Got Buell?

neebelung · 02-26-2008, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Well if you wanna get technical...no one NEEDS one. But the torque is so much fun.

Eh, probably... maybe one day, but not for a while yet. There's an R6S callin my name right now.

marko138 · 02-26-2008, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by neebelung

Eh, probably... maybe one day, but not for a while yet. There's an R6S callin my name right now.

Vtwin FTW, lady.

Ever rode a Buell?

neebelung · 02-26-2008, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Vtwin FTW, lady.

Ever rode a Buell?

Nope, but I've ridden the SV650S. I liked it a lot actually. My thing was, it needed too many immediate mods just for me to be happy/comfortable with it (i.e., it was definitely designed for someone shorter than I am, my knees just hit at a weird/uncomfy spot on the tank).

marko138 · 02-26-2008, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by neebelung

Nope, but I've ridden the SV650S. I liked it a lot actually. My thing was, it needed too many immediate mods just for me to be happy/comfortable with it (i.e., it was definitely designed for someone shorter than I am, my knees just hit at a weird/uncomfy spot on the tank).

The torque on a Buell is UNBELIEVABLE. It's dead flat and monstrous. Think about 83 ft lbs of torque.....and almost all of it available directly off idle. THAT is a fun bike.

neebelung · 02-26-2008, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138

The torque on a Buell is UNBELIEVABLE. It's dead flat and monstrous. Think about 83 ft lbs of torque.....and almost all of it available directly off idle. THAT is a fun bike.

....which Buell?

The thing with Buells is... I'm not that attracted to them (yes, yes, that's superficial). I need to have a lust factor with my bike.....

marko138 · 02-26-2008, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by neebelung

....which Buell?

The thing with Buells is... I'm not that attracted to them (yes, yes, that's superficial). I need to have a lust factor with my bike.....

Understandable. The XB's are instant power. Yes the XB's have the Sportster based engine. The 1125R takes just a bit longer to build steam...it hits like a bull at 3k. Also dead flat torque curve. And I speak of the XB12's.

neebelung · 02-26-2008, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Understandable. The XB's are instant power. Yes the XB's have the Sportster based engine. The 1125R takes just a bit longer to build steam...it hits like a bull at 3k. Also dead flat torque curve. And I speak of the XB12's.

Hmmmm..... .well, who knows, I might be able to try one out Monday. There's usually NO line at the Buell tent. I might give it a whirl.

Gas Man · 02-27-2008, 07:24 AM

Yeah if you want a good street bike you simply must go v-twin. Plus they are more forgiving if you fail to downshift before entering the corner.

And the 1125R is dead ass sexy. A little wide in the front but sweet!!!

Mr Lefty · 02-27-2008, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

Yeah if you want a good street bike you simply must go v-twin. Plus they are more forgiving if you fail to downshift before entering the corner.

And the 1125R is dead ass sexy. A little wide in the front but sweet!!!

that's my only knock against them...

can't wait to see SVrider's when I get to ND in September

Cutty72 · 02-28-2008, 09:11 PM

Any and all asthetic complaints I had against the 1125R went away when i sat on it.
It looks like the sex when mounted!!

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