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Title: Buell Blast
Post by: Rossco500 on January 16, 2019, 10:26:10 PM

A bit of a rarity and something very different - 3,800 miles and 2500 euros. Apparently Erik Buell wasn't a fan!!

Gearing looks pretty low judging by the size of the rear pulley

https://www.donedeal.co.uk/motorbikes-for-sale/00-buell-blast/19013438


 

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Title: Re: Buell Blast
Post by: Moto63 on January 17, 2019, 07:42:53 AM

Definitely different.... once test rode a buell, the X1 lightning if I remember correctly. Nice thing but at the time I was riding triumph speed triples and the handling by comparison just wasn't sharp enough for what I personally wanted. I'd defo have one now tho... cheers, Michael

Title: Re: Buell Blast
Post by: Guzziless Steve on January 17, 2019, 11:00:52 AM

Half a Harley, learner bikes in the US.  Still hanker after a Buell XB9.

Title: Re: Buell Blast
Post by: mthee on January 17, 2019, 11:11:52 AM

There was a Buell Lightening at the local Sunday meet. I was amazed at how compact it was. Loved the silencer location and huge, rim-mounted brake discs.

Title: Re: Buell Blast
Post by: Moto63 on January 17, 2019, 05:08:48 PM

Yes that's the one I test ride Matt... like I say lovely bike, I just needed something a tad "sharper " at the time. I once got talking to a guy who owned one and had an aftermarket zorst system on it... sounded absolutely brilliant.😁