Hey that's great so I don't have to worry about that then, so just fuel pumps and belts right
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| Author: | driftershooter [ 01 Aug 2016 10:38 ] |
| Post subject: | Buying a Buell |
Hi everyone, just joined the forum. Ive been offered a 2008 Buell ullylesses for £3000, its the 25 anniversary model with the lower seat and panniers. Its only got 8000 on the clock. The exhaust is original with a fine layer of rust on the outside. The engine sounds well. The BIG question is can we still get parts or not? things like belts etc. How long do original down pipes last? I'm worried that I'm buying a bike so rare that there might be problems ahead buying parts etc? Any advice would be most helpful as I would really like this bike, thanks col |
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| Author: | Nutah [ 01 Aug 2016 11:02 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying a Buell |
welcome Col yes the exhaust cans rust but there are plenty of aftermarket ones that don't the down pipes don't rust as they are stainless (but they do tarnish) belts yes the well known manufacturer of t-shirts & born to ride tat sell them still sounds like a good price too |
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| Author: | driftershooter [ 01 Aug 2016 11:13 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying a Buell |
Hi I think the down pipes are steel as there is layer of fine rust on them, or could I be mistaken? I'm almost 99% sure on that |
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| Author: | Maz [ 01 Aug 2016 12:59 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying a Buell |
You're mistaken, they ARE Stainless. |
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| Author: | driftershooter [ 01 Aug 2016 13:09 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying a Buell |
Hey that's great so I don't have to worry about that then, so just fuel pumps and belts right
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| Author: | Graeme1203 [ 01 Aug 2016 13:25 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying a Buell |
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| Author: | driftershooter [ 01 Aug 2016 18:11 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying a Buell |
http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p70 ... wwejml.jpg Maz wrote: You're mistaken, they ARE Stainless. Definitely not stainless steel on this one, wonder why, suspicious now |
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| Author: | brother in buells [ 01 Aug 2016 19:30 ] | ||
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| Author: | paulastbury [ 01 Aug 2016 20:05 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying a Buell |
Thats Buell stainless steel..There'll be fine..Nice bike...
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| Author: | x1glider [ 01 Aug 2016 22:43 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying a Buell |
driftershooter wrote: http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p709/driftershooter/b2_zpszbwwejml.jpg Maz wrote: You're mistaken, they ARE Stainless. Definitely not stainless steel on this one, wonder why, suspicious now Stainless steel is not stainless. Just more resistant to corrosion and discoloration than non-stainless steels. Some stainless steels are better at it than others. How much are you willing to pay for the best of all grades of stainless steel? The Buell headers are stainless steel. As are the ones on my Kawasaki and Honda that also look the same after a while. |
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| Author: | Maz [ 01 Aug 2016 23:13 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying a Buell |
Check out the recent photos on The Emporiums FB blog and you'll see how these stainless headers can look after a decent clean up 
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| Author: | driftershooter [ 02 Aug 2016 09:22 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying a Buell |
Ok thanks but even the owner says they are steel. They are also painted black. I did a HPI check and all is fine though, mysterious 
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| Author: | driftershooter [ 02 Aug 2016 09:23 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying a Buell |
paulastbury wrote: Thats Buell stainless steel..There'll be fine..Nice bike... Ok thanks, I do love the bike, great deal with all the luggage and even a sat nav 
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| Author: | t965m [ 02 Aug 2016 09:37 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying a Buell |
Are they the originals? If they are, they are stainless as Maz has said - he knows a little bit about these bikes 
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| Author: | Kiwi [ 02 Aug 2016 22:52 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying a Buell |
Just found Emporium on FB. Looks good. 4 hours away but good excuse for a ride and a night in a Dukinfield inn. Will have to book in for an 1125 check over and service next year Maz! |
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