Erik back in the game.

[Adeptus_Minor]

Originally Posted by Tmall

Erik could build a 300hp v-7 power plant and make his bikes handle even better, and people would still complain about something..

Originally Posted by marko138

Absolutely the truest post of ALL FUCKING TIME.

I have to wonder, how many kids' puppies can a guy run over in a lifetime to generate all that ?
Is it just because he got into bed with Harley?
He had to go with whoever would back his company, and even Harley and the majority of their banner-waving horde never accepted him.
There's gotta be some love out there somewhere for a guy trying to do it different.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

I have to wonder, how many kids' puppies can a guy run over in a lifetime to generate all that ?
Is it just because he got into bed with Harley?
He had to go with whoever would back his company, and even Harley and the majority of their banner-waving horde never accepted him.
There's gotta be some love out there somewhere for a guy trying to do it different.

Different is fine. Ugly, not so much

[Tmall]

Originally Posted by Dave

Different is fine. Ugly, not so much

If you've seen the Barracuda 2 and you think it's ugly, then please define good looking?

[Dave]

Originally Posted by Tmall

If you've seen the Barracuda 2 and you think it's ugly, then please define good looking?

The b2 I liked. Most everything else was an offense to the optic nerves

[Tmall]

Originally Posted by Dave

The b2 I liked. Most everything else was an offense to the optic nerves

Well, the Barracuda 2 WAS the 1190rr..

[Adeptus_Minor]

Originally Posted by Dave

Different is fine. Ugly, not so much

Meh, I've give you that.
The styling has been hit or miss...it's not for everyone.
Frankly, as an 1125R owner, I think the XB's looked better... but that's neither here nor there.
Buell designs don't look like many other offerings in the motorcycle world, and I think that's part of what makes them great.
If you want to ride something that looks like everything else with slightly different bodywork and color schemes, more power to you.

[marko138]

Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

Meh, I've give you that.
The styling has been hit or miss...it's not for everyone.
Frankly, as an 1125R owner, I think the XB's looked better... but that's neither here nor there.
Buell designs don't look like many other offerings in the motorcycle world, and I think that's part of what makes them great.
If you want to ride something that looks like everything else with slightly different bodywork and color schemes, more power to you.

I'm with you on this. I love the look of my XB. I know they are odd bikes. Thats why I like them.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by Tmall

Well, the Barracuda 2 WAS the 1190rr..

No guarantee that's what he's alluding to now though.

[Tmall]

Originally Posted by Dave

No guarantee that's what he's alluding to now though.

Except for videos of him starting it up with turn signals and a "street" cooling fan..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWTZU...ayer_embedded#!

[smileyman]

It's B E A Utiful. You want ugly? Check out the asymmetrical BMW, The Aprillia V4, or the new Kawi 10. I'll be first to admit the 1125 has some bad angles, but it looks like the B2 is on the mark.