And the worst bike you have ridden was???? - Page 8

Mr Lefty · 10-18-2009, 03:43 PM

naw... I was looking at the 1125r... not the Uly... and I like how light and nimble the DRZ is...

idk... I just really like this bike...

Phenix_Rider · 10-18-2009, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by eBBs15

naw... I was looking at the 1125r... not the Uly... and I like how light and nimble the DRZ is...

idk... I just really like this bike...

What more reason do you need? No way I could live with that thumper though!

Dave · 10-18-2009, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by eBBs15

naw... I was looking at the 1125r... not the Uly... and I like how light and nimble the DRZ is...

idk... I just really like this bike...

i know you were, just didnt quite equal out to the f's abilities

Mr Lefty · 10-19-2009, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

What more reason do you need? No way I could live with that thumper though!

Nothing

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Originally Posted by Dave

i know you were, just didnt quite equal out to the f's abilities

yeah... I just meant I've kinda moved on from that type of riding... though I still like the 1125r.. be a good sport tourer if they got all the first year issues fixed... sucks they went down...

if Harley didn't treat them like a read headed stepchild... they'd have sold more... IMO

WARputer · 10-19-2009, 07:05 AM

Triumph Speed Triple ......no steering damper, felt wobbly - upright position beats you to death - supension way too soft - power was disappointing.

Amber Lamps · 10-19-2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by WARputer

Triumph Speed Triple ......no steering damper, felt wobbly - upright position beats you to death - supension way too soft - power was disappointing.

NO NO NO!!! I love Triumphs so the bike MUST be great! You are just an asshole that didn't know how to ride the bike correctly!!!!

It never ceases to amaze me when someone can be so in love with a brand that they can't/won't see it's short comings. I have done it myself. I loved my V-Max and I would defend it to the end against my friends that owned CBR900RRs, which was the bike to own at the time. Eventually, I had to admit and realize that although it was a cool bike, it could not compete with crotch rockets on their turf.

Buell came on the scene claiming that he had built a better sport bike...I'm sorry but that was not the case and in my opinion, was never the case. Sure if you traded in a 600 for a new 1125R, you may be happy but I couldn't imagine dropping my 1000 for one. Almost everyone I know that owns a Buell and that is satisfied, used to ride a 600 or some cruiser. I have never met a guy that traded in a liter bike on a Buell.

Tmall · 10-19-2009, 11:34 AM

You're confused.

Buells appeal to people who don't give a shit about being the fastest, or riding the fastest bike.

I don't care if nobody else likes them. I actually prefer it.

But, I just know for a fact that the majority of people who talk shit about them have never really ridden one.

I came from a 600. I hated my bike when I first bought it. Then I got "it". It appeals to me because of its powerband, not in spite of it. I don't want something that makes top end power.

I could have bought a busa, or gixxer 1000. I wanted a buell. There was no brain washing. I made an informed decision based on a number of reasons.

I know it doesn't spec out as good as an equivalent race bike. And I'm fine with that.

I just hate to hear, "its a pos.". When I know it isn't. It keeps up with much faster bikes in the twisties. And as far as I'm concerned, I'm riding a slow bike fast. I should be left in the dust according to spec sheets.

But in real life, its more than capable. Its more than the sum of its parts.

Amber Lamps · 10-19-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Tmall

You're confused.

Buells appeal to people who don't give a shit about being the fastest, or riding the fastest bike.

I don't care if nobody else likes them. I actually prefer it.

But, I just know for a fact that the majority of people who talk shit about them have never really ridden one.

I came from a 600. I hated my bike when I first bought it. Then I got "it". It appeals to me because of its powerband, not in spite of it. I don't want something that makes top end power.

I could have bought a busa, or gixxer 1000. I wanted a buell. There was no brain washing. I made an informed decision based on a number of reasons.

I know it doesn't spec out as good as an equivalent race bike. And I'm fine with that.

I just hate to hear, "its a pos.". When I know it isn't. It keeps up with much faster bikes in the twisties. And as far as I'm concerned, I'm riding a slow bike fast. I should be left in the dust according to spec sheets.

But in real life, its more than capable. Its more than the sum of its parts.

I'm not confused about anything. Look over Buells ad campaigns and hype when they FIRST CAME OUT. He squarely claimed that, "fuel in the frame, under slung exhaust, oil in the swing arm and ZTL brakes" were far superior to what the Japanese were offering. They later stepped away from that stance when it became obvious that it wasn't true. I'm not talking about your bike or the new 1125R, I'm talking about the first generation and baby they were fucking pieces of shit, I don't care who you are!!!

As far as your "bike" keeping up, maybe you are a better rider than your friends... who knows? I know guys that can take a Ninja 250 to the Gap and clean your fucking clock on your Buell! Does that mean that the Ninja 250 is a better bike? Of course not.

Every time this subject comes up, one of you guys jump up and accuse the person "bashing" Buell of not riding one. Well I have ridden the older ones and they sucked!!! I have not ridden one of the new bikes, so I don't claim to be an expert. How many GSXR1000s have you ridden and for how long? I've owned a liter class sport bike since 1994, longer if you count the '86 Ninja 1000 I rode for over a year (Army buddy's bike).

This thread was started with the question, "what was the worst bike you've ever ridden?", for me that's a Buell. If he had asked what the worst bike owned was, I'd have to say my AMF/Harley Sportster. I had it for about 6 months and it spent 3 of those months in Barnett HD's service dept. Hell, I spent more time on my bud's Kawasaki than I did on my bike!

shmike · 10-19-2009, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

I'm not confused about anything. Look over Buells ad campaigns and hype when they FIRST CAME OUT. He squarely claimed that, "fuel in the frame, under slung exhaust, oil in the swing arm and ZTL brakes" were far superior to what the Japanese were offering. They later stepped away from that stance when it became obvious that it wasn't true. I'm not talking about your bike or the new 1125R, I'm talking about the first generation and baby they were fucking pieces of shit, I don't care who you are!!!

FYI, the first generation Buell's were steel framed.

There was no oil in the swing-arm, fuel in frame or ZTL brakes.

If a Buell is the worst bike you've ever ridden then your resume isn't as diverse as I thought it was. If you said over-hyped or disappointing I would understand.

Tmall · 10-19-2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by shmike

FYI, the first generation Buell's were steel framed.

There was no oil in the swing-arm, fuel in frame or ZTL brakes.

If a Buell is the worst bike you've ever ridden then your resume isn't as diverse as I thought it was. If you said over-hyped or disappointing I would understand.

I'd like to know what year and model it was, and I'd like for his google to be diabled for him to answer it..

10-19-2009, 07:05 AM	#5
WARputer WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lake Murray, South Carolina Moto: 2005 Hayabusa Posts: 625	Triumph Speed Triple ......no steering damper, felt wobbly - upright position beats you to death - supension way too soft - power was disappointing. __________________ Chris

10-18-2009, 03:43 PM	#1
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	naw... I was looking at the 1125r... not the Uly... and I like how light and nimble the DRZ is... idk... I just really like this bike...

10-19-2009, 11:34 AM	#7
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	You're confused. Buells appeal to people who don't give a shit about being the fastest, or riding the fastest bike. I don't care if nobody else likes them. I actually prefer it. But, I just know for a fact that the majority of people who talk shit about them have never really ridden one. I came from a 600. I hated my bike when I first bought it. Then I got "it". It appeals to me because of its powerband, not in spite of it. I don't want something that makes top end power. I could have bought a busa, or gixxer 1000. I wanted a buell. There was no brain washing. I made an informed decision based on a number of reasons. I know it doesn't spec out as good as an equivalent race bike. And I'm fine with that. I just hate to hear, "its a pos.". When I know it isn't. It keeps up with much faster bikes in the twisties. And as far as I'm concerned, I'm riding a slow bike fast. I should be left in the dust according to spec sheets. But in real life, its more than capable. Its more than the sum of its parts.