Buell question??

[OneSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by Porkchop

So, if say that gorilla was 6' 1''... oh say 315 lbs.... You think that little R would have any problems with standing up???? HAHA

Trust me dude... You'd be fucking miserable on a Firebolt. I'd highly recommend any of them with the long frames (Ss, X, STT).

[FT BSTRD]

Originally Posted by Porkchop

So, if say that gorilla was 6' 1''... oh say 315 lbs.... You think that little R would have any problems with standing up???? HAHA

I think it would just lie down. Although, I have seen a guy that was nearly 400lbs on one.

Doing a wheelie even.

Looked like a little white, wheeled suppository.

[Porkchop]

Whats the difference between the SS and X?? I keep looking but I cant really see anything major....

Idk, i dont think i'm gonna go the buell route anyway.... if i would go with a twin i'd most likely go with the SV650 line. Maybe the S version with only the front fairing... so i dont fudge up the side fairings like all my friends did with thier first bike. Add em' later.... cause im definately a fairing person!

[OneSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by Porkchop

Whats the difference between the SS and X?? I keep looking but I cant really see anything major....

Idk, i dont think i'm gonna go the buell route anyway.... if i would go with a twin i'd most likely go with the SV650 line. Maybe the S version with only the front fairing... so i dont fudge up the side fairings like all my friends did with thier first bike. Add em' later.... cause im definately a fairing person!

The X has longer travel suspension, different bars and a different subframe... otherwise, not a whole lot of difference. More minor stuff like bodywork, pegs, etc...

[Cutty72]

Originally Posted by Porkchop

Whats the difference between the SS and X?? I keep looking but I cant really see anything major....

Idk, i dont think i'm gonna go the buell route anyway.... if i would go with a twin i'd most likely go with the SV650 line. Maybe the S version with only the front fairing... so i dont fudge up the side fairings like all my friends did with thier first bike. Add em' later.... cause im definately a fairing person!

If you are going new, there are only 2 options left.
SV650, with no fairings, or the SV650SF with full fairings.
You can't get just the upper anymore, and they dropped the 1K too.

[Porkchop]

Oh, no no no.... no new bikes for Pork.....

"If" i would decide on a SV, it'd most likely be an 03'. I like the redesign that year, and they offer that half fairing model....

[Cutty72]

Originally Posted by Porkchop

Oh, no no no.... no new bikes for Pork.....

"If" i would decide on a SV, it'd most likely be an 03'. I like the redesign that year, and they offer that half fairing model....

You could get an 04-07 then too. Just color change and black frame/swingarm.

[Porkchop]

Originally Posted by Cutty72

You could get an 04-07 then too. Just color change and black frame/swingarm.

Newer = more expensive! Staying as old as I can with that body style. Not necisarily big on the previous model's bubbly looks. Carbed... but it would be cheaper.....

[FT BSTRD]

Originally Posted by Porkchop

Whats the difference between the SS and X?? I keep looking but I cant really see anything major....

Idk, i dont think i'm gonna go the buell route anyway.... if i would go with a twin i'd most likely go with the SV650 line. Maybe the S version with only the front fairing... so i dont fudge up the side fairings like all my friends did with thier first bike. Add em' later.... cause im definately a fairing person!

The SS, X, XT, and STT all share the "long" frame. That is a frame that holds 4.4 gallons (VS. 3.8 gallons in the S, Scg and R) and has a longer swing arm. The head geometry is also slightly different.

Of the "long" models, the STT is the best handling of the bunch. It came with upgraded suspension components.

The X has the longest travel suspension of the bunch with approximately 1.5-2 inches greater travel than other models in the line. The X has nearly 7" of ground travel for use in light off road duty.

If'n you aren't a galoot, the S, Scg and R have a much quicker geometry and will turn quicker than the long versions.

The long versions are more comfortable in that the seat rails are longer and provide for more seat to peg distance.

The SV line is very good, cheap, powerful, good handling, and provides many after-market options. Parts are cheap. You can probably build one from spare parts at a track day.

The Buell is very good, cheap, powerful, good handling, and provides SOME after-marekt options. Parts are cheap. You will probably be a party of one or two at a track day.

I tried both the SV and Buell when I was buying. Although it was a good engine, the SV didn't speak to me.

You are either a Buell person or you aren't. Test ride one or two and you'll know. For me, the Buell was the closest thing to a '69 Chevelle on two wheels you could get. It's just angry and grunty and loud.

For me it was comfortable like no other bike is. After riding 150 miles on the R, the X reminded me of why I picked it. The X just fits galoots.

[dReWpY]

Originally Posted by FT BSTRD

The SS, X, XT, and STT all share the "long" frame. That is a frame that holds 4.4 gallons (VS. 3.8 gallons in the S, Scg and R) and has a longer swing arm. The head geometry is also slightly different.

Of the "long" models, the STT is the best handling of the bunch. It came with upgraded suspension components.

The X has the longest travel suspension of the bunch with approximately 1.5-2 inches greater travel than other models in the line. The X has nearly 7" of ground travel for use in light off road duty.

If'n you aren't a galoot, the S, Scg and R have a much quicker geometry and will turn quicker than the long versions.

The long versions are more comfortable in that the seat rails are longer and provide for more seat to peg distance.

The SV line is very good, cheap, powerful, good handling, and provides many after-market options. Parts are cheap. You can probably build one from spare parts at a track day.

The Buell is very good, cheap, powerful, good handling, and provides SOME after-marekt options. Parts are cheap. You will probably be a party of one or two at a track day.

I tried both the SV and Buell when I was buying. Although it was a good engine, the SV didn't speak to me.

You are either a Buell person or you aren't. Test ride one or two and you'll know. For me, the Buell was the closest thing to a '69 Chevelle on two wheels you could get. It's just angry and grunty and loud.

For me it was comfortable like no other bike is. After riding 150 miles on the R, the X reminded me of why I picked it. The X just fits galoots.

RC51