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Old 02-26-2008, 10:29 AM   #11
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The torque on a Buell is UNBELIEVABLE. It's dead flat and monstrous. Think about 83 ft lbs of torque.....and almost all of it available directly off idle. THAT is a fun bike.
....which Buell?

The thing with Buells is... I'm not that attracted to them (yes, yes, that's superficial). I need to have a lust factor with my bike.....
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Old 02-26-2008, 10:31 AM   #12
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....which Buell?

The thing with Buells is... I'm not that attracted to them (yes, yes, that's superficial). I need to have a lust factor with my bike.....
Understandable. The XB's are instant power. Yes the XB's have the Sportster based engine. The 1125R takes just a bit longer to build steam...it hits like a bull at 3k. Also dead flat torque curve. And I speak of the XB12's.
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Old 02-26-2008, 10:34 AM   #13
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Understandable. The XB's are instant power. Yes the XB's have the Sportster based engine. The 1125R takes just a bit longer to build steam...it hits like a bull at 3k. Also dead flat torque curve. And I speak of the XB12's.
Hmmmm..... .well, who knows, I might be able to try one out Monday. There's usually NO line at the Buell tent. I might give it a whirl.
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Old 02-26-2008, 10:36 AM   #14
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Hmmmm..... .well, who knows, I might be able to try one out Monday. There's usually NO line at the Buell tent. I might give it a whirl.
Give one a ride. I think you'll love how they handle and the power. The looks aren't for everyone. Me....I love the look. I love the looks of the Buell over EVERYTHING...except maybe the Duc Hypermotard.
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I'll letcha know what I think of it... I do have a soft spot for nekkid/half faired bikes, but just never even really considered a Buell.
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I'll letcha know what I think of it... I do have a soft spot for nekkid/half faired bikes, but just never even really considered a Buell.
The 1125R is a sweet bike, but you need small feet to be able to use the rear brake lever.
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The 1125R is a sweet bike, but you need small feet to be able to use the rear brake lever.
Well I don't have little feet, but Im sure they're smaller than the average MAN feet.
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Old 02-27-2008, 07:24 AM   #18
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Yeah if you want a good street bike you simply must go v-twin. Plus they are more forgiving if you fail to downshift before entering the corner.

And the 1125R is dead ass sexy. A little wide in the front but sweet!!!
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Old 02-27-2008, 07:30 AM   #19
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Yeah if you want a good street bike you simply must go v-twin. Plus they are more forgiving if you fail to downshift before entering the corner.

And the 1125R is dead ass sexy. A little wide in the front but sweet!!!
that's my only knock against them...

can't wait to see SVrider's when I get to ND in September
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Old 02-28-2008, 09:11 PM   #20
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Any and all asthetic complaints I had against the 1125R went away when i sat on it.
It looks like the sex when mounted!!
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