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ryftz · 10-15-2009, 05:55 PM

Hey unsure if this is a repost, i didn't see it with a search. and if it's in the wrong spot feel free to move it......

Check out their website, the video from Erik Buell pretty much says it all.

http://www.buell.com/en_us/

It's always sad to see a company stop production, hopefully theres a chance they can be sold and keep moving forward.

ShnOmac · 10-15-2009, 06:22 PM

Bummer eh... Buell made some nice bikes!

Michael_Js · 10-15-2009, 06:35 PM

Nah, no loss...they were great massage bikes though!

Always got a full body massage when I rode one!

Xanthos · 10-15-2009, 07:49 PM

Thats a disappointment...

The 1125CR is the only sport bike I actually like...
- X

Zabo · 10-15-2009, 09:02 PM

Nothing of value was lost.. Every one I've seen blew up after 3K miles.

Susantroy1 · 10-15-2009, 09:04 PM

BAILOUT BAILOUT BAILOUT

Zabo · 10-15-2009, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Susantroy1

BAILOUT BAILOUT BAILOUT

BAILOUT?

*Hacks head off of a chicken*

Now where'd that chart go..?

http://www.southparkstudios.com/clips/222638

moto-camaro · 10-15-2009, 09:48 PM

^^

i don't know anything about their reliability, sounds like it wasn't great though

always disappointing to see an American company that's been around for a while shut the doors though.
there was talks/rumor/speculation that BRP would look to move into the motorcycle market, and would possibly buy Buell, apparently harley didn't do a great job managing it

?. totally unsubstantiated though, just rumors.

i end my post on this note:
TRIUMPH FTW!

Susantroy1 · 10-15-2009, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zabo

BAILOUT?

*Hacks head off of a chicken*

Now where'd that chart go..?

http://www.southparkstudios.com/clips/222638

Man you just made my night

with that note Good night America.....

TaylorRyanSS · 10-17-2009, 01:10 AM

I want a ninja

bono83 · 10-17-2009, 07:48 AM

Whether you were a fan or not, I hate to see another American company fold. You can see the heartbreak in Mr. Buell's voice and hear it in his voice. He poured his heart and soul in his company. Many others will be out of work. Sad.

Xanthos · 10-17-2009, 11:22 AM

Like I said - this is an upsetting turn of events.

I've never heard of any issues with any buell motorcycle, only that they have rock solid powertrains.

Either way, its always a sad day when an american company has to fold. Especially after the great success that they have had recently.
- X

Blownhotrodder · 10-17-2009, 11:35 AM

A few quotes from motorcycledaily.com that I shared feeling with:

Jeers to Harley . . . for jettisoning Buell, and making the odds I might actually ride an American-made motorcycle even further out of reach. Buells were still a little too expensive and quirky for my budget, but they were definitely making enough progress to be included in a sport (or adventure) bike lover’s decision-making process. Now they’re back to their core focus: churning out high-priced boat anchors for posers. Yippeee! Eric

How sad. Harley boomed the last few years due to boomers with fat wallets trying to buy some pre-packaged rebellion.

When that generation is gone from riding—and it is happening sooner than people think—who will buy their snoring, bloated bikes?

You can’t tell me that today’s KTM and Kawasaki riders will drop 2* times the dough on one of those chrome couches when they turn 55.

Generations X and Y weren’t raised on Harley mystique. I grew up seeing Harleys broken down on the side of the road…

Buell had a lot of misfires but an even greater measure of innovation and passion. This was Harley’s hope for a future, a leading edge.

With boardroom decisions like this, another AMF-esque buyout will soon be on the horizon. Jeff

Xanthos · 10-17-2009, 11:45 AM

:(
- X

10-15-2009, 05:55 PM	#1
ryftz Gearhead Drives: MS3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 27	Buell is shutting down Hey unsure if this is a repost, i didn't see it with a search. and if it's in the wrong spot feel free to move it...... Check out their website, the video from Erik Buell pretty much says it all. http://www.buell.com/en_us/ It's always sad to see a company stop production, hopefully theres a chance they can be sold and keep moving forward. __________________ -sig by Moto-Camaro

10-15-2009, 06:35 PM	#3
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	Nah, no loss...they were great massage bikes though! Always got a full body massage when I rode one! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

10-15-2009, 07:49 PM	#4
Xanthos PWA Relapse Drives: Formerly-Stick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 12,588 View My Garage	Thats a disappointment... The 1125CR is the only sport bike I actually like... - X __________________ 2017 1LT/RS A8 Hyper Blue Metallic

10-15-2009, 09:48 PM	#8
moto-camaro CEO of the Internet Drives: the Roflcopter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Halifax, NS Posts: 1,282 View My Garage	^^ i don't know anything about their reliability, sounds like it wasn't great though always disappointing to see an American company that's been around for a while shut the doors though. there was talks/rumor/speculation that BRP would look to move into the motorcycle market, and would possibly buy Buell, apparently harley didn't do a great job managing it ?. totally unsubstantiated though, just rumors. i end my post on this note: TRIUMPH FTW! __________________

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10-15-2009, 06:22 PM	#2
ShnOmac Drives: 2006 Silverado SS, 2009 G8 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PNW Posts: 13,313	Bummer eh... Buell made some nice bikes!

10-15-2009, 09:02 PM	#5
Zabo Gunning for Sixth Drives: '03 ZR2 Blazer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Woodhaven, Michigan Posts: 9,358 View My Garage	Nothing of value was lost.. Every one I've seen blew up after 3K miles.

10-15-2009, 09:04 PM	#6
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10-17-2009, 07:48 AM	#11
bono83 Drives: 1969 Chevelle, 2010 1LT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 378	Whether you were a fan or not, I hate to see another American company fold. You can see the heartbreak in Mr. Buell's voice and hear it in his voice. He poured his heart and soul in his company. Many others will be out of work. Sad. __________________ Order: 5/23/09 - Deposit given with order at dealer. 1100: 6/26/09 - Order placed by dealer - no allocation 2000: 8/15/09 - Accepted by GM. 2500: 8/18/09 - Preferenced. 3000: 8/18/09 - Accepted by Production Control. 3100: 9/9/09 - Available to Sequence. 3300: 9/9/09 - Scheduled for Production. 3400: 9/19/09 - Broadcast. 3800: 9/29/09 - Produced. 4000: 9/29/09 - Available to Ship. 4150: 9/29/09 - Original Invoice. 4200: 10/6/09 - Shipped. 5000: 10/13/09 - Delivered to Dealer. 6000: 10/13/09 - Delivered to Customer.

10-17-2009, 11:22 AM	#12
Xanthos PWA Relapse Drives: Formerly-Stick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 12,588 View My Garage	Like I said - this is an upsetting turn of events. I've never heard of any issues with any buell motorcycle, only that they have rock solid powertrains. Either way, its always a sad day when an american company has to fold. Especially after the great success that they have had recently. - X __________________ 2017 1LT/RS A8 Hyper Blue Metallic

10-17-2009, 11:35 AM	#13
Blownhotrodder Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clarkesville , GEORGIA Posts: 1,859	A few quotes from motorcycledaily.com that I shared feeling with: Jeers to Harley . . . for jettisoning Buell, and making the odds I might actually ride an American-made motorcycle even further out of reach. Buells were still a little too expensive and quirky for my budget, but they were definitely making enough progress to be included in a sport (or adventure) bike lover’s decision-making process. Now they’re back to their core focus: churning out high-priced boat anchors for posers. Yippeee! Eric How sad. Harley boomed the last few years due to boomers with fat wallets trying to buy some pre-packaged rebellion. When that generation is gone from riding—and it is happening sooner than people think—who will buy their snoring, bloated bikes? You can’t tell me that today’s KTM and Kawasaki riders will drop 2* times the dough on one of those chrome couches when they turn 55. Generations X and Y weren’t raised on Harley mystique. I grew up seeing Harleys broken down on the side of the road… Buell had a lot of misfires but an even greater measure of innovation and passion. This was Harley’s hope for a future, a leading edge. With boardroom decisions like this, another AMF-esque buyout will soon be on the horizon. Jeff

10-17-2009, 11:45 AM	#14
Xanthos PWA Relapse Drives: Formerly-Stick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 12,588 View My Garage	:( - X __________________ 2017 1LT/RS A8 Hyper Blue Metallic

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