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Buell says goodbye
- HD to drop the Buell line of motorcycles
started by 07Phazer
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October 21st 2009 at 1:54 PM
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slamdry
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ohh they deff are comfy, especially for a bigger person. but me being a short **** its just as comfy to ride my rocket as it is to ride my pops cruiser.
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 1:56 PM
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xcr440
Sundowners Trail Coordinator
xcr440 icefish's because having feeling in your fingertips is overrated.
Updated Over 4 hours ago
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Yes, alot depends on your size.
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 1:57 PM
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slamdry
President of the EFP/BRP/SLEDCRUSHER fan club!!
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2397 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 17th 2007
Location: Cohoes, NY, USA
Current Sled: 02 RMK 600 + 97 xc 600
2008-2009 Miles: 910
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Quote originally posted by zxkid
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
you can see his influence in the sportster xr1200r
XR1200
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 2:20 PM
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arcticcatmatt
Spleen Splitter
arcticcatmatt leaving after work for 3 days of shotgun season back home!
Updated Friday at 12:16 PM
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Member Since: November 25th 2001
Location: Berkshire, NY, USA
Current Sled: 96/97 ZRT 600
2008-2009 Miles: 450
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You two arguing a V-twin vs. an I-4 are wasting your time. Different HP and Torque at different RPM's so your numbers are stupid. It is like comparing a twin vs triple snowmobile.
I am pissed buell is scheduled to go bye bye.. I wanted to buy a Ulysses next year or so! Now I will be forced to by a suzuki vstrom when I buy. Damn it.
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October 21st 2009 at 2:35 PM
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slamdry
President of the EFP/BRP/SLEDCRUSHER fan club!!
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2008-2009 Miles: 910
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and just like the triple, the I-4 is far supiror...
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 3:45 PM
[ Modified October 21st 2009 at 3:47 PM
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xcr440
Sundowners Trail Coordinator
xcr440 icefish's because having feeling in your fingertips is overrated.
Updated Over 4 hours ago
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Current Sled: 03prox700/97xcr440
2008-2009 Miles: 610
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Quote originally posted by arcticcatmatt
You two arguing a V-twin vs. an I-4 are wasting your time. If we can't argue about engine design, what can we argue about. come on matt, you of all people knows that sledders and bikers will argue about anything just to talk about them  
Quote originally posted by slamdry
and just like the triple, the I-4 is far supiror...
      Quote originally posted by arcticcatmatt
I am pissed buell is scheduled to go bye bye.. You never know how things will work out. Some conglomerat may buy them up, purchase engines from hd or buy them in parts like other bike builders do and continue production.
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 3:53 PM
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slamdry
President of the EFP/BRP/SLEDCRUSHER fan club!!
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2397 Posts
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Member Since: February 17th 2007
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Current Sled: 02 RMK 600 + 97 xc 600
2008-2009 Miles: 910
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besides what else are you supposed to compare the fire bolt to?? they want to classify it as a sportbike it is going to have to be compared to other sportbikes...
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 4:13 PM
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xcr440
Sundowners Trail Coordinator
xcr440 icefish's because having feeling in your fingertips is overrated.
Updated Over 4 hours ago
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12582 Posts
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Member Since: February 1st 2003
Location: St.Germain/Edgerton, Wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 03prox700/97xcr440
2008-2009 Miles: 610
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^^^yup.
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 23rd 2009 at 8:45 PM
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arcticcatmatt
Spleen Splitter
arcticcatmatt leaving after work for 3 days of shotgun season back home!
Updated Friday at 12:16 PM
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14007 Posts
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Member Since: November 25th 2001
Location: Berkshire, NY, USA
Current Sled: 96/97 ZRT 600
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Well this almost got me. 3 coworkers pulled in the parking lot with new 1125r's. They paid 4,500 bucks for them!!! I called the dealer to buy one for that price, what the heck. But he was sold out. I called 10 more dealers. I found 10 in PA for 5,500 bucks. I told him I would show up and buy 3 bikes for the 4500 price that a dealer in NY sold to my coworkers. Me and two other guys said we would buy for 4,500.. but the guy said no deal. So we let them sit. None of us really wanted an 1125r because of comfort reasons.
I really wanted a ulysesses XT but the best deal I could find was 8200. I told the dealer on the phone if he would do 6 grand I would come pick it up. He declined.
Here is the XT I want
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October 23rd 2009 at 8:55 PM
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dtmmil
Senior Member
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3182 Posts
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Sorry man, just not my style and all, but there is just something not right with that bike! I personally just don't care for the look of some of them.
Clutched
Jetted, boyesen reed petals, boost bottle, 98xc carbs slides, 1371 needles, gutted air box
Homeade 7 1/2" riser
Homeade suspension drop brackets
shortened and blackened windshield
powermadd handguards
144 conversion, tracks usa extensions, custom tunnel extension and rear bumper, IQ flap, 1.25" track
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October 23rd 2009 at 9:57 PM
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pigboy
banned
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Quote originally posted by slamdry
and just like the triple, the I-4 is far supiror...
Actually the V-4 is the superior motor. Gives you the torque of the twin and horsepower of Inline 4.
It's the best of both worlds.
I reject your reality and substitute my own. 
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October 24th 2009 at 8:32 AM
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polarisrxlrider
Cornfed
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Location: Ovid, MI
Current Sled: '00 XCSP 600 VES
2008-2009 Miles: 375
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Quote originally posted by arcticcatmatt
Well this almost got me. 3 coworkers pulled in the parking lot with new 1125r's. They paid 4,500 bucks for them!!! I called the dealer to buy one for that price, what the heck. But he was sold out. I called 10 more dealers. I found 10 in PA for 5,500 bucks. I told him I would show up and buy 3 bikes for the 4500 price that a dealer in NY sold to my coworkers. Me and two other guys said we would buy for 4,500.. but the guy said no deal. So we let them sit. None of us really wanted an 1125r because of comfort reasons.
I really wanted a ulysesses XT but the best deal I could find was 8200. I told the dealer on the phone if he would do 6 grand I would come pick it up. He declined.
Here is the XT I want
Man, that thing is UGLY.
2000 Polaris 600 XCSP with VES, completely stock, for now...
1993 Polaris Indy Storm
clutched, 800 jugs, DG can, Vforce 3 reeds
1991 Polaris Indy Classic
Xtra 12 suspension
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