Comments on: Erik Buell Racing: The Trilogy (Bike Reports) (News) http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/08/erik-buell-racing-the-trilogy/ Motorcycle News, Editorials, Product Reviews and Bike Reviews Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:25:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Norm G. http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/08/erik-buell-racing-the-trilogy/comment-page-1/#comment-27667 Norm G. Sun, 04 Sep 2011 23:36:17 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=16908#comment-27667 and race they did. erik even had an 1190RS on static display. holy mother of carbon was that thing a sight to behold...! honestly, i wasn't all that jazzed about the 999 style headlights in the pictures (who can forget that debacle?), but in the flesh it works. the phrase "pictures really don't do it justice" is overused and may sound cliche, but in this case it's true. i've seen and been around all manner of high end motorcycles and megabuck racing kit so i don't impress easily. so when i say "i was impressed", these aren't words i throw around haphazardly. the carbon is literally mil-spec. one of the best if not THEE best i've ever seen. another something that doesn't come across in the pictures is that there are actually 2 different finishes to the weave. there's the traditional smooth gloss finish, but there's also a rought matte or unfinished carbon being used in the high heat, high contact, high load areas. this thing not only LOOKS like a friggin' stealth bomber, it's actually MADE like one...! my only request is the frame and swingarm in brushed aluminum like proper works kit and a "comstar" version of the perimeter front rim to match the rear. and race they did. erik even had an 1190RS on static display. holy mother of carbon was that thing a sight to behold…! honestly, i wasn’t all that jazzed about the 999 style headlights in the pictures (who can forget that debacle?), but in the flesh it works. the phrase “pictures really don’t do it justice” is overused and may sound cliche, but in this case it’s true. i’ve seen and been around all manner of high end motorcycles and megabuck racing kit so i don’t impress easily. so when i say “i was impressed”, these aren’t words i throw around haphazardly. the carbon is literally mil-spec. one of the best if not THEE best i’ve ever seen. another something that doesn’t come across in the pictures is that there are actually 2 different finishes to the weave. there’s the traditional smooth gloss finish, but there’s also a rought matte or unfinished carbon being used in the high heat, high contact, high load areas. this thing not only LOOKS like a friggin’ stealth bomber, it’s actually MADE like one…! my only request is the frame and swingarm in brushed aluminum like proper works kit and a “comstar” version of the perimeter front rim to match the rear.

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]]> By: Roadrash1 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/08/erik-buell-racing-the-trilogy/comment-page-1/#comment-27243 Roadrash1 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 10:27:57 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=16908#comment-27243 Eric, Ventura makes bolt-on frames for their bags for the 1125's. (and about everything else on 2 wheels.) So, the luggage problem can be solved. I am six foot and don't feel scrunched on my 1125R at all. As far as passengers go, I haven't seen a large number of riders that would be looking to take a passenger far enough on a true sport bike to need luggage! :-) Eric, Ventura makes bolt-on frames for their bags for the 1125′s. (and about everything else on 2 wheels.) So, the luggage problem can be solved. I am six foot and don’t feel scrunched on my 1125R at all.
As far as passengers go, I haven’t seen a large number of riders that would be looking to take a passenger far enough on a true sport bike to need luggage! :-)

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]]> By: Bud http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/08/erik-buell-racing-the-trilogy/comment-page-1/#comment-27157 Bud Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:53:09 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=16908#comment-27157 No, that's what you should do. He should do what he thinks is best. No, that’s what you should do. He should do what he thinks is best.

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]]> By: fast2win http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/08/erik-buell-racing-the-trilogy/comment-page-1/#comment-27156 fast2win Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:37:27 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=16908#comment-27156 Why would he want to go backwards? The rotax already far exceeds that motor in every way. Why would he want to go backwards? The rotax already far exceeds that motor in every way.

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]]> By: Mike http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/08/erik-buell-racing-the-trilogy/comment-page-1/#comment-27143 Mike Thu, 25 Aug 2011 01:00:26 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=16908#comment-27143 Ohhhhhhhhhh.....geeeeze So now you are an expert on business strategy, motorcycle design and actually have the management skills to head up a motorcycle company. Just one post, one time, one day, once this year....simply state you do not have a legitmate opinion. Eric Buell is an American hero......... and has earned the respect of knowledgeable motorcycles all over the world. And your motorcycle industry resume is …….what? Ohhhhhhhhhh…..geeeeze

So now you are an expert on business strategy, motorcycle design and actually have the management skills to head up a motorcycle company.

Just one post, one time, one day, once this year….simply state you do not have a legitmate opinion.

Eric Buell is an American hero……… and has earned the respect of knowledgeable motorcycles all over the world.
And your motorcycle industry resume is …….what?

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]]> By: Eric http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/08/erik-buell-racing-the-trilogy/comment-page-1/#comment-27130 Eric Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:57:41 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=16908#comment-27130 I always liked the 1125CR, but it's a bit too small, and no luggage/passenger accommodations. Make an 1190CR, size it for the American market (60 inch wheelbase.. come on man who wants to pour themselves into a 52" cockpit?) and make the sub-frame have enough metal for a Givi luggage rack. I always liked the 1125CR, but it’s a bit too small, and no luggage/passenger accommodations. Make an 1190CR, size it for the American market (60 inch wheelbase.. come on man who wants to pour themselves into a 52″ cockpit?) and make the sub-frame have enough metal for a Givi luggage rack.

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]]> By: Jeremy in TX http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/08/erik-buell-racing-the-trilogy/comment-page-1/#comment-27129 Jeremy in TX Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:45:20 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=16908#comment-27129 I had always hoped Polaris would get into the street bike market beyond cruisers. They wouldn't need to buy Buell to do it though. I think it would be more sucessful under teh Polaris brand name. Start out with perhaps a single cylinder dual sport and a larger displacement adventure bike... yeah, that's the ticket! I had always hoped Polaris would get into the street bike market beyond cruisers. They wouldn’t need to buy Buell to do it though. I think it would be more sucessful under teh Polaris brand name. Start out with perhaps a single cylinder dual sport and a larger displacement adventure bike… yeah, that’s the ticket!

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]]> By: Scott in the UK http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/08/erik-buell-racing-the-trilogy/comment-page-1/#comment-27040 Scott in the UK Sun, 21 Aug 2011 11:57:56 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=16908#comment-27040 Always liked the idea of owning a Firebolt myself.....not asa practical long distance touring buke - I have my Guzzi for that. But as a sunny afternoon scratching bike.... The w/c ones do nothing for me - but thats just me! I just happen to love air cooled bikes that can go around corners properly. Always liked the idea of owning a Firebolt myself…..not asa practical long distance touring buke – I have my Guzzi for that. But as a sunny afternoon scratching bike….

The w/c ones do nothing for me – but thats just me! I just happen to love air cooled bikes that can go around corners properly.

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]]> By: Foogunheimer http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/08/erik-buell-racing-the-trilogy/comment-page-1/#comment-27028 Foogunheimer Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:31:48 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=16908#comment-27028 He not quite in the 1198R category, yet. Buell would be wise to make a motorcycle for the people instead of the favored few. Then he can use those assets to design boutique bikes to sell to the rich and famous. He not quite in the 1198R category, yet. Buell would be wise to make a motorcycle for the people instead of the favored few. Then he can use those assets to design boutique bikes to sell to the rich and famous.

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]]> By: Norm G. http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/08/erik-buell-racing-the-trilogy/comment-page-1/#comment-26973 Norm G. Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:29:16 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=16908#comment-26973 re: "It would be nice if Buell would sell a bike that’s affordable" affordable relative to what...? SV650 or 1198R...? kia forte or ferrari 430...? both are sales successes. remember, everyone slots into either 1 of 2 categories. you're either "top down" or "bottom feeder up". now choose. re: “It would be nice if Buell would sell a bike that’s affordable”

affordable relative to what…? SV650 or 1198R…? kia forte or ferrari 430…? both are sales successes. remember, everyone slots into either 1 of 2 categories. you’re either “top down” or “bottom feeder up”. now choose.

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