And the worst bike you have ridden was???? - Page 3

Phenix_Rider · 10-12-2009, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by lauralynne

Buell - low redline - with a revlimiter that could kill you, bike sounds like it's falling apart at 5xxxK, uncomfortable to ride, there wasn't one damn thing I liked about it.

Same complaints! Except it felt like it was falling apart at idle too

marko138 · 10-12-2009, 10:13 PM

If you guys seriously think Buells are the worst bikes then you don't know how to ride it. If you can explain to me why you need to redline a motor that makes 60 some odd foot pounds of torque at 2000 rpm then I'll hear your argument.

azoomm · 10-12-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

If you guys seriously think Buells are the worst bikes then you don't know how to ride it. If you can explain to me why you need to redline a motor that makes 60 some odd foot pounds of torque at 2000 rpm then I'll hear your argument.

That wasn't my problem - I ride a Ducati, I don't need a redline.

I didn't like the feel, how it makes power, can't trail brake on it, idle wasn't rough... it was like the idle setting got ripped off in the wrong place. I don't look for comfort in bikes, but the seating position was "off".

I will generally ride any motorcycle that you throw me the keys for and have. And, I'm even curious to ride the new ones - will give them a shot too. But, man... I'm telling you... the other demos were tough.

lauralynne · 10-13-2009, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138

If you guys seriously think Buells are the worst bikes then you don't know how to ride it. If you can explain to me why you need to redline a motor that makes 60 some odd foot pounds of torque at 2000 rpm then I'll hear your argument.

Because my bike makes more torque AND horsepower and revs to 12k

pdog · 10-13-2009, 12:12 AM

2003 Ducati 749. Brand new dealer demo bike and it kept stalling at stop lights because of crappy electronics that turned out to be endemic to that MY. Also, ran incredibly hot but that's not unusual for race bikes.

Gas Man · 10-13-2009, 01:44 AM

I can not believe I'm going to do what I'm going to do....

I agree with OSP.

I have rode many bikes. I always try to keep in perspective the intention of design.

HokieDNA01 · 10-13-2009, 02:07 AM

a BMW GS650F...thing was totally gutless, vibrated like crazy. My ass, legs and arms were asleep in minutes. The mirrors were useless at highway speed due to the vibes. I actually asked my boyfriend to switch back so I could get back on my cheap ass 250. Just didn't feel right at all. We sold it off shortly after for a profit.

Mikey · 10-13-2009, 02:30 AM

Brand-new Ninja 250 at a Kawasaki event. I was riding it like a two-stroke; WFO everywhere, and it still wasn't even remotely exciting. Definitely the most boring thing I've ever ridden.

marko138 · 10-13-2009, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

That wasn't my problem - I ride a Ducati, I don't need a redline.

I didn't like the feel, how it makes power, can't trail brake on it, idle wasn't rough... it was like the idle setting got ripped off in the wrong place. I don't look for comfort in bikes, but the seating position was "off".

I will generally ride any motorcycle that you throw me the keys for and have. And, I'm even curious to ride the new ones - will give them a shot too. But, man... I'm telling you... the other demos were tough.

Trail braking was absolutely an issue on the early XB's. That has been corrected, or at least improved. I dont have a problem with trail braking, but you're probably a better rider than I am. Idle should be between 900 and 1050rpm. Who knows with a demo. Surely they've been abused.

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Originally Posted by lauralynne

Because my bike makes more torque AND horsepower and revs to 12k

Your bike makes more than 84 ft lbs of torque?

azoomm · 10-13-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Trail braking was absolutely an issue on the early XB's. That has been corrected, or at least improved. I dont have a problem with trail braking, but you're probably a better rider than I am. Idle should be between 900 and 1050rpm. Who knows with a demo. Surely they've been abused.

Idle was where it was "supposed" to be - I asked about it.

Man, it was rough.

I'm doing an event at the track with the local HD dealer - I'm certainly willing to ride anything they'll throw me the keys for. I'm curious....

10-13-2009, 01:44 AM	#6
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	I can not believe I'm going to do what I'm going to do.... I agree with OSP. I have rode many bikes. I always try to keep in perspective the intention of design. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

10-13-2009, 02:07 AM	#7
HokieDNA01 WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Moto: 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 Posts: 1,404	a BMW GS650F...thing was totally gutless, vibrated like crazy. My ass, legs and arms were asleep in minutes. The mirrors were useless at highway speed due to the vibes. I actually asked my boyfriend to switch back so I could get back on my cheap ass 250. Just didn't feel right at all. We sold it off shortly after for a profit. __________________ XX>XY 2014 Honda NC700X 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 2000 Yamaha XT225 2004 Kawasaki EX250 (sold)

10-13-2009, 02:30 AM	#8
Mikey Raving Lunatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas Moto: Concours 14 ABS, ZX6E Posts: 902	Brand-new Ninja 250 at a Kawasaki event. I was riding it like a two-stroke; WFO everywhere, and it still wasn't even remotely exciting. Definitely the most boring thing I've ever ridden. __________________ Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.

10-12-2009, 10:13 PM	#2
marko138 DefenderOfTheBuelliverse Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Parts Unknown Moto: Buell XB12R Posts: 18,585	If you guys seriously think Buells are the worst bikes then you don't know how to ride it. If you can explain to me why you need to redline a motor that makes 60 some odd foot pounds of torque at 2000 rpm then I'll hear your argument.

10-13-2009, 12:12 AM	#5
pdog Refugee Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Moto: Pimped 2005 SV650 Posts: 332	2003 Ducati 749. Brand new dealer demo bike and it kept stalling at stop lights because of crappy electronics that turned out to be endemic to that MY. Also, ran incredibly hot but that's not unusual for race bikes.