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I've owned 3 Buells and know a little about them. Buells of that era will probably have collectors value someday, but not yet. There weren't that many to begin with, and lots were parted for a some awful chop project. The problem with pre-XB Buells is that 'out of the box' they had issues that needed to be worked out over the first 5-6 throusand miles. Buell stood behind them and fixed them under warranty, but since the warranty is long gone it could get expensive to maintain. The other issue is even before Buell was closed, parts for the older tube frame bikes weren't always available. Now with Buell closed parts availability is more of an issue. In a few years, that S3 will be worth more than it is today. And would probably be worth more to a collector than as a dialy rider.

An all metal 45 would be like carrying a brick. For a CCW 45, the only options I would consider would be Glock 30 or the Kahr PM45. That being said there are some better CCW pieces in other calibers.

Yes. If you ride extended miles they are worth it. If you order directly from Corbin, they will customize it for free.

I know the ZX6E had an issue with 2nd gear. Lot's of dealer hours to split the cases by the book.

I'm at least going to shoot it once before I get rid of it, prolly next weekend. After that, I'd be more interested in a handgun trade than an outright sale.

I didn't expect so much interest. Rather than sell, does anyone have an interesting handgun for trade? Something in 9mm or .380?

Buell sold 98% to HD and retained 2%. It's been suggested that the 2% includes patents and other IP. The motorcycle market is shit now anyway, so a 3 year non-compete might not be all bad. He has 3 years to continue R&D for 'race only' bikes. Hopefully, http://www.erikbuellracing.com/ makes enough to pay the bills. I wouldn't be surprised if he is involved with a new American Sportbike by 2013 or 2014. Personally, I would love to see Erik develop an American Sport Tourer and pull some sales from those HD touring-glide-models. btw, HOG stock was over $70, now under $23 and projected to go even lower. Well done FAGS!

I might wind up selling it, but I'm at least going to take it the range once.

The OEM mags have issues? I already have a S&W 22S Target that's set up with a Pro-Point and some other goodies. I didn't really need another plinker, I just kind of wound up with this Walther. I'm trying to decide if I should keep it.

Do you happen to know if yours is a 1st or 2nd gen?

***Sold*** I bought it from a friend that needed to get rid of it. It's a P22 Target, 5" with a Special Edition Carbon Fiber frame. I also know it's a 2nd generation P22. Anyone have any experience with them?

Some Buell insiders post on Badweb. It had been suggested for awhile that the Vrod motor was originally a Buell project that HD took over. From what I have read, it sems that it was a 'hostile' takeover, with HD execs feeling that Buell should not have a more capable motor than HD. Buell funded & developed the 1125 motor directly with Rotax. HD authorized the development but was not involved. It has also been suggested that when the new HD CEO came aboard (Wandell) that a few HD execs that were anti-Buell/Sportbike were pissed off about Buell working with Rotax pushed for Buell to be discontinued. Who knows what was actually said... Anyway, that was a good read. He seems quite cordial, but I'd bet he is furious about quite a few decisions made by HD. Erik is a racer at heart, seems like he builds street bikes so he has money to build race bikes.

Umm...k But it's not like a license plate is private information. Thousands of people see your license plate everytime you go for a ride.

Off topic, but why do people insist on covering their license plates for photos?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZGIn9bpALo

An iPad would be great for those heavy iFlow days. meh...looks like a big iPhone

Sometimes I pedal to the beer store, but only when I'm too drunk to drive

There plenty of good choices in this thread. The only thing to regret is NOT having one when riding weather gets here.

***sold***

Have you been to Fin, Feather, and Fur in Ashland? That place is huge and the proces are pretty good, too.

DDR2 memory is in use in plenty of new laptops.

For another $4,200, I'll even throw in a CBR600F4i.

Yes. Integrated 802.11g Wireless

I can't justify 2 sportbikes, that's why this one is for sale. I would consider a clean SV650 Naked + cash.

I might be willing to trade for a CCW type pistol.