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 Post subject: Really nice M2
PostPosted: 17 Feb 2017 21:11 
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 Post subject: Re: Really nice M2
PostPosted: 17 Feb 2017 21:42 
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Really ? :roll:

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 Post subject: Re: Really nice M2
PostPosted: 17 Feb 2017 22:02 
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Maz wrote:
Really ? :roll:

I agree Maz....nowhere near as good as an XB12 eh?? :D

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 Post subject: Re: Really nice M2
PostPosted: 17 Feb 2017 22:43 
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It's an entry level tuber getting on for 19 years old.
It has a shit 6 bobbin front disc, an SRP kit on the rear shock, early rear isolators that fail, an early shit gear change, a front engine mount that will snap, a shit air filter, a shit exhaust system, a shit carb, etc etc.
It's at least 1.5 K over priced and is 3K miles short of a very expensive 10K service.
It will, however, out last any of the XB series.

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 Post subject: Re: Really nice M2
PostPosted: 17 Feb 2017 23:15 
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My XB is at 20,000+ miles, original belt, only two sets of wheel bearings (changed originals by my insistence not by need - told not necessary) and still going strong. X

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 Post subject: Re: Really nice M2
PostPosted: 17 Feb 2017 23:20 
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Maz wrote:
It's an entry level tuber getting on for 19 years old.
It has a shit 6 bobbin front disc, an SRP kit on the rear shock, early rear isolators that fail, an early shit gear change, a front engine mount that will snap, a shit air filter, a shit exhaust system, a shit carb, etc etc.
It's at least 1.5 K over priced and is 3K miles short of a very expensive 10K service.
It will, however, out last any of the XB series.



Jesus fuck.....For someone who purports to love Buells, you leave a whole lot to be desired when it comes to the bikes.
I don`t honestly know why you bother, you seldom have a good word to say of the Buell, you leave me somewhat discombobulated in your opinions of the brand.
Cheer the fuck up and see some positives for a change, your tune is decidedly stale and wanting in many areas.


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 Post subject: Re: Really nice M2
PostPosted: 17 Feb 2017 23:29 
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Jill Brown wrote:
My XB is at 20,000+ miles, original belt, only two sets of wheel bearings (changed originals by my insistence not by need - told not necessary) and still going strong. X

Your bike is the best...

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 Post subject: Re: Really nice M2
PostPosted: 17 Feb 2017 23:31 
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Sorry if you dont like my tone David......I've spent the last 19 years of my life working Buells and speak honestly about them.....surely you more than anyone should appreciate my zero bullshit ATTitude :roll:
I'd be more than happy to expand/qualify any of my above statement should you be a bit hard of thinking :)

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 Post subject: Re: Really nice M2
PostPosted: 18 Feb 2017 21:43 
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Maz wrote:
It's an entry level tuber getting on for 19 years old.
It has a shit 6 bobbin front disc, an SRP kit on the rear shock, early rear isolators that fail, an early shit gear change, a front engine mount that will snap, a shit air filter, a shit exhaust system, a shit carb, etc etc.
It's at least 1.5 K over priced and is 3K miles short of a very expensive 10K service.
It will, however, out last any of the XB series.


IF I remove shit 6 bobbin front disc, shit gear change, shit air filter, shit exhaust system, shit carb and the shit etc etc,
what do I end up with?


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 Post subject: Re: Really nice M2
PostPosted: 18 Feb 2017 22:37 
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An over priced entry level tuber :)

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 Post subject: Re: Really nice M2
PostPosted: 18 Feb 2017 22:40 
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A nice low mileage bike that can be updated with more up to date modern parts. Budget about a grand for bits such as an ebc disc, a spondon front mount, a force wonder or a cheap figure machine copy air filter. The rear isolators are pretty much unobtanium. Though check twin power. The gear change can stay or check out LSL,kerching. Maybe new gaskets....from Dave always look on the bright side Dave :D


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 Post subject: Re: Really nice M2
PostPosted: 18 Feb 2017 22:58 
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Rear iso's I have in stock......and you'll need more than a grand to get it up to speed :roll:

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 Post subject: Re: Really nice M2
PostPosted: 18 Feb 2017 23:05 
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Though check twin power.
maybe twinmotorcycles or Riders of bristol .
You have to love these bikes to get them where they should be .


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 Post subject: Re: Really nice M2
PostPosted: 21 Feb 2017 19:54 
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Hello everybody, I have just joined the forum as I have just bought my first Buell. I pick it up on Thursday.

Unfortunately I stumbled across this thread and it appears I that what have bought a shit £1500 overpriced entry level tuber with shit brakes, shit carb, shit exhaust, shit shock, shit air filter and shit isolators (not sure if I have missed anything) and will need to spend more than another £1000 to get it "sorted"

You can imagine I am feeling pretty pleased with myself just now........

I had joined a US Buell forum before i purchased the bike (I hadn't found this one) and didn't get quite the same feedback. I have seen the bike in the flesh and it is even better than it looks in the photos and the advice I got was it was worth paying extra because of the condition it is in.

Not sure how i feel...................


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 Post subject: Re: Really nice M2
PostPosted: 21 Feb 2017 20:03 
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gripperod wrote:
Hello everybody, I have just joined the forum as I have just bought my first Buell. I pick it up on Thursday.

Unfortunately I stumbled across this thread and it appears I that what have bought a shit £1500 overpriced entry level tuber with shit brakes, shit carb, shit exhaust, shit shock, shit air filter and shit isolators (not sure if I have missed anything) and will need to spend more than another £1000 to get it "sorted"

You can imagine I am feeling pretty pleased with myself just now........

I had joined a US Buell forum before i purchased the bike (I hadn't found this one) and didn't get quite the same feedback. I have seen the bike in the flesh and it is even better than it looks in the photos and the advice I got was it was worth paying extra because of the condition it is in.

Not sure how i feel...................


Enjoy what you have, perfection is in the eye of the beholder.....Welcome, I am sure opinions will be banged around like a fart in a wind tunnel but you just enjoy what you have 8-)


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