About to buy an 1125 - enablers needed!

[1KPerDay]

The vibe is much less than some other high power bikes including the ZZR 1200.

Er... no.

The ZZR has a bit of a buzz at around 4500-5000 rpm, but it smooths out on the way to 11000. The Buell is smoothish down low and in the midrange but gets pretty buzzy near redline... at least the 5 copies I rode at the introductory trackday. Lots more vibes than the ZZR has ever. But there's lots of torque so you don't really need to rev it that high.

[Brad1445]

1) You already know how nicely twins deliver power

2) kitsch. It matters.  

3) Razor sharp handling

4) Piss brad off

5) Great brakes.

6) Seriously... you're actually asking?

7) doooooo eeeeeeeeet!

8) twin throb + water cooling.  

Query: Why not keep the ST and ditch the Triple in favor of the Buell. Seems your garage will be a tad redundant on function/purpose.

$.02

Just because I don't want one, why do you think it would piss me off if others buy them.  My guess is the sooner we sell the Buell branded ones the sooner they will release fixed and improved versions under new names and looks.  

I had my 5 Buell s, but they were a bit less ugly and a bit more reliable.

Buy them up boys!!!!!!  

[Bueller]

Er... no.

The ZZR has a bit of a buzz at around 4500-5000 rpm, but it smooths out on the way to 11000. The Buell is smoothish down low and in the midrange but gets pretty buzzy near redline... at least the 5 copies I rode at the introductory trackday. Lots more vibes than the ZZR has ever. But there's lots of torque so you don't really need to rev it that high.

I found the vibe on the ZZR almost cruel cruising at highway speeds.  Both my Laverda 1200s were bad- probably worse.  Rev them out and they smooth off, or at a higher cruising speed.  I'd rather have the vibe at high revs than while cruising.  At least with revs I feel like I'm doing something that should be making vibes and there is so much else going on that I don't have time to think much about it.

The 1125s don't come with any bar weights and they make a difference if you put them on.  The point was that the vibes through the bars are no real reason not to buy an 1125.

[Anakist]

Mine just keeps getting better. Did two 400km days in a row (biggest days ever on a bike) and my back was an issue (preexisting injury) but everything else was fine.

I have custom bar ends that weigh 670g each (up from 8g each) and I had no problems with vibes, and that was 2 up.

LuvMy883: Have you done a set before? Do you have pictures? I am going to put pelican type cases on mine and am wondering about ways to mount them.

James

[Bueller]

I forgot to mention the clutch.  It is brilliant.  Vacuum assisted.  It goes up through the gears with hardly a let off in the throttle and just a flick of the lever. Quick and light with minimal revs dropped on a change
Posted on: 07 January 2010, 16:49:02

Er... no.

The ZZR has a bit of a buzz at around 4500-5000 rpm, but it smooths out on the way to 11000. The Buell is smoothish down low and in the midrange but gets pretty buzzy near redline... at least the 5 copies I rode at the introductory trackday. Lots more vibes than the ZZR has ever. But there's lots of torque so you don't really need to rev it that high.

1K I just took another ride on a ZZR 1200 to make sure that  my earlier impressions were correct.  At 100kph (60 MPH) it was bloody awful.  The bike is 4 years old but only 12,000km and in good nick.

[chornbe]

Just because I don't want one, why do you think it would piss me off if others buy them.  My guess is the sooner we sell the Buell branded ones the sooner they will release fixed and improved versions under new names and looks.  

It was... uhm... like... a joke.

[chornbe]

Mine just keeps getting better. Did two 400km days in a row (biggest days ever on a bike) and my back was an issue (preexisting injury) but everything else was fine.

I have custom bar ends that weigh 670g each (up from 8g each) and I had no problems with vibes, and that was 2 up.

LuvMy883: Have you done a set before? Do you have pictures? I am going to put pelican type cases on mine and am wondering about ways to mount them.

James

I used to build all kinds of racks and custom stuff "back in the day". I'm kinda quietly opening a small maintenance and light repair biz out of my garage (due to deed restrictions, I can't go full bore out of the house). Doing these kinds of setups is one of the things I'm hoping to really build on this side biz. Then, when I retire in 3 years (AAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHHAH AHAHAHAHA AHHAHAHAHAHHAHA AHAAAHHAHHA) and move to North Carolina or Northern California (AAAAAAAAAA AHHAHAHAHA AHAHA AHAHAHAHAH AHHAAHAHHHHAHHAHA AHA AHA HAA) everyone will be begging me to build racks for them.

There's the dream...   ( I cracked myself up pretty good with that whole retirement joke )

As for pictures, no, not really, but I figure I'll do Falcon's racks for cheap (like, pay for travel time) and use him like a human advertisement

[xbud]

 Do it, I sold my Ducati ST4 and bought an 1125CR, I would say the engine is actually smoother through the powerband, handles much better and dropped about 120 lbs between models. And for the price, it is a no brainer

[1KPerDay]

1K I just took another ride on a ZZR 1200 to make sure that  my earlier impressions were correct.  At 100kph (60 MPH) it was bloody awful.  The bike is 4 years old but only 12,000km and in good nick.

You're only supposed to hit 100kph briefly on the way up and the way back down.

Tell your buddy to sync his carbs.

[1KPerDay]

The point was that the vibes through the bars are no real reason not to buy an 1125.

agreed.

[atypical1]

Okay, so I'm about to pull the trigger and buy an 1125R.  I found a 2010 with 1xx miles on it.  Oh yeah, it's the white color I've been looking for too.

Your aesthetic sensibilities certainly have dropped since you decided to sell the Duc.

james

[SalsaShark]

I just got the Speedy!  There's no way I'm getting rid of it.   I was worried about the redundancy, too.  My only line of thought otherwise is that the Buell could be a track bike, and my Speedy could be the everyday bike with the Duck being the trip bike.  However, I'm thinking that when my Duck sells, the Buell will become the trip bike....I'll just pack some clothes in a backpack and take off.  Maybe I'd take the Buell to the National meet..

I guess the question is, why wouldn't you?! Toys are toys man... some people like 'em, some hate 'em... the only opinion that really matters is yours. Are you really going to enjoy it?

Personally, I've had a blast with mine even though I've only had it out for a very limited amount (stupid snow). I plan on tracking it next summer. I don't think I could do an IBA on the 25R, but I know there are people out there crazy enough to take off across the country on there's without issue.  

Oh yeah, the Speedy and the 25R make good playmates.

[falconati]

Your aesthetic sensibilities certainly have dropped since you decided to sell the Duc.

james

Very ouch.  The more I look at it, the more I really like it.  It's more of an acquired taste than a Ducati, which is conventionally beautiful.  It's like.....taking the time to find the S1000RR attractive.

[falconati]

So, everything is set.  In 1-3 weeks, the Duc should be sold, at which point in time I'll finalize paperwork.  So, if any ST.Ners want my Duc, contact me before some RANDOM Floridian owns it!

[Brad1445]

Whats the price tag on the Duc?

[falconati]

$7300 to an ST.Ner

[Bueller]

You're only supposed to hit 100kph briefly on the way up and the way back down.

Maybe in a couple of years when I get a few points back on my licence.  

[Tpoppa]

I am very happy with my 2009.  I expect the 2010 to gain some collectable value, as there are only a handful in the US.

[burnergold2B]

INCLUDE YOUR WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT BELOW, PLEASE

  I found an '08 1125R at the dealer, the day they were rolling them into the parking lot on the first day of sale; $4995. You will be happy with the bike if you like performance toys. These things are incredible. The short-stroke Rotax is a work of art. It is NOT like an Aprilia Rotax. Enjoy.