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Buell says goodbye
- HD to drop the Buell line of motorcycles
started by 07Phazer
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October 15th 2009 at 11:56 AM
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07Phazer
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I was clicking around the internet in the bike world, and stumbled upon this.
http://www.buell.com/en_us/
I have to admit, I'm not the biggest fan of Buells, even though I considered buying one when I was looking for a new bike. But this sucks. How is cutting a product line that appeals to the younger generation going to help sales? It just doesn't seem to make any sense.
Here's a news article from our local paper in Milwaukee.
http://www.jsonline.com/business/64352232.html
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October 15th 2009 at 1:08 PM
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wow thats nuts. ive always liked a few of the buell's like the lightning series. stupid economy.
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October 15th 2009 at 1:20 PM
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major bummer
"To be old and wise, you must first be young and stupid"
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October 20th 2009 at 10:54 AM
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This post is considered "no good" by the community with a rating of -3. View it anyways?
Buells and HDs are both junk they should just get rid of both for good.
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October 20th 2009 at 10:55 AM
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xcr440
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maybe junk in your mind but they have 1 hell of a following and make money.
a good beer drinker isnt a picky beer drinker
Loggers.... Working their ass off so you can wipe yours!
"Steep ground is when your cutting a notch and notice a mountain goat looking at you like you are crazy." - Hexan
woodbooga: (WOOD-boog-ah), n. regional dialect, common to areas of New Hampshire and Maine including the towns of Ossipee, Alton, Farmington, Acton, and Lebanon; one who attempts to obtain free firewood to fuel woodburning appliances in an effort to mitigate expenses related to home heating with fossil fuels. Frequently used as a term of derision by non-woodburners who mock the presence of loose bark and other wood waste in the beds of their pickup trucks.
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October 20th 2009 at 12:19 PM
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Quote originally posted by polarishead09
Buells and HDs are both junk they should just get rid of both for good.
Your just an idiot have you ever seen one or rode one they sound bad azz and the huge v twins are toque monsters. I love those buell's plus there an american motorcycle company.
1997 xlt 600 trips beat a pair every time... IF they hold together!!!!
1992 wrangler lifted a lot of fun.
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October 20th 2009 at 7:08 PM
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ive ridden buells and i will take my gixxer any day over it, 1200cc motor that only makes 103hp and 85ft/lbs or torque FAIL give me my lil 600 that makes 138hp at 16500rmp and still has like 75 ft/lbs of torque!!!! now were talking.
the only reason like them is for the name on the motor
Quote originally posted by BRP-4-LIFE If I don't keep this sled for the whole season, I promise to never sign on to Snowmobile Fanatics again.
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October 20th 2009 at 7:38 PM
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Quote originally posted by polarishead09
Buells and HDs are both junk they should just get rid of both for good.
Definition of moron;1 very stupid person,2 adult with a mental age of about 8-12,or my new favorite #3 Polarishead09.
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October 20th 2009 at 11:53 PM
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97xlt600
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Quote originally posted by slamdry
ive ridden buells and i will take my gixxer any day over it, 1200cc motor that only makes 103hp and 85ft/lbs or torque FAIL give me my lil 600 that makes 138hp at 16500rmp and still has like 75 ft/lbs of torque!!!! now were talking.
the only reason like them is for the name on the motor
Um the 1125 puts out
146.00 HP
82.0 ft\lbs
The thing only weighs 370 lbs I think the gsxr is around 430lbs. There just a totally diffrent kind superbike there size, looks, and sound there just cool.
1997 xlt 600 trips beat a pair every time... IF they hold together!!!!
1992 wrangler lifted a lot of fun.
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October 21st 2009 at 7:43 AM
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Bad timing on HD's part. Didn't Buell just win the superbike series?? I honestly am not a Harley fan, but I had the chance to ride a buddys Buell, and it was an Awesome machine, torque monster, handled the twists and curves like it was on rails.
"To be old and wise, you must first be young and stupid"
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October 21st 2009 at 8:22 AM
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xcr440
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xcr440 icefish's because having feeling in your fingertips is overrated.
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Quote originally posted by 97xlt600
Quote originally posted by slamdry
ive ridden buells and i will take my gixxer any day over it, 1200cc motor that only makes 103hp and 85ft/lbs or torque FAIL give me my lil 600 that makes 138hp at 16500rmp and still has like 75 ft/lbs of torque!!!! now were talking.
the only reason like them is for the name on the motor
Um the 1125 puts out
146.00 HP
82.0 ft\lbs
The thing only weighs 370 lbs I think the gsxr is around 430lbs. There just a totally diffrent kind superbike there size, looks, and sound there just cool.
Looks like the gixxer is an EPIC FAIL
a good beer drinker isnt a picky beer drinker
Loggers.... Working their ass off so you can wipe yours!
"Steep ground is when your cutting a notch and notice a mountain goat looking at you like you are crazy." - Hexan
woodbooga: (WOOD-boog-ah), n. regional dialect, common to areas of New Hampshire and Maine including the towns of Ossipee, Alton, Farmington, Acton, and Lebanon; one who attempts to obtain free firewood to fuel woodburning appliances in an effort to mitigate expenses related to home heating with fossil fuels. Frequently used as a term of derision by non-woodburners who mock the presence of loose bark and other wood waste in the beds of their pickup trucks.
2003 Pro x 700 almond/blue,10-66 black/red team 719 T-flow, 440 mains
1997 xcr440 my clutch kit, 380 mains,T-flow
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October 21st 2009 at 12:46 PM
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captainmopar
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Quote originally posted by zxkid
Bad timing on HD's part. Didn't Buell just win the superbike series?? I honestly am not a Harley fan, but I had the chance to ride a buddys Buell, and it was an Awesome machine, torque monster, handled the twists and curves like it was on rails.
You're right, racer Danny Eslick won the '09 Daytona Sportbike title by 5 points over Herrin's R6. It does seem like a bad decision since Buell gave Harley more than one dimension in the motorcycle industry. Word is HD will also be trying to sell off MV Agusta....an Italian sportbike company they just bought! Is that a sign of bad economic times or just poor management? Also have heard rumors of Buell being resurrected by another company or group of investors.
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October 21st 2009 at 12:47 PM
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slamdry
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Quote originally posted by 97xlt600
Quote originally posted by slamdry
ive ridden buells and i will take my gixxer any day over it, 1200cc motor that only makes 103hp and 85ft/lbs or torque FAIL give me my lil 600 that makes 138hp at 16500rmp and still has like 75 ft/lbs of torque!!!! now were talking.
the only reason like them is for the name on the motor
Um the 1125 puts out
146.00 HP
82.0 ft\lbs
The thing only weighs 370 lbs I think the gsxr is around 430lbs. There just a totally diffrent kind superbike there size, looks, and sound there just cool.
lets not get to out of line with special addition headlines..
scroll down to engine specs
and even at 146 for the special addition, i mean reall DOUBLE the displacement ad 6hp more....
How is the gsxr a epic fail???
Quote originally posted by BRP-4-LIFE If I don't keep this sled for the whole season, I promise to never sign on to Snowmobile Fanatics again.
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October 21st 2009 at 12:51 PM
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xcr440
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xcr440 icefish's because having feeling in your fingertips is overrated.
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Cause it is an imported bike that has to be wound tight to make those numbers.
a good beer drinker isnt a picky beer drinker
Loggers.... Working their ass off so you can wipe yours!
"Steep ground is when your cutting a notch and notice a mountain goat looking at you like you are crazy." - Hexan
woodbooga: (WOOD-boog-ah), n. regional dialect, common to areas of New Hampshire and Maine including the towns of Ossipee, Alton, Farmington, Acton, and Lebanon; one who attempts to obtain free firewood to fuel woodburning appliances in an effort to mitigate expenses related to home heating with fossil fuels. Frequently used as a term of derision by non-woodburners who mock the presence of loose bark and other wood waste in the beds of their pickup trucks.
2003 Pro x 700 almond/blue,10-66 black/red team 719 T-flow, 440 mains
1997 xcr440 my clutch kit, 380 mains,T-flow
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October 21st 2009 at 12:55 PM
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slamdry
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and fyi dry weight on the gsx-r is only 363... Quote originally posted by xcr440
Cause it is an imported bike that has to be wound tight to make those numbers.
dont hate because the all mighty harley cant rev more then a basic brigs and stratton lawn mower...
Quote originally posted by BRP-4-LIFE If I don't keep this sled for the whole season, I promise to never sign on to Snowmobile Fanatics again.
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October 21st 2009 at 1:03 PM
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xcr440
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xcr440 icefish's because having feeling in your fingertips is overrated.
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I Think a briggs turns a whole lot less tha the 8-9000 a hd can turn.
Not hating either, I can't stand most harley riders.
a good beer drinker isnt a picky beer drinker
Loggers.... Working their ass off so you can wipe yours!
"Steep ground is when your cutting a notch and notice a mountain goat looking at you like you are crazy." - Hexan
woodbooga: (WOOD-boog-ah), n. regional dialect, common to areas of New Hampshire and Maine including the towns of Ossipee, Alton, Farmington, Acton, and Lebanon; one who attempts to obtain free firewood to fuel woodburning appliances in an effort to mitigate expenses related to home heating with fossil fuels. Frequently used as a term of derision by non-woodburners who mock the presence of loose bark and other wood waste in the beds of their pickup trucks.
2003 Pro x 700 almond/blue,10-66 black/red team 719 T-flow, 440 mains
1997 xcr440 my clutch kit, 380 mains,T-flow
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October 21st 2009 at 1:14 PM
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slamdry
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8-9K???? try 6-7k out of a harley at 9k you damn near blow the heads off...
Quote originally posted by BRP-4-LIFE If I don't keep this sled for the whole season, I promise to never sign on to Snowmobile Fanatics again.
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October 21st 2009 at 1:15 PM
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xcr440
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xcr440 icefish's because having feeling in your fingertips is overrated.
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nope. Buddy had a BB on his fatboy, dynoed at 9000 rpms.
a good beer drinker isnt a picky beer drinker
Loggers.... Working their ass off so you can wipe yours!
"Steep ground is when your cutting a notch and notice a mountain goat looking at you like you are crazy." - Hexan
woodbooga: (WOOD-boog-ah), n. regional dialect, common to areas of New Hampshire and Maine including the towns of Ossipee, Alton, Farmington, Acton, and Lebanon; one who attempts to obtain free firewood to fuel woodburning appliances in an effort to mitigate expenses related to home heating with fossil fuels. Frequently used as a term of derision by non-woodburners who mock the presence of loose bark and other wood waste in the beds of their pickup trucks.
2003 Pro x 700 almond/blue,10-66 black/red team 719 T-flow, 440 mains
1997 xcr440 my clutch kit, 380 mains,T-flow
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October 21st 2009 at 1:16 PM
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slamdry
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key word was "most" and obviously its not stock, lets see the dyno sheet and his 9000.... what it make for HP??? and how many cc???
cause i mena if you want to compare cc's to cc's my buddy has a Bussa that puts out 670HP at the 325 rear tire...
Quote originally posted by BRP-4-LIFE If I don't keep this sled for the whole season, I promise to never sign on to Snowmobile Fanatics again.
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October 21st 2009 at 1:23 PM
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xcr440
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xcr440 icefish's because having feeling in your fingertips is overrated.
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Don't have the bike or the paper work anymore. notice I said "had". Don't remember what it was for hp or cc's. I was just stating it was dynoed at 9000 rpm. I said nothing about hp at crank or tire.
All I know is that is was a 1340 with a big bore kit and they pulled it to 9000 rpms and it held together.
a good beer drinker isnt a picky beer drinker
Loggers.... Working their ass off so you can wipe yours!
"Steep ground is when your cutting a notch and notice a mountain goat looking at you like you are crazy." - Hexan
woodbooga: (WOOD-boog-ah), n. regional dialect, common to areas of New Hampshire and Maine including the towns of Ossipee, Alton, Farmington, Acton, and Lebanon; one who attempts to obtain free firewood to fuel woodburning appliances in an effort to mitigate expenses related to home heating with fossil fuels. Frequently used as a term of derision by non-woodburners who mock the presence of loose bark and other wood waste in the beds of their pickup trucks.
2003 Pro x 700 almond/blue,10-66 black/red team 719 T-flow, 440 mains
1997 xcr440 my clutch kit, 380 mains,T-flow
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October 21st 2009 at 1:33 PM
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slamdry
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just out of pure curiosity do you even ride a bike yourself???
Quote originally posted by BRP-4-LIFE If I don't keep this sled for the whole season, I promise to never sign on to Snowmobile Fanatics again.
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October 21st 2009 at 1:37 PM
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xcr440
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xcr440 icefish's because having feeling in your fingertips is overrated.
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not anymore....knees won't take it.
a good beer drinker isnt a picky beer drinker
Loggers.... Working their ass off so you can wipe yours!
"Steep ground is when your cutting a notch and notice a mountain goat looking at you like you are crazy." - Hexan
woodbooga: (WOOD-boog-ah), n. regional dialect, common to areas of New Hampshire and Maine including the towns of Ossipee, Alton, Farmington, Acton, and Lebanon; one who attempts to obtain free firewood to fuel woodburning appliances in an effort to mitigate expenses related to home heating with fossil fuels. Frequently used as a term of derision by non-woodburners who mock the presence of loose bark and other wood waste in the beds of their pickup trucks.
2003 Pro x 700 almond/blue,10-66 black/red team 719 T-flow, 440 mains
1997 xcr440 my clutch kit, 380 mains,T-flow
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October 21st 2009 at 1:42 PM
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slamdry
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thats what i figured seeing you dont like "most harley guys" and imports are jap crap....
Quote originally posted by BRP-4-LIFE If I don't keep this sled for the whole season, I promise to never sign on to Snowmobile Fanatics again.
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October 21st 2009 at 1:44 PM
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zxkid
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Quote originally posted by captainmopar
Quote originally posted by zxkid
Bad timing on HD's part. Didn't Buell just win the superbike series?? I honestly am not a Harley fan, but I had the chance to ride a buddys Buell, and it was an Awesome machine, torque monster, handled the twists and curves like it was on rails.
You're right, racer Danny Eslick won the '09 Daytona Sportbike title by 5 points over Herrin's R6. It does seem like a bad decision since Buell gave Harley more than one dimension in the motorcycle industry. Word is HD will also be trying to sell off MV Agusta....an Italian sportbike company they just bought! Is that a sign of bad economic times or just poor management? Also have heard rumors of Buell being resurrected by another company or group of investors.
I was hoping Buell would be bought up by someone, but I doubt they'd be able to use the HD twins. And watching the Erik Buell video clip and reading the FAQS on Buells website I got the feeling that Erik is under contract with Harley. He made a comment about continuing to help Harley design and manufaturing bikes. just my 2 pennies
"To be old and wise, you must first be young and stupid"
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xcr440
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xcr440 icefish's because having feeling in your fingertips is overrated.
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never said imports are jap crap seeing as "we" gave alot of tooling to the japanese. The harley riders that I don't care for are the yuppies that portry they are bad asses and then come monday mornig the are business people.
Whats really funny is that all the guys I went to school with and friends that rode crotch rockets, now are riding Harleys. They all say comfort over speed. Sooner or later everyone switches over. Eventually your body decides for you, that you cannot sit in that position for a a long period of time.
a good beer drinker isnt a picky beer drinker
Loggers.... Working their ass off so you can wipe yours!
"Steep ground is when your cutting a notch and notice a mountain goat looking at you like you are crazy." - Hexan
woodbooga: (WOOD-boog-ah), n. regional dialect, common to areas of New Hampshire and Maine including the towns of Ossipee, Alton, Farmington, Acton, and Lebanon; one who attempts to obtain free firewood to fuel woodburning appliances in an effort to mitigate expenses related to home heating with fossil fuels. Frequently used as a term of derision by non-woodburners who mock the presence of loose bark and other wood waste in the beds of their pickup trucks.
2003 Pro x 700 almond/blue,10-66 black/red team 719 T-flow, 440 mains
1997 xcr440 my clutch kit, 380 mains,T-flow
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