And the worst bike you have ridden was???? - Page 4

marko138 · 10-13-2009, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

Idle was where it was "supposed" to be - I asked about it.

Man, it was rough.

I'm doing an event at the track with the local HD dealer - I'm certainly willing to ride anything they'll throw me the keys for. I'm curious....

Well, it is a 45* pushrod twin, after all.

I like the idle. Sounds angry.

karl_1052 · 10-13-2009, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Trail braking was absolutely an issue on the early XB's. That has been corrected, or at least improved. I dont have a problem with trail braking, but you're probably a better rider than I am. Idle should be between 900 and 1050rpm. Who knows with a demo. Surely they've been abused.

Your bike makes more than 84 ft lbs of torque?

Mine does.

I like riding any bike. No matter what it written on the tank.(unless, of course, said bike is in poor running condition)

lauralynne · 10-13-2009, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Your bike makes more than 84 ft lbs of torque?

He said 60...mine makes 71 @ 7k

Yamerhaw · 10-13-2009, 12:52 PM

Buell , 883 sportster(i think they're the same bike) and a Drz400(or whatever they're called)

wildchild · 10-13-2009, 01:19 PM

I've only ridden one bike that I'd rather not ride again. my girlfriends shadow 600. it was made as a male torture machine. was just not comfortable on it at all.

Smittie61984 · 10-18-2009, 11:12 AM

Worst bike was one of the earlier Katana 600s. It ran like crap and the previous owner put huge Harley like grips on it.

Most disappointing was a 2002 GSXR600. I felt like my 96 F3 had more power (I'm sure technically no) but it felt like it took forever to get into the power.

Tmall · 10-13-2009, 09:44 AM

I'm not here to defend buell. I've quickly grown tired of that.

Ill just say, I paid about 3000 less for a new buell than anything else I was considering..

marko138 · 10-13-2009, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Tmall

I'm not here to defend buell. I've quickly grown tired of that.

Ill just say, I paid about 3000 less for a new buell than anything else I was considering..

I expected the Buell hate. It always comes up. I've grown tired of defending too. But I couldn't help myself. And the deal I got on mine negates all hate as well.

CasterTroy · 10-13-2009, 10:03 AM

Absolute worst overall was a recent spin on a Triumph Bonneville. It was like PUSHING a sewing machine down the road on a handtruck

Next to worse was the PRE-XB buell's. (I actually LOVE the XB9 & 12) but the cyclone, or thunder bucket-o-bolts-shaken-not-sturred was aweful. It would shake itself across the carport at idle

Worst ergos I've experienced was a 1995 Ducati 916. Great handling and engine, but I was done in 20 minutes...and this was back in my 20's

Worst seating was the Suzuki DRZ-SM. Felt like I was strattling a saw-buck for the duration

Worst handling was the 2006 Tony Stewart edition Big dog chopper I rode at bike week. You need a WIDE TURN mudflap on the back of that thing....sheeesh

azoomm · 10-13-2009, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138

I expected the Buell hate. It always comes up. I've grown tired of defending too. But I couldn't help myself. And the deal I got on mine negates all hate as well.

It's not hate - someone asked a question, we answered it. You say it was cheap, someone could argue you get what you pay for

10-13-2009, 12:52 PM	#4
Yamerhaw Country Boy Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hicktown in NC Moto: 07 R1 Posts: 797	Buell , 883 sportster(i think they're the same bike) and a Drz400(or whatever they're called) __________________ “If trees could scream, would we be so cavalier about cutting them down? We might, if they screamed all the time, for no good reason.” It takes a big man to cry, but it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man.

10-18-2009, 11:12 AM	#6
Smittie61984 I give Squids a bad name Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fly Over State Moto: 1996 CBR600 F3 (AKA the Flying Turd) Posts: 4,742	Worst bike was one of the earlier Katana 600s. It ran like crap and the previous owner put huge Harley like grips on it. Most disappointing was a 2002 GSXR600. I felt like my 96 F3 had more power (I'm sure technically no) but it felt like it took forever to get into the power. __________________ lifts - R.I.P.

10-13-2009, 10:03 AM	#9
CasterTroy ................ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,028	Absolute worst overall was a recent spin on a Triumph Bonneville. It was like PUSHING a sewing machine down the road on a handtruck Next to worse was the PRE-XB buell's. (I actually LOVE the XB9 & 12) but the cyclone, or thunder bucket-o-bolts-shaken-not-sturred was aweful. It would shake itself across the carport at idle Worst ergos I've experienced was a 1995 Ducati 916. Great handling and engine, but I was done in 20 minutes...and this was back in my 20's Worst seating was the Suzuki DRZ-SM. Felt like I was strattling a saw-buck for the duration Worst handling was the 2006 Tony Stewart edition Big dog chopper I rode at bike week. You need a WIDE TURN mudflap on the back of that thing....sheeesh __________________ “Being tolerant does not mean that I share another one’s belief. But it does mean that I acknowledge another one’s right to believe, and obey, his own conscience.” Viktor Frankl

10-13-2009, 01:19 PM	#5
wildchild cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the run Moto: '09 HD superglide, 16 Yamaha FZ 09 Posts: 2,749	I've only ridden one bike that I'd rather not ride again. my girlfriends shadow 600. it was made as a male torture machine. was just not comfortable on it at all.

10-13-2009, 09:44 AM	#7
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	I'm not here to defend buell. I've quickly grown tired of that. Ill just say, I paid about 3000 less for a new buell than anything else I was considering..