| Author | Message | ||
     Gowindward |
I am so deeply sorry for your great loss. I wish you all the best in your next endeavors. Loren Mock Baldwin City, KS | ||
| Oldog |
I am deeply saddened by this, it is though I have lost a good friend I wish only the best for all of you, at BMC James Bryant Wilmington, NC 2001 X1 2008 1125R (Message edited by oldog on October 15, 2009) | ||
| Borrowedbike |
Well done, you will be missed. Paul Teays Portland, OR | ||
| Skiaddict |
This sickens me. I know in this economy, things like this are happening all over the country. But I feel as if I've lost a family member. To everyone at BMC, good luck and I wish you all the best. Mark Moales Grantham, NH | ||
| Gunut75 |
I will stop at the factory before the potential closing of the doors. I'm gonna miss this!   | ||
| Maddiemsu |
Thanks for the great bikes Matt McCullough Las Vegas, NV | ||
| Herobluebuell |
thanks for the ride of a lifetime. Greg Perry Troy, Pa | ||
| 4cammer |
Best bike I have ever had. Hope to be able to purchase another with your name on it. A. Pflibsen Aurora, IL 2007 XB9R | ||
| Not_purple_s2 |
My heart breaks for this loss. We're a family and we will continue to support you. Buell Motorcycles will never die as long as there are riders out their leaning hard in the corners with the song of a Buell quickening their pulse. Thank you so much for everything you've done. Curtis Germany Mobile, AL | ||
| Bikerjim99 |
Best bike and best company I have had pleasure doing business with. I had the most fun with my Buell than any other bike I ever owned. | ||
| Pkforbes87 |
Just seeing Erik's video message this morning brought a tear to my eye. I'm sure all Buell employees are feeling the same shocking sense of loss. My best wishes to all employees, and to the future of the Buell brand - free from HD!   AT3 Phillip Forbes, USN Oklahoma City, OK Proud owner: 1997 Buell S3 Thunderbolt 2000 Buell X1 Lightning 2002 Buell X1 Lightning | ||
| Barker |
Thank you for the ride of a lifetime. Matt Barker Nashville, TN 2003 XB9R Firebolt 2006 XB12X Ulysses 2002 P3 Blast 2002 M2 Cyclone 2001 X1 Lightning | ||
| B00stzx3 |
Whatever happens, we will follow Erik and Co to the end. Hope it's not the end, but like PKforbes said, good riddance to Harley Davidson and their red-headed stepchild treatment of the only affordable American sportbike out there. Ya'll can have your fringe leather and chrome polishing kits, we'll stick with Buell. I'll be damned before I ride anything else, even that sweet looking Aprilia RSV. Buell will be back eventually.....ya can't keep Erik down he's like a ninja. A wisconsin ninja. I posted something up for Erik when he was sick in the hospital, hope he reads it. Never owned something I looked forward to using, even in the worst D.C. metro traffic in the world (Rockville Pike!!), but as long as its on the 03 XB9R Firebolt, couldn't care less about taking an hour to drive 15 miles. Will defintley need that Buell tattoo now. Thanks for everything Erik and crew, and we'll follow you no matter where ya go, even if ya make inline 4s! Buell riders, we fear no corner and no inline 4. Bobby Brown Poolesville, Maryland 2003 XB9R Firebolt, 1st bike and keeping it forever, hopefully an 1125R within next year! PS- Mr. Buell, I've put over $4k into this bike after buying it for $4500, wouldn't change a damn thing about that either! (Message edited by b00stzx3 on October 15, 2009) (Message edited by b00stzx3 on October 15, 2009) (Message edited by b00stzx3 on October 15, 2009) | ||
| Xl1200r |
To the best bikes I have ever ridden. I hope this isn't really the end of the road. Mark Bour Albany, NY 2007 XB12R 2009 1125CR | ||
| Ezblast |
Thank you for the fun, adventure and the friends! 3 P3 Blasts - 2001,2000,2003 1 1125CR - 2009 EZ | ||
| Edmbueller |
Wow - I am shocked and dismayed. Darcy Edmonton AB Canada 2004 XB12S 2004 XB12R 2008 1125R | ||
| Andymnelson |
Best bikes I've owned. Erik- we believed in you all along, and we still do! I can't wait to own another bike with you name on it and engineering in it. My heart is sad for you loss, and especially for the loss of all of the employees. -Andy Nelson Brooklyn Park, MN '03 P3 Blast '03 XB9S Lightning '01 X1 Lightning | ||
| Prior |
Thanks for the bikes and memories, but most of all the people and memories. You built world class motorcycles, but more than that, you brought all of us together. That will go on forever. With every challenge, there is an opportunity; my best wishes for everyone within Buell to find happiness with whatever lies down the road. Best Roads Always!!! Alex 00 Cyclone 05 Firebolt 09 Ulysses | ||
| Circusninja |
I just got my first Buell this past spring... 2005 XB9Sx | ||
| Jaimec |
 This sucks big time, but it proves beyond a shadow of a doubt Harley has no CLUE how to market to young sport bike enthusiasts. One misstep after another. I can't believe they'd be so STUPID as to completely dissolve Buell, though, and not look for a buyer. | ||
| Rocketsprink |
To Erik and the Buell Company, I'm glad I've met you on numerous occasions. I am proud to race a Buell and to own Buell street bikes. Hell, my wife, which I never thought would ride is on her second Buell. I'm glad to call some Buell employees friends. No shame in something you have no control over. Keep your heads held high, and look for new opportunities. I have a feeling you guys will come out on top. Rocco Scola Kenosha, WI | ||
| F_skinner |
My thoughts go out to the employees of BMC. I hope good things come your way. Thanks for making the best bikes ever made to date. A "World Class Motorcycle" to be sure. It has become apparent to me that Buell can stand on its own. BMC is more than a motorcycle company, it is people with a passion. I have been honored to meet Erik Buell, Kim Torik, many Buell owners, engineers and other employees of Buell, past and present. In the people of Buell I see not only love for their product but love for anything on two wheels. There are not many things that can crush that kind of passion in a person or company. Thanks Buell Motor Company and Buell Motorcycle Company. The future is wide open. Frank Skinner Buell Enthusiast 1995 S2 (#35) 1995 S2 (#304) 1996 S2-T (#95) 1996 S2-T (#240) 1997 S1 1998 S1W 2007 XB12R 2009 XB12X | ||
| Patches |
To Erik Buell and Family, The Elves and the Employees of Buell Motor Company East Troy, You have my Greatest Sympathy and Condolences for the decision H-D made too stop production of Buell Motorcycles. I hope this not the end of Buell Motor Company but a beginning of a New Chapter for the Great American Sport Bike. Patches  (Message edited by patches on October 15, 2009) | ||
| P_squared |
To Erik & the Elves, Thank you for making bikes that are just plain fun to ride & own. Thank you for not listening to the naysayers who said, “It can’t be done like that.” Thank you for your honesty, integrity & sense of family you have instilled with not only your products, but the values you live & display at every opportunity. I’m saddened by today’s news, yet hopeful as well that the final chapter has not been written in regards to Buell & motorcycles. I wish all of you the best of luck in your future endeavors, whatever they may be. -Phil | ||
| Jaimec |
Consolidation attempt: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/show .cgi?tpc=17&post=1604816#POST1604816 | ||
| Buellinachinashop |
 I'm gonna miss the Photochop opportunities Erik Buell. You best get busy in that Barn. 2003 XB9SL (sold but not forgotten) 2007 XB12SS (sold but not forgotten) | ||
| Paint_shaker |
My heart goes out to Erik & family and all his employees and their families. No matter what happens, it can't be taken away from you that you built some of the best bikes to ever put a tire to pavement!! A VERY proud Buell owner in Florida!! 1996 S1 (Wife's bike)sold 1998 S1W (still in the stable) 2004 XB12R Race bike (still in the stable) 2006 ULY (new to me) 2008 XB12R (traded for the Uly). | ||
| Brinnutz |
No one will be at the factory when I stop by this weekend. I'll be up that way because of my drill weekend and will make the extra 1 hour trip north to the Factory for a bikeless pic anyways. My M2 will never be sold. 2002 M2L Cyclone | ||
| Moxnix |
Keep the faith in Troy, we'll keep it out here around the country. Thanks for all your diligence, Buell has been the most significant factor in American motorcycles during my lifetime. | ||
| Ratyson |
Thank you all for the fun. I am the proud owner of a 2005 CityX. I have about 17,000 trouble free miles on it, and everyone of those miles has a smile attached to it. I wish you all the very best, and hope that wherever this journey takes you, you will be just where you belong. Take care, and God bless. Russ Tyson Huntsville, AL |
