Buell is done, finished, gone - Page 2

z06boy · 10-21-2009, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

God Dammit! I have ridden one and guess what? The sky didn't part, the fucking angels didn't sing, and I didn't leave a huge dent in the tank from a boner!!! All I wanted was to get off that uncomfortable, rattling, shaking, slow, non-braking motherfucker!!! If they are so great, why don't you own one? Oh and please don't give me that poor shit because you can probably trade even up for your bike right now.

It's amazing... forget the many,many recalls... forget the many failures, forget the numbers, forget the absolutely dismal race results, forget all of the comparisons- shit when was the last time Buell allowed one of his babies to be compared against a similarly designed bike like the Tuono, Monster, SV1000, FZ1, etc? When has his precious creation ever compared favorably against a similarly configured and sized bike?

What is up with all of the excuses? His original stated goal was to take on the other manufacturers on EQUAL terms, when did that happen? It didn't and he failed to complete his mission statement. Period. Were they great bikes? Sure considering what they were and where they came from, they were great bikes but they definitely weren't "world beaters" in any sense of the words. Oh and considering that he had the backing of one of the largest motorcycle companies in the world maybe we should quit treating him like this "small visionary that took on the big boys alone".

So you're thinking about getting one ? :bigrofl:

defector · 10-21-2009, 11:05 AM

Went to check them out yesterday, and the salesman said to "make an offer, you might be surprised"...

Amber Lamps · 10-21-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by z06boy

So you're thinking about getting one ? :bigrofl:

Yea one of the NEW ones for a cruising around bike, I definitely don't see it as a replacement for my GSXR.

z06boy · 10-21-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Yea one of the NEW ones for a cruising around bike, I definitely don't see it as a replacement for my GSXR.

I was just kidding after reading your passionate post.

At the current prices I admit...I'd buy one if I was in the market for a bike.

Rider · 10-21-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by z06boy

I was just kidding after reading your passionate post.

At the current prices I admit...I'd buy one if I was in the market for a bike.

Hell yeah. I'd ride a Buell for the price they are going for now. They can't be THAT bad. ANYTHING with 2 wheels is fun.

SteveP · 10-21-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

shit when was the last time Buell allowed one of his babies to be compared against a similarly designed bike like the Tuono, Monster, SV1000, FZ1, etc?

I gotta call BS on this statement. The Tuono is nowhere near comparable to the SV1000, Monster, or FZ1.

Trip · 10-21-2009, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveP

I gotta call BS on this statement. The Tuono is nowhere near comparable to the SV1000, Monster, or FZ1.

Why not? I would put it in the same market as the SV and definitely the Monster. Not so much the FZ1 though.

Amber Lamps · 10-21-2009, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveP

I gotta call BS on this statement. The Tuono is nowhere near comparable to the SV1000, Monster, or FZ1.

Huh? Dude, I'm just pulling examples of naked/semi-naked bikes. I'm definitely not trying to start a new argument about some other basically boutique bike. Who cares?

Compare the Buell to any bike you want with a 1125+ motor and draw your own conclusions. I picked all bikes with less cc's off the top of my head in the middle of the night. The comparison FB posted was with the Tuono, 1125CR and the Ducati Streetfighter. Personally, I honestly believe that a SV1000 would take the Buell in a straight up contest with similar mods but that's just me being a Suzuki fan boy!

pdog · 10-21-2009, 11:37 AM

There's always people who are going to be brand fanatics. They're willing to overlook pervasive flaws in order to stick with their belief that the brand they've invested in is the best. They're usually the ones with a company sticker on the back of their car/truck. Doesn't matter if it's "Ford", "Ducati" or "Buell", it's all the same mindset.

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

God Dammit! I have ridden one and guess what? The sky didn't part, the fucking angels didn't sing, and I didn't leave a huge dent in the tank from a boner!!! All I wanted was to get off that uncomfortable, rattling, shaking, slow, non-braking motherfucker!!! If they are so great, why don't you own one? Oh and please don't give me that poor shit because you can probably trade even up for your bike right now.

Trip · 10-21-2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by pdog

There's always people who are going to be brand fanatics. They're willing to overlook pervasive flaws in order to stick with their belief that the brand they've invested in is the best. They're usually the ones with a company sticker on the back of their car/truck. Doesn't matter if it's "Ford", "Ducati" or "Buell", it's all the same mindset.

Fanboys

10-21-2009, 11:05 AM	#2
defector My balls, your chin Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The desert of Az Moto: 929, SV650, YZ250 Posts: 1,917	Went to check them out yesterday, and the salesman said to "make an offer, you might be surprised"...