Hey all you buellidiots.... - Page 7

Mr Lefty · 07-27-2008, 12:58 PM

I wonder if any KTM/Aprilia/Bimota/etc dealer would be considered an authorized dealer for maintenance on the 1125r

Cutty72 · 07-27-2008, 03:23 PM

Ebbs, most dealers are between MSRP to a couple grand off. Depends on location. Heard of one dealer dropping the Buell line and they are pushing them out for 9K.
You should be able to pick one up for 11 plus ttl.

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Originally Posted by jalaan1

haven't tested/riden one yet.
how is the DIY factor on Buells?
i hear going to the dealer for stuff is crazy.

Should be pretty good after I get my service manual. It's sitting at the dealership waiting for me to get it.

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Air-cooled pushrod engine... mad retard easy. Liquid cooled Rotax... I'm takin' it to the KTM/Aprilia/Bimota/etc dealer.

They won't have access to most of the computer stuff, since that engine is Buell only, and they won't be authorized for warranty stuff.

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Originally Posted by marko138

Easy as hell. Very little maintanence required. No valve adjustment. It's easy to work on. Harley dealers don't give a fuck about Buells and most of them suck anyway...and charge a billion dollars an hour.

You are right about most HD dealers... sadly. And there is recomended valve adjustment needed on the 1125R.

Gas Man · 07-29-2008, 02:19 PM

However, I will say that as far as bike dealerships. HD dealers have about the best customer service.

Cutty72 · 07-29-2008, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

However, I will say that as far as bike dealerships. HD dealers have about the best customer service for the harley riders.

Fixed it for ya, it wasn't quite accurate.

Gas Man · 07-29-2008, 05:32 PM

That may be true.... IDK

Cutty72 · 07-29-2008, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

That may be true.... IDK

Put it this way. So far my experience with HD/Buell dealers.
-expect to pay premium prices for EVERYTHING parts and labor
-Don't expect a call back on anything, parts ordered, question on service, recalls etc.
-Don't expect to get in same day... or next day. Hope for next week!
-Mine at least will pick up and deliver (nice since i'm 100 miles away) but I'm out the bike for 3 days at least.

Mr Lefty · 07-29-2008, 05:37 PM

I've been to 3 diffrent HD dealerships... the customer service does decline quite a bit when you mention your not getting a harley or here to talk about a harley... or ride up on a sport bike...

Gas Man · 07-29-2008, 05:39 PM

The last time I had the wife's bike in... was her 1k service... make an appt... drop off sunday evening, they promise it done by end of work week, to avoid lost w/e riding time. Called me Wed night... said they found the throttle cables were wrong and bike was done. I said done with the service but have cables on order? Nope... done with everything, new cables installed and everything... GREAT SERVICE!!

Cutty72 · 07-29-2008, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rachel

I've been to 3 diffrent HD dealerships... the customer service does decline quite a bit when you mention your not getting a harley or here to talk about a harley... or ride up on a sport bike...

Nice AV and name change.

Mr Lefty · 07-29-2008, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

Nice AV and name change.

she hasn't noticed yet

07-29-2008, 02:19 PM	#63
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	However, I will say that as far as bike dealerships. HD dealers have about the best customer service. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

07-29-2008, 05:32 PM	#65
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	That may be true.... IDK __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

07-29-2008, 05:39 PM	#68
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	The last time I had the wife's bike in... was her 1k service... make an appt... drop off sunday evening, they promise it done by end of work week, to avoid lost w/e riding time. Called me Wed night... said they found the throttle cables were wrong and bike was done. I said done with the service but have cables on order? Nope... done with everything, new cables installed and everything... GREAT SERVICE!! __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

07-27-2008, 12:58 PM	#61
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	I wonder if any KTM/Aprilia/Bimota/etc dealer would be considered an authorized dealer for maintenance on the 1125r

07-29-2008, 05:37 PM	#67
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	I've been to 3 diffrent HD dealerships... the customer service does decline quite a bit when you mention your not getting a harley or here to talk about a harley... or ride up on a sport bike...