Buell Blowout Pricing

[steve.m]

This most DEFINITELY constitutes general discussion as i'm sure some folks would be swayed to buell after these prices.

here in houston:

1125 R and CR, with lower fairing $6800, naked 6500

firebolt $4800!!
lightning long $5100
ulysses $6300
ulysses XT $7300

i'm going tonight to see about throwing down a deposit

[Rampant]

But... what do you do in 3 years when it breaks???

[Justin]

But... what do you do in 3 years when it breaks???

I thought HD committed to providing warranty service and parts/service for 7 years?

[Rincewind]

I thought HD committed to providing warranty service and parts/service for 7 years?

According to reports in one of the many other Buell threads, dealers are only getting the $5000 incentives if they sign a document saying they will provide warranty and support.  If they don't sign then they can just sell the rest if their Buells and be done with them.  I don't know whether this is actually the case or not.

[stefrrr]

I want a Ulysses XT. I can deal with the vibration for that much.  

[eatpasta]

This most DEFINITELY constitutes general discussion as i'm sure some folks would be swayed to buell after these prices.

here in houston:

1125 R and CR, with lower fairing $6800, naked 6500

firebolt $4800!!
lightning long $5100
ulysses $6300
ulysses XT $7300

i'm going tonight to see about throwing down a deposit

holy crap thats cheap.  I almost wished I liked their stuff!

[stinky93071]

I went in Monday to get a CR and was quoted 4900 when I got there to pick it up and pay the price jumped to $10500.

I walked out..lol

[steve.m]

7 years parts and warranty support.  in 2016 buy up some brake rotors, pads and call it good.  plus if you get 10 years out of a motorcycle, i'd say you got a return on your investment.

[Ulynut]

Obviously, I'm biased. Buy one of these bikes. Spend some time with it, the more you ride it, the more you will love it. This aint no Harley. The stigma that H.D. put on Buell really hurt them. I don't think parts availability will be a problem either. However, resale value, thats another thing.

[stinky93071]

Obviously, I'm biased. Buy one of these bikes. Spend some time with it, the more you ride it, the more you will love it. This aint no Harley. The stigma that H.D. put on Buell really hurt them. I don't think parts availability will be a problem either. However, resale value, thats another thing.

that is what I am hoping for then I can pick one up for almost nothing.

[kendenton]

Feel free to post actual dealer prices in this thread if you find any good deals - especially on XB bikes.

[nevinfs327]

Feel free to post actual dealer prices in this thread if you find any good deals - especially on XB bikes.

What he said - I'm hunting for an XB9SX, but open to the XB12Ss.  Assume $5100 is before freight/prep and other fees?  Is it an '09?  I am open to a fly and ride.  Not getting much flexibility on the XB's here in the NYC metro area.

[robrm250]

went to the Buell dealer by me and they went down to 10,000 +++ on a used 09XT.

[steve.m]

i got $83xx otd on the xb12xt.  those are actual prices.  add about 500 in fees, then ttl.

[evan71]

harley dealer near me sold out of their 1125's. here are their prices. http://www.alefshd.com/default.asp

[wbrisett]

I picked up a 2009 1125CR for $6999.99 out the door.

Wayne

[kendenton]

i got $83xx otd on the xb12xt.  those are actual prices.  add about 500 in fees, then ttl.

Doesn't "otd" mean "including" fees, ttl, etc?

[stefrrr]

i got $83xx otd on the xb12xt.  those are actual prices.  add about 500 in fees, then ttl.

 
Did you get $83XX OTD or plus fees etc?

[steve.m]

otd

gonna go for a loan app 1st thing in the morning and pick one up.  worry about selling the nightster later on

[falconati]

I actually got several places down to $5800, but then I realized I didn't really need the bike, and that I'd rather spend the money on a lightly used BMW or Triumph Daytona.

[2DFlyer]

I actually got several places down to $5800, but then I realized I didn't really need the bike, and that I'd rather spend the money on a lightly used BMW or Triumph Daytona.

$5800 on what?

[PhilBiker]

I wish I (1) could afford the payments (2) hadn't just dumped ~$3K into my Kawasaki.  I love the 1125R.

[TuffguyF4i]

Does price really affect what you guys ride that much?  For me it is about 3rd or 4th on my list of why i get what bike.

If i can't afford something new i just wait a few yrs and get it used.  But I get what I want to ride, not whats cheaper.

[Ti954]

But... what do you do in 3 days when it breaks???

Fixed

[steve.m]

Ti, i know you want to destroy the love that's going on here, but i honestly think a firebolt would destroy your bike through the twisties.  not top end.  you'd own on straights.  but through curves, you'd have nothing.  just sayin.  

goin to get my bike tomorrow

[Ti954]

Ti, i know you want to destroy the love that's going on here, but i honestly think a firebolt would destroy your bike through the twisties.  not top end.  you'd own on straights.  but through curves, you'd have nothing.  just sayin.  

goin to get my bike tomorrow

I've rode lots of bikes and have never rode anything that handles like the 954. Not saying there aren't better bikes out there but I seriously doubt the firebolt compares. Time for a test ride........

[crashtech]

Ti, i know you want to destroy the love that's going on here, but i honestly think a firebolt would destroy your bike through the twisties.  not top end.  you'd own on straights.  but through curves, you'd have nothing.  just sayin.  

goin to get my bike tomorrow

  Its all rider and how confident he is on his machine, period. It does not make a rats ass what he is riding. It does help to have some power to compensate for low corner speed though

I like the 1125 but am not willing to bank on it being a great dependable bike for 5 years. Damn shame...I hate HD the more I think about it.

[atadaskew]

I like the 1125 but am not willing to bank on it being a great dependable bike for 5 years. Damn shame...I hate HD the more I think about it.

So, you're not willing to buy a Buell, which is the reason why Harley is getting rid of them (they weren't selling), and yet you hate Harley for closing them down even though you stated you are not willing to buy a Buell?

Ok then...
 

[Spiffious]

 
So I am pretty sure I just bought an 1125cr over the phone sign un-seen.  

A black 2009 for $6795 OTD.  I put a down payment and signed for it via telephone/fax.  It had a bad turn signal, so they ordered a replacement and I'll pick the bike up next week when that comes in.

Hurray for the buell sales blast!  

The funny thing, is it was my wife's idea to buy this thing.  I was talking to her in the car and blabbing on about motorcycles (like always) and mentioned that the Buells were being discontinued and selling for half of MSRP.  She was like "wow! That's cheap for a brand new bike! you should buy one!"  My jaw dropped... but I am a good husband and followed her suggestion with a prompt bank-account draining.  

[Medic09]

 
So I am pretty sure I just bought an 1125cr over the phone sign un-seen.  

A black 2009 for $6795 OTD.  I put a down payment and signed for it via telephone/fax.  It had a bad turn signal, so they ordered a replacement and I'll pick the bike up next week when that comes in.

Hurray for the buell sales blast!  

The funny thing, is it was my wife's idea to buy this thing.  I was talking to her in the car and blabbing on about motorcycles (like always) and mentioned that the Buells were being discontinued and selling for half of MSRP.  She was like "wow! That's cheap for a brand new bike! you should buy one!"  My jaw dropped... but I am a good husband and followed her suggestion with a prompt bank-account draining.  

Good man.  It is of prime importance to keep 'she who must be obeyed' happy.  

[ANZAC]

 
So I am pretty sure I just bought an 1125cr over the phone sign un-seen.  

A black 2009 for $6795 OTD.  I put a down payment and signed for it via telephone/fax.  It had a bad turn signal, so they ordered a replacement and I'll pick the bike up next week when that comes in.

Hurray for the buell sales blast!  

The funny thing, is it was my wife's idea to buy this thing.  I was talking to her in the car and blabbing on about motorcycles (like always) and mentioned that the Buells were being discontinued and selling for half of MSRP.  She was like "wow! That's cheap for a brand new bike! you should buy one!"  My jaw dropped... but I am a good husband and followed her suggestion with a prompt bank-account draining.  

Yes, you did the right thing and with approval too  

[Medic09]

That must be why I have a happy household.

When my wife said I should buy the Sprint, I said 'yes dear' and complied.

When she said I should look at a Tiger, I said 'yes dear' and bought it.

When she says to do the dishes or some project out back, I say 'what dear, I can't hear over the racket of these motors!'  

[Ti954]

When she says to do the dishes or some project out back, I say 'what dear, I can't hear over the racket of these motors!'  

Well you know why women have smaller feet than men?

It's one of those evolutionary things that allows them to stand closer to the kitchen sink.

[crashtech]

So, you're not willing to buy a Buell, which is the reason why Harley is getting rid of them (they weren't selling), and yet you hate Harley for closing them down even though you stated you are not willing to buy a Buell?

Ok then...
 

I was planning to buy one when they were competative. They were on there way with the rotax motor. Just needed a few more years in R&D and more money to develope. AMA is NOT the series to be in if you want to sell bikes to a sport bike rider. I mean honestly what do YOU ride when you want performance...I will guess ducati?? You have openly stated you only use the Hardly to get girls. I will enjoy reading what DMG does now that they put there money on Buell and gave them the chapionship. Oh the irony...LOL I think it was planned anyway (championship and closing). They ought to continue the trend setting competition and let the ninja 250's compete with the xr1200's. That would suck watching a 14 year old kid on a import 250cc motorbike beat an old man on an american 1200cc motorbike. No sweat off my balls, just still waiting for an american to build a bike that would be competative.

[PhilBiker]

 
So I am pretty sure I just bought an 1125cr over the phone sign un-seen.  

A black 2009 for $6795 OTD.  I put a down payment and signed for it via telephone/fax.  It had a bad turn signal, so they ordered a replacement and I'll pick the bike up next week when that comes in.

Hurray for the buell sales blast!  

The funny thing, is it was my wife's idea to buy this thing.  I was talking to her in the car and blabbing on about motorcycles (like always) and mentioned that the Buells were being discontinued and selling for half of MSRP.  She was like "wow! That's cheap for a brand new bike! you should buy one!"  My jaw dropped... but I am a good husband and followed her suggestion with a prompt bank-account draining.  

Congrats.  Let's see pictures.

I am guessing that as a V-Maxx owner you may not mind those big air scoops.  I think they're cool, and they remind me of the big aluminum V-Boost air scoops on the V-Maxx.

[Spiffious]

Congrats.  Let's see pictures.

I am guessing that as a V-Maxx owner you may not mind those big air scoops.  I think they're cool, and they remind me of the big aluminum V-Boost air scoops on the V-Maxx.

True, and these ones are functional too! (well, for cooling... and the new V-max has functional scoops.)

Actually, the V-max is finally going for sale (see the for sale section soon)... I've had it for many years and miles, but three bikes is too many.  Gotta make room for the new hotness.  


I'll post pictures when I pick it up next week.

But here is a black one which I assume will look like mine just for kicks:

[Dave the slave]

 
So I am pretty sure I just bought an 1125cr over the phone sign un-seen.  

A black 2009 for $6795 OTD.  I put a down payment and signed for it via telephone/fax.  It had a bad turn signal, so they ordered a replacement and I'll pick the bike up next week when that comes in.

This is ONLY the tip of the iceberg..

[Ti954]

just still waiting for an american to build a bike that would be competative.

And waiting......and waiting..............and waiting.....

[Ti954]

This is ONLY the tip of the iceberg..

Pretty sad when you have to start replacing parts before they ever leave the showroom floor.  

[chornbe]

 
So I am pretty sure I just bought an 1125cr over the phone sign un-seen.  

I say good on ya! Buying what you want. Enjoy it and ride it the way you want to. Congrats on the new bike.  

[Spiffious]

Pretty sad when you have to start replacing parts before they ever leave the showroom floor.  

lol.

The salesman told me the turn signal was bad on one they just sold, so they gave that customer the one from this bike, and are ordering the one from this?  Whatever.  

I don't think these are THAT unreliable. 2 year unlimited mile warranty too.

[atadaskew]

You have openly stated you only use the Hardly to get girls.

And do this:





Dat's ok, you were gonna buy a Buell in, what, 2020 when you could finally have bought your dream Buell used, seeing you ride a 10 year old Kawi?  Why not a new ZX14?  A heck of a lot better than that buzz bomb ZX11 - and yeah, I had an 11!

Yeah, Harley shoulda kept Buell alive so that you MAY buy one of their bikes 10 years from now...
 

[crashtech]

Oh...looks like you are realy haulin ass!!! I was mistaken. I cant wait until I get good enough to lean one over that far.

Yea...I know my 11 is slow.

[Mastros2]

Spiffious, congrats!  I bought both of my buells the same way!  The tuber was off of the badweb (did pick it up though) and the Uly was from a dealer in New Hampshire (had it shipped).  

[atadaskew]

Yea...I know my 11 is slow.

Then step up to something like a zx14.  It also corners much better than an 11.

But back on topic, you were complaining about Buell going away but have no interest in buying one.
Got it.

[Spiffious]

Spiffious, congrats!  I bought both of my buells the same way!  The tuber was off of the badweb (did pick it up though) and the Uly was from a dealer in New Hampshire (had it shipped).  

Thanks!   Yeah, I am not too worried about this bike.  I am sure it will be better than my last bike purchase  (that was 3 hrs away, bike had a bad fork seal, and I dropped it unloading from the trailer.)

[2DFlyer]

I was planning to buy one when they were competative.

I guess I'm not gettin it.  Waiting for a competitive American built sport bike before you'd buy?  What were you planning on doing with it, competitive street riding or making a living on the track?

[Spiffious]

I guess I'm not gettin it.  Waiting for a competitive American built sport bike before you'd buy?  What were you planning on doing with it, competitive street riding or making a living on the track?

I, am buying a Buell because it's awesome.

I am buying it right now because it is cheap.

[2DFlyer]

I, am buying a Buell because it's awesome.

I am buying it right now because it is cheap.

That a Buell is awesome I get.  Buying it now I get.  Waiting to buy a bike for the street until it's competitive on the track I don't get.

[atadaskew]

I was planning to buy one when they were competative.

Waiting for Buell to be 'competitive' is funny coming from someone riding a 10 year old Ninja...

[Spiffious]

That a Buell is awesome I get.  Buying it now I get.  Waiting to buy a bike for the street until it's competitive on the track I don't get.

I don't get the track fixation either.   I think some of the great things about Buell have nothing to do with racing.  Real-world performance and fun is where its at.

And the irony of someone thumbing his nose at buell while riding a 10 year old zx11 (not a race bike then either[except for drag racing maybe])



But let's move on from this...



I can't flippin' wait until I pick up the 1125cr!  woot!  

[steve.m]

i'm goin in for my ulysses xt today  

[nevinfs327]

Congrats Spiffious.  My brother spent all day yesterday on his new bargain priced 1125cr and said the more he rides it the more he likes it.  He also has a turn signal that's not working but 2 instances is hardly an epidemic.

[CBRXXBLACKBIRD]

I am after work going to have a peek at the sales going on. I have been for the last few months looking at used ones for $6000. or so might as well buy new. People selling there older Buells right now have to be pissed.

[PhilBiker]

I guess I'm not gettin it.  Waiting for a competitive American built sport bike before you'd buy?  What were you planning on doing with it, competitive street riding or making a living on the track?

"competitive street riding " I LOLed!  

The only reason for waiting for a "competitive" bike is for bench racing.  And the fine folks of STN don't do any bench racing, now, do we?  

[Spiffious]

Congrats Spiffious.  My brother spent all day yesterday on his new bargain priced 1125cr and said the more he rides it the more he likes it.  He also has a turn signal that's not working but 2 instances is hardly an epidemic.

Sweet!  I can't wait to ride it!  It is a little weird buying a bike without even seeing one in person before parting with my money... I rode one earlier this summer a buell demo, but my memory of that is a bit foggy (I spend the day racing my SV around their little parking lot race track.. it was a blast!)

i'm goin in for my ulysses xt today  Thumbsup

Good luck!

[kevin_stevens]

I have thus far been unsuccessful in finding significant discounting on the 2010 Blast.  And it's going to be the most collectible/valuable 2010 model down the road!

KeS

[Spiffious]

I have thus far been unsuccessful in finding significant discounting on the 2010 Blast.  And it's going to be the most collectible/valuable 2010 model down the road!

KeS

Hmmm...   I don't know about value... But could rarity/desirability go to the 1125cr?  It is only being built for one year.  It is more refined and (I think, as do others) that it is better looking than the 1125R.

[steve.m]

Good luck!

just signed the papers    will post pics soon

[atadaskew]

just signed the papers    will post pics soon

 

[malbojah]

gotta know: how much and any left?

[Giaka]

just signed the papers    will post pics soon

Congrats......

[atadaskew]

What this 'experiment' has determined is that people will trip over themselves to buy a 120 hp sport bike.  If it retails for $6K.

 

[shah269]

SCREW THE WIFES EDUCATION!
I'm emailing now!
That 1125 is sexy as heeellll!

[atadaskew]

That 1125 is sexy as heeellll!

He's finally lost it...

[steve.m]

$8323 OTD, no more ulysses.  1 more firebolt in white and blue and a handful of 1125 r and cr's.  713-970-9700.  ask for bill.

[shah269]

He's finally lost it...

The black one always reminded of a bike Batman would ride if batman did ride.

[shah269]

Thanks for the inquiry but we are sold out.

Thanks

Dave
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N NJ is sold out!  
God if I could I would go back in time and kick my self in the ass for marrying a girl who didn't have a proper collage education!
That and cankels!
AH! I need a hug!

[oldenslow]

SCREW THE WIFES EDUCATION!
I'm emailing now!
That 1125 is sexy as heeellll!

I believe you think the 1125 looks like a really slim girl with a big pair of hooters.    

[nevinfs327]

N NJ is sold out!  

As of last night there were still a few CRs at the H-D dealer in Lakewood where my brother paid $4950+ fees.  

[vulcanbill]

uh oh...this has potential to be come a

 

[shah269]

As of last night there were still a few CRs at the H-D dealer in Lakewood where my brother paid $4950+ fees.  

OH that's the one I was planning on calling too! Please tell your brother I hate him and to wish him well. I'll give them a buzz thank you!

[jhawk]

What this 'experiment' has determined is that people will trip over themselves to buy a 120 hp sport bike.  If it retails for $6K.

 

Yeah, it's turned into a real feeding frenzy.... kind of like watching Shark Week on the Discovery Channel  

[Mastros2]

Check Barb's near Camden.  We're going Monday.  Mmmm.

[Squidbuzz]

What this 'experiment' has determined is that people will trip over themselves to buy a 120 hp sport bike.  If it retails for $6K.

 

Ah, the 1125R stock is 145hp.  Not sure which bike you're looking at.

[Giaka]

just signed the papers    will post pics soon

You have had enough time. Pics now or it didn't happen.  

[atadaskew]

Ah, the 1125R stock is 145hp.  Not sure which bike you're looking at.

I like to quote rwhp.
 

[atadaskew]

I believe you think the 1125 looks like a really slim girl with a big pair of goiters.    

Fixed!

[steve.m]

You have had enough time. Pics now or it didn't happen.  

[steve.m]

sweet jeebus man, give me some time to enjoy the thing!!  

I'm in love, seriously.  I should have bought this bike years ago.  smooth, comfortable, flickable, power...oh the power.  Not quite up there with literbikes but the thing pulls like nobody's business.  front wheel comes up WAY too easy in 1st and 2nd.

who wants the nightster?  that puppy's on the chopping block.  I love it too, but i think i've moved on to a younger more athletic version of itself  

[2DFlyer]

just signed the papers    will post pics soon

Down the road he goes, thumbing his nose at mediocrity.  Congrats!  

[2DFlyer]

Nicely done!  I love it.

[atadaskew]

who wants the nightster?  that puppy's on the chopping block.  I love it too, but i think i've moved on to a younger more athletic version of itself  

If you can, you should keep the Nightie.  It is so different.  Plus chicks dig it.

Remember, you can have too few bikes, but never too many.

[Castaway]

Congrats steve.m, that's a sweet bike. Looking forward to first impression reports.  

[Mastros2]

I'm in love, seriously.  I should have bought this bike years ago.  smooth, comfortable, flickable, power...oh the power.  Not quite up there with literbikes but the thing pulls like nobody's business.  front wheel comes up WAY too easy in 1st and 2nd.

Yep!  Welcome bro!  

[Squidbuzz]

I like to quote rwhp.
 

And where did those come from.  Just curious.

[atadaskew]

And where did those come from.  Just curious.

Drug addled memory?  

(or some online site)

[Brad1445]

Great Pricing on the XB Bikes, Market Value on the 1125's at best.

[vulcanbill]

Nice, Steve.  Now go find out what the "grounding" issue is and fix it before it gets you.  Dealer said they'd addressed all the TSBs on the one my buddy bought.  Ooopsie.  Talk about wonky presentation.  All the lights came on and stayed on when the key was turned off and removed from the bike and it wouldn't start with the key in and on (for those looking out for duh moments to point out).  Fun.  

[Thundergod]

would you buy a pontiac?

[Castaway]

would you buy a pontiac?

Ouch!


Some people would buy a Pontiac. Not me, but I get that people buy these things (bikes or whatever) for pleasure, and that pleasure is in the eye of the beholder.

[Squidbuzz]

would you buy a pontiac?

Maybe a little edition one.  But the rest of their fleet was mass produced.

What you are getting with a Buell is a limited production bike.  They only shipped a total of 14,000 bikes last year, I think.  So there aren't that many around.  It will be interesting to see what the collector market for these in a few years looks like.

[atadaskew]

would you buy a pontiac?

Pontiac G8 w/ the 361hp V8 is sweet.  Heck yeah I'd buy that if it was 50% off MSRP like the Buell 1125 bikes.

[Bravo12]

If I didn't just pick up my VFR this year, I'd be in line for a Uly right now!

[kendenton]

Just got back from Barb's HD in NJ.

XB9SX $7931  (they have three of them)

There were 3 other Buell's, all sold.  The 2 XT's had prices listed of just under $9000.

[oldenslow]

For the guys that have picked the Buell's up cheap, what's the salesmans attitude like?  Do they comment about getting them off the floor, are they kind of snide about the sale?  Just curious.

[steve.m]

Nice, Steve.  Now go find out what the "grounding" issue is and fix it before it gets you.  Dealer said they'd addressed all the TSBs on the one my buddy bought.  Ooopsie.  Talk about wonky presentation.  All the lights came on and stayed on when the key was turned off and removed from the bike and it wouldn't start with the key in and on (for those looking out for duh moments to point out).  Fun.  

erm...little help on this one?  i can cut and solder and weld so long as aluminum's not involved in this issue.

would you buy a pontiac?

I own a 68 GTO, does that count?  

Just got back from Barb's HD in NJ.

XB9SX $7931  (they have three of them)

There were 3 other Buell's, all sold.  The 2 XT's had prices listed of just under $9000.

wow i got a hell of a deal then, mine wasn't that much out the door, even with the 5 yr extended warranty

For the guys that have picked the Buell's up cheap, what's the salesmans attitude like?  Do they comment about getting them off the floor, are they kind of snide about the sale?  Just curious.

Same as my usual experience walking into a HD dealer, pleasant all the way around.  quick to get a sales rep who leave me alone if i say i want to poke around some.  Said i wanted the Uly, didn't have the X but a couple XT's left.  He kept talking up the bikes saying it's a shame they went under because it's the best performance for the money, great tech, yada yada.  No condescending attitude toward buell's whatsoever.  answered every question i had with knowledge and anything he didn't know he found out within 5 minutes.  as i said, my usual HD dealer experience.

Honda of houston on the other hand  

[ksann]

Damn, so tempting.

Dealers in the Los Angeles area are taking the $5k off of list, but adding $700-$1000 for 'freight and setup'.


So a Lightning is about $6600otd.
An 1125CR is $8500otd.



ken




ken

[steve.m]

details of the deal:

bike: 6995
tax: 437
inventory tax 15
freight: 395
prep (non negotiable): 275  This actually really pissed me off because i just had to go out there today and have them tighten down the mirrors.  I refused to do it myself since i just paid out the @ss for it.

licensing: 96
doc fees 50

Total before warranty 8262

[Spiffious]

Ok, I pick up mine later this week.   I told my dad about it, and he wanted one.  So I found him a red 1125cr at a dealer about an hour away.  They wanted $7400+ fees.  I talked them down (a bit of work with these guys) to 6695 OTD + PA sales tax (this was in MD, and they didn't do PA tax there for some reason.)

Basically what it took was this, I said:  "The 1125cr MSRP is 11,695.  Take the $5k Harley is giving you off, and You've got $6,695.  He will buy today if you sell for that plus tax only."


Mine I'll have to drive further, but got for 6795 total with tax included.  But I wanted a CR in black.   Had another dealer that wouldn't budge below $7100+fees because "It's the last one."


We took my dad's home today, and he is just as giddy as I am.  I wish I had mine now!

[steve.m]

If you can, you should keep the Nightie.  It is so different.  Plus chicks dig it.

Remember, you can have too few bikes, but never too many.

I've got the classic car for the ladies (if mine ever decides to leave me) and have a friend with $ to blow who's interested.  keep it local and with someone i know.  He's never ridden on the street though so i'm not sure if i'd be negligent in selling him the nightster.  just make him promise not to get on the stick to hard if it's wet or in corners and he should be fine...right?

I would keep it but i've got debt flying out my @ss like bats from a cave.  Selling the nightster will keep me debt neutral or possibly gain me a few bills.

Ok, I pick up mine later this week.   I told my dad about it, and he wanted one.  So I found him a red 1125cr at a dealer about an hour away.  They wanted $7400+ fees.  I talked them down (a bit of work with these guys) to 6695 OTD + PA sales tax (this was in MD, and they didn't do PA tax there for some reason.)

Basically what it took was this, I said:  "The 1125cr MSRP is 11,695.  Take the $5k Harley is giving you off, and You've got $6,695.  He will buy today if you sell for that plus tax only."


Mine I'll have to drive further, but got for 6795 total with tax included.  But I wanted a CR in black.   Had another dealer that wouldn't budge below $7100+fees because "It's the last one."


We took my dad's home today, and he is just as giddy as I am.  I wish I had mine now!

Awesome!!  If you have to have black, swing by a paint shop.  I'm willing to bet they'd spray the plastics for about 150 bucks.

[arkansawyer]

I've come so close to buying a Buell at several times in the past.  If my job wasn't so iffy right now...

Buddy of mine was quoted 12 grand for a Ulysses Friday.  He bought a new 1200 Sportster from the same shop 2-3 years ago.  No sale, obviously.

My brother went to whatever shop is around Orlando today and was quoted $8999 for an XB12R.  No sale again.

Reminds me of one big reason I never bought a Buell.  HD dealers.

[2DFlyer]

details of the deal:

bike: 6995
tax: 437
inventory tax 15
freight: 395
prep (non negotiable): 275  This actually really pissed me off because i just had to go out there today and have them tighten down the mirrors.  I refused to do it myself since i just paid out the @ss for it.

licensing: 96
doc fees 50

Total before warranty 8262

Whoa, whoa, whoa.  Rewind.  You got an XT bags and all for how much?  $8300 OTFD?  
Must, resist, temptation. Do not go to Ray Price.  Stay away from Ray Price.  But they have 2 in blue! Crap, stay away from Ray Price.

BTW my HD/Buell experience has been like yours.  The last sales guys ear I bent rode an XB12R on the street, and was building another to race.  So, very knowledgeable.

[steve.m]

financing 3.9 for 36 months, 4.9 for 48 and 5.9 for 60.  10% down payment required.  

[Castaway]

We took my dad's home today, and he is just as giddy as I am.  I wish I had mine now!

Ya got a cool pop, there.        

[falconati]

So, I had a dealer down to $5800 for an 1125R, but I passed as I just had a feeling it wasn't the right deal.

Well, I might be closing a deal for one of just a few produced 2010 CRs for....$5500 OTD

Will post back if this actually goes through

[ksann]

So, I had a dealer down to $5800 for an 1125R, but I passed as I just had a feeling it wasn't the right deal.

Well, I might be closing a deal for one of just a few produced 2010 CRs for....$5500 OTD

Will post back if this actually goes through

DANG!

[kevin_stevens]

So, I had a dealer down to $5800 for an 1125R, but I passed as I just had a feeling it wasn't the right deal.

Well, I might be closing a deal for one of just a few produced 2010 CRs for....$5500 OTD

Will post back if this actually goes through

You sure that's not a 2010 Buell Blast?!?  

KeS

[falconati]

You sure that's not a 2010 Buell Blast?!?  

KeS

I'd love to get my hands on one of those...for a coffee table  

[kevin_stevens]

I'd love to get my hands on one of those...for a coffee table  

If you think about it - it's likely to be the most collectible long-term.

KeS

[Brad1445]

So, I had a dealer down to $5800 for an 1125R, but I passed as I just had a feeling it wasn't the right deal.

Well, I might be closing a deal for one of just a few produced 2010 CRs for....$5500 OTD

Will post back if this actually goes through

If those were 2008 R's you made a good move to pass on them. I still say thier value is closer to $4,000 as a track bike.

[steve.m]

mancuso HD here in town cleared their entire stock of buells in 1 week.  Actually less when you consider the frenzy didn't start until they released prices.

So my question is...why the hell didn't they price these things a bit more competetively in the first place.  HD dealers never budge from MSRP but at least put the price where your product can compete against the imports.  

seeing a lot more firebolts around town now    If I weren't so tall there'd be one of those in the garage instead of (or maybe alongside) the uly.