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by Graunke
Thu Jun 30, 2011 8:36 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: EBR (Erik Buell Racing) and Total Motorcycle
Replies: 17
Views: 5952

Re: EBR (Erik Buell Racing) and Total Motorcycle

I'm pumped for EBR. I wish I could afford to support his new venture. I was a HUGE fan of Buell, and hope to pick up an XB12 next season off the Craigslist.
by Graunke
Thu Jun 30, 2011 3:04 am
Forum: New Motorcycle Models and Rumor Mill
Topic: 2012 Harley-Davidson - Early Release Touring, Trike, and XL
Replies: 1
Views: 10058

2012 Harley-Davidson - Early Release Touring, Trike, and XL

H-D's touring line is releasing early due to demand. The touring bikes all have a 103" air cooled motor with an integrated oil cooler, automatic compression relief. The bikes equipped with lower fairings are now removeable, and there is an option for a tubeless spoked wheel. I haven't seen thes...
by Graunke
Thu Sep 02, 2010 6:27 am
Forum: New Motorcycle Models and Rumor Mill
Topic: HARLEY-DAVIDSON OFFERS THREE NEW MODELS FOR 2011
Replies: 3
Views: 8952

Re: HARLEY-DAVIDSON OFFERS THREE NEW MODELS FOR 2011

The XL883L has more suspension travel than the previous low. The center of gravity is lower, the wheels are not as tall. It's a low bike that isn't going to destroy your kidneys.
by Graunke
Thu Jul 08, 2010 6:08 am
Forum: New Motorcycle Models and Rumor Mill
Topic: 2011 Buell that wasn't to be
Replies: 17
Views: 21303

Re: 2011 Buell that wasn't to be

Seems Wendell is a numbers guy. There are many changes happening in the motor company over the last year, and many more coming...
by Graunke
Fri Oct 30, 2009 8:36 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Shocking news - Buell ordered to shut down
Replies: 65
Views: 17169

..... (To beat a dead horse) The days of selling $25,000 bikes are numbered and closing Buell makes me worry Harley doesn't realize that. What HD's are you talking about that are $25k? The market I live in, hasn't sold a Harley for that price in years. (excluding CVO models). Looking at the current...
by Graunke
Thu Oct 22, 2009 5:01 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Shocking news - Buell ordered to shut down
Replies: 65
Views: 17169

Skier wrote:Word on the grapevine says you can pick up a brand new Buell for about $5,000. :shock:
Where is this taking place?
by Graunke
Sat Oct 17, 2009 6:31 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Shocking news - Buell ordered to shut down
Replies: 65
Views: 17169

Excellent point. It is hard to leave the emotions at the door sometimes. Buell has been struggling for years, although the product is good, it was not cracking the desired markets as they hoped. In time, I'm sure we will see another form of these motorcycles hitting the streets.
by Graunke
Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:27 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Shocking news - Buell ordered to shut down
Replies: 65
Views: 17169

Still rather shocked.

The video posted on the Buell website is heartbreaking. Erik put his heart and soul into his bikes, and it shows with that video.

Food for thought: What if a few select models from the Buell lineup, begin appearing mid year, under the HD brand? Could happen....
by Graunke
Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:54 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Shocking news - Buell ordered to shut down
Replies: 65
Views: 17169

Its sad to see them go but hopefully another American Co. with the foresight for sport bikes and will arise from the ashes. Hopefully there will be another American Sport bike and a few less ones from China and other contries in that general area of the world. Just in case you didn't know of them.....
by Graunke
Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:53 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Shocking news - Buell ordered to shut down
Replies: 65
Views: 17169

Wonder if they will be nice discounts to purchase a Buell bikes to clear out inventory or will the price be hiked as they are now a collectors item? Buell's have already been discounted quite heavily if I'm not mistaken. I'm sure the Motor Company will increase the dealer hold back at some point. I...