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« on: November 06, 2009, 05:16:35 PM »
I have searched, manufacturers, under Buell, Harley and Other, but no notice can I find.  Has this been discussed?  Does anybody care?

In my latest Inside Motorcycles --November, 2009, p. 14 has an article on page 14, Buell ceases production, which then goes on to report that Harley plans to divest itself of the MV Agusta acquisition, and is looking for a buyer.  Apparently their plans to expand into Europe are being put on hold for moment.  

Unfortunately the web site does not have the current issue up.

http://www.insidemotorcycles.com/

I had thought that Buell represented a different direction for Harley, as did the MV Agusta merger...

What gives? Headscratch
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« on: November 06, 2009, 05:16:35 PM »
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« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2009, 05:21:05 PM »
None of this has been discussed at all.

Except in a few threads....

http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,45542.0.html
http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,44119.0.html
http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,45782.0.html
http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,45746.0.html
http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,45543.0.html
http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,45783.0.html
http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,45661.0.html

http://www.buell.com/en_us/company/
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« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2009, 05:30:48 PM »
Quote from: LuvMy883 on November 06, 2009, 05:21:05 PM

None of this has been discussed at all.

Except in a few threads....

http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,45542.0.html
http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,44119.0.html
http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,45782.0.html
http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,45746.0.html
http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,45543.0.html
http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,45783.0.html
http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,45661.0.html

http://www.buell.com/en_us/company/



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« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2009, 05:31:41 PM »
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« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2009, 05:35:56 PM »
Can the Moto Guzzi Section take the unused Buell Section?
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« Reply #5 on: November 06, 2009, 05:37:22 PM »
Quote from: Orson on November 06, 2009, 05:35:56 PM

Can the Moto Guzzi Section take the unused Buell Section?


You have to take Brad1445 as part of the package.  Lol
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« Reply #6 on: November 06, 2009, 05:46:57 PM »
Quote from: DogBoy on November 06, 2009, 05:37:22 PM



You have to take Brad1445 as part of the package.  Lol


Uhm... isn't that breaking some parts of the Geneva Convention, under cruel and unusual punishment? Or some shit like that.
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« Reply #7 on: November 06, 2009, 05:47:22 PM »
Any truth to the rumors of a new VFR?    Lol
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« Reply #8 on: November 06, 2009, 05:48:17 PM »
Quote from: caddydaddy on November 06, 2009, 05:47:22 PM

Any truth to the rumors of a new VFR?    Lol


They say it's going to have four WHOLE cylinders.
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« Reply #9 on: November 06, 2009, 05:50:05 PM »
okay my search abilities are poor.   Embarassment
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« Reply #10 on: November 06, 2009, 05:59:00 PM »
Quote from: ice-cycle on November 06, 2009, 05:50:05 PM

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« Reply #11 on: November 06, 2009, 06:06:35 PM »
Quote from: ice-cycle on November 06, 2009, 05:50:05 PM

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« Reply #12 on: November 06, 2009, 07:18:32 PM »
Quote from: DogBoy on November 06, 2009, 05:37:22 PM



You have to take Brad1445 as part of the package.  Lol


Im actually considering moving some of my V-Twin love to the Guzzi line

Buell got money for  5 bikes out of me before they ate two scoops of stupid.

The world needs More V-Twins


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« Reply #13 on: November 06, 2009, 09:51:03 PM »
Quote from: DogBoy on November 06, 2009, 05:31:41 PM




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« Reply #14 on: November 06, 2009, 10:07:05 PM »
Quote from: Brad1445 on November 06, 2009, 07:18:32 PM



Im actually considering moving some of my V-Twin love to the Guzzi line

Buell got money for  5 bikes out of me before they ate two scoops of stupid.

The world needs More V-Twins


Hand me that Norge




I was hoping you would spend more money on Supermoto.
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« Reply #15 on: November 07, 2009, 12:34:46 AM »
Quote from: DogBoy on November 06, 2009, 10:07:05 PM



I was hoping you would spend more money on Supermoto.



I'm still there!!!
I did the season on 09 KTM 505, LOve the bike but want EFI.  I'm still there.  WE will get these Americans to see the light!

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« Reply #16 on: November 07, 2009, 05:33:21 AM »
Quote from: ice-cycle on November 06, 2009, 05:50:05 PM

okay my search abilities are poor.   Embarassment


Well, the part about Harley divesting itself of M/v Augusta was news to me.  I knew it was rumored .....
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« Reply #17 on: November 07, 2009, 11:13:23 AM »
Not aware it's happened yet, only that they wished to sell MV.  Maybe the Castiglione's will buy it back at a discount?

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« Reply #18 on: November 07, 2009, 02:08:59 PM »
It is not sold yet.  I don't believe I said it was, only that Harley is definitely looking for a buyer.
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« Reply #19 on: November 07, 2009, 04:03:21 PM »
 Lol  Not only has this been discussed, but it also results in forum drama because I moved some of the threads to the Buell forum...as if no one would EVER find them there or sumpin'. Lol
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« Reply #20 on: November 08, 2009, 05:49:26 PM »
Quote from: Brad1445 on November 06, 2009, 07:18:32 PM

Im actually considering moving some of my V-Twin love to the Guzzi line
Buell got money for  5 bikes out of me before they ate two scoops of stupid.
The world needs More V-Twins
Hand me that Norge


Now I agree with you Brad (did I really type that?!?!)! I'm looking at the Guzzis as well.  
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« Reply #21 on: November 08, 2009, 07:33:17 PM »
Quote from: Mastros2 on November 08, 2009, 05:49:26 PM

I'm looking at the Guzzis as well.  


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« Reply #22 on: November 09, 2009, 09:35:56 AM »
Haha.
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« Reply #23 on: November 09, 2009, 10:35:45 AM »
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Now I agree with you Brad (did I really type that?!?!)! I'm looking at the Guzzis as well.  


Test ride one - you may find you still prefer the more instantaneous power hit and lighter weight of the Buell.
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« Reply #24 on: November 09, 2009, 04:15:54 PM »
Quote from: Rincewind on November 09, 2009, 10:35:45 AM



Test ride one - you may find you still prefer the more instantaneous power hit and lighter weight of the Buell.



I have tried to talk myself into the new one but cant look it in the eye.

I would do a Ulysses again if I knew parts would be available.
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« Reply #25 on: November 10, 2009, 08:12:57 AM »
7 yrs support from HD and then the aftermarket...

if you can find one, snatch it up.  i love my uly XT  Inlove (think i've said that before, ohwell)
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« Reply #26 on: March 30, 2011, 07:06:26 AM »
I was looking over some old posts and I thought I would pipe up.   I sold my Uly and bought a 2008 MG Norge.  I love the weather protection, the adjustable windscreen is awsum, the ABS brakes are great and the look and ride of the bike are really great.  The engine runs really well and does not exhibit the problems the Uly had as far as slow speed smoothness.  Both bikes have about the same vibration factor.  The Uly pulls harder from lower engine speeds but the MG revs to 8000 RPM.  Both are really wonderful bikes.  I am not sorry I bought the MG.  I would not go back to the Buell because of the wind protection factor and the non availability of ABS brakes.

The other thing they really have in common is when you stop somebody will always ask you who makes Buell or who makes Moto Guzzi?
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« Reply #27 on: March 30, 2011, 08:42:09 AM »
Motto Guzzi has my interest as well.  I think their V-Twin arrangement makes he most sense as it puts the two jugs right in the airstream and keeps them both cool at the same temps.  

But why the valve inspections?

Plus, I live in SoCal and I don't even know where the Guzzi dealers are!  LOL!
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« Reply #28 on: March 30, 2011, 12:41:17 PM »
Quote from: Rogue on March 30, 2011, 08:42:09 AM

Motto Guzzi has my interest as well.  I think their V-Twin arrangement makes he most sense as it puts the two jugs right in the airstream and keeps them both cool at the same temps.  

But why the valve inspections?

Plus, I live in SoCal and I don't even know where the Guzzi dealers are!  LOL!


What are you refering to when you say "valve Inspections"  Do you mean valve adjustments.  They don't have hydraulic lifters so you need to do adjustments periodically.  Takes all of about 15 minutes max on my Norge.
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« Reply #29 on: March 30, 2011, 03:46:13 PM »
Quote from: Thunderbox on March 30, 2011, 12:41:17 PM



What are you refering to when you say "valve Inspections"  Do you mean valve adjustments.  They don't have hydraulic lifters so you need to do adjustments periodically.  Takes all of about 15 minutes max on my Norge.

So easy a cave man can do it..... so can I!

I'vve got a '08 1200 Sport, a naked Norge, that I bought new in late '09. It' got 20K miles on and is now  well sorted. It had a few issues, it seems that's common with a lot of the new Guzzi's, it's a build quality thing. In the USA you can count the good dealers on one hand. Kinda like Buell in that regard.  

Rogue, check out GuzziTech, there in Socal and porvide great support to the Guzzi Community: http://forum.guzzitech.com/


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