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Hughlysses
| Posted on Friday, October 10, 2008 - 11:05 am: |
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Just found a link to this on Sport Touring.net: http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1 848757,00.html |
Indy_bueller
| Posted on Friday, October 10, 2008 - 11:27 am: |
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Xl1200r
| Posted on Friday, October 10, 2008 - 11:56 am: |
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sweeeet. |
Spiderman
| Posted on Friday, October 10, 2008 - 11:58 am: |
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that is awesome! |
Gowindward
| Posted on Friday, October 10, 2008 - 12:03 pm: |
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She did a nice article. This was funny though. Quote from article "Harley entrée into the sport-bike market and access to its insanely loyal fans, who might cross over to a Harley cruiser once they tire of Buell's adrenaline rush." She or they(H-D)just do not get it if that's what they think about us as riders. (Message edited by gowindward on October 10, 2008) |
Spiderman
| Posted on Friday, October 10, 2008 - 12:29 pm: |
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She can write that all she wants, cause I have seen quite the other way around all the time. Just ask Wolfridgerider! |
Wolfridgerider
| Posted on Friday, October 10, 2008 - 12:38 pm: |
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I'm so glad I bought my Road King!! If I didn't I would have never found the best bike in the world!!!
oops wrong pic... lol |
Wolfridgerider
| Posted on Friday, October 10, 2008 - 12:41 pm: |
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F_skinner
| Posted on Friday, October 10, 2008 - 12:49 pm: |
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I have seen quite the other way around all the time Damn Skippy! Sold all my Harleys (been riding Harleys since 1979) with the money I made off of my FLH I bought a S2T and S1W.... Best choice I ever made. Caveat: While I have always owned Harleys I have always owned at least one Buell since 1997. It was just a matter of time before all the Harleys were gone. The people associated with Buell and Buell owners are the best part about Buell ownership. Frank |
F_skinner
| Posted on Friday, October 10, 2008 - 01:11 pm: |
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I thought it was a good article. It has been my opinion that some Harley dealers treat Buell as a stepping stone to a Harley. Nothing wrong with that I guess. After all they are Harley dealerships and that is their business. It turned out very different. This could be a pivotal time for Buell... The more press they get like this the better. Mr. Buell’s infectious enthusiasm is contagious. Frank |
Midknyte
| Posted on Friday, October 10, 2008 - 01:52 pm: |
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Is that / will that be in a print edition? |
Bill0351
| Posted on Friday, October 10, 2008 - 02:02 pm: |
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It's funny that Buell is seen by some as a stepping stone to a HD. My last few bikes went in this order: '85 1000 Sportster (Great bike if you dont mind wrenching on a monthly basis) '05 883/1200 Sportster (Great reliable and fun bike.) '06 Roadking (Hated everything about it.) '02 M2 Cyclone (Best bike I have ever owned) '04 GSXR 1000 (Just in initial negotiations on price) It looks like the need for an "adrenaline rush" is as strong as ever. I can't wait for the 1125R to depreciate in the used market so I can get one. I really do wish Buell would make another tuber, but even without one, they have my total attention. Good luck Eric Buell. I hope this economy doesn't put a kink in your plans. |
Not_purple_s2
| Posted on Friday, October 10, 2008 - 02:12 pm: |
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I want a full size version of that photo. That would make an awesome poster. |
Cityxslicker
| Posted on Friday, October 10, 2008 - 02:29 pm: |
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"who might cross over to a Harley cruiser once they tire of Buell's adrenaline rush" Adrenaline, caffiene, gasoline, & MUD, who would ever tire of that?!? |
Edgydrifter
| Posted on Friday, October 10, 2008 - 02:34 pm: |
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Tire of adrenaline? Yeah, I'm sure someday I'll grow weary of sex, steaks and booze, too. |
F_skinner
| Posted on Friday, October 10, 2008 - 02:42 pm: |
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That would make an awesome poster +1 |
Slaughter
| Posted on Friday, October 10, 2008 - 03:03 pm: |
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I somehow don't see myself as wanting a vibrating chrome couch. Uly? Maybe, CityX for Sunny? Maybe. |
Ezblast
| Posted on Friday, October 10, 2008 - 03:40 pm: |
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That would make an awesome poster +1 +2 |
Ducbsa
| Posted on Friday, October 10, 2008 - 04:40 pm: |
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"Heading to the airport on the back of a Buell, I'm beginning to understand. The smooth, hour-long journey along the highway--tunes blaring, my leathers flapping in the wind--was exhilarating but strangely relaxing." 1. Flapping? Did she borrow Tubby Tommy's? 2. Relaxing? The rider wasn't going fast enough, then. |
Ft_bstrd
| Posted on Friday, October 10, 2008 - 05:01 pm: |
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He SO wanted to throw the shocker in that picture. Look at the way he has to strain to keep that middle finger down. DO IT, ERIK! DO IT! |
Buellgator
| Posted on Friday, October 10, 2008 - 05:08 pm: |
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She can write that all she wants, cause I have seen quite the other way around all the time. It's funny I was just thinking this same thing the other day. I've seen plenty of people who have gone from a Buell to a cruiser, but way more going from their cruiser to a Buell, and really never looking back! Pretty cool article all in all though. |
2008xb12scg
| Posted on Friday, October 10, 2008 - 05:35 pm: |
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Good article. Trade it on a Harley? When they come out with a Harley that's faster, cooler, and handles better than a Buell. Probably not even then. I will keep my Buell, untill they scape my cold dead hands of it. |
Vampress
| Posted on Saturday, October 11, 2008 - 03:29 am: |
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I thought the article was nicely done. It, at least, gave those who don't really know much about Buell and it's internal workings, a little insight into just how personal and tight the culture behind it is. Culture and enthusiasm as motivators, can be under-rated in today's world. As are recognition and initiative. I would have to disagree however, that being on a Buell is 'relaxing'. It makes my blood race every time V |
Crusty
| Posted on Saturday, October 11, 2008 - 07:52 am: |
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The people associated with Buell and Buell owners are the best part about Buell ownership. What he said. |
Ratbuell
| Posted on Saturday, October 11, 2008 - 10:49 am: |
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Great article. Anyone know how to find out if/which print version it's in? Need to send a copy to my folks... As for stepping stones to HD's...the last few Buells I sold before I had my wreck, I traded HD's on. I'll buy Harleys every day to sell Buells. We even traded a CVO on an XT! LOVE IT!!! |
Crusty
| Posted on Saturday, October 11, 2008 - 05:03 pm: |
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Is the article in this week's TIME? I want to get a copy. |
Fresnobuell
| Posted on Saturday, October 11, 2008 - 05:30 pm: |
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And Buell gives Harley entrée into the sport-bike market and access to its insanely loyal fans, who might cross over to a Harley cruiser once they tire of Buell's adrenaline rush. Hmmmm....Erik Buell said himself that a sportbike guy will never go for a cruiser. I think EB hit it on the head and I can't agree more. IMO, sportbikers and cruisers ride for very different reasons. |
Rainman
| Posted on Saturday, October 11, 2008 - 09:42 pm: |
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I'm definitely not a cruiser and I'm not sure I'm a sportbiker, either. I loved my Sporty, I loved my Old Wing and I love my Blast. In fact, I've loved every Buell I've tested. My next bike will need to cover serious freeway miles.....Uly XT? |
Bbbob
| Posted on Saturday, October 11, 2008 - 10:02 pm: |
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"Buell serves as a testing ground for new ideas." Has any of the Buell technology ever made it over to Harleys? |
Rah7777777
| Posted on Saturday, October 11, 2008 - 10:17 pm: |
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55% of the Buells are sold overseas???? WOW!!! no wonder I get so many tail light orders overseas! GO BUELL!!!!! -Robert www.xblights.com |