Comments on: The Demise of the Buell Motorcycle Company

By: Brian Houghton

Brian Houghton — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 18:49:42 +0000

I’m 46 years old, have been riding since I was 16. I’ve owned 12 different motorcycles. And number 12 is a 2002 Buell X1 White Lighting. I’ve always wanted a Buell and after HD shut them down, I decided to buy one before it was to late. The bike gets looks everywhere I go with it. I’m already looking to buy another one. Which means HD will lose out on my $$.

By: Mark The Apex

Mark The Apex — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:25:46 +0000

well what do we all now know,,, HD are now bringing out a KEN & BARBIE dolls complete with tattoos ,,,Piercing & open face helmets ,,,leather pants no less ,and logo smeered everywhere !!!!!! is this a motorcycle company or a fast food / toy chain , this keeps getting better LOL. keep it uprite boys.

By: Lee

Lee — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:16:14 +0000

Seems HD has a long history of bad decision making and treachery. Back in the 70′s I hung with a buch of guys that raced out of Tri-City Motorcycle Sales in Rock Island, Illinois. Erwin Smith (Smitty) never had much nice to say about their buisness practices going back to the 50′s.

By: Jim

Jim — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 04:06:10 +0000

You hit it right on Slotit1. I get the same reaction when I show up at bike night. Hundreds of bikes but my M2 still get the second looks and lots of conversation. It is just plain old fun to ride. Even on the long haul it is very comfortable. 170 mi between stops for gas, and the only reason I have to get off of it. Buell riders, the ride continues. Good luck Erik and thanks for the ride.

By: slotit1

slotit1 — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:17:30 +0000

where does one start in there train of thought to undermine the purist at heart. there seems to be a global problem that when times get tough, the tough bow out. the buell is rated @ 94% total fun machine to ride in comparison to all other bikes. after owning many other makes of bikes i have finally found a bike i really enjoy ( reliability, ease of maintenance and wheel stands ). i feel real proud for eric buell when my M2 cyclone is the first bike people walk up to amongst the sea of ordinaries. long live the buell, BB nz.