Flame On
Needs a life
Fuel Air & Spark
Posts: 17104
|
posted October 19, 2009 09:24 PM
Just heard that HD has plans to rebadge rework and rerelease the 1125R as an HD that should be interesting.
____________
77 RD 400
80 GS1000 GT
06 ZX14
  
|
fish_antlers
Administrator
The Truth is Out There
Posts: 21894
|
posted October 19, 2009 09:25 PM
him... is HD killing a licensing agreement to save $$$ ? or is this the balloon boy equivalent of a motorcycle scam...
____________
What business is it of yours where I'm from, Friendo?
|
fasterspider
Needs a job
Red is faster
Posts: 4808
|
posted October 19, 2009 09:32 PM
 Edited By: fasterspider on 20 Oct 2009 05:33
quote:
Aww no more buell... When can we say that about harley? 
You are heartless asking about the god like Hardley Ableson like that Lee.
____________
Ray #1
Sold all of my bikes and bought a Toyota rock crawler
Your mama's bedroom smells like ass
|
INTIMIDA2OR
Needs a life
RED rider!
Posts: 13081
|
posted October 19, 2009 10:16 PM
quote:
quote:
Aww no more buell... When can we say that about harley?
You are heartless asking about the god like Hardley Ableson like that Lee.
Yeah well I may be heartless in asking but a man can dream can't he ?
____________
'06 Passion Red ZX-14
*Lee*
|
SteveWFL
Moderator
Posts: 27920
|
posted October 20, 2009 07:14 AM
Harley is the biggest manufacturer and sells more bikes than any other brand.
Buell wasn't a victim of the economy, they couldn't compete against the others in the real bike arena.
____________
2010 Concours14
'08 R1 YAMAHA
ZX14 gone!
CBR600RR track bike
|
Bently
Needs a life
2012 14r In Blue and no Mods!
Posts: 5428
|
posted October 20, 2009 01:36 PM
Well I feel with the 1125 if they would have been in other dealer ships besides harley shops they could have competed better. is it a gsxr 1000 or any litre bike no but that was not what it was meant for. And i did go out and buy an 1125cr today and yes it was a blowout price or I would not have done it. bought the last one the dealer had. now there is 3 really different bikes in my garage a zx 14, a triumph thruxton and now the 1125cr.
|
Shane661
Needs a life
Posts: 11494
|
posted October 20, 2009 01:38 PM
Excellent!
|
Bently
Needs a life
2012 14r In Blue and no Mods!
Posts: 5428
|
posted October 20, 2009 01:52 PM
Ya I mean the 14 is nasty quick and fast we all know that, But I was very surprised at how 1,2,3rd gear wheelies with no clutch is a peice of cake on this bike. it is a real riot to ride.if you guys lived close to me you could all take it for a spin. dealer said for 6 bucks there was a mod to get the throttle bodies to open quicker and I mean I can't go full throttle in first as it is.
|
Shane661
Needs a life
Posts: 11494
|
posted October 20, 2009 01:55 PM
I would love to ride one, I really like that bike.
|
Bently
Needs a life
2012 14r In Blue and no Mods!
Posts: 5428
|
posted October 20, 2009 02:11 PM
shane if you ever get to Iowa let me know and you can ride it like you stole it! I was not looking at buying but theses dealers are selling for 6000.00 or less out the door! if you have ever thought about one you can't go wrong.
|
Flame On
Needs a life
Fuel Air & Spark
Posts: 17104
|
posted October 20, 2009 02:40 PM
I thought HD was still hurting didn't they try to get bail out money
____________
77 RD 400
80 GS1000 GT
06 ZX14
|
Bently
Needs a life
2012 14r In Blue and no Mods!
Posts: 5428
|
posted October 20, 2009 04:19 PM
From what I know hd is still hurting and Buell was the only company that made a profit last year.
|
Flame On
Needs a life
Fuel Air & Spark
Posts: 17104
|
posted October 20, 2009 04:28 PM
Sounds like they stopped production on the wrong bikes
____________
77 RD 400
80 GS1000 GT
06 ZX14
|
Bently
Needs a life
2012 14r In Blue and no Mods!
Posts: 5428
|
posted October 20, 2009 04:32 PM
Makes you wonder why. I've heard they already have some investors that want to buy the Buell part to keep it up and running but what will harley do.
|
Flame On
Needs a life
Fuel Air & Spark
Posts: 17104
|
posted October 20, 2009 04:59 PM
Buell patents would have high value to other motorcycle manufactures
____________
77 RD 400
80 GS1000 GT
06 ZX14
|
SteveWFL
Moderator
Posts: 27920
|
posted October 20, 2009 06:44 PM
Harley may be hurting compared to 3 years ago, but they still produce and sell more bikes than any other brand.
And I still hate them.
____________
2010 Concours14
'08 R1 YAMAHA
ZX14 gone!
CBR600RR track bike
|
SteveWFL
Moderator
Posts: 27920
|
posted October 26, 2009 08:06 PM
quote:
I guess it doesn't pay to build sport bikes with antiquated engine technology.
regards,
kathleen
Simulation prêt
or suspension technology
____________
2010 Concours14
'08 R1 YAMAHA
ZX14 gone!
CBR600RR track bike
|
Flame On
Needs a life
Fuel Air & Spark
Posts: 17104
|
posted October 26, 2009 08:22 PM
I dont think the big brake rotor lived up to their hype either
____________
77 RD 400
80 GS1000 GT
06 ZX14
|
Bently
Needs a life
2012 14r In Blue and no Mods!
Posts: 5428
|
posted November 15, 2009 07:31 PM
Last 3 post could not be more wrong IMO with the new 1125, not an antique motor, suspension is fine, and big brake rotor works almost as good as the 2 on the 14 not as good but almost.
|
Bawls
Needs a job
re-learning to ride
Posts: 2701
|
posted November 15, 2009 07:38 PM
it's also a Rotax engine compared to the sporty based engine in the lightning and firebolt. The 1125 is really a bitchin' bike. Best 600 in it's class! I would like to have one for bombing through traffic here though. Talk about a fun bike to split lanes on.
____________
Best 60ft: 1.42
Best 1/8th: 5.97
Best 1/8th MPH: 119
Brockland Police Badge # 001
|
Bently
Needs a life
2012 14r In Blue and no Mods!
Posts: 5428
|
posted November 16, 2009 03:27 AM
If you think the power compares to a 600 your crazy. Mine just made 139.56 hp and 78TQ with 268 miles on it. bone stock.
|
Shane661
Needs a life
Posts: 11494
|
posted November 16, 2009 04:49 AM
I went and checked one out...$7500+tax OTD. It was tempting, that's a very nice bike.
|
SteveWFL
Moderator
Posts: 27920
|
posted November 16, 2009 05:57 AM
quote:
it's also a Rotax engine compared to the sporty based engine in the lightning and firebolt. The 1125 is really a bitchin' bike. Best 600 in it's class! I would like to have one for bombing through traffic here though. Talk about a fun bike to split lanes on.
I rode many 600's and an 1125 Buell Harley (and Triumph 675), this "best in class" statement is funny as all hell!
It lost on the race track, on the street, and on the sales floor. RIP 1125.
Although I agree the ROTAX engine was a huge step up (and too late to save the brand)
____________
2010 Concours14
'08 R1 YAMAHA
ZX14 gone!
CBR600RR track bike
|
Fifty Thousand
Expert Class
Lovin My Family.
Posts: 204
|
posted November 16, 2009 09:46 AM
Steve trade me the R1 for my 14....
____________
|
Bawls
Needs a job
re-learning to ride
Posts: 2701
|
posted November 16, 2009 10:23 AM
I was talking about the AMA trying to save buell by letting them run in the 600 class. It shouldn't be in the same class with 600's but it is in the AMA.
____________
Best 60ft: 1.42
Best 1/8th: 5.97
Best 1/8th MPH: 119
Brockland Police Badge # 001
|
|
|
HOME
NEW TOPIC