Found the bike I want!

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Yeah....Bluefishman was 99% right. But.......those who know me well, also know that I can and will go against what I really really want sometimes if there is reason enough to do it. Like I said, all the negative comments have been good because they have made me go out and research that thing whatever it may be. So far, everything I have found, through talking to many independant mechanics and a few test riders yesterday and reading the independant reviews, my mind has been put at rest.

Samurai Penguin.......I feel so sorry for your friend. A bit like Stretchie and the Thundercat....lol (sorry love). TBH, I can't listen to comments like that too much because to start with not all two bikes are the same, secondly, does he have the 09 model of his buell or indeed the Buell XB12Scg......if he doesn't, then it doesn't really apply. Harley have been doing so much to turn around the negative points of Buell and changes made to the 09 XB12Scg have been vast and ironed out all problems bar the vibration.....that'll never be corrected because of the engine it has in it. I will find out if can cope with that when I test ride it and it has been improved. I like to keep bikes VERY clean too (unlike Stretchie) so anything vibrating loose will be picked up on straight away.

Sometimes, problems are the nature of the beast....a bit like buying a Maseratti.....but always being improved and so we can't always listen to the bad experience of the few when the majority have nothing but praise.

I am seriously considering getting an old ER6-N or something though. Go and get it with my bonus in the next few weeks and get Stretchie to take it a car park for me to do some clutch control and stuff. I used to ride my old Gixxer 600 up and down my drive for hours....lol. Would be good to spend some time riding a walking pace with Stretchie there so I get used to slow control.

[yorkie_chris]

Unless the buell has stupidly close ratio gearbox then I would expect it to be great for slow control, with the torque curve it has you probably won't have to touch the throttle.

[Dave20046]

Not read the whole thread but I'd go for what you want. If it was me I'd buy second hand to get the most for my money but as we all know it's up to you. If you can get insured at a reasonable cost then what the hell.
In regard to wind at speed - I'd say you'll get used to it. I used to moan onm here about my naked at 70mph(ish ) but I can tell you (after my recent track day ) I don't think too much of going well in excess of that now.
Enjoy your learning curve

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Thanks guys!

[SoulKiss]

Originally Posted by shonadoll

Em you can't sit at 100 on most naked bikes

Does that mean that I have to stop doing that on my Z750 now?

if you love it and feel comfortable and can afford it - then go for it - i ditch the suzuki becuase it wasn't right and in worked out that i didn't go out because i didn't look forward to it. so go for it girl follow your heart you won't regret it - promise you.

besides if you buy new you have all the running in to do and that will help you settle with the bike - if you drop it you drop it - my new kwak fell off its stand with less than 400 miles on the clock - you get precious about it but you'll treat with more respect then!

WIN WIN situ.

Go GG go for it you know you want to!!!

[gruntygiggles]

Originally Posted by Quedos

if you love it and feel comfortable and can afford it - then go for it - i ditch the suzuki becuase it wasn't right and in worked out that i didn't go out because i didn't look forward to it. so go for it girl follow your heart you won't regret it - promise you.

besides if you buy new you have all the running in to do and that will help you settle with the bike - if you drop it you drop it - my new kwak fell off its stand with less than 400 miles on the clock - you get precious about it but you'll treat with more respect then!

WIN WIN situ.

Go GG go for it you know you want to!!!

Yes, yes I do!!!!

I honestly think I'll only drop it if I get on the throttle too hard while I'm cranked over as Yorkie Chris has mentioned. The bike is SOOOOO light and easily manouvreable that at low speeds and stops, I'm pretty confident I'll not have a problem. Wobble when I stop, leg out, keep the bike up, job done. Practised it on Saturday and the bike is like a toy it is so light. Also, having such a low COG, even if I do drop it, I'll easily be able to pick it up myself....unlike the Thundercat...lol

Originally Posted by gruntygiggles

The bike is SOOOOO light and easily manouvreable that at low speeds and stops, I'm pretty confident I'll not have a problem. Wobble when I stop, leg out, keep the bike up, job done.

i wish my bike was like that its not heavy with fuel in it is it? cos of the random place its in? *forgive my vague terms i just know its not the tank lol*

[yorkie_chris]

What is the .org coming to, people buying half a h*rl*y, people with h*ndas. Tut tut. Try that on oldskoolsuzuki and they'd probably come round and beat you to death with a GS1000 swingarm spindle...

[gruntygiggles]

Originally Posted by Graciepants

i wish my bike was like that its not heavy with fuel in it is it? cos of the random place its in? *forgive my vague terms i just know its not the tank lol*

Well, the one I sat on was full of fuel. The fuel is in the frame and the oil is in the swingarm so it basically gives the bike a very low COG which is why Buells are so very good for handling. In the Which top 100 handling bikes list (may have sid this already) the Buell came 1st, 4th(the lightning I want) and 8th. Three in the top ten and two in the top five. I think the SV650 was 33, not bad and a gixxer 750 was 44.

Find a dealer and go sit on one Graciepants.....you'll be amazed!