| Author | Message | ||
     S1hooligan |
Shotgun, there is no room what so ever here at my house for working on the bike. In fact the bike is just sitting out in front of my house...lol...anyways, do you happen to have any room and have a bike lift? I need a bike lift because I have still yet to get the rear sprockets changed out, and the new rear tire balanced. | ||
| Shotgun |
S1, I have room and a rear lift, call me. | ||
| Additude |
Kimberlie congrats on the new bike! I love Red... my fave colour. But hey, now I like Silver too LOL. Good luck breakin her in. Deb, heal up ah-ight? Ya shoulda stayed here, I wouldn't let nuthin happin to ya, lol. Sept maybe a hangover or 2... heh heh. (Kidnapping has it's privileges) R.O... LO | ||
| Redhatbuell |
Hey Spudman, sounds like a plan. My wife and I are always looking for good roads to ride and good people to ride them with. Of course, Feb in the Palouse is pretty chilly. Come the thaw you'll have to show me where you found that road you posted the pictures of. The general consensus around the picnic tables at SPLASH was the need to have a "Spudrun" next year. | ||
| Buell_brener |
Thanks for stopping Shotgun, I don't know what happened but I suspect you are right about the cut-off switch (loud bang followed by no power) The bike ran all the way home with no problems after that. Thanks Chris, Loni, and Steve for the fun ride. | ||
| Lonitaylor |
Buell Brener, Thanks for joining us! It was a nice ride. We did a total of 320 miles! Are you going to make it to Border Raid? Tried to call today and make reservations for Border Raid but they were closed. I will try tomorrow from work. Loni | ||
| Roadrash |
Just wait, some day there L come a day when a day comes that you'll be a ridin and on that very day you maybe struck by a lone rouque Muffler one day. ( It'll be from a High Powered Triumph) Trust me on this Cuz. B-nut's you can't say that about me 'cuas it's just a pipe, we don't need no stinking muffler! Shotgun-The seat is waaaayyyy bigger than the S1 kotex pad seat. Are you saying that the S1 seat isn't the best seat ever to be put on a bike? So if yoa'll are wondering, yes i'm back from Texas and have put around a 1000 mile's on the redhead this week! Will be there for BorderRaid, can't miss both rides of the year. In fact i dont think i can miss Splash or BorderRaid ever again or shall be force'd to get a trumpet, and that'll never happen! Think BUELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Galen call me and anyone else that want's to talk and ride. Need room's for sat and sun, talk to you all later. (206) 786-2767 Later, RoadRash | ||
| Kimberlie |
It looks like Cody's race on Border Raid weekend was cancelled, so if all comes together then Mike and I will be there. We need to figure out accommodations etc. Kimberlie | ||
| Funjimmy |
Kimberlie That is awesome news! What do you need in terms of accommodations? FunJimmy | ||
| Lonitaylor |
Hello Roadrash! Glad to hear that you are going to make Border Raid! That also goes for Kim and Mike! It's gonna be a party! Yipeeee! Loni | ||
| Spudman |
Damn I wish I could make the Border Raid this year. Here is a pic of Loni at a previous Border Raid.  Have a good time Border Raiders, oh yea YOU SUCK! | ||
| Firemanjim |
Musta been a good party.Got a shot from the other angle? | ||
| Buellnuts |
Too Funny!!, I seem to remember loni being...........well......... "Oh Ya Baby" before she past out!! Hussy! Bob | ||
| Buellnuts |
Road Rash!, WTFO? Your Alive! Cool to here from you. Think Triumph Bob | ||
| Kimberlie |
Funjimmy - Mike and I just need to figure out where we are staying & with whom and what time were heading up there etc. It will come together. ps.... Nice arse Loni! | ||
| Shotgun |
Frankly, Spudman, I didn't recognize Loni with the thong on. | ||
| Lonitaylor |
Spudman, You are lucky you live way far away! LOL! Next time get the good side would ya! Party, ya I'll show you party! Ferris once told me to stay away from men passing out cigars. Thanks for the laugh Spudman, we really miss you and Trixie! And beware......When I learn how to post pictures, you will be my target. YA! Much Love, Loni | ||
| Buellnuts |
Hey, everybody,this isnt Bob,S1 blackie here Were doing great and Lisa and I can't wait to see ya all. Catch ya at Deeleys Saturday S1blackie | ||
| Hootowl |
Raieeeeeeee-neeeeeeeeeer-beeeeeeeeeer! http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/West/08/18/bear.beer.reut/index.html | ||
| Lonitaylor |
That was funny, thanks for sharing Hootowl! | ||
| Hootowl |
LOL I know. ^$#% the ranger Boo Boo, lets go get that pick-en-ick basket. | ||
| Sparropie |
...gona have me some fun...gona have me some fun...yup. Countin' the moments 'till we all eat lunch at Deele's. Damn Kim, good to hear you and the Silver Back will be seen. And your new bike heard. Brandon, what's with the southern drawl, bro? Your back in the Rain Forest now, baby! Glad the RedHead is ready to roar. We got some trouble to cause up North. Lo& Loni, a ride in Oct sounds fabo. Betty & I sign up now! Ride on. sooner, Galen | ||
| Ray_maines |
That would be: Raieeeeeeee-neeeeeeeeeer-beeeeAAAAAAr! | ||
| Lonitaylor |
Galen, If we did a short ride in Oct we need some ideas! It would have to be some place half way from Portland and half way from BC. Loni | ||
| Ray_maines |
Oh for havens sakes! The Seahawks are just stinking up the place. How can they look so good against Green Bay and so bad tonight against the Broncos? On the other hand, the NY Jets are up 31-7 against Indianapolis, and the Super Bowl champs New England are down 31-3 to Cincinnati. Go figure. | ||
| Pmpski_1 |
Hello! I'm in Seattle and I've become enamoured with Buell. I'm thinking about a Blast (new rider) but fallen in love with the XB9SX and or an M2 Cyclone. My fiancee and I are doing research on bikes and I have a few questions for the locals. Is there a specific dealer around here that is recommended? Recommended to stay away from? Any other recommendations or other words of wisdom for a new rider looking at Buells? Thanks! Brian | ||
| Ray_maines |
Oh Brian, You just don't know what you're asking. This could lead to major trouble. Let's just hope Court doesn't troll this corner of the BadWeB. Right up front I want to tell you I'm totally full of s***. I don't have a clue, I don't own a Buell, I've never ridden one of the new ones and you shouldn't believe anything I tell you. So, here's what you should do, trust me on this: Look directly at the Blast then turn 180 degrees and run directly toward the XB. Never look at or think about another Blast again as long as you live. The M2 was a great bike in it's time but it's not for the faint of heart. Owning one of the older bikes requires a huge investment in tools and time. A tuber isn't something that you own, so much as you are equal partners in some sort of a kinky S&M relationship. The new bikes are much better designed, better built and work better too. I don't like the way they look as well as the older bikes, but that's just me. If you really want a tuber and know ahead of time what you're getting into then it's probably just the right bike for you. However, if you're just looking and don't really know what you want then I say get the new XB. Buy the bike where you can get the best deal. You aren't making friends with the nice people in the sales department, this is just a business transaction. Later on you can have the bike serviced anywhere that suits you. | ||
| Ricky |
Fixed it!  | ||
| Shotgun |
Ray is partly right Pumpski, which is unusual for him. Buy a Blast as a beginners bike and you will have a ton of fun, for a year or so. It will teach you how to ride. Used is as good as new since they are very reliable. When you are ready to move up, it will be a great bike for your fiancee too. If you like working on your own bikes, buy a M2 and have a ball. Lots of great units around for $3500 to $5000, less if you want a project, more if you want a show bike. The M2 can teach you to ride well. If you aren't interested in the Zen of Motorcycle maintenance, buy an XB model. Reliable, fun, 2 yr warantee, but lousy as a 2-up bike, in my opinion, about as much fun as riding the back of an old S-1 which had a nominal passenger seat the size and thickness of 2 wraps of duct tape on a kotex. I don't know of a Harley dealer in the PNW who is truly supporting Buell (Gootch in Vancouver BC excepted). So, like Ray said, find your cheapest deal locally or nationally (shipping can be cheap if you can get a couple grand knocked off the bottom line) and then look for the local dealer with the least-worst reputation. One with a factory trained Buell graduate would be preferred. Portland doesn't have one currently, though there is one in Vancouver, WA. | ||
| Pmpski_1 |
Thanks guys! This is exactly the type of advice that I was looking for. While I'm ready to do minor work on my bike, I don't want a project. I'm sure that every bike is different and the care that the previous owner took of it is the most important aspect of buying used bike. Right now I'm more concerned about a bike for her. She's never ridden before and we're looking for a bike that is low, comfortable, and confidence inspiring. We went to a dealer to check out a Blast yesterday, but they sold it a couple of hours before we got there. She sat on a 250 Ninja and felt comfortable on that. If I'm not mistaken the Blast has a seat that is still another 4 inches lower, so that would be a good thing. I think I'll stay on the lookout for an XB. I have to admit that I really like the new XB9SX. Thanks again! |
