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Old 08-26-2009, 11:43 PM   #1
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This very question is exactly why last year when I was bike shopping I declined a great offer on a half faired duc 900ss. I loved the bike, but the support just wasnt there.
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Old 08-27-2009, 08:00 AM   #2
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First thing I thought when I saw the thread title was, "anyone who owns a Buell"
No kidding. I'm hoping maybe someday that will change.
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Old 08-27-2009, 08:11 AM   #3
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No kidding. I'm hoping maybe someday that will change.
how far is your nearest dealer? but at least you can take it to a harley shop for warranty work.

The closest BMW shop to me is in Baton Rouge... 2 hrs west of me... I've called twice on friday night before they close to schedule a ride on an F800GS... both times they had one in... and when I showed up on sat... they were sold already. GHEY.

Hopefully I don't have many issues... 2hrs is a long ass ways for work.
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how far is your nearest dealer? but at least you can take it to a harley shop for warranty work.

The closest BMW shop to me is in Baton Rouge... 2 hrs west of me... I've called twice on friday night before they close to schedule a ride on an F800GS... both times they had one in... and when I showed up on sat... they were sold already. GHEY.

Hopefully I don't have many issues... 2hrs is a long ass ways for work.
Closest is an hour. White's HD/Buell in Lebanon, PA. Really good people, always treat me right when I do make the trip. Even did service for FREE because I came from so far away. Which was awesome of them. And a really good Buell dealer, which is the exact opposite of most Buell dealers. So I dont mind giving them business.

But, I would never take it to a normal HD shop for warranty work. I'd rather have Buell techs work on it. In fact, I did take it to White's last fall for a headlight recall.
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