Here are some pictures of favorite Buell motorcycles (of course, some are owned by me, but not all of them :-)
My first Buell, a Thunderbolt S2, is a certified collector’s item. Currently, with 111K+ miles, seeming like new after 2 engine rebuilds (the second, right after the first--oh yeah, its a long story, maybe good for another section of this site). But I digress. The first Buell I fell in love with--mainly because of its exotic status and good looks. But unfortunately, its “high-maintenance” personality dominated the relationship. The S2 is a wonderful ride, a veritable torque-monster now that its been breathed upon by the engine gods (Brian Nallin and friends). But, its kinda heavy for me, and because so many of its original parts are no longer replaceable, the S2 has been relegated to be more of a show bike than the daily rider it was for 7 years. Certainly deserves its own web pages, recounting the huge number of technical tweaks and lessons-learned...oh well maybe, when and if I have the time...
My second Buell (yeah, some say I’m a little crazy to own more than one), a Firebolt XB9R, is by far, the most easy-to-ride and very enjoyable for me, primarily due to its small size and weight, generous torque, and quick / precise steering. Someday, I may add another section (technical details plus long term ownership experiences) about my Firebolt on this web site. For sure, there will be many more pictures of it as I evolve it further...
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Page last updated Nov. 27, 2004.
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