Buells...what should i know about them

[scheetz31]

...i am very interested in getting a bike this summer. i have been looking at a xb9sx. dont know too much about them other than they are harleys. i love the look and feel when i sit on it.

 

...feel free to chime in

[Kawboy1647545515]

Based on history, it will spend more time in the shop than being rode. They are fun bikes but as a beginner I would avoid it because the time it will likely spend broke down will ruin the whole new ownership experience. I would recommend a late 70s or early 80s small Honda for a starter bike but if you have to have a sportbike, go with an SV from Suzuki.

[KillJoy]

Those who like the Bike, LOVE THEM, but, those to do not, DON'T.

 

Personally, I would like one... a XB12R or or a XB12STT.

 

:thumbup:

 

KillJoy

 

PS - There are several Buell Forums that have good information.

[Got-Boost?]

Avoid them like the plague...

[scheetz31]

Those who like the Bike, LOVE THEM, but, those to do not, DON'T.

 

Personally, I would like one... a XB12R or or a XB12STT.

 

:thumbup:

 

KillJoy

 

PS - There are several Buell Forums that have good information.

 

yea..i did a little reading on the foums. that is why i prompted the question because i did read a lot of mixed reviews. one guy would say its the best bike he hased owned with little maintence...and another would say the opposite. i found one for 3000 and am still leaning towards it...however, due to me not having the money yet, i may have to pass it up...we will see

[Got-Boost?]

There is a reason a $10k bike is selling for $3k...

[Linc5.0]

Run...

 

 

 

 

 

away from them.

ps.slow

[scheetz31]

There is a reason a $10k bike is selling for $3k...

true...true.

Ill keep an eye out for something else. there is a 91 cbr for real cheap, that may be a better option

[kenny]

Fale and aids.

[Got-Boost?]

true...true.

Ill keep an eye out for something else. there is a 91 cbr for real cheap, that may be a better option

 

You can get a LOT of nice bikes for $3k. I'd look for a YZF600 or F2/3/4 CBR for that much if it's your first. There is a point where you can get a much better and nicer bike for not much more in that price range.

[Casper]

Avoid them like the plague...

 

Ditto.

 

Good starter bikes for under $3000:

http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/671767586.html

http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/671288531.html

http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/670966299.html

http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/670864187.html

http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/670802703.html

http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/670678819.html

http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/669627526.html

http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/669451061.html

http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/667835963.html

http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/667809435.html

http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/667140958.html

http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/666689736.html

http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/664061963.html

http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/666116306.html

 

Craigslist is your friend for cheap bikes.

[scheetz31]

good looken out

[KillJoy]

Ditto.

 

Good starter bikes for under $3000:

http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/671767586.html

http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/671288531.html

http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/670966299.html

http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/670864187.html

http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/670802703.html

http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/670678819.html

http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/669627526.html

http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/669451061.html

http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/667835963.html

http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/667809435.html

http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/667140958.html

http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/666689736.html

http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/664061963.html

http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/666116306.html

 

Craigslist is your friend for cheap bikes.

 

You know... with posts like THIS, your rep might go up!

 

:thumbup:

 

KillJoy

[KillJoy]

This one is bad-ass!

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.70-71.com/bike/IMG_2379.JPG

 

 

:thumbup:

 

KillJoy

[Got-Boost?]

I wouldn't pay $500 for some of those bikes. I would keep looking...