Who Rides A Motorcycle

[browndog]

Reviving this thread to boast about my new baby - a Buell 1125R. I bought this one new in melbourne and am flying down to collect her on the 25th - can hardly wait.

At the moment these are going for an absolute steal - they are the last of the Buells to ever be produced (HD pulled the plug on the brand last year). I have always wanted one, and this was my last opportunity to get new.

Nice Bike, Those front disks must give you a good whack of stopping power JA. I'm jelous


cheers

Browndog

 

[JonnyAnchovy]

Nice Bike, Those front disks must give you a good whack of stopping power JA. I'm jelous


cheers

Browndog

The rim-mounted disks are one of the buell trademarks - the bike also has fuel in the frame, oil in the swingarm, and maintenance-free belt drive. Some people complain about the looks - but I think it's beautiful! you can get them new for less than the price you'd pay for a second-hand Japanese bike, but there are only a few left in the country - DO IT!

we need an AHB M.C. methinks.

 

[Ducatiboy stu]

I dont like Harley's ( it's the look at me I goto a Harlye crap ), BUT I would definatly have a Buel in my shed any day

 

[brettprevans]

What about the Harley iron 885? That's sex on wheels and value for money...~$15k new

my suzuki sv650 needs a new can. Stock can is crap

 

[raven19]

Sh!t hot that one JA, congrats on your purchase. Very slick looking beast that one.

There are a few decent specials on various models at the moment, not that I can justify 10, 20 or 30K on a bike nowadays!

 

[rmx boozer]

ha.... my old username that I use on a number of forums is a bit of a give away for anyone that knows bikes.....

But now I'm on a 2005 Bandit 1200.... doing lotsa touring!!!

off to Superbikes at Phillip Island next week which means leaving my new kegging system for a while

cheers
Neil

 

[MitchDudarko]

I too have a couple of bikes.

2007 Yamaha YZ250F

2009 KTM 450EXC

 

[JonnyAnchovy]

I dont like Harley's ( it's the look at me I goto a Harlye crap ), BUT I would definatly have a Buel in my shed any day

Totally agree - I'd consider a v-rod if I had the money to burn, but Harley's don't do much for me. But I've wanted a Buell since I first started riding.

Sh!t hot that one JA, congrats on your purchase. Very slick looking beast that one.

There are a few decent specials on various models at the moment, not that I can justify 10, 20 or 30K on a bike nowadays!

Ta - can't wait to pick it up. These were retailing for around $18000 not long ago - now you can pick the few still around up for over $5K less than that.

I too have a couple of bikes.

2007 Yamaha YZ250F

2009 KTM 450EXC

You spend any time over at advrider.com? My old bike was a DR650. Have to sell her now I've got the Buell- simply can't afford the rego for two bikes at once.

 

[rmx boozer]

You spend any time over at advrider.com? My old bike was a DR650. Have to sell her now I've got the Buell- simply can't afford the rego for two bikes at once.

Some of the best pics I've ever seen here:- http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=536451

cheers

 

[InCider]

I bought a 250 Suzy Intruder Cruiser (5 months before LAMS came in <_< ) I'm planning on going to a bigger bike - I'm 6'2' and my feet hang over the pegs. That new Harley is the braw. Take one anyday, but I'm most likely to get another Jap cruiser. If I had a road bike I'd be doing wheel stands in 3rd gear :lol:

 

[husky]

At the minute I have a TE450 with a motard kit for the road and the dirt gear for the bush.
Sold my GSXR1000 for a house deposit and had an RGV250 as a learner.
These days im in the bush for most of my riding but I do miss the GSXR.

 

[brettprevans]

im really thinking about changing the sportsbike over for a cruiser. but they are so much harder to lanesplit/filter on.

 

[Maple]

im really thinking about changing the sportsbike over for a cruiser. but they are so much harder to lanesplit/filter on.

I've been thinking the same thing, and come to the same conclusion (and about $30K short too)

 

[brettprevans]

I've been thinking the same thing, and come to the same conclusion (and about $30K short too)

but that brings me back to the iron 885. ~$15k new. back to basics, good performnance and reliability (by all accounts ive read). of course if youve got some extra $ you could got the 1200cc option which is the nightster.

actually my prices are wrong. The Age's 'Drive' section on 2010 harley models is here
iron 883 is ~$12k
nightster is ~$15k

edit:
quick search and there is a 1200ccnighster in berwick with vance &hines exhaust (instad of naff stocks pipes) 2008 model for $14.5k. so maybe screw the iron 883 and go the 1200! although petrol adds up for commuting with a 1200cc.

 

[Maple]

Nice spot there CM2. I was having a look at this new honda. except for the ridiculously small fuel tank, this would be a winner in my book

 

[brettprevans]

Nice spot there CM2. I was having a look at this new honda. except for the ridiculously small fuel tank, this would be a winner in my book

12.87L what idiot came up with that stupid idea! needs at least 15L for 1300cc. go the v-twin. $22k though.

 

[Maple]

12.87L what idiot came up with that stupid idea! needs at least 15L for 1300cc. go the v-twin. $22k though.

I know! you'd get what, 200km max on that tank...prolly less actually. love the look, but again the $'s put it beyond reach

 

[brettprevans]

maybe we head down to queen street one morning or arvo and check out the current cruiser offerings.

 

[Maple]

maybe we head down to queen street one morning or arvo and check out the current cruiser offerings.

Liz'beth st, you mean? but either way, fersure.

 

[Munut]

Great thread. Been riding dirt bikes for nearly as long as I could walk. I have a 97 Yz250 she's getting a bit old but has a new top end and go's like a shower of shit. My mates with the 450 4 strokes spin out on how quick it is for a 250. would love a new one but can't justifiy the $ when I don't even use the one I got as offten as I should. Plus SWMBO brought me riding lessons to get my licence for my birthday so I'll soon be in the market for a little road bike which will get used every day.