Buell is done, finished, gone - Page 13

Amber Lamps · 10-19-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by HokieDNA01

Just saw this....

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-...-bid/8513.html

God, in a way I'm glad but in another I hope they don't do it. Who hasn't seen a company propped up for years that should have been let go?

FT BSTRD · 10-19-2009, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

God, in a way I'm glad but in another I hope they don't do it. Who hasn't seen a company propped up for years that should have been let go?

Buell was profitable right up until the 15th when HD slit their throats.

tached1000rr · 10-19-2009, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by HokieDNA01

Just saw this....

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-...-bid/8513.html

Hmmn, they should offer stock options to the public. I would hate to see Buell go out of business so I hope something works out.

HokieDNA01 · 10-19-2009, 05:25 PM

You can stay at our place for the night as well Tommy

Dave · 10-20-2009, 09:08 AM

anyone else see the (probably fake) yamaha buyout rumor? Makes for some interesting hypotheticals. Personally i hope its true cause it'd stick a thumb in all those protectionist bastards eyes

FT BSTRD · 10-20-2009, 09:51 AM

As a Buell fan boi, I'd love a Yamaha/Buell confligration. My only concern is that this might mean Buell bits on Yamaha bikes rather than full blown Buell creations.

I'm a V-Twin guy. I've never been a fan of IL4 bikes. Buell innovations on an IL4 is probably something I wouldn't buy. Most Buell people feel the same.

There is a concerted effort by some group to save Buell. They are in negotiations with HD.

I'd see a private equity group having more luck at preserving most of the essence of Buell than Yamaha could.

I'm 99% sure the Yamaha thing is a hoax. The original poster referenced AP as the source, but there is no story anywhere on AP to back it up.

Trip · 10-20-2009, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by FT BSTRD

As a Buell fan boi, I'd love a Yamaha/Buell confligration. My only concern is that this might mean Buell bits on Yamaha bikes rather than full blown Buell creations.

That is not nearly as likely as Yamaha putting it's bits in on the Buell name.

Quote:

"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 F*CK is your buddy and is he faster than Shawn Higbee?"

--Erik Buell

Apparently our friends are faster than Shawn Higbee. HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA!

Gas Man · 10-20-2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

or the vulcan voyager, or the royal venture.

somebody should probably check on the boy. anyone live close? should probably go get his shoelaces and anything sharp.

don't worry about it. I keep regular "tabs" on him thru various ways.

Dave · 10-20-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

don't worry about it. I keep regular "tabs" on him thru various ways.

having a subscription to www.marcowetnwild.com doesnt count :P

RACER X · 10-20-2009, 11:59 AM

1125R $5500

http://www.longhornhd.com/

10-19-2009, 05:25 PM	#4
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10-20-2009, 09:51 AM	#6
FT BSTRD Tractor Driver Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Franklin, TN Moto: Buell XB12X Ulysses Posts: 1,007	As a Buell fan boi, I'd love a Yamaha/Buell confligration. My only concern is that this might mean Buell bits on Yamaha bikes rather than full blown Buell creations. I'm a V-Twin guy. I've never been a fan of IL4 bikes. Buell innovations on an IL4 is probably something I wouldn't buy. Most Buell people feel the same. There is a concerted effort by some group to save Buell. They are in negotiations with HD. I'd see a private equity group having more luck at preserving most of the essence of Buell than Yamaha could. I'm 99% sure the Yamaha thing is a hoax. The original poster referenced AP as the source, but there is no story anywhere on AP to back it up. __________________ "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*

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10-20-2009, 09:08 AM	#5
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	anyone else see the (probably fake) yamaha buyout rumor? Makes for some interesting hypotheticals. Personally i hope its true cause it'd stick a thumb in all those protectionist bastards eyes