ok help me pick one

curtis

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okay i have to pick one of these for xmas one i have but i can trade in and my dad will pay the rest but any help i love both types of bikes but i just got my permit soo ya ;) well here they are

first a buell
second a 1975-86 custom harley sportster;)

thanks
curtis

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Hey, the Buell looks very sharp. But the custom harley sportster also catches my eye too.:D Its hard, I cant decide either. But at least you'll look cool in any of them, right?8)
 
Have you looked at BMW? Very smooth and very fast, extended service intervals. They have some really nice looking sport versions. Guess I didn't help answer your question.:p
 
ya i went to the buell place and sat on the xb12r it sweet but i have ridden the sportster and its bomb its such a hard choice:facepalm

and bmw lol arnt they expensive ?? but ill just take a look
 
I'll take my R1 over all of them, but if I had to choose between those, I'd go with the Buell. Definately more fun.
 
How old are you? For me it has to be the Buell, isn't the Harley an old mans bike? What do I know, as a Brit I don't think we ever had the "love affair" with Harley's. I'm with jpnk3, but I'll stick with my bullet proof blade!

Great Christmas you will have either way, swap you for my socks!
 
I've always liked Harley's but that Buell looks pretty cool. Not sure if blue is a good color for the Harley, but that's just me. It looks good on the Buell though for sure.
 
I love the color of the buell but seen so many guys hit face first on any kind of accident. At least with the Harley you don't necisarrilly hit face first at lower speeds. Other than that I would have to say buell looks like fun but it doesn't take too many years before you look very uncool on a kid's bike. The Harley ya can age into.
Also what sort of groups are there to go riding with in your area? are ther lots of Harly groups or lots of well rocket bike groups because a lot of riding is also socializing and if you can't relate then that limits your socializing and fun. Just my experiences
 
Id say the Buell anyday!

Or if you want a proper bike then you need the Suzuki GSXR 750 (y)...hopefully i will have one.....one day!!!
 
Personally, I would go with the buell. Once you get tired of the look, you can get a conversion frame kit.

And build something like this.
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Good Luck
Brian
 
Being born and raised in the UK I would get a Triumph myself (any model). my Dad had a Bonneville and it was a go getter man!!!
 
You're young, get the Buell. There's plenty of time to get a full-size Harley. The Sportster is often viewed by other Harley riders as a "chick's bike". The Buell will be much more reliable, and cheaper in the long run. Also consider an old Triumph over the Harley if you're looking for something vintage.
 
Buell! (y)

I used to have a Sportster 1200. I'm 6' 1" and even with the forward control kit I felt cramped on it. I didn't feel too bad selling it off. :facepalm

I've taken the Buells for test drives and they feel vrey nice. Love the torque! :love
 
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