| Author | Message | ||
     Xdigitalx |
That bike looks like a Thoroughbred, the profile pic also reminds me of a fierce doberman pincher. I seriously can't wait to hear that roar leading the way around the track overpowering that whiney sound. Did Erik get a trainer.....So he can do them there backflips when Geoff wins??? | ||
| Dhutty09 |
There's a video of Erik being interviewed posted on facebook and linked elsewhere here, but, the best part of the interview is when says "the base bike has a lot, a LOT of really REALLY good stuff on it.." Yeah man - I think is awe-some. | ||
| Kenm123t |
Erik has postponed my aircraft purchase Again! | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
I hope they have some SWAG at Daytona! Got to get my E-B-R pride on! | ||
| Saxon59 |
I,like Crusty,like sport touring bikes,I also like adventure touring bikes.I own a BMW R1150GS that I ride on longer rides,I also own a '97 M2 that I bought new and love to ride in the canyons.I always loved the look of the tubers and prefer air cooled twins,BUT,I have yet to see a BUELL that I didn't like and,although I won't be buying an 1190RS,I think it to is beautiful and hope nothing but the best for Erik and his crew,and I hope someday he will build another bike I will buy and enjoy as much as my M2. | ||
| Court |
>>>I hope they have some SWAG at Daytona! In the works . . .  | ||
| Tom_b |
GREAT going to Erik buell racing !!! I love my 1225r and could expect the 1190 to be a severe beast and blast to ride. WHEN Erik Buell Racing becomes viable enough to be a production company that offers more thant just the 1190. I expect it to be like buell of old, which was good but only offered a couple of models. Sport, sport tourer and full race. Keep it simple | ||
| Road_thing |
Save a couple of XL's for me, please, Court... rt | ||
| Danger_dave |
Send me an XXL please Court and I'll transfer you the cash? | ||
| Bluzm2 |
I'm in for an XL and a 2 XL Brad | ||
| Firebolt020283 |
Elvis, Your post just inspired me to buy another shirt just now. I am so excited about every thing the E.B.R camp is doing. I think that the fact that they have came out with a new bike in about a year and a half after Harley pulled the plug with only 11 employees means a lot. I have no doubt that if they keep going at this pace in a few years they will have a bigger line, more affordable prices and more employees. Until then I just can't wait to see an Erik Buell Racing bike on top of the podium which I think May can do once they get the 1190 race legal. | ||
| Court |
That post . . by the way . . . is DEAD NUTS ON . . quoting a friend who was at the Indy Show this weekend. It's worth reading AGAIN (Message edited by court on February 20, 2011) | ||
| F_skinner |
That Elvis is one smart cookie. I just ordered the Erik Buell Racing crew bundle. This is going to be another exciting year of racing. | ||
| 12x9sl |
I'm in the same boat as Frank-just ordered the Erik Buell Racing crew bundle as well. Keep the enthusiasm going!! | ||
| Lloydxt |
Bundle for me as well! Whatever I can do to help. | ||
| Fast1075 |
I bought a bundle! Gonna wear my new swag at Daytona! | ||
| Court |
>>>>That Elvis is one smart cookie. That's an accurate statement and you'll read a good deal about him in the next book. If I told you now . . well you wouldn't believe me. Suffice to say he did something amazing in October 2009 and he was also the subject, unbeknown to him, of a hilarious conversation in the last day. There are really some AMAZING people in the world of Buell who's roles are largely unknown but not unappreciated. | ||
| Jandj_davis |
I hate to be the doom-sayer, but lets take a look at other major brands that have tried being reborn lately. Two that come to mind are Norton and Indian. I realize that they didn't go racing, but here is the resurrection story in a nutshell: - Rich guys buys brand and starts making EXPENSIVE bikes nobody can afford. - Not enough bikes get sold, and company goes belly up AGAIN. Selling 100 $40K bikes in a year will not even come CLOSE to covering Erik's costs for the last year and a half. Unless he can start churning out bike people will buy, and making a profit off those bikes, I don't see that "my enthusiasm" will keep his business alive for very long. I wish him the best, and from what I have seen in the 1190RS, Erik is 100% committed to being in the motorcycle business. However, "passion" can only take a company so far. | ||
| 2008xb12scg |
What did Norton and indian make/ A highly inovative motorcycle? Who was talking about either one of those companys? I think Erik Buell Racing has a better chance than either one of those do. Erik buell is not a rich guy buying a brand. He's an American underdog story better than Rocky Balboa. Also there is an audience for A WINNING American sport bike. More people ask me about Buell now than ever before. The press is possitive and frequent, the bike is fantastic. It's starting to look good. We also are losing the HD part that the sport bike riders hated. This bike is just step one of getting some attention and making a new name. | ||
| Zane |
Seems like betting against Erik usually is a mistake. | ||
| Court |
>>>Selling 100 $40K bikes in a year will not even come CLOSE to covering Erik's costs for the last year and a half. My sense is . . . that after being in the business (which NONE of the folks in those other ventures had ever been) for over 30 years that Erik has a keen sense of how to put together a business model that works. He has also, over those years, surrounded himself with competent folks and has a team of the best. He's an Engineer and he knows what and how to delegate. Passion is a key element, an essential one, but . . . you are right . . . it's only one element. By the way . . both the Indian and Norton undertakings were poorly conceived and managed. It was only because the Hanlons had acted so stupidly that they pretty much lowered the bar. The Norton and Indian attempts suffered from the lack of having the proper mix of the proper elements . . the Hanlon's suffered from good old fashioned lack of brains. As a friend of mine said to one of them who was giving him shit the day the Hanlon's brought all 12 of the years Playboy Playmates (who made my floor of the hotel infinitely more fun) . . . to Daytona . . . "I did it the old fashioned way . . . I built a motorcycle first". It was fun to watch the brother and their paid entourage as they modeled leather jackets, paraded about drinking EH beer with models on their arms . . . . but had yet to come up with a motorcycle. | ||
| Firebolt020283 |
jandj_davis I think you miss the actual point of this first bike. It is not so much The bike that is going to make him money as it is more of a advertisement if you will. This is bike he is trying to go racing with and as we all know racing is advertising. It is to spark interest in his company so some one with deep pockets can invest in his company and make bikes for the common man. Seeing as Erik Buell has said many many times that one of the people he looks up to is Soichiro Honda because he made motorcycles for the masses I have no doubt that is still in his vision. | ||
| Cityxslicker |
maybe it is time for a remake of 'just go ride the bike' it still gives me chills | ||
| Fresnobuell |
Let sponsors and investors and dealers know that there is an enthusiastic fan-base out there that will reward those who have faith and invest in this effort. . . . I suggested we all write personal notes to Bombardier as they seem forward thinking and the company offered to buy the post-Oct 15th 1125 platform not once but twice. incidentally, they made the 1125 motor and what a motor it is! Now, that the 1190 is out there is even MORE reason to solicit this possibe Erik Buell Racing suitor. } | ||
| Fresnobuell |
BRP Headquarters 726 Saint-Joseph Street Valcourt, Québec Canada J0E 2L0 Tel.: 450.532.2211 Fax: 450.532.5140 Pres/CEO: José Boisjoli | ||
| Davegess |
Rich guys buys brand and starts making EXPENSIVE bikes nobody can afford. - Not enough bikes get sold, and company goes belly up AGAIN. Error one, this ain't no rich guy buying a bike, this is a guy who is working on the fourth motorcycle company to try and make his vision com true. Each one has gotten a little closer to the goal. Last one lasted almost 20 years. I'm betting that this time it works out great. | ||
| Firemanjim |
So what happened to the "Buy Erik A Bike Fund", ---I have 100.00 burning a hole in my pocket???? | ||
| 007blast |
I'll give $50.00 "for the buy EB a bike fund". (Message edited by 007blast on February 21, 2011) | ||
| Blake |
>>> I hate to be the doom-sayer... Sure doesn't seem that way, as you went ahead and puked nagativity into this thread. Sometimes, when lacking any substantive information, quiet is best. BRP would be good, what with the engine contracting relationship previously well-established and in good form. Maybe this American company would also be a good fit? Seems like a line of sport bikes would fit right into their current offerings. | ||
| Court |
>>>I hate to be the doom-sayer, By the way . . . . no worries with me at all, your points are certainly good conversation and the type of stuff flying all over the internet. It's good, I think, to bring them up and discuss them. Court |
