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Brokeneck
| | Posted on Saturday, July 14, 2007 - 06:09 pm: | 
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In my opinion there are two kinds of rides out there -- Appliances and Motorcycles -- my 2000 S3 is the second type. Of course I prefer that it was as dependable and as powerful as my buddy's Yamaha FJR Appliance-- but it's not -- but it also doesn't sound like a teapot -- and riding it is always an adventure. I have to work on it at least weekly -- but there is a satisfaction in getting your hands dirty -- and sometimes bloody. Sure I get frustrated when friends are riding and I'm wrenching -- but when I'm finished the bike and me are closer -- Have you ever felt closer to your dishwasher? I am thrilled that Erik finally has the motor that he has lusted after for years -- but I doubt that I would ever buy an 1125 -- If I needed more performance, I'd buy that ZX14 Applaince. My first street bike in High School was a bare bones 1960 Sportster and the Sportster motor is what intrigued me into the Buell Stealership. The frome on my Buell is proudly lettered in gold HARLEY- DAVIDSON. I know that is a sin in most of the Buell community -- but I am proud of it's heritage. To me my Thunderbolt represents what a Sportster in the year 2000 should have been. Years ago I put away my Norton Dunstall and bought a KZ1000 Appliance-- I put a lot of miles on that bike but it never made me feel like I did when I was on the Dunstall-- I still own the Dunstall and I doubt I will ever sell the S3 -- Appliances come and go -- Motorcycles are to be collected -- Brokeneck |
Ratbuell
| | Posted on Saturday, July 14, 2007 - 09:42 pm: |
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Tubers? Think HemiCuda convertible. Raw, uncivilized, brute force, everyone notices and so does every nerve ending in your body. It works, but you know what you just did.
XB? Ferrari. Corvette. Fast, capable, insulated, refined, secure, amazing. "Wha..? We're there already?"
I love my tubers (S1W and thunderstorm-powered S2). I fit better (6'4") and can spend more time riding. Running the piss out of my S2 I just filled up this morning at 47mpg in town. Love it. Loud, stinky, vibrating, LOOKATME. Point to point? I can do it faster on an XB...but not for as long. But that's personal preference.
I had a 99 M2 bought new. Sold it, regretted it, bought the 98 S1W three years later. One year later bought the 95 S2. Now? May very well sell my FLHP; I don't need it anymore for long distance comfort, the S2 is quite possibly the "perfect bike" for me now. I love the Ulysses...but when the S2 cost me 1/4 the money...well, that equals "more perfect", LOL.
Now....the 1125r? Hmmm...time will tell ;) |
Djkaplan
| | Posted on Sunday, July 15, 2007 - 08:26 pm: |
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"as far as the tuber's are concerned, the m2's rule."
Yours certainly does. Not so sure I could keep up with you and your uberM2 if you left the wife home.
I'm serious. |
Nevrenuf
| | Posted on Sunday, July 15, 2007 - 08:42 pm: |
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dan, if you ever get over this way or close to it let me know. not very many buells over this way so i'm looking for any reason to go hook up somewhere and go riding. |
Jon
| | Posted on Monday, July 16, 2007 - 10:36 am: |
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Haven't read if anyone has said it, but if you get an X1, get a 2000 or beyond. I have a 2001 X1 and it is great. |
Fullauto
| | Posted on Monday, July 16, 2007 - 11:48 am: |
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My '99 X1 puts a smile on my face every time I jump on it. Most of it's issues have been dealt with, ie, rocker cover gaskets, primary chain tensioner, by a previous owner, crank seal, front engine mount(NRHS) and a new Braking wave disc fitted this morning (thanks Al) by me. I've found that if you update the bits that go bad instead of replacing them with the same problem parts, then sooner or later you end up with a great, reliable ride. I've done 19,000 kilometres (that's about 11,500 miles to you guys) including a trip around 2/3rds of Australia in not quite 12 months and loved every minute of it. Servicing is simple, and for the most part it has been a beautiful, reliable bike. Never to be sold. |
Dave_02_1200
| | Posted on Monday, July 16, 2007 - 12:14 pm: |
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I am just getting to know my "new to me" 2001 S 3T.
It reminds me of a good Norton Commando with more power, or maybe a 1978 XLCR that handles. The handling is magnificent and it is really comfortable.
It makes all the right sounds and provides all the right sensations. Very aesthetic!
I have been riding for years and I have had numerous bikes, but I am certain that the Buell is a long-term "keeper" just like my old Triumph twin.
My Buell might be my best motorcycle yet. |
Jon
| | Posted on Monday, July 16, 2007 - 02:31 pm: |
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Fullauto,
Sounds like you have got it all worked out. |
Kyrocket
| | Posted on Monday, July 16, 2007 - 02:32 pm: |
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Went for a little back roads ride yesterday with five others, we stopped at a gas station and while we were talking a fellow came over and checked out one bike. MINE. He had a big smile on his face while he was looking at it. It could have been that mine was the only sport bike or most likely he just notices expertly engineered pieces of artwork!
I could be bias but...naaaa |
Bad_karma
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 - 12:11 am: |
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No, but that is what I like about the bikes.
Joe |
Scott_in_nh
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 - 09:27 am: |
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I rode my S3 up to Acadia National Park with some friends this last weekend and had a fun filled ride up Cadillac Mountain overlooking Bar Harbor.
Right after we parked the bikes a young couple walked by and the guy excitedly says to me "What a ride!" and That is cool!". Then he turns to his his girlfriend and says "Now THAT'S a motorcycle!"
There were many other bikes parked up there, but this is the kind of reaction you get with a 9 model year old Buell!
Of coarse he didn't have to tell me my ride is cool - I still had a big grin on my face from the ride up!
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Nevrenuf
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 - 12:23 pm: |
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nice |
Djkaplan
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 - 12:32 pm: |
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Whoah...! Lets go riding there Neil! |
Nevrenuf
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 12:14 pm: |
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that looks like a great ride dj,gonna have to do a mapquest to see how long it would take to get there. |
Chasespeed
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 02:20 pm: |
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Damn I miss Home....
Scott, when/if I ever hget back to New England, you need to show me some nice roads in NH and ME....
Chase |
Ulywife
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 02:32 pm: |
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Tubers? Think HemiCuda convertible. Raw, uncivilized, brute force, everyone notices and so does every nerve ending in your body.
Makes your heart go pitter pat, pitter pat. Since M2nc has the M2, think it's only fair I get the Hemi Cuda convertible? Would certainly work for me! Panther Pink, Look At Me Lime, Plum Crazy.....oh to dream!
Actually after riding with M2nc for the past 18 months on the Uly, we took the M2 out Memorial Day Weekend on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It was a great ride and I realized that I did miss riding the M2. Refinement is nice, but there is nothing like a tuber to get you down deep!
Glad he took my advise and didn't sell it when he got the Uly. |
Duckbuell
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 06:49 pm: |
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Howdy,
Yea I am crazy about my 2001 S3! It is comfortable for longish rides, the riding position is not too sporty, and there is room for my wife and luggage.
It is never boring to ride, and looks great.
I would like to improve on the front brake,
install a race ecm and slip-on pipe, put gold valves and stiffer springs in forks, and it will be even better.
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Scott_in_nh
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 08:10 pm: |
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Scott, when/if I ever get back to New England, you need to show me some nice roads in NH and ME....
Will do!That goes for the rest of you too - I'm always happy to have folks to ride with! |
Joesbuell
| | Posted on Thursday, July 19, 2007 - 07:26 pm: |
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I L O V E MY OLD B U E L L |
Nevrenuf
| | Posted on Thursday, July 19, 2007 - 09:14 pm: |
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how far away is laconia up there |
Scott_in_nh
| | Posted on Thursday, July 19, 2007 - 09:42 pm: |
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Nevrenuf, I am in Southern NH a little over an hour to Laconia, maybe 1.5 hours to the Weirs depending on the route you take (I prefer the back way through the hills pictured below). I lead the Storm Front NEBO Boyz up there for this years Bike Week....
The above pictures are from Northern Maine - a good 4 hours from here (but worth the ride)
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Tripp
| | Posted on Friday, July 20, 2007 - 09:48 am: |
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that black and silver looks real sweet! it reminds me of the ads back in the day of the rs buells "powered by harley davidson". sweet! |
M1a65
| | Posted on Friday, July 20, 2007 - 12:49 pm: |
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Of all the bikes I've owned in the last 25 years my M2 has broke down more than all of them combined! That said No bike has given me the pleasure of ownership and thrills that it has. Can't ever see selling it to some goober to make a bastardized wannabe OCC chopper. It'll remain ridden amongst all the other antiques in my gararge as I've not aged as gracefully as ht e M2 has... |
Rotchcrocket51
| | Posted on Sunday, July 22, 2007 - 10:07 am: |
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I rode my 1999 M-2 around 250 miles Monday. A friend and I went to Mt. Airy, NC to visit The Snappy Lunch. We had a great day. The M-2 is the best all-around bike I've ever owned. I love it! |
Scott_in_nh
| | Posted on Sunday, July 22, 2007 - 08:17 pm: |
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that black and silver looks real sweet! it reminds me of the ads back in the day of the rs buells "powered by harley davidson". sweet!
The similarity, or family heritage if you will, is one of the things that attracted me to S3's.....The black, CF and polished aluminum sealed the deal! |
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