Buell question??

[OreoGaborio]

Originally Posted by Porkchop

OMG, so amazing....

Only thing close to that.... in terms of naked... [/IMG]

Interesting how you like both the CR and the Z1k.... totally different design.

Personally, I'm kinda disappointed w/ the CR... they coulda done a WAY better job w/ it

[marko138]

Originally Posted by OreoGaborio

Interesting how you like both the CR and the Z1k.... totally different design.

Personally, I'm kinda disappointed w/ the CR... they coulda done a WAY better job w/ it

Whats wrong with it? You wanted the enormous side gimmicks gone?

[OreoGaborio]

I'm a fan of Buell's & Eric's technology... but I've never been a big fan of the asthetics of them. They all seem to need a tad more design background... he needs a better design team.

In the case of the CR, I think the mini-fairing coulda used some more thought... it looks like a big huge forehead w/ a receding hairline. Can't do much w/ the pods as they protect the radiators & frame.

[marko138]

Originally Posted by OreoGaborio

I'm a fan of Buell's & Eric's technology... but I've never been a big fan of the asthetics of them. They all seem to need a tad more design background... he needs a better design team.

In the case of the CR, I think the mini-fairing coulda used some more thought... it looks like a big huge forehead w/ a receding hairline. Can't do much w/ the pods as they protect the radiators & frame.

Nice. I like the design of the XB's. The 1125 is 'different'...but after seeing it in person I came around.


Just read a first ride report in Motorcyclist on the CR...the guy gave it a really good review.

[FT BSTRD]

Originally Posted by OreoGaborio

I'm a fan of Buell's & Eric's technology... but I've never been a big fan of the asthetics of them. They all seem to need a tad more design background... he needs a better design team.

In the case of the CR, I think the mini-fairing coulda used some more thought... it looks like a big huge forehead w/ a receding hairline. Can't do much w/ the pods as they protect the radiators & frame.

Buell has always had take it or leave it styling. I agree that the style team could use a little sprucing up. Much of that is budgetary constraints from mother HD. I would say with the success of the R and CR models, the impending 1125X Tiger and MS killer, and with the potential for smaller displacement versions, the styling department will get an influx of cash. MV won't hurt either.

What was most important was to get the executition of function down. The recent write up in CW for the 1125CR was fantastic. It was a glowing review. Buell had to sort through the fuelling issues or it didn't matter how good it handles or how it looks.

If the exectution is there, then it's just a matter of taste.


I LOVE the looks of the CR. It looks like a robotic Bulldog.

I like the scoops, I like the front fairing. It's just my taste. I like the front fairing better than that on the the Speed Triple.

[Sanchez]

I dig the CR styling. It looks like a line backer made sweet love to a Cylon and had a really angry kid. I like a bike that looks like nothing else on the road.

[Porkchop]

Originally Posted by OreoGaborio

Interesting how you like both the CR and the Z1k.... totally different design.

Honestly, like i've said before, I'm not that much of a naked guy. The Z was my first naked interest... first gen or second...

The CR is weird... i usually like weird stuff, movies, etc....

I'd prolly take the Z1k first!

[OneSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by Sanchez

Technical stuff aside, the best reason to buy a Buell is the Buell community. There's nothing like it out there for any other brand I've found. Buell has a great relationship with its customers - right down to posting on our boards - and Buell people are some of the best people I've ever met.

We had a gathering we called Buelltoberfest earlier this month. Dozens of Buell riders from all over the place converged on the North GA mountains. One rider wrecked, and he was immediately surrounded with friends who took care of everything for him. One group escorted him to the hospital while another group recovered his bike. A guy he hardly knew from NC drove him and his bike all the way down to Colombus, GA and wouldn't even accept gas money, just because he rode a Buell.

The rider's response to all of this really sums up why I'll always have a Buell in my garage: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgib...32#POST1276732

Originally Posted by FT BSTRD

Agreed!


It's hard to explain. Since there are so few of us, ownership kinda invokes "club behavior". You're instantly compelled to chase down and meet another Buell rider.

Maybe Buell just attracts stalkers.

Originally Posted by marko138

Exactly. Buell riders are some of the nicest people. They take care of their own. Great community.

I doubt breaking down on a cross country trip would have been the same if it wasn't for BadWeb (thanks again Marko!)... A random stranger who posted his contact info long ago, opened his house and his toolbox to us... Tried hard to get us to stay the night rather than try to limp a broken machine another few hundred miles... offered food and everything else anyone could ever need. I don't think you get that at gixxer.com.

Originally Posted by OreoGaborio

I'm a fan of Buell's & Eric's technology... but I've never been a big fan of the asthetics of them. They all seem to need a tad more design background... he needs a better design team.

In the case of the CR, I think the mini-fairing coulda used some more thought... it looks like a big huge forehead w/ a receding hairline. Can't do much w/ the pods as they protect the radiators & frame.

I was skeptical until I saw one in person... Then I dry humped it and fell in love.

Originally Posted by marko138

Nice. I like the design of the XB's. The 1125 is 'different'...but after seeing it in person I came around.


Just read a first ride report in Motorcyclist on the CR...the guy gave it a really good review.

I LOVE the XB's... one of the best looking line of bikes ever produced IMHO. My XB12Ss vs. CBR954RR thread says it all.

[marko138]

Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

I doubt breaking down on a cross country trip would have been the same if it wasn't for BadWeb (thanks again Marko!)... A random stranger who posted his contact info long ago, opened his house and his toolbox to us... Tried hard to get us to stay the night rather than try to limp a broken machine another few hundred miles... offered food and everything else anyone could ever need. I don't think you get that at gixxer.com.



I was skeptical until I saw one in person... Then I dry humped it and fell in love.



I LOVE the XB's... one of the best looking line of bikes ever produced IMHO. My XB12Ss vs. CBR954RR thread says it all.

I woulda done the same if you guys got stranded in this part of the country.

[OneSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by marko138

I woulda done the same if you guys got stranded in this part of the country.

Yep, yep... me too. Well, only if they were riding a Buell.