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buell nklr
Posted: Wed May 01, 2002 2:05 am
by odklr
I went to the local harley boutique (they also sell a few
motorcycles) to enter a sweepstakes to win a Buell Firebolt, with a
trip to Deal's Gap to ride with Eric Buell.
Incidentally, I went to a websight a few weeks ago for enthusiest
riders of the "Dragon". It looks like beautiful country. It's also in
a part of the U.S. I've never been to.
The Firebolt is 'bitchen!
A Ducati 996 rider in full leathers was admiring the bike while I was
there. I love contrasts in general, and this guy, in that shop, was
quite a sight.
I actually like the motorcycle part of Harley Inc., but I just can't
picture my skinny Indian ass fitting in the mold as a "Biker". It is
the perfect ass for a KLR though.
Mike Kinville
'00 KLR 250
Ft. Richardson, AK
buell nklr
Posted: Wed May 01, 2002 10:30 am
by Gord Mounce
I worked for a magazine that had a Buell roadrace team, so I know the bikes
fairly well. I also had the pleasure of meeting Eric on a number of
occassions. I also got to ride with him in the twisties once. Lemme tell
ya - with years of roadracing under my belt I'm not a bad rider, but Eric is
still seriously fast.
great fun those bikes, especially the X1. Haven't ridden a `bolt. Looks
great though.
gord
buell nklr
Posted: Wed May 01, 2002 10:42 am
by gpokluda
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "odklr" wrote:
> I went to the local harley boutique (they also sell a few
> motorcycles) to enter a sweepstakes to win a Buell Firebolt, with a
> trip to Deal's Gap to ride with Eric Buell.
>
> Incidentally, I went to a websight a few weeks ago for enthusiest
> riders of the "Dragon". It looks like beautiful country. It's also
in
> a part of the U.S. I've never been to.
>
> The Firebolt is 'bitchen! > Mike Kinville
> '00 KLR 250
> Ft. Richardson, AK
Yep, if Harley ever gives Eric the V-Rod motor, watch out. I almost
bought a Cyclone when in the market for a sporty bike, but ended up
with a ZRX. I do like some of the new thinking in the Firebolt; fuel
in frame, oil in swingarm. Great stuff.
Gino
buell nklr
Posted: Wed May 01, 2002 2:04 pm
by Sonny Bulla
"odklr" writes:
>I actually like the motorcycle part of Harley Inc., but I just can't
>picture my skinny Indian ass fitting in the mold as a "Biker".
No rule that I know of that sez you have to play the "Biker" part to own a
Harley. Just because a few yuppies think they can buy the image doesn't
make it a standard for the rest of us "Motorcyclists" to follow.
I owned (and rode) a couple of Harleys for years and never had a temptation
to wear black leather all over my body in 95 degree weather, get a tattoo,
or wear a "doo-rag". Heck, I even bathed regularly and wore a white helmet!
I would have one now if I could afford both a dual-sport and a Roadking.
Sonny
luggage rack system for sale
Posted: Wed May 01, 2002 2:25 pm
by ghouse101
Luggage rack system, custom fabricated for KLR650. Incorporates tube
frame, backrest (removable), small topbox, and soft saddlebags
adapted from nylon luggage.
$125, buyer pays shipping. Email me for pix: Tokyoregon@...
Don