Opinions on Buells

**SonofaBish** · 04-16-2008, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by scott5

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

**scott5** · 04-16-2008, 01:29 PM

hahaha.. We jsut changed the fluids in it last night after i got done talking to ya so its probably a 9 sec ride now. haha jk

**SonofaBish** · 04-16-2008, 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by scott5

hahaha.. We jsut changed the fluids in it last night after i got done talking to ya so its probably a 9 sec ride now. haha jk

Sorry i got ya off topic Scott

**WizardsCobra** · 04-18-2008, 08:13 PM

My brother just got an 08 1125R. So far he loves it. That was a couple days after getting it. I'll have to talk to him again since he's actually had it for a couple weeks. It looks like a great bike but I don't know much about them.

**travj31** · 04-18-2008, 10:26 PM

I'm jealous man... 1125R's are sweet. Let us know what your brother thinks...

**travj31** · 06-15-2008, 06:16 PM

Scott5,

Ever find or decide on a bike????

**scott5** · 06-15-2008, 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by travj31

Scott5,

Ever find or decide on a bike????

no, i have just been riding the gsx600r that is now my cousins.. I have decided it will either be a gsxr750 or a r6.. Just have to wait till i start my new job and get my signing bonus.. Might even get a left over r1

**SonofaBish** · 06-15-2008, 09:28 PM

do you mean a used one, or a model year leftover??

B/c if you're looking for a model year leftover, you're gonna have trouble finding one for cheap... the Yamaha's are selling like hotcakes...

**scott5** · 06-15-2008, 10:26 PM

up in new york at a yamaha dealership we went too they had 4 leftovers and two of them were in the red color that i have wanted ever since they came out in the r6.. I asked for an r6 but he said that they have orders backed up for a month for them.

**Silverhatch** · 06-15-2008, 11:17 PM

Originally Posted by WizardsCobra

My brother just got an 08 1125R. So far he loves it. That was a couple days after getting it. I'll have to talk to him again since he's actually had it for a couple weeks. It looks like a great bike but I don't know much about them.

I saw one of these at a dealer, it looked sweet.

**Troll** · 04-19-2009, 11:41 PM

Scott, they have a leftover brand-new '07 xb1200scg at Cerini for 8,900. They probably deal some more if you showed up in person.

It's the same color as Travis' that he posted...

http://www.cerinihd.com/new_vehicle_...765&pov=593279

Go buy it before I do. I started looking at that stupid Sportster XR1200, then I thought, why not buy a Buell with more power and it weighs 150lbs less and still has a version of the Sporty motor in it.

**travj31** · 04-20-2009, 08:47 AM

I have thought about taking both my Sporty and Buell and trading them both in on a bigger Harley, but I can not bring myself to getting rid of my Lightning. I absolutely love this bike. Granted, its not for everyone but for me...it's perfect. I highly recommend you test one if you are considering one... I will say that the race kit makes a big difference and is well worth the couple hundred bucks.

**Troll** · 04-20-2009, 09:43 PM

So, I go see a customer today in the Mon Valley and I got a few minutes on the ride home, so I scoot over to Cerini.

Winter Hours: Closed Monday

Maybe that's my sign.

**travj31** · 04-21-2009, 08:56 AM

Your right it was a sign... To go back and test drive one!

Originally Posted by Troll

So, I go see a customer today in the Mon Valley and I got a few minutes on the ride home, so I scoot over to Cerini.

Winter Hours: Closed Monday

Maybe that's my sign.

**phillysrt4** · 04-22-2009, 06:11 PM

My apologies if this has already been covered as I only skimmed through the responses.

I think you should consider the Suzuki SV650. Entry level v-twin for entry level v-twin, you get far more bank for the buck with the Suzuki than the Buell.

Like Harleys, you pay for the "name" and "image". If thats your thing, then go for it. If you're into getting comparable performance for less cash, consider the SV650.

**scott5** · 04-22-2009, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by phillysrt4

My apologies if this has already been covered as I only skimmed through the responses.

I think you should consider the Suzuki SV650. Entry level v-twin for entry level v-twin, you get far more bank for the buck with the Suzuki than the Buell.

Like Harleys, you pay for the "name" and "image". If thats your thing, then go for it. If you're into getting comparable performance for less cash, consider the SV650.

i am no longer looking for a entry level. This was from a while ago. I am alil past entry level. Was looking at harleys thats why adam posted that link up

**phillysrt4** · 04-22-2009, 09:38 PM

Ah ok. I figured 72 hp would be more than enough for you to have fun. Nevermind :)

**scott5** · 04-22-2009, 09:42 PM

Originally Posted by phillysrt4

Ah ok. I figured 72 hp would be more than enough for you to have fun. Nevermind :)

**Troll** · 04-22-2009, 10:16 PM

that Buell Lightning XB1200 got 84ftlbs and 103hp and it weighs 395lbs.

I sat on one today. Feels like a dirtbike with a little bit higher footpegs.

I don't want to get rid of the custom, so if I can't get my old man to buy it, I might have two bikes soon.

**karnutz4** · 04-23-2009, 02:42 PM

Just thought I would add my two-cents on buells. Here are my 22yr old sons buells, he had the red one first and really liked it, so when he had the chance to buy the blue one he snatched it up ! I have ridden both these bikes and think they are awesome..balls of power and nimble as hell to ride,not to mention have a sound all there own ! He is currently serving as a striker driver in bagdad and will be home late september, man do I miss him !! He is having riding withdrawl right now.

He got bored with the blue and switched to black and swapped to black wheels

Here is his current toy,he is the first one on the left in the back row.