Are Buell's pretty reliable? - Page 2

marko138 · 01-05-2009, 10:17 AM

KM? Do you live in Canada?

My XB has been problem free. Now, it's only got 7000 miles on it...but they've been as trouble free as could be for me, and the previous owner.

The belt is fucking awesome. It's quiet. There's no driveline lash, nothing to lube or adjust.

People can knock a Sportster engine all they want but the bottom line is that it is a rock solid, super strong, extremely reliable engine.

Oh...and FUCK YOU ebbs. Buells rule and your Kawi sucks.

Mr Lefty · 01-05-2009, 04:05 PM

sfarson · 01-06-2009, 12:00 AM

Never a single problem with the '02 M2 Cyclone... except for sore facial muscles from all the grinnin'. Plus not a me-too bike, seen everywhere.

Cutty72 · 01-06-2009, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138

KM? Do you live in Canada?

My XB has been problem free. Now, it's only got 7000 miles on it...but they've been as trouble free as could be for me, and the previous owner.

The belt is fucking awesome. It's quiet. There's no driveline lash, nothing to lube or adjust.

People can knock a Sportster engine all they want but the bottom line is that it is a rock solid, super strong, extremely reliable engine.

Oh...and FUCK YOU ebbs. Buells rule and your Kawi sucks.

Engine is Austrian, so they measure shit in KM

All the shit is in both miles and KM in the manual, but it's an even amount in KM, looks fucked up if you go by miles.

And my bike has more miles than your bike... go ride that fucker!

FT BSTRD · 01-06-2009, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by sfarson

Never a single problem with the '02 M2 Cyclone... except for sore facial muscles from all the grinnin'. Plus not a me-too bike, seen everywhere.

Dead. Friggin'. Sexy.

Dayum that is a beautiful bike!

tached1000rr · 01-06-2009, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by FT BSTRD

Dead. Friggin'. Sexy.

Dayum that is a beautiful bike!

I want one too!

FT BSTRD · 01-06-2009, 01:59 AM

I want THAT color scheme.

DaveDD · 01-06-2009, 10:10 AM

I always have a great time with the Buell on the track. Here's some pics from the Buell Inside Pass trackday at Homestead Miami Speedway...

marko138 · 01-06-2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by sfarson

Never a single problem with the '02 M2 Cyclone... except for sore facial muscles from all the grinnin'. Plus not a me-too bike, seen everywhere.

I forgot you had a M2. That sucker is BEAUTIFUL!!!! You have any more pics of it?

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

Engine is Austrian, so they measure shit in KM

All the shit is in both miles and KM in the manual, but it's an even amount in KM, looks fucked up if you go by miles.

And my bike has more miles than your bike... go ride that fucker!

Thats pretty weird. And listen buddy...I ride that motherfucker...alot...the problem is I also work ALOT...so I ride to work...which is 4 miles.

I got a total of 3 good rides in last year with that bike. 1 group ride with OTB and his Baltimore crew. And twice on my own...one of which I low sided.

TrackRider54 · 01-06-2009, 04:21 PM

I've had my Ulysses since Nov. 2005. Other than the year one gremlins Fatty B mentioned (which were all corrected under warranty), it's been the best bike I've ever owned. Only one big failure, a blown voltage regulator and stator, to report (that was a warranty repair too).

I've owned BMW, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, and Ducati....and none of them had the level of factory support Buell has. I've met and spoken with Erik Buell on two different occasions. I've toured the factory and seen them build a bike like mine. BadWeb is the best brand specific forum on the planet. Occasionally, a factory insider will post up anonymously to answer questions or give "unofficial" fixes to issues.

I can name several people at Buell HQ I've actually spoken with, but not one person from any other make I've owned. You simply can't put a price on that. You can buy a $20,000 Ducati or BMW and you won't be rubbing shoulders with the guy who designed or built your bike. For those of you who don't know what Erik Buell looks like, here's a couple of pics from when I've met him. He's just a "regular guy" who LOVES to talk bikes. Never acts like a big shot or like he's the CEO of a company. He's like a kid at Christmas when he's talking about his bikes. The folks who work there are the same way. They are very proud of the bikes they design and build. The guy behind Erik in the black shirt with his arms folded is Abe Askenazi (sorry if I spelled it wrong). He's one of the lead engineers at Buell. A VERY fascinating guy to talk to.

Even Buell's 500lb adventure touring bike will still rail down a twisty road:

01-06-2009, 01:59 AM	#17
FT BSTRD Tractor Driver Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Franklin, TN Moto: Buell XB12X Ulysses Posts: 1,007	I want THAT color scheme. __________________ "I do get tired of reading,'my buddy is a racer and says the Buell will never work' I always want to say 'Who the FCK is your buddy and is he faster than Shawn Higbee?" --Erik Buell*

01-06-2009, 10:10 AM	#18
DaveDD Trailer Queen Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Asheville, NC as of 1-15-09 :) Moto: '03 Buell XB9S, '98 Kawi ZX6r, '92 Harley Sportster Posts: 44	I always have a great time with the Buell on the track. Here's some pics from the Buell Inside Pass trackday at Homestead Miami Speedway... __________________ www.dalidecals.com

01-06-2009, 04:21 PM	#20
TrackRider54 Track Whore Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Moto: 2006 Buell Ulysses, 2001 Suzuki GSX-R600, 2008 Kymco Agility 125 Posts: 24	I've had my Ulysses since Nov. 2005. Other than the year one gremlins Fatty B mentioned (which were all corrected under warranty), it's been the best bike I've ever owned. Only one big failure, a blown voltage regulator and stator, to report (that was a warranty repair too). I've owned BMW, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, and Ducati....and none of them had the level of factory support Buell has. I've met and spoken with Erik Buell on two different occasions. I've toured the factory and seen them build a bike like mine. BadWeb is the best brand specific forum on the planet. Occasionally, a factory insider will post up anonymously to answer questions or give "unofficial" fixes to issues. I can name several people at Buell HQ I've actually spoken with, but not one person from any other make I've owned. You simply can't put a price on that. You can buy a $20,000 Ducati or BMW and you won't be rubbing shoulders with the guy who designed or built your bike. For those of you who don't know what Erik Buell looks like, here's a couple of pics from when I've met him. He's just a "regular guy" who LOVES to talk bikes. Never acts like a big shot or like he's the CEO of a company. He's like a kid at Christmas when he's talking about his bikes. The folks who work there are the same way. They are very proud of the bikes they design and build. The guy behind Erik in the black shirt with his arms folded is Abe Askenazi (sorry if I spelled it wrong). He's one of the lead engineers at Buell. A VERY fascinating guy to talk to. Even Buell's 500lb adventure touring bike will still rail down a twisty road: Last edited by TrackRider54; 01-06-2009 at 04:26 PM..

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01-06-2009, 12:00 AM	#13
sfarson On a Ride Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Rockies Moto: Two Wheels Posts: 104	Never a single problem with the '02 M2 Cyclone... except for sore facial muscles from all the grinnin'. Plus not a me-too bike, seen everywhere.