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v8-powered
16-03-2008, 02:48 PM
Maybe its an age thing but after getting off of my Aprilia after a bit of a blast on Friday, I came indoors and started looking at other bikes on the 'net.

Have considered a Tuono a few times but found myself being drawn towards a Buell!

A moment of madness or a sign of approaching 40, I'm not sure......
badco
16-03-2008, 03:37 PM
at least its not the heated seats in a new volvo or worse volvo estate:reading
DoodleBug
16-03-2008, 03:49 PM
Maybe its an age thing but after getting off of my Aprilia after a bit of a blast on Friday, I came indoors and started looking at other bikes on the 'net.

Have considered a Tuono a few times but found myself being drawn towards a Buell!

A moment of madness or a sign of approaching 40, I'm not sure......


Must be in the air, I was looking at Buell ads yesterday :)
v8-powered
16-03-2008, 03:59 PM
Mmmm - Fancy a nice XB12S
Gixxer-TeZ
16-03-2008, 04:50 PM
Buells are nice. have rode an xb12s, loads of grunt but no good for the long trips up north I do.


Would prefer new shape Z1000 if anything.
v8-powered
16-03-2008, 05:04 PM
Would have to be another V-twin, already have 2 other 4-pots in the garage....
Gixxer-TeZ
16-03-2008, 05:06 PM
Would have to be another V-twin, already have 2 other 4-pots in the garage....


Go for torn-e-o then Stu !!!!!!! :grin2
r6paul
16-03-2008, 05:44 PM
What about the Tuono and RSV's brother.... Falco?

http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/203/drider2ss9.jpg
MICKTLS
16-03-2008, 05:55 PM
at least its not the heated seats in a new volvo or worse volvo estate:reading
and may i ask whats wrong with a volvo estate ????????????? lol ill put my 850 T5 estate up against any car thats owned by any member of EB lol :laugh2:laugh2:laugh2:jumping2:jumping2:laugh1:lau gh1:laugh1
DoGbOt
16-03-2008, 05:59 PM
and may i ask whats wrong with a volvo estate ????????????? lol ill put my 850 T5 estate up against any car thats owned by any member of EB lol


Count me out i seen what that thing does & even my new car wont match that!!! count me out!! i been converted by mick & his volvo estate!!
SiFocusUK
16-03-2008, 06:13 PM
and may i ask whats wrong with a volvo estate ????????????? lol ill put my 850 T5 estate up against any car thats owned by any member of EB lol :laugh2:laugh2:laugh2:jumping2:jumping2:laugh1:lau gh1:laugh1

up until the end of jan i'd have taken you up on that !! i did have a Nissan 300ZX Twin turbo until some scum decided to take it off my hands :shooter
MICKTLS
16-03-2008, 07:09 PM
fair comment was it the fairlady or a uk spec 300 ?
Bullitt
17-03-2008, 08:14 AM
A test ride on a Buell should be enough to convince you that it is not something you could comfortably grow old with. I had a ride on one two weeks ago and found it to be quick, torquey, agile, but too vibey. Take a test ride and see for yourself.
DoodleBug
17-03-2008, 09:36 AM
But Buell have added rubber footpegs, surely that has fixed the vibey problem. :laugh1

Nobs.
Bullitt
17-03-2008, 09:48 AM
or perhaps a Multistrada

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2006models/2006-Ducati-Multistrada-1000SDSa-small.jpg
v8-powered
17-03-2008, 10:15 AM
I really like the Buell because it is different from the mainstream, half the reason I prefer Aprilia over Ducati...

I have looked at a Multistrada before but it just doesn't float my boat, especially with the extortionate servicing costs.

Buell are going to be at the trackday at Snetterton on Friday so I shall take one of their bikes for a rumble around the track.

Someone on here did buy a Buell didn't they? Can't remember who though....
DoodleBug
17-03-2008, 10:22 AM
Out of interest, would you be buying new, and are you in a hurry. Aprilia are due to bring out some new models soon.
Bullitt
17-03-2008, 10:32 AM
Not at all in a hurry, and I was looking to buy used on the Ducati as they are quite expensive new and seem to loose a bundle as they leave the dealers.
Bullitt
18-03-2008, 10:04 AM
Honda has wild looking a new CB1000r comming out in a few months time...

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Custom%20Bikes/CB1000R%20XESS%20%201.jpg
harriebird
18-03-2008, 12:41 PM
I have looked at a Multistrada before but it just doesn't float my boat, especially with the extortionate servicing costs.


hmmm....longer servicing intervals on new Ducatis, it all helps!

the multistrada, a face only a mother could love :grin2 but great bikes according to those who ride them! :eek:
sniffer dagenham
18-03-2008, 12:59 PM
Now I'm 36 Ive stopped looking at sports bikes. Going to get an SV without fail but all the bikes I look at are touring versions of the R bikes. GSX F CBR F and alike and even the nice little VFR400.
NinjaMad
18-03-2008, 01:09 PM
Honda has wild looking a new CB1000r comming out in a few months time...

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Custom%20Bikes/CB1000R%20XESS%20%201.jpg


Im in LOVE that bike is sexy as arse:rockon
SDM
18-03-2008, 03:52 PM
Im in LOVE that bike is sexy as arse:rockon

That depends on who's arse your looking at................

Looks like Heather's arse from Eastenders to me :eek:
harriebird
18-03-2008, 05:25 PM
i really like the CB1000R, except the weird colours on the forks!
Bullitt
18-03-2008, 05:31 PM
I don't much care for it either. I would prefer most any other colour. here is another photo, but I dont like the colour of the bike in this one...http://www.automotoconso.com/leblog/IMG/infos5/honda-cb1000r-profil-1.jpg