| Author | Message | ||
     Lentuk |
I just bought a 99 X1 and I absolutely love the thing. This is my third Buell, had a nice M2 and an XB. Always wanted an S1 and I would like to buy one, what should I be looking for as far as year and extras if any? | ||
| Phelan |
98 S1W. | ||
| Blks1l |
Any of them, I prefer the small tank on the S1. | ||
| Ratbuell |
Ride one first. You've ridden some very comfortable Buells - with actual SEATS. I love my S1W, but even EB himself is rumored to have called the S1 saddle a "one cheek seat". It's....personal. The bike is a hoot. A true hooligan. But it's not an all-day bike by any stretch - and this coming from someone who's done 1000 mile days on an 1125CR and I-don't-know-how-many on a Ulysses. The main differences between an S1 and S1W are the larger tank on the S1W, and black cylinder heads (Thunderstorm heads). 98 was the first year for the thunderstorm motors, they debuted in the S1W and S3. That's not to say a "standard" S1 is a slouch - it's not. It's still a hooligan, just with a smaller tank. | ||
| Charlies_s1 |
I am changing the manta tank on my S1W as it seems the small tank on my S1 is about as far I can ride before I really need to get off. Great bikes to ride on the canyon roads, Or just blast around town.  | ||
| Oklep |
Yep, the seat is ballcrusher. IMO, those bikes are for fun, not for traveling. I cant imagine some long drive with them. | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
I heard one owner refer to his S1 seat as his thong. | ||
| Jolly |
I couldn't decide between the manta tank or the narrow tank. I like the manta tank for the more fuel option and even like the lines of it. I like the smaller tank for the ..lines of it... it just looks lean and mean!!...the only logical solution was to ....build two S1 bikes so that I had each tank!! yeah the seat is brutal, and the stock seat really pushes you forward into the tank as it tried to provide some semblance of a pillion for the passenger...a corbin seat moves you about 3 -4 inches further aft and makes the bike fit better (I'm 5'8"), but there is nothing to do about the comfort!! I rode the bike all day...once...about 300 miles I think....I thought I might need medical attention by mile 200....and that was with a few breaks for scenery, food and a cold beverage.. but they are fantastic fun bikes and I cant imagine not owning one...er...two!! | ||
| Kc_zombie |
Maybe this will convince you...  | ||
| Lentuk |
Here is a local high mileage one, what do you think? https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/mcy/4783056711 .html | ||
| Jayvee |
Looks nice...does he have any receipts or other evidence of the new top end at 25,000 miles? My first impression is the price is on the high end of the spectrum for a 35,000 mile bike. But it looks cared for, and a couple visible upgrades (intake elbow, V&H muffler, updated shifter.) | ||
| S1owner |
Thats a nice bike i think 3500 is s fair price has a few upgrades They are fun bikes they are def the Hooligan of the tribe as for the seat its a 2x4 wrapped in vynil!!!! Here is what mine was when done  | ||
| Roderick |
I have a '98 'regular' S1. Before this, I had an '01 X1 and it got stolen/trashed. The longest distance I have yet taken the S1 is about 150 miles, which is pretty much local, 70-something miles one way and back. As soon as I could, I replaced the S1's small standard gas tank with the larger version and am glad I did. Daily work runs is about 40 miles, which after a couple days I would need to fill up the smaller tank, just to be on the safe side. With the larger tank, I can run the whole week. My work schedule is 12hrs/day, 3 days one week and 4 days the next week, and it alternates. That mean every weekend is at least a 3-day weekend. With the larger gas tank, I can have more riding time on my 4-day weekend, whether it is in the city or out. I would like to run from SLC to the Bonneville salt flats but I doubt the smaller gas tank would take me that far. May be the larger tank could. Not sure if there are any gas stations out there to get me home. There are noticeable handling differences between the two tanks, at least for me, but it is nothing radical. The bike just feels heavier with a full load on the larger tank. As far as the S1's seat goes, am a small guy (5'6) to start and the seat feels just right for short runs. For longer duration freeway runs, I would shift back a little and this is where the X1's seat is preferable. With the X1, I ran from SLC to Boise with no major physical discomfort other than to break for fuel and coffee. Roderick | ||
| Tod662 |
I have a 96 S1, I put the bigger tank on before a trip out west. After banging straight from Wisco to Ogden Utah, I was on my way to join Fireman Jim in Bonneville. leaving SLC there is like a 60 mile run with no gas stations. I was running a little low on fuel but I knew very well exactly how far a tank would get me or so I thought. I was on reserve with just enough to get there by my calculations. Well my figures were off on account of wind resistance- I was doin 85-90 not 75. Just after a rest stop she spuddered, I flopped to the left a few times to squeeze out the last ounces and then I came to a dead halt. I flagged down a couple bikers expecting to get a ride and having to waste scarce resources buying a can of gas and hitching my way back. Nope a lady on a virago said get on i'll push you... OK? She put her left foot on my rear footpeg and pushed me about 5 miles to the Bonneville gas station. She'd been riding forever and her family owned a dealership somewhere, she picked up this trick sometime. I was so embarrassed I don't think I told FMJ or anybody till now. Oh yeah and if you own a S1 suck it up, any wimp can ride a recliner down the hiway, real men ride planks! (the Corbin is at least a 2x6) My personal best day was from Wisco to Ogden 1333 miles in 25 hours  | ||
| Jefc73 |
S1W for sure.   | ||
| Roderick |
That is some tight formation 'flying'. I still would like to make it to Bonneville someday on the S1. May be one of these weekends, over this winter, I will make a run on my Jeep Grand Cherokee and see what gas stations lives out there. Roderick | ||
| Red93stang |
1998 S1W for sure. The bike is so much fun to ride!   | ||
| Jefc73 |
Yeah and I was thinking for a minute on trading my S1W. Not going to happen. Too much fun, sweat, money and hard work to get it where it is. You wont regret it. | ||
| Tod662 |
I stared at the White line and stayed just to the right, and didn't deviate 6 inches, but she had to do disengage and do a flyby a couple of time. I remember she made a snide remark once about rookie riders, even though I've put a few rounds on over the years and was doing my damndest! It was a trick I will remember | ||
| Lentuk |
This guy says he will take 3700.00 What do you think? https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/mcy/4783056711 .html | ||
| S1owner |
I say yes | ||
| Ratbuell |
Such a shame that none of the bikes pictured have the factory rear hugger...art, in carbon fiber...  | ||
| S1owner |
I actually had one of the original had laid carbon fenders it is know in Courts possesion as he had a fancy for that particular one. | ||
| S1w222 |
If you get an S1W you wont regret it, funnest bike I've ever owned, easy to work on, tons of torque and very collectable, these things are only gonna go up in value so get one and hang onto it. Tod662 1300+ miles in a day is impressive, I've done Ft lauderdale to Daytona Beach and back a few times in a day, think thats about 500, I have a corbin seat and find it way better than stock, here's mine although now its got a Forcewinder aircleaner and KT components pipe, love this bike, hope u find a good one  | ||
| Led |
I have a '96 S1. It also still has the "hugger" rear fender. The Corbin seat I have on there is akin to sitting on a 1x6 board. The V&H muffler is getting blown out, and it is LOUD!! With all that said...... I LOVE IT!!! It is basically a two wheeled Corvette or Cobra Mustang!!!!  |
