Due a bike change soon (6 months max). Currently on a CB1300. Loving it but really fancy the v-twin experience.
Hope you will share your wisdom so...........
Want a 1200. Is it better than the 11?
As Buell is kaput as a company does this make part sourcing/maintainance harder?
Is it as thirsty for oil as it seems (all engine sizes??)
Is it worth looking at high miles newere model? Or just aim low miles.
Any general advice for a Buell virgin?

D.

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Your bike is retro so maybe a tube framed Buell would look right. Will make you a Mechanic.

Welcome.

Looking at the XB12 at the mo. Dont mind departing the traditional jap naked look though.

Don't get rid of the CB1300 if you need a guaranteed ride, using a Buell as your only means of transport is a one way ticket to paranoia

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Ahhh. Temperamental then. Hmm.

Temper and mental are the owners

Not necessarily, but they can be. They need more looking after than a Jap bike, parts aren't easy to get, and there's only 1 Buell mechanic in captivity in the UK. I'm in Oz and it's even worse than that here. Not saying don't get one, just be aware, that's all.

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More than any bike I can think of, do your due diligence and understand what you're getting into. There's a long list of buyers who can't get into these bikes after buying and soon sell. On the other side of the coin, many are 20+ year owners too. I'd certainly suggest keeping the Honda if you can, at least until you're certain a Buell is for you. They aren't for everyone.

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