DoubleJ
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Nice black one pulled into Tim Hortons in Dunnville on Sunday. Lots of attention from the HD crowd. Lot swamped with bikes out for maybe a last romp!
Anyone have a Buell 1125r?
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There's nothing in GTA that I've seen. One in Barrie area and one in St. Catharines I think. Nearest is in Holland Landing, I guess that could be classified as GTA - still damn far. 
I may go see on the weekend.
However, I was hoping to see one without the pressure of the seller being there.
I guess they are even rarer than I thought. Seem to be more popular in the States for obvious reasons.
I may go see on the weekend.
However, I was hoping to see one without the pressure of the seller being there.
I guess they are even rarer than I thought. Seem to be more popular in the States for obvious reasons.
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Venom01
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I talked to Ralph yesterday. It'll be a long while before they shut down. They are open Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
Since ever Ralph told me it doesn't matter how old tires are, I lost confidence in the validity of his statements. He's a Dana White of motorcycling.
I'm gonna go in half hour or so. Hopefully it's somewhere accessible that I can sit on it.
I'm gonna go in half hour or so. Hopefully it's somewhere accessible that I can sit on it.
Venom01
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It was yesterday
Yeah, fits me right. They seem to think it's worth $6,000.
I could've bought one with EBR ECM, Corbin seat, and aftermarket exhaust for $3,800 or a bit less even. But at the time didn't know if I want it for sure. That's okay, I'm in no rush.
I could've bought one with EBR ECM, Corbin seat, and aftermarket exhaust for $3,800 or a bit less even. But at the time didn't know if I want it for sure. That's okay, I'm in no rush.
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Here's my first impression:
Good:
Handles very well, ergos work great for me (lean similar to SV650S I used to have), comfortable stock seat, power delivery exactly what I was looking for (lots of torque down low), sounds fairly decent with stock pipe.
Not so good:
Pig on gas, handlebar and foot pegs vibrate, frame heats up a lot (not so bad in cold temps), dumps quite a bit of fuel out of the pressure release hose (apparently normal), rough in low speeds, doesn't like finding neutral when cold, poor options for luggage attachment.
Many of these faults are minor or fixable. The only thing that worries me a bit so far is the fuel consumption because I like to have a bit of range on my bikes but I only finished one tank so far and that included a lot of short rides with warming up and traffic. Also not sure what is the reserve set to. Will have to test it one day.
Good:
Handles very well, ergos work great for me (lean similar to SV650S I used to have), comfortable stock seat, power delivery exactly what I was looking for (lots of torque down low), sounds fairly decent with stock pipe.
Not so good:
Pig on gas, handlebar and foot pegs vibrate, frame heats up a lot (not so bad in cold temps), dumps quite a bit of fuel out of the pressure release hose (apparently normal), rough in low speeds, doesn't like finding neutral when cold, poor options for luggage attachment.
Many of these faults are minor or fixable. The only thing that worries me a bit so far is the fuel consumption because I like to have a bit of range on my bikes but I only finished one tank so far and that included a lot of short rides with warming up and traffic. Also not sure what is the reserve set to. Will have to test it one day.
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racepro171
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any 1000cc motor is not going to be great on gas. actually if you do the math, motorcycles are terrible on mpg
Yeah, I get that, however, I got the fuel light at 190km, which is way lower than expected, especially considering a larger than typical SS fuel tank.
Compared to my VFR that's almost 50% worse consumption.
Could be the low temperatures, old oil and old spark plugs. I don't know. Will see in spring. I'm not panicking yet.
Compared to my VFR that's almost 50% worse consumption.
Could be the low temperatures, old oil and old spark plugs. I don't know. Will see in spring. I'm not panicking yet.
BigEvilDoer
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No need to panic at all.
If you can find an HMF or Drummer exhaust for a decent price I would suggest grabbing it, especially if you can get an EBR ECU for it. Makes a huge difference in how the bike runs.
Highway you'll get 270km before the fuel light comes on too - in the summer at least.
If you can find an HMF or Drummer exhaust for a decent price I would suggest grabbing it, especially if you can get an EBR ECU for it. Makes a huge difference in how the bike runs.
Highway you'll get 270km before the fuel light comes on too - in the summer at least.
RedDogDarren
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Yeah, I get that, however, I got the fuel light at 190km, which is way lower than expected, especially considering a larger than typical SS fuel tank.
Compared to my VFR that's almost 50% worse consumption.
Could be the low temperatures, old oil and old spark plugs. I don't know. Will see in spring. I'm not panicking yet.
Welcome to liter size performance twins. If a fuel light at 190 makes you panic, sell now because that's not even that bad.
I know what the fuel efficiency is supposed to be on a 1125r. That's the issue.
It also has a larger tank than your typical litre SS. For those reasons I was expecting more like 250km before the light. ... Which may still happen with better weather and some maintanance.
It also has a larger tank than your typical litre SS. For those reasons I was expecting more like 250km before the light. ... Which may still happen with better weather and some maintanance.
