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Posted:  09 Jan 2007 16:49   Last Edited By: buellxb	[?]
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If Buells did not exist, what type of motorcycle would you ride? Not to hate on the US, but I'd probably ride a Suzuki GSXR 750.

Posted:  09 Jan 2007 20:28	[?]
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GSXR 600

Posted:  09 Jan 2007 21:15	[?]
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FLHRCI (again), GSXR 750/1000. To heavy for the 600. (6'1" 250 lbs)

Posted:  09 Jan 2007 23:46	[?]
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Probably something like a BMW R1200ST.

Posted:  11 Jan 2007 03:56   Last Edited By: buellxb	[?]
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I'm surprised that others chose the GSXRs. What do you like about the Suzuki bikes over Honda, Kawasaki, Ducati, or Aprilia?

Posted:  11 Jan 2007 04:16	[?]
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The GSXR is the best all around sport bike on the market.(Except Buell of course! lol) Suzuki doesn't have much to offer in the other areas, so my guess is that they put most of the funds into the sportbike program. For the longest time, the RM and the KX were the exact same bike, just different plastics, so we know the money wasn't going there, and Honda has about a trillion other products that they put more focus on. Kawasaki just follows the croud, the ZX14 is a bad ride, but it came too late in my opinion, and Yamaha lost its luster back when the YZ was Pink and white! The R1 is a good bike, but with the same skill level rider on both, can't come close to the GSXR. Just my take on it.

Posted:  16 Jan 2007 09:09	[?]
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Lessee...the other bikes on my shortlist when I bought my Firebolt were: Triumph Speed 4, Honda Superchicken, SV1000S.  Right now, it'd probably be the Triumph 675, although a Ducati would be a strong contender (I'd love a 748, or better yet a 916...). However, I'm glad Buell is around, or I might have ended up riding the SV1000S...

Posted:  16 Jan 2007 18:04	[?]
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Probably a new Kawasaki Z1000. They look pretty sweet. Or maybe a Suzuki GSF500... simple, cheap, and not bad looking. I'm not an aggressive rider, so large displacement is kinda' wasted on me (says he with the 1200 Ss). ~SM

Posted:  17 Jan 2007 04:25	[?]
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Speed triple for sure.

Posted:  21 Jan 2007 22:32   Last Edited By: buellxb	[?]
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I would get one that is fixable. My Buell is dead again 4th time. I also get no support from the shop or buell I call them give my info. They say they will call me back. well no calls ever. maybe I need to not make payments then they call. nope that ruins credit that I'll need to buy a new not a buell bike once I get this one running again. It's trade time. I'm going back Suzuki or Kawasaki

Posted:  21 Jan 2007 22:54	[?]
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Sorry about the bad luck. I do think it's the luck of the draw. Some dealers are great, some suck really bad. It happens with most motorycle brands. I suggest that you find a new dealer. I think that one of the problems is that most harley guys like cruisers, and Buells are sport bikes. HD forced Buell on the HD dealers, and most guys at the shops don't care about Buells much. My local dealer has a couple Buell freaks, so they seem to care about my Bike.

Posted:  23 Jan 2007 00:18	[?]
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HD dont force buells on dealersships any more...buell and HD have nothing to do with eath other,,thats why half the dealerships dont carry Buells...there sold as franchieses

Posted:  23 Jan 2007 00:28   Last Edited By: ezblast	[?]
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KTM! GT - JBOTDS!  EZ

Posted:  05 Mar 2007 05:28	[?]
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I'd still go for the Buell, but I might give Ducati a shot. _____________________ Custom World International Motorcycle Parts C ... - Download the Custom World International Motorcycle Parts Catalog

Posted:  05 Mar 2007 19:49   Last Edited By: buellxb	[?]
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Hmm, not sure, something like Triumph speed triple... Still exclusive than the japos...i don't like the BMW`s got a few friends with different BMWs but just don't like them...

Posted:  05 Mar 2007 20:20	[?]
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08 Busa. Around 1450cc and 60 pds. lighter. Dont like the zx1400 ninja looks too bulky.

Posted:  13 Mar 2007 22:05	[?]
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IF BUELLS DIDNT EXIST I WOULD NOT BE TRYING TO SELL MY HARLEY TO GET ONE!

Posted:  25 Apr 2007 16:56	[?]
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The 990 Super Duke from KTM.  I'm trying to get my brother to buy one just so we can swap a little

Posted:  25 Apr 2007 18:24	[?]
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aprilla rsv

Posted:  25 Apr 2007 22:13	[?]
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Probably drz 400 supermotard. Something I can beat the shit out of off and on the road. Maybe a HD sportster thogh just for cruising.

Posted:  26 Apr 2007 01:39	[?]
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I would either finish my project truck or build a custom bobber or chop!

Posted:  08 May 2007 03:00	[?]
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build one of these   and play golf all the time... r1 at its best

Posted:  08 May 2007 04:36	[?]
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That golf cart is crazy. He never seems to shift gears. I wonder how fast it could go.

Posted:  08 May 2007 05:26	[?]
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I think you can see him shifting by reaching down with his right hand around where the reverse might be..

Posted:  20 May 2007 16:18	[?]
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Ducati for sure. no question. honda rc51. come on ya have to stay with a twin v-or L. i may put a harley vtwin in a rolling jap chassi lol

Posted:  21 May 2007 06:37	[?]
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rc51 or maby speed triple

Posted:  21 May 2007 19:21	[?]
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I'm surprised nobody has said a V-Max.  They aren't sport bikes really...so its a lot like apples and oranges...but those bikes just look evil.  I saw a guy on one that was fitted with sport tires and full kerker exhaust.  It looked like something that was forged in hell, and sounded like the end of the world.  It's been one of my favorite bikes since I was a little kid.

Posted:  22 May 2007 05:12	[?]
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GSXR 750 since I have one haha. Also either the Triumph Triple Spped or the new Ducati 1098.  I drove my friends 1098 and my god what an insane machine.  should not be legal haha

Posted:  24 May 2007 11:11	[?]
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ducati monster, no doubt!

Posted:  11 Jun 2007 20:19	[?]
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I think I'd buy and Spondon frame and build my OWN Buell.  Yep, git me a sporty 1200, a Baker 6 speed tranny, some flat-tracker bars, scrambler exhaust... Mmmmmm.....tasty

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