1125 lower fairing

[fjralex]

I went to Harley dealer to check out the new Buell.  Must say that it is much better looking in person than in pictures.  I really like the ergos/design of the bike and am anxious to take it out for a ride soon.

After looking through the Brochure, has anyone else seen the picture showing the lower fairing mounted during product testing?  It appeared to cover up the ugly exhaust.  I noticed that in all the pictures the exhaust was carefully smoothed, (possibly just photo-chopped) but in person it looks like it was stick welded.

I think I going to wait till next year before seriously considering purchasing one to add to the stable.  Hopefully by then they can take care of the only 2 issue that I see, the exhaust cover and possibly there will be a black frame, matching the bodywork.

And to hopfully save this thread from side cowling bashing.... yes Brad1445 we know you have many buells and hate the cowling.    Personally I really like the idea of Buell adding a liquid cooled bike to their lineup.    The cowling looks just fine in person.

[Rogue]

I wouldn't worry about that exhaust.  The aftermarket will take care of it.  

I have not seen the exhaust that up close and personal.  My Firebolt exhaust can isn't exactly a model of beauty either.  It's just functional and disappears underneath there.  I have seen them in stainless steel and they looked real sweet.  

[Brad1445]

Rouge, The bike does look better in person overall, but with one exception the exhaust actually is worse in person.  Very bad welds the tips on three different bikes I have seen are all at different angles.  It is differently a weak point of the bike  that photos hide.