What would you say was the main (or combination of) motivating factors in choosing your Buell model versus the other ones? How did you choose between the Firebolt, Ulysses, and Lightning (edit: add the 1125)? Was it:
a. Function
b. Style/cool factor
c. Most able to upgrade/add-on
d. Too good a deal to pass up (even if it wasn't the model you wanted)
e. Inherited from great grandpa so I didn't care
f. Spontaneous purchase
g. It had lower miles than another model I wanted
h. Model wasn't a factor in my choice; I just wanted a Buell!
i. I didn't give it that much thought
j. I didn't get the model I wanted
k. I didn't know about the other models at the time
And did you pay:
l. too much
m. average price for the miles/condition
n. excellent deal
And as for 9 vs 12, how did you choose?
o. chose the 9 because it was less expensive
p. chose the 12 because of more power
q. other?
I've just started wondering this. I choose the XB12R because it fits my personality. It sounds like a mean Harley, looks like a sportbike, and the color combo, low miles and price sealed the deal. I also needed a reliable motorcycle (my current bikes are quite old), and I had been praying about it (seriously). So for me it's b/n/p.
Add your own categories if you want.
Mine was a spontaious purchase so I overpayed just a lil. It was My best freinds bike and he was in a bind so I bought it to help him out. My bike was a "R" and I felt it fit my personality to t T, but My body said otherwise and my inability to not mod it kicked in. Now shes a "R" dressed as a "S" with CR Clubman bars. Ive yet to ride her anywhere that a backpack wasnt adequit for what lil i needed to carry.
Tested them all...
Went with the scg, thought that it was the better handling bike. The lightning also looks rides and sounds like what a new sportster should have been.
Now don't get me wrong I have owned more "R" then I care to mention. There just not as fun.
Suspension, looks, suspension... Lol! I really like how they handle, how they sound, and the fact that an "arcane" engine in a modern chassis is just a ton of fun!
I paid a lot for my previous Buell, and not so much for my current one.
I chose the XB12Ss (long) because i'm 6"1 , 250 lbs and the seating position and handlebar reach were/are extremely comfy for me. My first Buell I bought in 06 was bought because it reminded me of a motorcycle version of a bmx bike I had as a kid.
Mongoose!
I was big into Mongoose bikes in the late 70s and early 80s then discovered VWs and girls.
It was a trade and when i went to ride it i fell in love. Never looked back since. Now i want more...
Whatever was available near me at the time. But i liked the firebolt look more and a 1203cc engine seemed much more enticing.
My R was for Sale for years! I watched her for long time in Internet...finally i decided to go take a look and she was like new with just 1500 km!! Seller told me that I am the first who s interested and came to see the Buell.
I offered 6 grand and he took the money.... so I am the proud owner from one of the two imported 2007 XB12Rs to Costa Rica...
befor I had no Idee about the Buells...but now, I love it and I never would change for other Bike...if you see a yellow Buell in Costa Rica...its me! because there is no otherone...
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