My New-To-Me 1125R

[sammyseaman]

I was all set to get either a Triumph or BMW but this dropped onto my lap unexpectedly.  

   Sorry to hear that  

[Rogue]

I'm not!  

[skater69]

Congrats! Nice choice.  I almost bought one barely used off a private party.  I just decided I didn't want another sportsbike.  But I was super impressed with the 1125R.  Goes like a bat out of hell.....awesome sound too and torque.  Comfortable for a sportbike and light and tossable.  The looks kinda grow on me too.  Enjoy it...I'm sure you will!

[Brad1445]

Congrats! Nice choice.  I almost bought one barely used off a private party.  I just decided I didn't want another sportsbike.  But I was super impressed with the 1125R.  Goes like a bat out of hell.....awesome sound too and torque.  Comfortable for a sportbike and light and tossable.  The looks kinda grow on me too.  Enjoy it...I'm sure you will!

Here are some on ebay.

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=1125r&_sacat=6024&_dmpt=US_motorcycles&_odkw=&_osacat=6024&bkBtn=&_trksid=p4506.m270.l1313

Here are recent closed auctions..

http://motors.completed.shop.ebay.com/Motorcycles-/6024/i.html?LH_Complete=1&_trkparms=65%253A13%257C39%253A1&rt=nc&_nkw=1125r&_dmpt=US_motorcycles&_sticky=1&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_sop=2&_sc=1

[CLAY]

Hey Rogue (or any other 1125 owners)- how about an update?

[Rogue]

I've put 4,500 miles on mine so far (it now has 16,500 miles) with no issues.

Well okay.  A bolt came loose on a ride and I needed to tighten it.  When I got home I checked around the area near the loosened bolt and found another bolt coming loose.  My only conclusion is when the dealership rotated the engine on its 12.5k valve inspection they forgot to tighten those two bolts.  I re-torqued everything else I could get to they all came up to spec.  Coming up on replacing the Pirelli Diablo Rosso tires.

I had to adjust the suspension to a level below my actual weight to get a good compromise with ride and handling.  I think I'm there.  The bike has a very supple ride now without being unstable at deep lean angles.  Before the suspension felt a bit too firm when set at my weight.  

I may have posted this pictures before but ah, what the hell!    Here's the lastest photo.  
 

[cbsnbiker]

What a bummer that Buell went out of business.    

[R Doug]

   PODS!  



j/k

Congrats on the ride.  I test rode one at a Buell demo once.  That bike is a hoot!

[Castaway]

I've put 4,500 miles on mine so far (it now has 16,500 miles) with no issues.

Well okay.  A bolt came loose on a ride and I needed to tighten it.  When I got home I checked around the area near the loosened bolt and found another bolt coming loose.  My only conclusion is when the dealership rotated the engine on its 12.5k valve inspection they forgot to tighten those two bolts.  I re-torqued everything else I could get to they all came up to spec.  Coming up on replacing the Pirelli Diablo Rosso tires.

I had to adjust the suspension to a level below my actual weight to get a good compromise with ride and handling.  I think I'm there.  The bike has a very supple ride now without being unstable at deep lean angles.  Before the suspension felt a bit too firm when set at my weight.  

I may have posted this pictures before but ah, what the hell!    Here's the lastest photo.  
 

Good to hear of your continued enjoyment. It's a cool bike in my book.

[jfusaro]

Nice ride, almost pulled the trigger on one in 09, could not come to grips with a belt drive sport bike.  Good luck with it, its a beaut.

[Rogue]

Thanks guys.

So far so good.  Anything that goes wrong with it is going to be on me.  I have no plans to ever take it to a dealership.  I'm married to it...no warranty.  I got it for a bargain so I'm okay with that.  I'll enjoy it for a few years, put some miles on it, then decide what to do with it later on.

I came close to pulling the trigger on an R1 with the Cross Plane engine before the 1125R fell on my lap so to speak.

[Kyle401]

Nice ride, almost pulled the trigger on one in 09, could not come to grips with a belt drive sport bike.  Good luck with it, its a beaut.

  Were you planning to turn it into a track bike?

[Tpoppa]

The belt drive is fantastic, and has a few advantages over a chain.  Belts last longer than chains.

The only downside is you can't change gearing.