Got a new Buell today.
 

Well, the check comes Friday, so technically I'll have it Friday.

It's a Buell XB12XP. Which is basically the bike below, in white, with more suspension travel.

http://thekneeslider.com/images/08xb12xt.jpg

I got to take it for a test ride, which helped my decision immensely. This bike is nimble and fun to ride with plenty of usable power. The other bikes are staying in the stable, so this will be a fun new addition.

That supposed to be a sporttourer?

To be honest, I don't know what the fuck it is. But I do know it's a blast to ride.

It's gonna be a 2up tourer/daily driver for me.

looks like it has a nice upright seating position def good for touring/commuting.

Tom

is that a ulysses? If so I have a few friends that have them and love them. Too tall for me

Nike bike. Welcome to the club.

Yep. It is a tall bike for sure. I'm 6'0 and tippy toe it.

Do I get a stripper or something? :tremble:

And yes you can rail on those bikes. This guy I have ridden with does

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._1289431_n.jpg

This pics makes me feel warm in special places.:rockwoot:

Um...I'll let him know that. ;)

that looks like barker??? :?:

:lol

Just cool to see someone riding a bike that is tagged "slow".

It is...hope he does mind that I am braggin on him.

Did it come with all the bags?

Yep

Sweet deal, good luck it looks really cool.

Guess I bought at the right time :lol:

lol, I was going to ask if you still thought it was a good purchase.

They don't have the check yet, so I can still back out. But I'm not.

Maybe you can get a fire sale discount.

Is H-D going to continue to honor Buell warranties after Buell is gone?

I'm not sure what to do about it really. I'm gonna call the salesman and see what he says. I can't imagine they would discount it to heavily.

yes

They'd have to.

What do you guys think I should do as far as a counter offer. I'm definetely going to renegotiate. Do you think 1000 dollars off the price and maybe some maintenance would be reasonable?

Try anything, it's not like they really can hide anything now. :lol:

Yea I get it. But the salesman has been really decent during this. I don't want to be a dick, just get a good deal.

Just explain it to him just like you said. Tell him up front, that you know Buell is gone. You still want to buy the bike, but they need to work with you some to keep you interested in the deal.

So is Buell going out of business or just going out on their own?

out of business according to Erik on the buell website.

Oh that video is horrible. He looks like he is about to burst into tears. I have MANY friends that ride Buell and love them. Sad to hear.

I wouldn't do anything.....I'd sit and wait for the call. And then say that you need time to reconsider. Let THEM do the offering/begging


YOU are in control here. I know you don't want to be a dick to this guy....but he's likely in the unemployment line soon

I gave the guy a courtesy call this morning after I found out about the news. I told him I was uneasy about the situation and would have to sit down and talk to him about the motorcycle tomorrow. He was completely understanding that this news changes the value of the bike.

I'm halfway expecting him to tell you it is now a "collectors item" and consequently has increased in value.:lol:

Should I record the audio of the conversation? LoL

That WOULD be interesting :lol:

nice, so did he deal any?

Yea, big time. Saved almost 3k.:rockwoot:

holy crap, thats a lot of cash by reneging.

Nice, good deal, might be buell buying time

HOLY COW!!!


I'm going up to look at an 1125 then!

They are sellin for $5999 here at Bumpus HD.

You happen to see the price on a Ulysseses(sp?)?

Give us a ride/model review on it when you can...

I am seriously considering a roadtrip now :)

anyone here ridden one or have any input on them?

Tom

At that price, I'm already sitting here pondering, this would make a nice commuter for me

Same here, brand new bike for 6k is nice, and I could fly down there buy one and do the break in on the way home.:rockwoot:
Tom

I might run over to our local dealers to see what's what

They are going dirt cheap everywhere call ur local dealers. 6k is high from what I have seen on other boards. People are getting them at 5k.

I would check local first.

I am going to stop by one local dealer on my way home to see being LI/NYC I bet theyre still going to be asking regular price but will see.

Tom

I talked to the dealer here and they said they would be happy to tranfer on here for me. The trucks run between dealers so it's no big deal to move them around.

I just sat on a used one an hour ago. They are mucho tallo. I'm 5'9" and with bike on its side stand, my right foot was about half a foot off the ground so I didn't even try to up right the bike.

Nice bike Steve and good job on the renegotiating.

Well if you guys are interested it is Bumpus HD/Buell in Murfreesboro TN. They had 3 black ones in stock listed for $5999

hmmmn, a black Uly:dribble:

any red or white ones? The HD dealer here didnt have any left in stock. So far I think a place in MD is selling them for 6k. I am going to get a list of HD dealers and start withte closest ones and start calling and see what I can find.

You can't search online for inventory within a given area?

This is what I did with my car... found the closest in WV then NC. I knew when going to the dealer pretty much where it would come from.

Most moto dealers only show pics of their used stock. They usually dont post pics of new year bikes or "new" old stock ('07,'08,etc)

That would ROCK!

My local dealer still has them at the reg price... as of today.

Rumored that HD is backing the dealerships and telling them to slash the prices. Like fire sale.

You can definitely carve corners on a Uly:

http://www.incorrect.org/coppermine/...5_1280_061.JPG

I am fine with doing aroadtrip for one esp if I can get it for more than half off. theres one down in MD I saw for 6k so thats a thought too. I will look around mor elocally to see what I can find and then try to pull the trigger.

If anyone knows of a red or a white one thats out there def LMK as i woul dprefer that over black.

Tom

Yeh I'm kinda looking around for an uber deal on either an 1125 or a ulyssys

We can see if we could get a package deal somewhere. I am goin gto start making calls on monday so we will see how things go.

Tom

That pic is dead sexy!!!

I'll check for you! You can check with FB but as I said, I think that most dealers are willing to dealer trade these bikes to get them off the floor. If I can find one for <$6000, I'll buy one just for shits and giggles. Hell, you could total it and double your money!!!:lol:

I've got two 08 1125Rs for $5995.

I've also got a used one for less that $5000 with 5400 miles on the clock.


Come see me Tigger. We'll pick you up at the airport.

Okay, I'll check my account and see what I can do! I think that a 1125 would make a great 2nd bike!

Check quickly.

what color are the 1125's

Tom

East Coast HD down by me is selling them for 4995.00 brand new.

All 08s are Black.

We have a White and Blue 2009.

Sweet pic. I like that one light looks yellow and the other blue.

Is this what you are wanting? If so, Hales HD in Mansfield, OH.
http://www.haleshd.com/new_vehicle_d...72&pov=1294987

iirc he had different temp hids in each one

Yep. I run 3500K low beams (yellow) and 4300-6500K high beams (blueish).

Cuts through darkness like a knife and in the fog, I can run just the yellow and it's like an x-ray through the fog.

thats present tense. i thought you sold it?

Looks like theyre asking close to 9k on the site, I sent him my infor for a quote so we will see. I would hopefully try to find one thats reasonably close to home so I could either ride or trailer it home. TN is a bit far but is still apossibility, ohio is prety much a day trip.

I'd buy an 1125 if I could find one in an adjacent state for >$5k and JUST track whore that biache

I've got a used 2008 1125R with 5400 miles on it I can make you a deal on.

Never been tracked. Motor is seasoned and broken in.


Would make the perfect track bike.

I saw their asking price was high but thought maybe they hadn't gotten around to updating the information either. If there is anything I can do, just let me know. Hales is only 1 hour from me.
Side note: their HD t-shirts are pretty sweet because they generally have the slogan "a room with a view" and a picture as if you are looking from a jail cell to the store. This is because the Mansfield Correctional Center (Shawshank Redemption was filmed here) is across the road.

I need those!

Sounds like the perfect deal Troy!

I hope it is. I'd love to meet him.