ACK!!! They killed Buell!

FastDoc · 01-19-2010, 01:17 PM

Nuts.

From Motorcycle online:

In the meantime, sadly, Buellâ€™s parent company Harley-Davidson announced in October the cessation of Buell production as a cost-cutting move. Weâ€™ve long been enamored with Buell motorcycles, holding an affinity for the creative American mind of company founder Erik Buell

I have also admired his engineering and ability to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. His most recent creations have been particularly interesting and high performance.

I don't mind losing Saturn, Saab, Pontiac, etc, but this sucks. :(

AZ200cc · 01-19-2010, 11:53 PM

I kinda liked Saturns, Good cars. Buell was the Anti Harley it was fast smooth, Looked good, And people could ride one without paying an ooober ton of cash for an outdated design

. Of course they would get rid of it....Plus You could ride one without tassles.....The people who made tassles must have been going bankrupt 8O

Weldangrind · 01-19-2010, 11:53 PM

Read more here: http://www.buell.com/en_us/company/n...p?news_id=1497

Eric Buell was in a video (when this was first announced) that was really hard to watch. It reminded me of a hostage video.

Reveeen · 01-20-2010, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

It reminded me of a hostage video.

Which in fact it really was.

BillR · 01-30-2010, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZ200cc

I kinda liked Saturns, Good cars. Buell was the Anti Harley it was fast smooth, Looked good, And people could ride one without paying an ooober ton of cash for an outdated design

. Of course they would get rid of it....Plus You could ride one without tassles.....The people who made tassles must have been going bankrupt 8O

I have to agree. The only Harley that ever caught my eye was the XLCR.

I still think the XB-9 is one great looking bike and seriously considered buying one. Still on the "short list" if I ever replace the Skorpion.
Bill

SamM · 02-03-2010, 05:04 PM

Stay far, far away from Buell motorcycles. I've owned several and they are not worth the time it took to put them together, IMO. If you can get one for $3500 or less, you may have a positive experience. I doubt it! Back in 1999, I purchased a brand new leftover S1W Black Lightning. One year later, I could have bought the same bike for $3500. Between the cost of ownership, the wonky handling and the fact that I had to deal with Harley-Davidson, I would NEVER own another one. Harley was the deal breaker for me. I've never seen a more worthless place to spend money than a H-D dealership. My local H-D dealership actually tired to killl me! Crap products, crap technicians, and crap parts! Crap, crap, crap!

For what it's worth. Erik Buell killed Buell Motorcycles when he inked the deal and got in bed with them back in 1995. He just didn't know it yet! Innovation is the polar opposite from Harley-Davidson. You couldn't give me one! My next project bike will be a diesel powered cruiser, just to show the faithful what a real motorcycle actually is. I'm going to ride it to all the rallies.

Yes, that's how I really feel! :roll:

Wow, that felt good! :wink:

SamM

AZ200cc · 03-06-2010, 11:19 AM

I know why people buy a Harley, I just wonder if they really think it through. The only thing that Ilike about them is the sound.

Reveeen · 03-06-2010, 12:14 PM

It's the resale..........

katoranger · 03-06-2010, 01:09 PM

Not so much anymore. Still good though. I remember back in the 90s when you had to wait in line.

Allen

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FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	ACK!!! They killed Buell! Nuts. From Motorcycle online: In the meantime, sadly, Buellâ€™s parent company Harley-Davidson announced in October the cessation of Buell production as a cost-cutting move. Weâ€™ve long been enamored with Buell motorcycles, holding an affinity for the creative American mind of company founder Erik Buell I have also admired his engineering and ability to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. His most recent creations have been particularly interesting and high performance. I don't mind losing Saturn, Saab, Pontiac, etc, but this sucks. :( __________________ Happy to serve.
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AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	I kinda liked Saturns, Good cars. Buell was the Anti Harley it was fast smooth, Looked good, And people could ride one without paying an ooober ton of cash for an outdated design . Of course they would get rid of it....Plus You could ride one without tassles.....The people who made tassles must have been going bankrupt 8O __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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01-19-2010, 11:53 PM	#3
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Read more here: http://www.buell.com/en_us/company/n...p?news_id=1497 Eric Buell was in a video (when this was first announced) that was really hard to watch. It reminded me of a hostage video. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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02-03-2010, 05:04 PM	#6
SamM Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,194	Stay far, far away from Buell motorcycles. I've owned several and they are not worth the time it took to put them together, IMO. If you can get one for $3500 or less, you may have a positive experience. I doubt it! Back in 1999, I purchased a brand new leftover S1W Black Lightning. One year later, I could have bought the same bike for $3500. Between the cost of ownership, the wonky handling and the fact that I had to deal with Harley-Davidson, I would NEVER own another one. Harley was the deal breaker for me. I've never seen a more worthless place to spend money than a H-D dealership. My local H-D dealership actually tired to killl me! Crap products, crap technicians, and crap parts! Crap, crap, crap! For what it's worth. Erik Buell killed Buell Motorcycles when he inked the deal and got in bed with them back in 1995. He just didn't know it yet! Innovation is the polar opposite from Harley-Davidson. You couldn't give me one! My next project bike will be a diesel powered cruiser, just to show the faithful what a real motorcycle actually is. I'm going to ride it to all the rallies. Yes, that's how I really feel! :roll: Wow, that felt good! :wink: SamM __________________ 2013 Jeep Wrangler Sahara MOAB 2005 BMW E53 X5 2011 Schutt Industries LTT-HC LQG trailer 2017 Coleman CT200U 1978 Yamaha SR500E 1979 Yamaha XS650 Special II
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03-06-2010, 11:19 AM	#7
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	I know why people buy a Harley, I just wonder if they really think it through. The only thing that Ilike about them is the sound. __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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Reveeen Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: orbital platform Posts: 741	It's the resale..........
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katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Not so much anymore. Still good though. I remember back in the 90s when you had to wait in line. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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