Buell Bliss

hooliken · 11-21-2012, 06:18 PM

Bought my first 2006 Uly in 2007 with barely 2k on the clock. Did some stuff to it, and rode the wheels off of it. Then that fateful day in late 2008, when I interacted with a furry woodland creature on the way home from work, and totaled it and myself. Had a few different bikes since and recently traded a cherry 2004 ZRX1200 for another 2006 Uly. I forgot how much of an amazing, quirky, fun bike it is. If you haven't spent some time with one, and you have a pulse, i suggest you do, or you are missing out....

mbfj40 · 11-21-2012, 07:39 PM

Just think how many would be out there on the roads right now if the HD dealers would have actually tried to sell them with the same vigor as their namesake bikes. Is all it took was a test ride.
What a missed opportunity, I'm on an '08.........................

1TrackSam · 11-21-2012, 09:43 PM

Yup, I'd like to trade for something else but my 09 isn't going anywhere. First bike I sat on, rode home, and didn't have to do a darn thing but install "a wipe that smile offulator " on the door out of the garage.

sperz1 · 11-21-2012, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbfj40

Just think how many would be out there on the roads right now if the HD dealers would have actually tried to sell them with the same vigor as their namesake bikes. Is all it took was a test ride.
What a missed opportunity, I'm on an '08.........................

Agree with ya 100% on this one. All it took was a test ride on my 09 and I was ready to sign papers.

Hughlysses · 11-22-2012, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbfj40

Just think how many would be out there on the roads right now if the HD dealers would have actually tried to sell them with the same vigor as their namesake bikes. Is all it took was a test ride.
What a missed opportunity, I'm on an '08.........................

Hell, if they'd just not tried to AVOID selling Buells things would have been much better. I remember going to the Atlanta IMS show in early 2006, I was looking at a Uly with my wife when a salesman from the local HD/Buell dealer comes up and says "They're OK, but you should look at this HD Barcolounger; it's a much better bike."

Fortunately I had already made up my mind and bought a new 2007 from the dealer here in Charleston in late 2006 and I'm still riding it today.

cobrat · 11-22-2012, 04:46 AM

ok you convinced me. Want one.

Jayrod1318 · 11-22-2012, 07:57 AM

I'm being told that they are quite a bargain for what they are. I've been looking and have found a lot of nice examples with less than 6k miles on them. I would think around 5 grand should buy a really nice one maybe even with luggage?

Now I just need some money!

Dr. Greg · 11-22-2012, 08:00 AM

Yup, the '06 Uly will always have a place in my garage. Heck, I even have a "spare" one out back...

--Doc

hdxbones · 11-22-2012, 01:14 PM

Just picked up a 2009 Uly this week. Got out for a few miles today, I understand the 'Buell bliss' feeling. I have a feeling that the Road Glide wont be getting as much time as it used to...

RealOldDualSportGuy · 11-22-2012, 01:18 PM

We have had 3 (05, 07 and now an 08) for a total of 115K miles between them.

Nothing serious other than owner/rider induced stupidity.

Try them

You will like them

Nookie · 11-22-2012, 02:23 PM

I've got the 08 Uly XT. Only thing I've done is rox risers. Its a blast to ride and almost impossible to beat the price for what you get for the money.

Wolfgang55 · 11-22-2012, 06:08 PM

Take a look at the 09 1125cr

chefgreasemonkey · 11-22-2012, 06:21 PM

64k on my 06, favorite bike i've owned and i've had a few

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FishrCutB8 · 11-22-2012, 07:12 PM

It's on my list of possibles as I consider a new bike. Any difficulties with reliability or finding parts? That belt drive looks like a positive direction, too. Thoughts?

chefgreasemonkey · 11-23-2012, 03:13 AM

"It's on my list of possibles as I consider a new bike. Any difficulties with reliability or finding parts? That belt drive looks like a positive direction, too. Thoughts?"

Head over to Badweb, you can read for days on the subject but don't forget you will always get more problem threads than threads of pure bliss such as this one

11-21-2012, 06:18 PM	#1
hooliken ^OP One finger braker! Joined: May 2007 Location: Soon to be Virginia.....Again Oddometer: 2,089	Buell Bliss Bought my first 2006 Uly in 2007 with barely 2k on the clock. Did some stuff to it, and rode the wheels off of it. Then that fateful day in late 2008, when I interacted with a furry woodland creature on the way home from work, and totaled it and myself. Had a few different bikes since and recently traded a cherry 2004 ZRX1200 for another 2006 Uly. I forgot how much of an amazing, quirky, fun bike it is. If you haven't spent some time with one, and you have a pulse, i suggest you do, or you are missing out.... __________________ "People in this country sleep peaceably in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." George Orwell If Momma ain't happy ain't NOBODY happy! 2007 950R Super Enduro 2006 Buell XB12X

11-22-2012, 04:46 AM	#6
cobrat Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2011 Location: Ohio Oddometer: 129	ok you convinced me. Want one. __________________ XR, DR, Hyper, ADV, 690 -- Ride 'em!

11-22-2012, 07:57 AM	#7
Jayrod1318 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Here and there and stuff. Oddometer: 474	I'm being told that they are quite a bargain for what they are. I've been looking and have found a lot of nice examples with less than 6k miles on them. I would think around 5 grand should buy a really nice one maybe even with luggage? Now I just need some money! __________________

11-22-2012, 08:00 AM	#8
Dr. Greg Tryin' to get home.. Joined: Nov 2005 Location: ABQ, New Mexico Oddometer: 910	Agreed! Yup, the '06 Uly will always have a place in my garage. Heck, I even have a "spare" one out back... --Doc __________________ 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200S (RIP...but REBORN) 2006 Buell XB12X Ulysses 2000 Kawasaki KLX300R 1992 Ducati 900SS

11-22-2012, 01:18 PM	#10
RealOldDualSportGuy Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Queen City NC Oddometer: 231	Uly We have had 3 (05, 07 and now an 08) for a total of 115K miles between them. Nothing serious other than owner/rider induced stupidity. Try them You will like them __________________ Different in Every Way RealOldDualSportGuy screwed with this post 11-22-2012 at 06:40 PM

11-21-2012, 07:39 PM	#2
mbfj40 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Modesto, Ca. Oddometer: 151	Just think how many would be out there on the roads right now if the HD dealers would have actually tried to sell them with the same vigor as their namesake bikes. Is all it took was a test ride. What a missed opportunity, I'm on an '08.........................

11-21-2012, 09:43 PM	#3
1TrackSam Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Orygone Oddometer: 43	Yup, I'd like to trade for something else but my 09 isn't going anywhere. First bike I sat on, rode home, and didn't have to do a darn thing but install "a wipe that smile offulator " on the door out of the garage.

11-22-2012, 01:14 PM	#9
hdxbones Adventurer Joined: Nov 2012 Location: CT Oddometer: 20	Just picked up a 2009 Uly this week. Got out for a few miles today, I understand the 'Buell bliss' feeling. I have a feeling that the Road Glide wont be getting as much time as it used to...

11-22-2012, 02:23 PM	#11
Nookie Adventurer Joined: May 2012 Location: Las Vegas Oddometer: 43	I've got the 08 Uly XT. Only thing I've done is rox risers. Its a blast to ride and almost impossible to beat the price for what you get for the money.

11-22-2012, 06:08 PM	#12
Wolfgang55 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Next to Rio Bravo Oddometer: 2,953	Take a look at the 09 1125cr

11-22-2012, 06:21 PM	#13
chefgreasemonkey n00b Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Central NJ Oddometer: 7	, 64k on my 06, favorite bike i've owned and i've had a few:

11-22-2012, 07:12 PM	#14
FishrCutB8 Adventurer Joined: Oct 2012 Location: The Green Between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Oddometer: 81	It's on my list of possibles as I consider a new bike. Any difficulties with reliability or finding parts? That belt drive looks like a positive direction, too. Thoughts?

11-23-2012, 03:13 AM	#15
chefgreasemonkey n00b Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Central NJ Oddometer: 7	"It's on my list of possibles as I consider a new bike. Any difficulties with reliability or finding parts? That belt drive looks like a positive direction, too. Thoughts?" Head over to Badweb, you can read for days on the subject but don't forget you will always get more problem threads than threads of pure bliss such as this one

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