I went and did it

[tommymac]

Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

Just got back from riding a while and getting an early oil change.
I'm at <250 miles, but I've been exploring the rev range a la Motoman so I figure fresh oil would be a good idea.

So how ya liking it so far.

Tom

[Adeptus_Minor]

Originally Posted by tommymac

So how ya liking it so far.

Tom

To put it in the least amount of words, the thing is fookin' badass.
I still haven't dialed the suspension in and it's far from 'broken in', but already the power is there whenever I want it.
I did get 'noided' for the first time today. Whacked the throttle in third and -bloop- it cut out.
I was so frickin' scared I had broken something, but then I realized... third gear.
I foresee a de-noiding in my future.

Other than that, it's been nothing but fun.
It'll be much more when break-in is done and I can just ride it without having to make a conscious effort to vary RPM and go light on the brakes.

[karl_1052]

Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

To put it in the least amount of words, the thing is fookin' badass.
I still haven't dialed the suspension in and it's far from 'broken in', but already the power is there whenever I want it.
I did get 'noided' for the first time today. Whacked the throttle in third and -bloop- it cut out.
I was so frickin' scared I had broken something, but then I realized... third gear.
I foresee a de-noiding in my future.

Other than that, it's been nothing but fun.
It'll be much more when break-in is done and I can just ride it without having to make a conscious effort to vary RPM and go light on the brakes.

Hey greg, how does it compare to the TLR?

and what is a noid?

[Adeptus_Minor]

Originally Posted by karl_1052

Hey greg, how does it compare to the TLR?

and what is a noid?

(cutting and pasting from my previous thread describing it)
The 1125R feels like what I wished my TL1000R could have. Maybe it could have, but I didn't have the money or know-how to get it there.
It takes little or no effort to toss it around, it balances easily when stopped, and feels like it weighs half of what it does.
(and I can't really 'compare' the two because it would be bad form)

And the 'noid is an EPA noise reducing component that cuts your throttle response when you crank the throttle more than halfway in 3rd gear.
Just about everyone on the Buell forums recommends removing it.
After my experience today, I'll have to agree with them.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

(cutting and pasting from my previous thread describing it)
The 1125R feels like what I wished my TL1000R could have. Maybe it could have, but I didn't have the money or know-how to get it there.
It takes little or no effort to toss it around, it balances easily when stopped, and feels like it weighs half of what it does.
(and I can't really 'compare' the two because it would be bad form)

And the 'noid is an EPA noise reducing component that cuts your throttle response when you crank the throttle more than halfway in 3rd gear.
Just about everyone on the Buell forums recommends removing it.
After my experience today, I'll have to agree with them.

You beat me to it!!! I'm like aren't you all comparing the Buell to your old bikes? I mean, what's your point of reference for your praise? Oh I get it, it's only "bad form" when it's a negative comparison, when it's praise, it's "good form"!!!

[tommymac]

Originally Posted by TIGGER

You beat me to it!!! I'm like aren't you all comparing the Buell to your old bikes? I mean, what's your point of reference for your praise? Oh I get it, it's only "bad form" when it's a negative comparison, when it's praise, it's "good form"!!!

I think it would be a more fair comparison to compare the gsxr to a zx-10 since theyre the same class. A liter class v-twin is a different ride (more fun on the streets IMHO ) than an Inline 4

[Tmall]

Originally Posted by tommymac

I think it would be a more fair comparison to compare the gsxr to a zx-10 since theyre the same class. A liter class v-twin is a different ride (more fun on the streets IMHO ) than an Inline 4

Werd, and if it'll out run the legendary "widow maker" TLR, I would also not consider it a slouch. Even if the TLR is an old design.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by tommymac

I think it would be a more fair comparison to compare the gsxr to a zx-10 since theyre the same class. A liter class v-twin is a different ride (more fun on the streets IMHO ) than an Inline 4

Tommy haven't you ridden a GSXR1000? It pulls very similar to a V-Twin imho and it turns WAY fucking easier than most V-Twins!!! Personally, I think that you will be very happy with your bike, I mean that, and I hope that you get millions of miles worth of enjoyment from it, I mean that too.

As far as comparison goes, well I'll never stop believing that bikes should be matched up by purpose and engine size. If you come to the table with a 1000+cc sport bike, I would hope that you and your design team imbibed it with the very best engine that you could for this application. If that is a V-Twin then okay, if it is not then I'm sorry but your machine is inferior for this application! Again, it's like on Pinks where they tell the builders to bring 5 liter cars. One guy brings a Chevy and one brings a Ford, the one with the slower car spends the whole show complaining that his car is slower and deserves special treatment. My question is, why didn't you build a better/faster car? Sportbikes are about speed, handling and brakes in my opinion. Everything else is secondary.

I'll most likely get one and I'm sure that I'll enjoy it for what it is and what I got it for. If it is "better" than my GSXR I swear to you right now that I will admit it publicly on this forum. If not well, I'm sure that you can imagine...

[Adeptus_Minor]

Originally Posted by TIGGER

You beat me to it!!! I'm like aren't you all comparing the Buell to your old bikes? I mean, what's your point of reference for your praise? Oh I get it, it's only "bad form" when it's a negative comparison, when it's praise, it's "good form"!!!

Not really, but I had to justify my hypocrisy somehow.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

Not really, but I had to justify my hypocrisy somehow.

Fair enough!!! Gosh isn't this a fun way to pass the day? I honestly think so!