| Author | Message | ||
     Velocity |
I went to my local dealer and test rode an 1125r, it stalled 4 times when stopping,it belched through the air box 3 times. When I got back to the dealership to shut it off it would not stop running!! the starter was stuck. After the service Manager and I rocked back in gear the starter popped out. He tried to restart, battery dead. So I did what any buell junkie would do I put a deposit on one. Not the demo though. I have read all the posts I can read here good and bad. Here is the question.... he the dealer has 4 to pick from 2 are 07 builds with the jet deal on 5th gear. 2 are late 08 builds which did not need the jet deal, which is better and why? All have the latest flash from BMC. All opinions appreciated even from "Anonymous". I have no problems with the dealer I used to work there years ago. I know they wont leave my hanging as far as fixing it. Boy the 1125r sure is different from my S2T. Thanks for your opinions Scott | ||
| Doerman |
Sounds to me like you can have the pick of the litter. The earlier bikes have been brought up to snuff with the latest updates. I'll bet a dollar that the dealer sent you out on a demo bike with a weak battery. Without proper battery strength, the ECM is not happy and wreaks havoc on what would have been a smooth ride. So, whichever one you choose of the 4, make sure the dealer fully charge the battery before you take ownership. Mine is a Nov 07 with 9,500 miles and minimal trouble. | ||
| Misterrich |
Yep all those symptoms come from a low battery. If you have waited this late in the game buy a 2009. Has an updated charging system and better gearing for the street. And some sweet new colors. And they forgot to make a yellow one. Bastages... | ||
| Badlionsfan |
Yep all those symptoms come from a low battery. If you have waited this late in the game buy a 2009. Has an updated charging system and better gearing for the street. And some sweet new colors. And they forgot to make a yellow one. Bastages... The gearing change is only on the CR. New for the R in 09 is ecm flash, fuel injectors and relocated O2 sensors. New colors as well. | ||
| Jpfive |
Mine's an '07 build and is performing very well. For the same price, I would go for the latest build, just on principle, but if they will give a better deal on the older units... Jack | ||
| Velocity |
Hey thanks for the input. I guess I will go for the latest build. Scott | ||
| Pabody |
I picked up a March of 08 build date and love it!!! None of these issues other than a slight low end surge....I paid 12800.00 out the door with 675.00 in extras. I took the bags and a cover , jacket etc. This bike is a blast to ride good luck! | ||
| Weltongt |
Hey Chris I live in Santa Clara Got mine 7/25/08 for 12800 w/675 in extras and love this bike dearly. E mail me @weltongt@cs .com going on vacation tomorrow have to leave the buell for 12 days its killin me. I may not get directly back to you but will when I get back I know another guy with a 1125 maybe we can get together. Greg |
