J_Copeland Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 I have a chance to purchase an 08 Buell 1125R demo bike for 8399.00 plus tax and title.Bike has about 600 miles on it.good or bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 A demo bike.Good luck with that. I bet it was broken in for you REALLY well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbluebird Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 600 miles of pure rev limiter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted June 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 A demo bike.Good luck with that. I bet it was broken in for you REALLY well. That's what I'm afraid of.600 miles of pure rev limiterprobably trueI really don't like demo bike's but an 09 is 12 g's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catman Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 You can get a hella nice bike for that much ! For a buell ?? I dunno ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Are they gonna provide a 1 year warentee from time of purchase or from time of inception? Either way, it's a Buell, not the greatest reputation in the circles I travel in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted June 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Are they gonna provide a 1 year warentee from time of purchase or from time of inception? Either way, it's a Buell, not the greatest reputation in the circles I travel inOh,do you know someone with a Buell?So,I'm guessing that's it's not a good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Oh,do you know someone with a Buell?So,I'm guessing that's it's not a good deal.I know a guy who runs a HD dealership, three people on ADVrider who owned Buells and a mechanic who won't touch them. lol Just go on ADV rider and ask the general opionion of Buell bikes (usually the Uly is the bike being commented on).I would want to have the warentee start from the time I buy the bike not the point in time when people started riding it. I might even ask for an extended warentee and maintance record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 run very far away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted June 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 I for some reason think it's nice bike,and it's different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balaormiga Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 You can get a hella nice bike for that much ! For a buell ?? I dunno ?Hey Catman- Saw you arriving at QS & L Thursday as we were leaving..The place was packed and I drve with my wife and daughter. Parking SUCKED.Sorry to jack the thread .. carry on.The Buell is somewhat unique but for the price you can also pick up a CBR1000RR 07 model.. if you like the looks etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted June 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Honestly,I've owned Honda's in the past and they are nothing special.Just like alot of the other Jap bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Most of the bitching and complaints about Buell bikes have to do with the motor. Keep in mind guys, this is not a Harley motor in the 1125. This is the Rotax 1125cc V-twin, the same guys who build motors for Aprilia, KTM, etc. I've been hearing good things about that motor in this bike.That being said, that bike was definitely ridden hard from the beginning. I'd be asking for a nice warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 It's all about what makes the rider happy, we're simply responding to your question about being a good deal or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxie750 Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 dont do it! Its a buell and its used hard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 buy a supermoto!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuikZX9R Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 They have to heavily mod them to get them to beat much closer to stock bikes at almost half the displacement. Different rarely means better. I say run very far away from this bike but if you really like it spend the extra money and get a non demo bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Different rarely means better.I call bullshit. After riding Ducati, Aprilia, etc I have to say that having something other than a Japanese bike is very nice. I wanted something different, and now when I check out the newest offerings from Japan they are all the same in styling, power, braking, chassis, etc. And frankly, they are kinda boring.Now if your definition of "better" is .002 seconds faster than every other bike on the track then whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 i will keep my gsxr 750 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 i will keep my gsxr 750And that's perfectly fine. I just didn't like that statement "different is rarely better" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balaormiga Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Honestly,I've owned Honda's in the past and they are nothing special.Just like alot of the other Jap bikes.I like all bikes. However, if money is an issue than the Honda is priced right and reliable. It sounds as if money is tight .. so the question would be .. if it breaks can you fix it or afford to pay someone else to?If not and you can't get a warranty.. no matter how "different" ...run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vroddave Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 if this was a demo from a harley dealer. it was not ridden very hard at all. IF you could tell which dealer its from. I know that when i did the demo on it they kept an eye on them very close which really sux. the breaking and handling on this machine is spectacular. with only 600 miles that nuthin. If you wanna be diff. then this is the bike you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 buy a supermoto!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 better yet get a motard!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 better yet get a motard!!! yeah yeah!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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