ok help me pick one

I think you should take the Harley and send me the Buell. Lol...nah if you're under 30 take the Buell. I think younger women would find it more attractive and you'll fit in more with the bikers of that age group. If you're over 30, take the Harley. They say the only difference between a Harley Davidson and a vacuum cleaner is the the position of the dirtbag. ;) Just kidding, no insult intended for the die-hard Harley fans out there. It really all boils down to your own tastes and what fits your personality. I think you'll be happy with either one, just be sure to let us know what you pick.
 
Since you don't have a Ducati Monster to choose from, I'd say go for the Buell.....dependable and forgiving.......
 
I think Harleys are for old guys going thru a mid-life crisis!

I kind of agree. My unlcle bought it not long after he got his Corvette. Harley's tend to leak oil and need to be babied a lot, just like Corvettes, British sports cars. They remind me of hi-maintenance women. :lol:

Personally, I want my life to be less hassle and more fun!

My uncle has one and he got it when he was in his 50's. Now, plz understand, 40, 50 and 60 are not old. It might seem ancient to people who just turned old enough to drink legally, but it's not. Colonel Sanders, as in KFC's Colonel Sanders, didn't fry chicken commercially until he was over 60.

It's never too late to start something new.
 
lol harleys are not just and old mans bike! :lol:
ive built and ridin harleys from the age 17- 30..........but unelss its a really old sportster like the 69' 900 copped custom i had, there smaller and like count said a "chicks" ride. go with what u feel is "you"

best thing 2 things to consider:
1. what suits ur personality
2. what size/make bike can u physically handle...too often ppl make a mistake and get a bike thats way too heavey or big and often find this out later in a situation that results in serious injury....especially if its ur first bike!

i dont mean to preach, but once u have seen family/ friends and even strangers get hurt/killed its hard not too..including myself.......

goodluck.......
 
My brother has that same Buell but in a different color and it is a great bike. Ive got a '05 Ducati 749 Superbike and sometimes the Buell is more fun because its got more torque.
 
Id wait and save up for something better... like a Ducati... :D

Myself, ill be eventually getting the Hybrid Triumph... built inbetween Cloud Strife's Fenrir Cycle (Final Fantasy) and The Judge Dread Bike (Judge Dread)... Looks very much like a Swoop.... Perfect for me :D
 
I agree with some of the others, get something YOU like and that YOU can handle easily. Don't let your testosterone get the better of you and get something too large.

Whatever you do, wear a helmet and assume drivers can not see you. It will make you a more defensive and aware driver. We don't have a helmet law in South Carolina, but anyone with any sense wears a brain bucket.

It would totally rock if you got your motorcycle helmet painted like a Boba Fett helmet. 8)

I saw a pic of someone's bike that was painted like Slave 1, but of course, I can't find the pic now.

Keep us all posted.
 
I'd go with the Buell, just because Sportsters are a bag of spanners. If you want to go the Harley road then get one of the Bigger evos. If that's not poss then stick with the Buell, looks far better, more reliable and the brakes work. :)
 
okay well hmm my dad really wants me to stay with the harley and i want the buell but i still dono i mean ya i think i can handle iit i have been on motorcycles since i was 3 lol but i might have to disappoint:facepalm my dad and go ith the buell but ill let you all kno after xmas what going down lol;)


oh and thanks for all the help i think the buell would be better i mean im 17 lol
 
okay well hmm my dad really wants me to stay with the harley and i want the buell but i still dono i mean ya i think i can handle iit i have been on motorcycles since i was 3 lol but i might have to disappoint:facepalm my dad and go ith the buell but ill let you all kno after xmas what going down lol;)


oh and thanks for all the help i think the buell would be better i mean im 17 lol

Yep at 17 - If you were driving a harley around, I would think you were borrowing your dad's motorcycle...

I think the Buell is cooler and much more age appropraite...Granted at 17 I was driving a '91 Ford Escort (champagne colored) - which had about 150K miles on it.... :facepalm
 
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Heh heh, something I know a little about... I'm a cargo hold prowler/variant wannabe. I've not bought much. Just getting ideas. Anyway, I've never been much a fan of Buells. My first bike was a GS500 so I'm a little biased. I would advise something you're not afraid to drop and both of those look pretty new. SO get the cheap one. You've probably ridden a few times seeing as how your dad's supportive but seeing that you just got the permit I'd say you ought to start out on the buell. It's much lighter and may be more forgiving (if that's even possible).

PLEASE go slow. PLEASE don't good fast. LOL. I know that's silly because that's not why people buy bikes but it takes a LONG time to ease into a motorcycle. Don't get cocky!
 
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