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So who all rides motorcycles?????
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I had two Buells, the Ulysses and the Lightning long. Fun bikes for sure and you can still get parts at most Harley shops. Not the fastest bikes, but pretty quick and some of the best handling once you dial the suspension in.
Don't know a ton about the new ones other than personal research. The rotax motors are much better than the previous gens but about 10 years to late to be competitive. For me the pros are cheap to insure compared to competitors, American made and I personally think they are good looking bikes with a great unique sound. Cons include little to no technology compared to Japanese and European bikes, price (for a new bike) including resale, and now the potential issues with warranties and service. I would definitely be interested in a RX or SX at the right price. Erik can make one hell of a motorcycle and he has the passion that most riders and racers do but he can not compete with the Japanese volume or the European class.
Getting my new bike Saturday 
I have ridden a couple Buells in the past. The old Harley motored ones, I didn't care for. Yeah they handled fine, but that old pig of a motor just isn't right for a sportbike.
The Rotax motors were worlds better. Aprilia was using Rotax motors for the longest time, they are really solid.
The latest generation, I never got to ride, but I sat on them and they felt good, and the reviews were usually pretty positive. My main problem with them is that Buell is just not a viable brand. They never stick around for more than a couple years, and I won't invest in a bike that is likely to be back out of business next year...
The Rotax motors were worlds better. Aprilia was using Rotax motors for the longest time, they are really solid.
The latest generation, I never got to ride, but I sat on them and they felt good, and the reviews were usually pretty positive. My main problem with them is that Buell is just not a viable brand. They never stick around for more than a couple years, and I won't invest in a bike that is likely to be back out of business next year...
Getting my new bike Saturday
Whatcha getting?
Guess you don't remember, we talked a little in pm about it. Street triple rx from hourglass
Oh yeah, sorry. haha
Yeah, my wife test rode the Street Triple RS this weekend, loved it. She is putting a deposit down on one, and will sell or trade her '14 Street Triple R in a couple months...
Yeah mark said he knew who you and your wife are. I said I didn't know your name but he figured it out
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