| Author | Message | ||
     Pauly |
A brand new member here! this is my first post to your board, but I've been reading the board now for a couple of weeks. You've got a good community here and I hope I can bring something of my own to it. In doing some research for my next bike purchase, I've become a convert to all things Buell. When I made my list of wants and needs it seems Buells are the only bikes that fit just about everything. Big torque and power down low being number 1. I'm not much into having to rev the snot out of a bike to get anything out of it.....Buell. A decent price ...... Buell. I'm kind of a square peg in a world full of round holes....... definitely Buell. My decision is made!!! Now which one ? I'll be talking to ya, Pauly | ||
| Daves |
Welcome Pauly! You will love the Buell. You thinking 04 or pick up a leftover 03? S or R? Let's talk! Ride to the edge! Dave Iowa HD/Buell (Buell Cycle Center) 1-800-342-7539 ext 14 | ||
| Rex |
welcome and good luck....Like DAve in Iowa, a lot of good dealer friends on this board. I have three buells..... a 97 M-2 with the S-3 look, a 95 Red S-2, and an Rss 1200.....Pretty cool..rex | ||
| Dasxb9s |
Pauly... DO IT!!! You will have such a smile on an XB!!! BTW... WELCOME!!!!!!!!!! | ||
| Blake |
Welcome Pauly, Enjoy your motorcycle shopping. Test ride the finalists for sure before deciding. Will be interested to hear about your progress leading to your final decision and then your new owner experiences/commentary. | ||
| Pauly |
Thanks for the welcomes everyone. Can't tell at all that Dave's in sales, can ya ? Jeeez, let a guy get his shoes off. What I am looking to do is pick up a NEW ( yes never sold) 02 Volcano and orange Cyclone at a dealer about 300 miles from me. Provided he comes waaaaay down in price. He's looking for 12,000 Canadian (about 9000 US) + taxes for it, which is a big tick high. I also found a new vol/orange M2 in Athens Ohio for 6500 US. I'll have to look into the importation and customs rules but I doubt it run near 12,000 . The price up in the Great White North here for the 04 XB9S is 12,999 so I should be able to knock him down to around 9500 or 10000, which would be more like it. Otherwise I guess he could use it for a plant stand!!!!! Any tips on what to look out for with the M2 would be very welcome And Dave? Any tips from the otherside of the desk about how to knock this dealer down would be very helpful indeed!!! Again thanks for the welcomes everyone pauly edited by pauly on December 17, 2003 | ||
| Daves |
I can't help myself Pauly! Ride to the edge! Dave Iowa HD/Buell (Buell Cycle Center) | ||
| Djkaplan |
"I'm kind of a square peg in a world full of round holes..." A Buell man if there ever was one. | ||
| Brianbuell |
I have that exact M2 and love it, defiantly different. Good luck finding that bike. | ||
| Crank |
Welcome to the world of those who dare to be different, and have a great time doing it. | ||
| Fullpower |
Hey Pauly, greetings from homer, alaska. welcome to bad web. oh yeah, get thee a Buell. you will dig it. which end of canada do you hang around? i hope to cross the border this summer for a day or so. stay in touch..... regards, dean | ||
| Turnagain |
Welcome aboard Pauly -- the M2 is the best motorcycle and someone around here can prove it. | ||
| Ray_maines |
Or he says he can prove it anyway. For my money, the M2 is a great bike but......... The '98 S1 is (and always will be) the COOLEST bike ever created by God Himself. If I were going to start over I'd get on Cycle Trader Online and find a good quality, low mileage, S1 and live happily ever after. Such as: http://adcache.cycletrader.com/5/5/3/1243553.htm  | ||
| Blake |
Pauly, Make sure all the recall have been done. Have them install a #45 pilot jet. Then just ride. | ||
| Court |
Pauly: Welcome...I've been riding Buells since about 1988 and I have more fun with each day. Enjoy the research and welcome to the wellspring of information and OPINIONS!  By the way...the "M-2 Cyclone is one of the best motorcycle ever made and I can prove it". Court | ||
| Dynarider |
A M2 or an XB12 or even a nice clean S1 would all be great choices. Avoid the X1 like the plague. | ||
| Newfie_buell |
Court, How can you prove that?!? I'm a bit biased here but 98 S1 Lightning is definately the best bike ever made Pauly, I get the impression your a Canadian, what part of this vast Country are you from? I got a line on a 95 Purple S2 and possibly a 1998 S1 thats very nicely customized, last going off the S1 was going for about $7,500.00 Canadian. Last week there was also a Red 96 S2 on the Auto Trader for $6,500.00. I may have the info on my computer somewhere but it was the second time in two months the guy was advertising that bike. I'll drop ya some mail!!! | ||
| Henrik |
Newfie; I'm sure that S2 is Parkway Blue - not *just* purple  Henrik | ||
| Glitch |
"I'm kind of a square peg in a world full of round holes..."  | ||
| Buckinfubba |
pauly welcome aboard....the M2 is a great bike ....a great all arounder if there ever was. test ride it first make sure its what you want. Brian Tilley hd/buell buckinfubba@hotmail.com | ||
| Lake_bueller |
Pauly...Welcome aboard!! Buying a Buell is definately a liberating experience. As a 2 Buell owner ('98 S3T & '98 S1W), I can't say enough good things about these bikes. Make sure to buy the bike to suit your riding needs. My first Buell (S3T) was bought because I wanted a bike that was sporty yet tourable (and VERY different, of course). My S1W is just for fun. It's not the bike for long distance riding (at least not for me). Most of all, ride the sh!t out of it!!! | ||
| Bluzm2 |
Pauly, Welcome! Thanks for dropping in on our little corner of the web. As far as tube framers go, the 02 M2 was/is the most sorted out of all of them. Just rejet the pilot jet, set the low speed screw and ride the wheels off the bugger. I love my M2. Brad 1995-S2 2000-M2 2000-Blast | ||
| Newfie_buell |
So whats up with the Parkway Blue being Purple??? | ||
| Mikej |
Technical official color name = Parkway Blue. Public perception under normal lighting = Purple. | ||
| Bluzm2 |
Probably the coolest color ever put on a bike... | ||
| Spiderman |
Naw the coolest has to be Yellow Jacket Pearl | ||
| Mfell2112 |
Welcome Pauly. If you have the cash find a used Cyclone. They can be had on EBAY for $4000.00 American. $9,000.00 is way too much for that bike when they go used with a couple thousand miles for $4000.00. Find a 2000 or newer model. Mine has been bullet proof other then the speed sensor. Here is one that sold cheap on EBAY: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=49983&item=244 7765822 Mike | ||
| Turnagain |
I'm glad I got that clarified (for my own future reference).(^^^  ^^^) | ||
| M2me |
Pauly, Welcome aboard! I personally feel that the M2 is the best Buell! Of course, I'm prejudiced. I have to agree about that $9000 price. I paid $8500 for my 2001 M2 and I bought it in April of 2001. Even later in the summer of 2001 some dealers had them at under $8000. If you have $9000 US burning a hole in your pocket you could consider an XB9. A 2001-2002 M2 is a great choice too but don't pay $9000 for one. | ||
| Joesbuell |
G'day Buelligan's this is my first post but have been an observer for a very longtime(never had a Buell until 9 weeks ago) I bought a 1998 S3T Amazon Green only 14000 klms in prestine condition from Morgan & Wacker Brisbane,Queensland, Australia (oldest Harley dealer outside of USA) there spare parts guy has an S3 he has converted to an S1 twin tail X1 headlight & chin fairing and it looks sh#t hot.My Question has anyone her done it or doing it if yes have you any pics of subframe mods.I would appreciate any info. thankyou Joe | ||
| Court |
>>>So whats up with the Parkway Blue being Purple??? Classic Buell story behind that one...remind me to tell you someday! | ||
| Crusty |
Court, I've heard conflicting stories from people who, at best, would have heard the story 3rd or 4th hand about why Parkway Blue was purple. I really am curious, and I'd love to hear (or read) the true story. | ||
| Newfie_buell |
Post the story Court!!!!! | ||
| Wyckedflesh |
hands Court a roundtoit so tell already  | ||
| Rex |
there is an m-2 out there for around 2500...I believe it is either on the sacborg classified pages or americanthunderbike club.....REX |
