The John Norwich Riders Corner In honour of our fellow moderator: John Norwich R.I.P. September 17th, 2014
Buy, sell, trade bikes and gear, set up bike rallies, meet discussions. #revscenebikes |
 | 
01-08-2009, 02:37 PM
|
#1 | | Ask me about how I answered the question "How fat is TOO fat?"
Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 8,135
Thanked 4,146 Times in 1,143 Posts
Failed 1,392 Times in 247 Posts
| Buell Motorcycles
Hey,
So I noticed alot of the more popular bikes people usually go for are Honda and Kawasaki. What do you guys think of Buell? Are they decent bikes or cheap? I know they're a sub brand of Harley-Davidson but how do they stack up to other bikes?
__________________
I'm so stance my roof rack got a roof rack
░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ Current
e92 335i 6MT FBO
e90 330i 6MT
Former
e46 330ci 5MT - RIP
uc1 5AT
em2 5MT
db7 5AT - RIP Quote:
Originally Posted by toyota86  the guys over at lambo vancouver said there are 60-70 pre-orders already. don't quote me though. | | 
|  | |
01-08-2009, 06:13 PM
|
#2 | | Banned By Establishment
Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: 604
Posts: 4,015
Thanked 475 Times in 285 Posts
Failed 115 Times in 24 Posts
|
have to test ride one. I did and hated it. Not the most reliable either.
| |
| | |
01-08-2009, 06:34 PM
|
#3 | | B&S Sexy mod
Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Victoria
Posts: 7,522
Thanked 12 Times in 7 Posts
Failed 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
i havent heard much in the way of good things about them
| |
| | |
01-16-2009, 01:14 AM
|
#4 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 3,688
Thanked 627 Times in 358 Posts
Failed 20 Times in 17 Posts
|
PM Mooman. He has one.
| |
| | |
01-19-2009, 03:22 AM
|
#5 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: BC
Posts: 891
Thanked 12 Times in 7 Posts
Failed 7 Times in 2 Posts
|
i like the the way some of them look...but really...i heard they arent that great
__________________
Yamaha x 4
Nissan x 6
Kawasaki x 2
Honda x 3
Mazda
Toyota
Suzuki
Subaru
| |
| | |
02-18-2009, 11:47 AM
|
#6 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
Join Date: May 2005 Location: Surrey
Posts: 689
Thanked 71 Times in 39 Posts
Failed 4 Times in 4 Posts
|
i heard that they have problems with the engine blowing and the rear wheel locking up at freeway speeds....i heard....
__________________
00 Beetle Tdi (Herpie the love bug)
02 Focus Wagon
02 WRX Bug Eye Modded
92 Ford Festiva aka the FASTiva (Big GoKart)
08 GSX-R 600 (Sold)
90 Acura Integra Beater (Sold)
97 Jeep Tj Sahara (Sold)
93 Si Hatch Turbo'd IC'd 11 psi (Sold)
1992 Jeep Cherokee LTD (RIP)
1990 MitsubishEagle Talon Tsi (Sold)
| |
| | |
02-18-2009, 03:04 PM
|
#7 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 3,688
Thanked 627 Times in 358 Posts
Failed 20 Times in 17 Posts
|
If you think their reliability is an issue, wait till you need to work on them. Think of the worst vehicle you've ever worked on and multiply that 3 times.
| |
| | |
02-18-2009, 06:55 PM
|
#8 | | B&S Sexy mod
Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Victoria
Posts: 7,522
Thanked 12 Times in 7 Posts
Failed 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
i thought bikes were supposed to be nicer to work on than cars  | |
| | |
02-19-2009, 09:18 AM
|
#9 | | My homepage has been set to RS
Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Burnaby
Posts: 2,107
Thanked 261 Times in 71 Posts
Failed 36 Times in 10 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by 6thGear. If you think their reliability is an issue, wait till you need to work on them. Think of the worst vehicle you've ever worked on and multiply that 3 times. | Care to explain? I'm curious.
I never really liked their styling either, although the rotors mounting on the rim looks kinda cool, I doubt it was implemented to increase performance.
| |
| | |
02-19-2009, 09:38 AM
|
#10 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 3,688
Thanked 627 Times in 358 Posts
Failed 20 Times in 17 Posts
|
Well, their rotors on the wheel design is one of the many annoying things about it. In order to change the brake pads, you need to take off the wheel from the forks. Dissasemble the wheel itself, take off the rotor, then take the caliper off. All this while the brake lines are still connected to the bike. LoL. Then reverse order to reinstall. Majority of sportbikes that I know of, the calipers come off the rotor by taking off 2 bolts. Only buell's do you need to dissasemble the wheel.
| |
| | |
02-19-2009, 02:58 PM
|
#11 | | My homepage has been set to RS
Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Burnaby
Posts: 2,107
Thanked 261 Times in 71 Posts
Failed 36 Times in 10 Posts
|
^ that does sound pretty retarded IMO..... hahah
| |
| | |
Posting Rules
| You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts
HTML code is On
| | |
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 03:20 AM.
|
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!
The banners on the left side and below do not show for registered users!
