2008 Harleys

[Foxhound]

Showa forks, isn't that a Japanese brand?

That's whats on my Kaw Vulcan. But I though Honda took ove...


Never mind.

 

[Pete]

Why make your own when there are perfectly good ones on the market that are cheaper to buy I suppose.

Just like everything else many parts are imported because American manufacturing is gone.

 

[edinsomd]

"A big slab of bike with meat on its bones."
Ed

 

[Ponytail]

2008 Buells

The new Buells were introduced too. New model, 1125R, with liquid cooled v-twin. Tis 'bout dayum time Buell broke away from the Harley strangle hold and developed their own motor to fit the frame instead of maxxing out a sporty motor. I never though I'd see the day when Harley loosened their grip and let Erik do it. I love it!!

Don't get me wrong, I love my Buell and it fits my needs perfectly. It's just nice to see the company spreading their wings so to speak, and letting Erik show that he can design a bike that can compete with the likes of a Ducati.

 

[Vince]

Make you have to refine your criteria for picking your biker chick eh?

Yeah, gonna have to get one with a skinny butt. :shrug:

 

[Ponytail]

Yeah, gonna have to get one with a skinny butt. :shrug:

Ever since buying my first bike, upon meeting a female with possibilities, I can't help but picture her ass on the back of my bikes. That's test #1. If she fails that, the test is over. :shrug:

 

[Vince]

Ever since buying my first bike, upon meeting a female with possibilities, I can't help but picture her ass on the back of my bikes. That's test #1. If she fails that, the test is over. :shrug:

And if she passes? What then?

 

[aps45819]

The new Buells were introduced too. New model, 1125R, with liquid cooled v-twin. Tis 'bout dayum time Buell broke away from the Harley strangle hold and developed their own motor to fit the frame instead of maxxing out a sporty motor. I never though I'd see the day when Harley loosened their grip and let Erik do it. I love it!!

Don't get me wrong, I love my Buell and it fits my needs perfectly. It's just nice to see the company spreading their wings so to speak, and letting Erik show that he can design a bike that can compete with the likes of a Ducati.

Erick SOLD 51% of Buel to HD. Isn't he still the head designer?

 

[Ponytail]

And if she passes? What then?

Then I usually have to wait for a call back.

 

[Ponytail]

Erick SOLD 51% of Buel to HD. Isn't he still the head designer?

I think the number is closer to 98%. yes, he is still the head designer. But When you are given any money to build with, there ain't much you can do. He nailed the frame design, so not much MR&D money is needed for that. If you notice, the new bike, uses the old frame design (of the last 5 years or so) and stuffed it with the new liquid cooled motor, and it's wrapped with some really cool looking plastic...kinda R1-ish looking.

Do I REALLY need 3 motorcycles. Nope. Do I WANT 3 motorcycles...you better believe it.

 

[edinsomd]

I've read it’s a specialty built Rotax mill; if so it’s the best thing EB has done in a long time. Hope to see Buell competitive now in AMA Supersport racing! Be nice to root for an American marquee that stood a chance.
Ed

 

[Ponytail]

I've read it’s a specialty built Rotax mill; if so it’s the best thing EB has done in a long time. Hope to see Buell competitive now in AMA Supersport racing! Be nice to root for an American marquee that stood a chance.
Ed

Did you see the XBRR that they came out with last year?

 

[Ponytail]

1125r

1125R "Helicon" motor. Designed by Buell, Manufactured by BPR-Rotax. 1125cc 72 degree V-twin. 140Hp/83 ft-lbs torque. 10,500 RPM Redline. 375lb dry weight.

I want one.

 

[Foxhound]

Looks comfortable!