second gear. Thats why i am looking at these.
This is a factory pic of my exact bike... The only difference on mine is, I have the race kit installed which has a polished muffler
Lightnings look awesome when you remove the stock license plate bracket relocate the turn signals... something I want to do but haven't gotten around to it yet. They also make a "fat tire" kit that changes the rear tire from a 180 to a 250...it looks sick, but then you lose your handling
Last edited by travj31; 04-15-2008 at 11:25 AM.
badass hooligan bike...too bad i sold the SV.....
Last edited by SV1000s; 04-15-2008 at 12:59 PM.
My R6 has 20,000 plus miles. The only thing I have fixed is the shifter spring and replaced the thermostat. The guy that owned it before me just kept up on oil changes and regular maintenance. On a side note, I rode a friend's 05 R6 and that thing was awesome.
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The old school Buells had some issues but since they went to the new platform in 2003, they have been relatively free of problems. The reviews are all pretty good now and there is a lot of cool/different technology on them - ex. gas/oil in the frame.
Scott- Have you test driven a Buell yet? I know Cerini's on 51/70 usually have a couple to demo...
I know a guy with a zx6r for sale 1200 miles with a few extra add ons has 132 rwhp. He wanted like 7k for it. Its clean as he is anal about anything. He has a sweet harley as well. Dyna he just spent 3k on wheels for it. Its bored and stroked pretty sweet bike.
4" exhaust,38"MTZ's,5.5 Fabtech Lift,Cold air intake,Silencer ring MIA,Smarty tuner,Edge Drag comp, 64/71/.80 s300 turbo 175hp injectors.
321Hp/783Tq New power numbers this spring.
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Not cool cause I don't drive a mustang anymore.
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No not yet. I was going to go down there today and check to see what they have.
i was just looking at the buell site... wow they have changed things up and might actually be competetive against the japanese now.
I would have to second looking into Suzuki's SV line of bikes. I have an sv650 and I am very happy with it.
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2009 Dodge Challenger RT Inferno Red
2007 BMW E92 328xi
2003 F250 Superduty
1987 Mustang GT
2004 SV650
2000 Yamaha Blaster, heavily modded
Scott, if you get an SV or a Buell, you know you'll be upset that you still won't be able to catch that Tiller!
LOL - i'm just jaggin' ya man... don't take too big of a bite and end up hurting yourself
2015 Corvette Z06
- Shark Grey / Kalahari
- bolt-ons, tune, lots of carbon fiber (642/671 rwhp/tq)
haha.. he does not know how to ride it fully yet cause i took him out with teh car from a dig cause thats what he wanted to do then the other day we went riding, he had nothing for the good ole 600gsxr
yea, just give him a little seat time..... he'll be alright.... even as a novice, should be able to take out that LT1 of yours though... :) hehe
i'll show him how to get 'er done w/ the twin
2015 Corvette Z06
- Shark Grey / Kalahari
- bolt-ons, tune, lots of carbon fiber (642/671 rwhp/tq)
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