OT - Buell

[joolski]

I know there are some bike riders here, so I'm punting this question to see what I get.



Has anybody has anybody had experience with this puppy ?



Ooooh, it's sooo nice



I'm starting to get the bike urge again, and I don't want a jap bike.



--Jools

[joolski]

AMG Merc said:

Jools, I've heard tell that you're a bit of a Pepperami on 4-wheels so please let us all know when you'll be riding this so we can stay safe indoors that day!

Me ? Must be someones called Jools?



--Jools

[joolski]

V6GTO said:

Jools,

That looks the dogs bollox, but be warned...I've seen a video of a Buell at the traffic lights against a Noble...and the Buell didn't win (Not that model though)



Martin.

Ah, well I know a guy who can make the Buell go a bit faster than is really sane.......



It's suppose to handle like a Duc 996, which I happen to like (at the rare times when they are not broken down).



Mmm, I'm really getting tempted.......



--Jools

[joolski]

F.C. said:

joolski said:

I know there are some bike riders here, so I'm punting this question to see what I get.

Has anybody has anybody had experience with this puppy ?

Ooooh, it's sooo nice

I'm starting to get the bike urge again, and I don't want a jap bike.

--Jools

Heavy for this day and age but they do have a fat dose torque to exploit,):
Ducati would be my choice sweeter handling and enough grunt to out drag the buell.
F.C.

True, however I'm going to be using it for a commute, so I really don't want to have to work too hard.
Which is why I'm looking at the Buell.

I'd love to get a Ducatti, but it really needs to be reliable. It's going to be a workhorse.

Mmm, perhaps I should get two ?


--Jools

[joolski]

wizz72 said:

joolski said:

AMG Merc said:

Jools, I've heard tell that you're a bit of a Pepperami on 4-wheels so please let us all know when you'll be riding this so we can stay safe indoors that day!

Me ? Must be someones called Jools?

--Jools

hmmm.wonder if you would UNDERtake more on a bike than in your Noble?

Ooooh, says "Mr Whizzy french hardshoulder with inches to spare" ..... ?

Nah, I doubt they'll be any difference mate :-)

--Jools

[joolski]

Mr Noble said:

http://buell.com/en_uk/bikes/lightning/xb12ss/feat...

The firebolt is extremely heavy on the arms, I have riden them both (s and firebolt) and much prefer the s. Its much more upright, comfortable and IMO safer to be on.


I on the other hand am 2nd in the UK que for one of these puppies.




The 2008 Ducati Monster.








This is the pre concept and they are apparently going to make it look "more aggressive" Couldn't resist.

G

I was loaned a Monster for the weekend last year, and I really didn't get on with it.

I looked like I was riding a moped. Fast one tho !

--Jools