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The main thing I'm looking for in my next bike is comfort, which includes how well I can actually touch. Yet I don't want a torture rack. I've sat the R6's and the CBR's and the position is way too agressive for me and it's not comfortable for me. Weight is a semi issue. I prefer something who's weight will be close to the SV. I would prefer another V-Twin. I love the power delivery of the SV and wish for something similar. Until I'm a more competent rider, I prefer to stay with something that's similar to what I'm used to. Design/looks: I've always loved the naked and streetfighter look over fully faired bikes. Besides, I'm lazy and don't want to have to take more off than necessary just to change the oil. I break stuff almost everytime I work on my bike so I try to keep replacement parts cheap and to a minimum.
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06-02-2009, 07:48 AM | #2 | |
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Give the Buell a fair shake. Go ride one. The dealer does demo's after all...and they give away free shit when you demo. Until the end of the month they are giving away a gear lock.
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06-02-2009, 08:46 AM | #3 |
yellow don't corner well
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if they were really good would they have to bribe people to come try them out?
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06-02-2009, 01:55 PM | #4 | |
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No local Buell dealership here and I'm not sure where the closest one is. I'll have to look...
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06-02-2009, 02:01 PM | #5 | |
yellow don't corner well
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805 Brook Hollow Drive Shreveport, LA, USA 71105 318-798-1064 318-797-8922 (fax) Visit Our Web site http://www.shreveporth-d.com/ http://go.mappoint.net/harleydavidso...sBuell&brand=b |
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06-02-2009, 02:10 PM | #6 | ||
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They're having ride demos every Saturday in June. If I have a Saturday I'm not working all day, I'll have to check it out and at least give a Buell a fair chance...
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06-02-2009, 02:16 PM | #7 | |
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They should let you demo any day of the week. Just show up.
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06-02-2009, 02:28 PM | #8 | |
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What do the demo rides consist of? I've never done one....just a ride around the block?
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06-02-2009, 02:29 PM | #9 |
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I keep getting calls from the local HD dealer because I was checking out the Buells at the MC show in town. The sales guy said I can come down and demo ANY bike they have on the floor. They sound pretty desperate to make a sale. I'm going to take him up on it though one of these days, just to say I rode a Buell.
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06-02-2009, 03:20 PM | #10 |
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I still think the Gladius is a sweet lookin bike. Almost looks like the MV Brutale
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