Nice comparison...
Steve Mackay
AlF
performance aspects I care about and costs a nice chunk less. That's
enough to sway my opinion.'
saddlebag
> Buell 1125CR VS Ducati Streetfighter
>
> http://preview.tinyurl.com/yghxg4c
So Steve, I believe there is a law in the US that mfgs must support a
product for 10 years after production. Since Buell no longer exists I
don't suppose this would apply, but maybe it would since the parent
that killed them does still exist. My question is is there any
support for these bikes at all if they break or must you be a
machinist to get it back on the road?
saddlebag
Never mind, I see you already posted on Reeky. Just another good
reason for crossposting.
Mike
wrote:
HD and their stealerships will provide parts and service for Buells
for the next eight years.
http://www.myspace.com/michaelhfell
Regards
Mike
Tim M.
One of the things that bugged me about that comparison when I read it
in the hardcopy of the magazine was that they *hated* the riding
position of the Buell when it was equipped with the oem "clubman"
style bars, so they fitted it with the optional high bars from Buell,
so that it was more comfortable and more controllable. Then, in
numerous places in the comparison, they absolutely ripped the
Streetfighter's handebars, despite the fact that they are tubular bars
with nothing in the way of changing them out for a more comfortable
bar. Sure, Ducati doesn't provide a kit like Buell does (did?) but a
kit isn't really necessary when the bars are already close to where
they want them to end up.
The other thing that they carped on with the Ducati was the final
drive ratio being too tall - which it is; and for which a $14.99
replacement countershaft sprocket with none tooth less provides a
complete fix.
Other than those two whines, I also enjoyed the comparison.
Steve Mackay
For 2010, Buell did get smart, and included the high bars, and made the
clubmans optional. Too bad only about 60(CRs) of 'em were made.
The lower gearing is nice around town. Doesn't seem to get too buzzy,
but I haven't had any extended HWY rides.
It would cost a whole bunch more than $15 to change the gearing on the
Buell VS the Duc. About a $1500 chain drive kit to be exact :)