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Buell Blast - 5/18/2007 7:47:28 PM
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wishin4600rr
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Ok dont laugh but I must ask....... So after compression and $$$ (I hate having monthly downpayments) I was thinking of going for a used Buell Blast as a first bike. (I can get a 00-02' model for around 2k) Is that a good starter...is there better?
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RE: Buell Blast - 5/19/2007 9:25:44 AM
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KingMushroom
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Depends on what type of bike you are wanting to ride. I personally think the Blasts are over-priced crap with a very low re-sale value. If you do decide to get one, get it used and take what I said into account when you negotiate price.
My advice, buy a regular street bike, 250-500cc of any brand; Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki. You should be able to find an older one for around $500. Buy that bike to learn on then upgrade to a "sport" bike or what ever style you favor. You can drop these bikes and do very little damage with very low repair costs.
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RE: Buell Blast - 5/19/2007 9:32:46 AM
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The "Buel Blast" is a womans bike, the are designed with a lower seating stance for a woman in mind, go get yourself a 250 ninja or something in that range 
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RE: Buell Blast - 5/19/2007 11:22:41 AM
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wishin4600rr
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Alright I will try that. Thanks for the response gentlemen
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RE: Buell Blast - 6/21/2007 2:34:41 PM
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600f3toBuellXB
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The problem with the 250's is the power. Its so low its almost dangerous. I was looking at one for my wife, (if I can convince her to ride instead of being a passenger) The Blast is great as a starter bike, single cylinder with decent torque, good around town bike. Not much on the expressway, tops out around 80mph I think, but meh, still better than a 250 I say. If I were you I would look for at least a 500cc bike and stay away from the Enduro/Crossover bikes. They arent that good on pavement and also not great off road either.
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RE: Buell Blast - 6/21/2007 8:02:56 PM
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rangerscott
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quote:
ORIGINAL: 600f3toBuellXB
The problem with the 250's is the power. Its so low its almost dangerous. I was looking at one for my wife, (if I can convince her to ride instead of being a passenger) The Blast is great as a starter bike, single cylinder with decent torque, good around town bike. Not much on the expressway, tops out around 80mph I think, but meh, still better than a 250 I say. If I were you I would look for at least a 500cc bike and stay away from the Enduro/Crossover bikes. They arent that good on pavement and also not great off road either.
I can easily do 110mph on my ninja 250. Do regular maintance on it and it'll last forever. There's tons of them and plenty of parts on ebay.
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RE: Buell Blast - 6/22/2007 3:44:39 AM
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rippn
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I agree... great bike... for learner, or around town... don't worry, it just a 500... if thats the range your looking for, and you like it.... They flat track 'em... I think, 60hp w/ expert tuning and parts. Prolly, one of the better thought out buell/ harley bikes. I was offerd a minter, for 1500$ cash one time .
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