| Author | Message | ||
     Dre99gsx |
Its got 400 miles on it. Ok, this is the mini-wow since I haven't gone above 6k rpm. Regardless, just riding around town in 30 degree weather with full gear, this bike is truely amazing. I can ride up to 40mph and really do feel as if the bike and I are one. It does feel better than the XB12 I had in handling. Maybe its the riding position, but I feel comfortable and in command. This thing can quickly and easily change direction. I've never had this type of feeling on multiple ZX6rs, my old XB12 (to some degree), F4i, ZX9, and some others. I can quickly avoid pot holes and •••••• drivers. It has enough torque down low to get out of people's way. But the real deal is a feeling that I have not experienced on a bike. I've experienced this on my race car and even playing music. Its when your in the "zone", you feel like you are one with the machine and any inputs you supply come with ease. This zone feeling comes very quick and easy with this bike, makes riding it a blast even without going full speed. In true badweather style, I did ride it in 12degF weather a few days ago. Unfortunately, I found my limit ;) (Message edited by dre99gsx on January 06, 2008) | ||
| Baggermike |
I feel the same way, WOW , this is the best bike I have ever owned, I hate cars, even as kid I did not like cars, but there is one I like, and it is the ZR1 corvette, and the new ones, it had a six speed trans, all aluminum, 32 valve, duell overhead cams, a super vette, and was voted as one of the ten best sport cars in the world. I think if I had to try to explain this bike to a car person, this is the car that I would use, the engine was supper expensive, around 25k in 1990, and for some reason when I ride my bike it reminds me of the corvette. I now got to get some saddlebags that match the pods in shape in size, and know of a tail bag that is shaped like the rear of the xbrr rear end, I am hoping I can get the bike looking real good with the bags on it, like a super sport tourer. I am a bike only guy who is has little cash, but my son lent me the money to buy this bike. I had sold my bagger and bought a ulysses, if they had had it when I bought the bagger I would have bought the ulysses, I had lots of fun customizing it, but was lacking performance, and the ulysses is the kind of bikes I grew up riding, but found out at almost 50 years old, the bike was to heavy for me to ride off road, and could not find anyone to ride off road with me, I then started riding with the buell guys, and when there just was like 3 or 4 of us, and we were riding at a fast pace, I really loved it, but the one thing missing was more power, I had dragged raced the bike and was bored, I like and still like this bike, but it needed lost of work to get it were I wanted it, my brain said yes tear it down and bore it out to 88 cubic inches, this alone would cost 5k, and then would need racing suspension, Al at American sport bike built a ulysses to race, super good guy, he helped me out allot, and hope to give him more buisness in the future. So it came down to this, do I build the ulysses to give me what I want? or buy the 1125R that I knew had the power I was looking for and took over two month of thinking to decide and came down to this, my brain was saying ulysses, but my wallet said 1125R, it had everything I wanted and did not have to do anything to it, so my wallet always wins. I gave the ulysses to my son, after all he lent me the money to buy the bike, and I thank him every day for that, I still can ride the ulysses, and he wants me to customize it, which I have many ideas, this will keep me happy, I love working on bikes almost as much as riding them, and someday I will get a 08 xb12 motor, and build it to 88", get the front trees from a 08 ulysses, they are 47mm so better and turn further another major improvement for buell the front end for the ulysses and the new motor, ((nice work Eric Buell)) I do not want to touch the 1125R, it has everything I want and more, its also a 25th annerversity model, and a major step forward for Buell, and if I keep it stock, and for the rest of my life, it will mean something to my son to get it after I can no longer ride, and to the people who love Buells. Mike | ||
| Brad1445 |
Mike, FYI, all 2008 Buell's have that badge for the 25th Anniversary on them not just the 1125's I remember growing up this lady who owned an AMC Pacer and said she would never get rid of it because they don't make them anymore and it would be collectible. Life is too short, enjoy your stuff. Take the plastic off the sofa and enjoy life. Don't save the nice part for the next guy. Now go jump on your sofa. | ||
| Darkice19 |
It was 40 degrees today. I spent 6 hours riding around omaha. I know what you are talking about when you get in the Zone. Car windows are really dirty from all the salt and water run off and several cars pulled right out in front of me today. I had to do some crazy shit to keep from getting smacked. The power is there when you need it plus lots of extra and when you need to turn nothing turns better. And the power wheelies are a blast. dont have to preload the front shocks like on my xb9. Its very wheelie friendly. | ||
| Donutclub |
Wow is a good thing! If your on the fence on buying this bike, don't hesitate, in fact run to your local dealer before the secret gets out. This bike is hands down the best bike that I've ever owned or ridden. Buell did their homework on this bike. Very satisfied customer! | ||
| Zac4mac |
My first Buell was an '03 XB9R and within a week of getting it I was telling people how "The bike disappears when riding and you feel like Superman flying". My 3 year experience with that bike was like that every ride. Then last August my tire guy showed me the 1125R. Y'all know how impatient I've been waiting for this bike. The one all the pundits, racers and owner/riders have said was a marked improvement over the XB series. It is fulfilling all my expectations in spades. I would have paid $500 more to have gotten it a week earlier, and felt good about the expense. She's out in the parking lot and I'm at work , smiling. I actually pity any motorcyclist that doesn't have one of his/her own. WOW, no shit. Zack | ||
| Kravfighter |
You guys aren't making the wait any better! | ||
| Jpfive |
Maybe we can title this thread the 'Riding Impressions Revisited' thread, seeing as how the first one went so far off topic. Weather permitting, I will get past the 6000 rpm barrier tomorrow. One thing that amazes me about this bike is how much feedback it gives. The mechanical sounds, with the exhaust, are nearly symphonic to my ear - and the 'vibrations' are 'good' also, communicating a wonderfully satisfying theme to the rider. If I'm not careful, I might wax poetic. I have not experienced some of the things that others have complained about. Mine starts fine, idles well, pulls from below 3000 rpm without making a fuss, and the rear brake works as a sport bike's should. I love this bike! Jack | ||
| Dr_greg |
As the instigator of the "riding impressions" thread, THIS was what I really wanted to hear. Thanks, guys. I'm happy with my '06 Uly (40K+ miles) but a geezer just wanted to hear how much fun you guys were having... | ||
| Blazin_buell |
One of the English mags has a column with "bikes that changed your life". After years of jap bikes. The first bike that changed my life was my S-1 and I still say I'll never sell it. I didn't think it could happen again but after the track day demo and now owning one all I gotta say is the "25r" has once again changed my life.  | ||
| Fresnobuell |
JPfive, my bike too seems to have none of the problems plaguing some of the 1125rs. Except maybe the running under 3,500 RPM (the few times I have accidentally been there)--it definitely doesn't like it. I can't wait until the engine gets broke in and I don't have to be as careful--I don't see 3,500 RPM being around too much after that. | ||
| Zac4mac |
Glad to see I haven't lost it - Looked at BB's pic above and thought it looked like Texas. My little brother's in Victoria, folks are in Cuero. Enjoy the warmth, Shane. "Yeah, it's that good" Zack | ||
| Jpfive |
Took the GPS with me today. Speedo and GPS track within 1mph through 80. For all practical purposes, spot on - not bad... My observations: 60mph comes at 3700rpm, 5000rpm=81mph, 7500rpm=121mph. I am averaging 33mpg, and the bike computer is agreeing with my manual calculations. I think my bike will give mid to high 30's in normal riding after break-in. If you can stand the boredom, I think you could ride through a tank at 40+. I can live with that. Jack | ||
| Kravfighter |
Jpfive, thanks for the update on mileage, for those of us who like road trips, that becomes an issue. | ||
| Jpfive |
You're welcome, krav - another bit of info...My bike took 4.4 gallons after hitting the low fuel light. I rode about 6 miles before finding a station. Jack |
