I got your Sport-Tourer right here. City-X style

[tankhead]

I thought I would post a pic of my buelltiful ride.  Because I can and because I love my bike. It is all geared up and was taken at a Harley Dealership in Fredrick MD.  Enjoy:  Notice the Buell messenger bag tucked under the trunk bag.

[naustin]

nice

[Studad]

  that's pretty dude... more pics! also, how comfy is that beast on the highway? can you actually tour on it? two up? hard bag options?

[Rogue]

Beautiful CityX set up for touring.  

I'll raise you my Firebolt set up for touring.  

[R Doug]

[IMG]Notice the Buell messenger bag tucked under the trunk bag.

How many have you accumulated thus far?

[Kootenanny]

Beautiful CityX set up for touring.  

I'll raise you my Firebolt set up for touring.  

I know I've posted it before, but...

[scott-sts]

So far, for touring on the Buell I carry my wallet.  It's a little small...

[tankhead]

Just the two.  
I haven't been to any other dealerships yet.  I hope all is well, Doug.

[tankhead]

Here ya go,
Isn't she BUELLtiful



I have about 9000 miles in about a year.  I had a broken collarbone from May till August so I did not ride at all during those months, until I rode to Lake Placid from Southern New Jersey in one day.  I have done a 1200 mile 3.5 day tour.  And an 800 mile overnight stay in West Virginia and back to South Jersey.  I like my sport tourer just fine.  tank you.

[Rogue]

Koot, does the Buell Tank Bag interfere with the Firebolt riding position?

My Cortech Super mini tank bag, which is about half the size of the Buell bag, interefers just a bit and rubs against my chest.  Not bad.  Just enough to bug me.  Was wonder if the Buell bag is worse.

[bizarro]

What kind of mileage do y'all get?

[Kootenanny]

Koot, does the Buell Tank Bag interfere with the Firebolt riding position?

My Cortech Super mini tank bag, which is about half the size of the Buell bag, interefers just a bit and rubs against my chest.  Not bad.  Just enough to bug me.  Was wonder if the Buell bag is worse.

If the eensy weensy little bag on the tank in your pic bothers you, then yes, the Buell bag will be worse.  

It's not bad, but I'm definitely aware of it--especially if the expandable top is expanded (bottom of my helmet chinbar will contact it then).  The top can be expanded just in the front, though.  

The bag came with a "personal music system" holder mounted on it right where it's against your chest--this I immediately discarded, as it rubbed my chest.  Without it, the bag is OK, I really only notice it when shifting my body from side to side in the corners, but I admit that I prefer to ride without it when I can (thankfully, the tailbag is enough for most short trips).  Keep in mind, I have short arms, so some may not be leaned forward as far as I am (even though I have the Helibars riser on my bike).

I'll also comment on fitting and quality.  The bag fits the bike well, as if it were made for it (which it was), but I really didn't like having the bits of strapping and the Fastex clips permanently mounted to my bike, to flap in the wind whenever the bag was not attached.  So, I modified the system so it hooks to two extended bolts (front airbox cover bolts), and got rid of the Fastex clips--this also moved the bag forward slightly.  In addition, I have had to re-sew the main forward harness to the bottom of the bag, as the original stitching failed...I'm currently replacing the main zipper in the tail bag, too.  Good thing my wife has a Husqvarna--sewing machine, that is--and I know how to use it!

[TheCloser]

After a 4-day trip with Rogue earlier this year, I have become firmly convinced that it is not how much storage space you have, but what you CARRY in what space you have!

I had a few "misadventures" and Rogue's ingenious method of carrying clothing, gear, and oil & funnel(!)really saved the day!  

[Rogue]

What kind of mileage do y'all get?

With bags and a steady 80 mph in the highway, I got 43 mpg.  40 mpg in city or twisties.

[naustin]

I got 49mpg on my last tank.  My fairing and windscreen might make me a little more slippery.  My bike has the "race" computer and pipe - so thats supposed to result in slightly lower milage than stock.

[scott-sts]

I haven't computed mileage but I get 102 miles before the reserve light comes on.

[tankhead]

My light comes on most of the time at about 120-135 once at 150 and got 175 on that tank. Close call though.  While on the meet and eat weekend.

[Kootenanny]

I run around 5 litres/100 km, but if I'm pushing hard that'll increase to 6.  Gives me around 200 km to a tank, usually.

[GS1100GK]

...It is all geared up and was taken at a Harley Dealership in Fredrick MD.  Enjoy:  Notice the Buell messenger bag tucked under the trunk bag.

tankhead, I live in the area we should do some riding provided you don't mind riding with a Suz-Kaw-Buell-wanna-be rider.  

I live in Knoxville, out Rt 340 towards Brunswick.  Let me know.

[Mastros2]

I consistently see 50mpg.  Last tank was 54mpg. Highest as 58mpg, lowest 45mpg.  

Gotta love that during these high gas prices!