Are Buels worthless now????
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Eastern NC
Dealers are cutting prices in different ways. Most dealers I spoke to were dropping $4k off the MSRP of the 1125's and the 12R only, no discounts on other models. They were down to about 8 grand OTD, about the same price as the XB9. Depending on mileage/condition, the bike may be worth 6500, but I think you would be hard pressed to find someone who will pay it. Just to many faster rockets out there for less.
Former Sponsor
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 5,360
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From: Davie, FL
Worthless? Hell no!
+1 We are in a depression, people are broke, housing foreclosure is at a high and now is not the economic best time to sell anything including motorcycles. There are many different parts that go into different models so first check what's in them and what you are going to use them for. I am sure there will be OEM parts for a very long time from HD as per law. I do not own one but if the timing and opportunity is right, why not? I am sure they are lot's of fun to ride. They have an aluminum perimeter frame and are very light + stable. Now if someone made a 155 ci kit.....hummmmm
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Huntley, IL
He said that's only for cars. Motorcycles are considered recreational vehicles and the law does not apply. Even if it's not true the part I needed was no longer in production.
Ask your salesmen about this. If he says you can get parts. Ask him how long and make him prove it in writing.
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From: MD just outside DC
Ok I am going to be an ***.. Weren't they always ???
Sorry I couldn't resist. I hated the blast during riders edge. Felt unnatural the riding position... I am sure some people love them but if i never ride on one again I will be happy.
Sorry I couldn't resist. I hated the blast during riders edge. Felt unnatural the riding position... I am sure some people love them but if i never ride on one again I will be happy.
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From: Forest Lake, Mn
AND this is what everyone said, when they stopped making flatheads, and then knuckleheads, and then panheads, and then shovelheads, and then blockheads,....................................... .......................
SOMEONE is gonna be schmott enuff, to know. Evidentally, NONE of us, tho.
2006 Buell firebolt xb12r - $5000 (brandon)
Date: 2009-11-21, 3:24PM CST
Reply to: sale-6tza2-1476569177@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Great Deal on a great bike. Son bought end of last season, "had to have", well he HAS TO HAVE a car more... so for sale she goes!Year:
2006
Make:
BUELL
Model:
FIREBOLT
Package:
XB12R
Price:
$5,000
Mileage:
10,000
Body Style:
Motorcycle
Exterior Color:
Black
Engine:
1200Cc
Fuel Type:
Gas
Transmission:
Other
Drive Type:
-
VIN:
4MZAX03D663300742
We'd DEARLY love to have one, for a "coffee runner". But NEED ol' iron parts, FIR$T.
SOMEONE is gonna be schmott enuff, to know. Evidentally, NONE of us, tho.
2006 Buell firebolt xb12r - $5000 (brandon)
Date: 2009-11-21, 3:24PM CST
Reply to: sale-6tza2-1476569177@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Great Deal on a great bike. Son bought end of last season, "had to have", well he HAS TO HAVE a car more... so for sale she goes!Year:
2006
Make:
BUELL
Model:
FIREBOLT
Package:
XB12R
Price:
$5,000
Mileage:
10,000
Body Style:
Motorcycle
Exterior Color:
Black
Engine:
1200Cc
Fuel Type:
Gas
Transmission:
Other
Drive Type:
-
VIN:
4MZAX03D663300742
- Location: brandon
- it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
We'd DEARLY love to have one, for a "coffee runner". But NEED ol' iron parts, FIR$T.
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Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 5,763
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From: North of Hell, South of Heaven
Either a collectors item or boat anchor...
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If you want a Buell because it's the type of motorcycle you want, it is only worth what you are willing to pay. Shop around and don't worry about resale value before you even buy something. Buells have always had crappy resale value (although better than most asian bikes). Parts will be plentiful for years.