The Best Buell Motorcycle
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- čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
- Buell motorcycle company made a lot of different motorcycles over their short life span, and they were all great bikes, but which Buell motorcycle was the best? In this video review I show you my 2001 Buell M2 Cyclone motorcycle, which I think is the greatest Buell motorcycle ever made. The reason I like this Buell motorcycle more than all the others is because it is so comfortable, well-built, and easy to ride fast. It is the definition of a perfect standard all-around motorcycle.
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Thanks for posting. You’re making miss my 01 M2. I put about 40,000 miles on that bike and it was better when I let it go then when I got it. So easy to wrench on, but replacing the bar and shield belt was a pita. Keep on eye on your primary chain and use only screaming eagle in it unless you want a new stater. Your drive belt looked loose enough but it will break. Luckily the Buell replacement belt is solid. Oh and not only is it the best Buell, it may be the best motorcycle period.
You’re welcome. Thanks for the advice. I agree that this might be the best all-around motorcycle ever.
Why use only screaming eagle primary oil? Does it keep it cooler?
I used to own 1996 M2 Cyclone. Went from London to Bari in Italy,accros the Adriatic sea to Bar in Montenegro,continued to my hometown in Northernn Serbia. Returned to England via Hungaru, Austria,Germany and Belgium. Upon arrival to the Blighty, spent close to 2K on service,worth every penny.Due to my stupidity and some other factors I sold it shortly afterwards for around 3K.This days they go for around 6-7K.Currently I ride a 990 R Superduke but the Buell was the bike of my life,a grunty,beautiful beast,so minimalistic,total class.
I have a 97 buell m2 1203cc I will sell for 3,000 I also have the title
I always wanted an M2 with orange frame & grey body, well I bought a 2002 M2 orange & grey then found out it is serial #1 for California. I still only have 9000 miles on it. Great bike
600miles
Do you know where I can get the orange paint for the frame, the paint is cracking
I owned one of the 1st M2 Cyclones loved that bike! Thanks for posting this
You’re welcome. One of us has to preserve this for history before they are all gone. A lot of people are stripping them down and putting the engines and sportsters, and throwing the rest away.
I am close to 50, have had my X1 since it was brand new Oct 98. 9 miles on it. Just got it back together with the 50cc big bore kit. It has to be over 100k miles, but got rear ended over a year ago. Best $ I ever spent, building a carb version with an M2 frame, and a bunch of my spare parts...Enjoy folks.
My first bike was a 2001 M2 in yellow. I was 26 years old. Only had it for 2 years the I was broke.
I miss this bike so much.
I was the proud owner of a black Buell M2 Cyclone before I bought a X1 Lightning. The Lightning's looks and slightly more aggresive seating and riding was what I liked about it. Reliability wise however, the M2 always brought me home, with a smile. I still miss her some days. Buy one!
They are great bikes!
floris van Nassau Easily 100k miles on my X1, it has been very reliable, but it has been owner operated and maintained for 20 years. HD pukes don't set wrench one on my X1. I just got it back going after getting rear ended....1253cc NOW. It's been the best $ I ever spent.
I have a 2000 cyclone. Biggest improvement you can make is a steering dampener. Unfortunately I never installed one,,, it was on my list,, got into a tank slapper speed wobble and the bike folded up on itself. Basically destroyed the entire bike except the engine and frame. Rebuild is in the future because I love the bike that much. I will go with the inverted forks from the Thunderbolt and probably a steel swingarm in rear so I can run a wider tyre. And yes I have a six inch plate and twelve screws holding my shoulder together as a constant reminder that steering dampners are a brilliant invention.
Ouch! I need to get a steering damper.
I'm a naked bike guy. My current bike is the new Kawi z900. (Highly recommend, smoothest inline four I've ever ridden) but a friend of mine had an M2 and I rode it for a while. I was impressed. It had a nice compact, solid feel. And yes, the engine smoothed out when you have it some throttle. Eric Buell is a forward thinker despite the use of the Harley motor. I met him in New York. The front brake with the perimeter rotor, underslung exhaust and shock. All ahead of their time. It's a shame HD cut him loose, they could use the help around now. Enjoy it and ride well.
Thanks. I love this bike. I saw the new retro-styled Z900 at the motorcycle show last year, and I like it as well. Looks like fun!
hoblin....Mines not the retro styled RS version. I have the funky modern looking one. You should try to demo one but be warned...you're going to want one.
Great vid review... i just bought a 99 and its mostly stock and I love it! Visceral and amazing feel... btw I liked you comments about the "sweating oil" and meanwhile you have a cookie pan in the background with oil all over the pavement! :D (just having fun with you)
Ha ha! The Buell sweats oil, but my Chevy truck drips oil.
The closing was well put.
Thx for posting, Nice bike!
I had a early buell cyclone it was the skinny one loved it so strange and It had loads of recalls but with a vance and hinds pipe and screaming eagle modes it was great.
Even with the defects and recalls, these bikes are a lot of fun.
I bought a 2009 XB9 and had a love/hate relationship with it. The fuel injection never seemed really dialed in. It was great at accelerating but at steady speeds it felt like the fueling kept searching for the right mix. I also had electrical gremlins that kept it from starting. The Harley dealer wanted nothing to do with it. I sold it but I really miss the handling and the attitude. Why do I still want another??
Got 02 M2 & it's bloody lovely here in Cornwall , so yep you is right
These are great motorcycles.
I saw a 2002 for sale last week and I bought it. I'm finding it to be a very interesting bike - definitely not an appliance. Your vids have helped me learn more about how to take care of this bike I've owned for just a few days. In over 50 years of riding, this is my first Harley engine.
I bought a brand new Buell 21 years ago, and i'm still riding her, my 2001 X1, It stil has the first belt on it... Love it!!
Check out Facebook, there are some very active Buell groups.
Agreed, my M2 was the best bike I've owned. Kinda wished it was lighter and more reliable, but still an outstanding amount of fun.
These were great simple fun bikes. Not the best at any one thing, but great all around, and never having to do a valve adjustment is a good thing as well.
Thinking about this bike for my first after I finish the course here in maine. I plan on trying to travel as far as I can a cross the US this summer.
These are great motorcycles. You’ll love it.
06 Xb12X. Love it. Never let's ya down. Used Buells are great deals. 1200 Sporty motor. Parts are easy to get. Most anyway.
450 pounds so I run past 2019 HDs easy
I agree. You can still find these bikes really cheap, and they give you maximum fun per dollar.
love my m2L that i bought from sport wheel in jordan minnesota. but i am 6 foot tall and the L model is a bit small frame for me.
Cool story! i also love the buell m2 cyclone. just not bought one... yet.
Thanks!
I want an xb12r. Nice vid. Nice bike!
Thanks. These really are great bikes, so I recommend it
I am turning 64 years young on Monday. Yes , I want get to the mountain,then back safe to ride another day . A friend of mine owned a Buell M2. He used to bring it to my shop for maintenance. First time I rode it, It changed my opinion about a Harley powered Motorcycle! At 6'5", Comfy! I gave up sport bikes 6 yrs ago. My main bike is my Victory Cross Country. I still own a 2001 Triumph 955I Sprint St {If I feel like riding a little "Sporty".}
Happy Birthday! I was sad to see Victory stop making motorcycles. They had some really good looking bikes with more power than a Harley.
Thanks
Amazing unit
Can this be converted to the single seat ,cyclone?
I love my 03 xb9s , that m2 is sick af , its like my bikes father...i hope to find one one day
You can still find these cheap. I’m kind of surprised they aren’t becoming Classics yet.
One area where the press should have had a friggin salad...The tiny seat, short and stout pre-99 S1, M2 were and still are the best bag for the buck Buell. I liked the smaller seat and lighter weight post 99 bikes. I demoed and S1, and I wanted an S1W really bad, but the 99's were coming and even IF there were any leftovers nobody was going to try to find me one...
Mine was pre 99 skinny as I like to call it that I think was what buell was all about.
Saw one of these for $1,500 with 14k miles and a lot of spare parts.
I’m looking for a first bike, and this video is very convincing. I enjoy the classic style of these kind of bikes, and this makes me want to lean for it. I feel like I can enjoy this bike by taking it easy and learning it, as well as being able to go into the twisters when I get more experience.
These are great bikes, and a lot of fun. I think you’ll love it.
hoohoohoblin Thank you for the feedback.
I’m looking at one of these or a sv650. Going to pull the trigger on the best deal, but I will for sure ride both.
@@rj1234100 what did you get
@@Spartansrule118 First bike was a Honda XR600. Loved that bike.
I've owned a VFR800fi and a 83 nighthawk 650 since, I've road plenty of bikes now and out of all the ones I've had I really loved the nighthawk, getting a 700s in a few weeks.
I've always had a special love for classic Honda. And I think I always will. I still would like to own or ride a Buell
What air filter are you running? I’m looking for something different
Nice job on the narrative, Owned a 96 S-1 loved it. LATER--- Bought a 00 M-2 for a build donor I was doing. so I rode it around until the FXR chassis arrived. It had 1700 miles on it. Probably the best all around BIKE period ! The heavier flywheels made it work smooth like spendy booze at low and mid range.
Thanks. This is a great all-around street bike in stock form. I really love this one.
Love it....just happened to by a r1150r first.....but if one gets close...or an ebr shows up....:)
People are still selling these old ones really cheap, so keep your eye on craigslist.
nice vid thx a lot , how good or bad are the carburetor with this bike ??? thx again
They use a 40MM Keihn CV carb. they are excellent carbs as long as a "mechanic" doesn't "fix" it for you. read up on them here: cv-performance.com/
thank very good vid
You’re welcome.
You ever try the Ulysses, hhhoblin?
And eh, that sweating, is that coming from the base gaskets?
I think so. I test drove the Ulysses when it was new, and I really like it.
Just got a 02 cyclone m2. Orange frame grey body pm wheels. 8,200 miles. I believe they only made 1,754 of the orange frame models
Great find. You’ll love it.
I have a few motorcycles of all males models and styles, but always waned one of these supped up buell!
They’re great bikes.
Where did you get the air filter from?
Here is a video I made about it. S & S Stealth Air Cleaner For Harley-Davidson Motorcycles czcams.com/video/x11mSwtzgbk/video.html
Best Buell was the 2010 1125CR because of the great Rotax engine.
Right when they figured out how to turn it into a real race bike, Harley pulled the plug. That’s too bad. I still like mine the best because it’s a lot more comfortable on the street then a more sporty model.
@@hoohoohoblin I love my 2008 1125r
What makes it more comfortable than an xb12s? I've heard the xb12 is more reliable then these tube frame models.
Short History? like over 30 years.
The paint on my frame is cracking and I just can’t find any orange paint for my Buell . Sucks
I wonder if an auto body shop could mix you some if you bring them the bike and they analyze the paint. Home Depot can do that with house paint, so somebody must be able to do it with vehicle paint.
Tried that but there isn’t enough surface space to get a good picture is what they told me
Thoughts on the 97 model? Buddy is selling one with 12k miles
It’s basically the same engine, but with less power than the newer ones. I think it would still be a lot of fun, and they sell a lot of hot rod parts for it. Anything that fits a sportster engine will fit it.
@@hoohoohoblin Very cool thanks for the response. So these are considered adventure bikes? How would you think one would perform off road as far as trail riding? Of course I'd have to change the tires.. I love by someone called the trans Wisconsin adventure trail. It's an off road trail system specifically for adventure bikes and I was thinking about getting one of these to ride it. Thoughts?
Some body with common sense. A salute to you sir. You have to use common sense or you'll be pushing daisies quick. These roads out here where I live will not let you off. Lots of stupid and lots of fatalities. Enjoy your bike and leave the go fast stuff to the track.
Thanks. I’m keeping it slow and steady.
Is the M2 the best one made before the XB bikes?
I like it better than the XB models. It’s more comfortable, and lower maintenance.
@@hoohoohoblin I'm curious what extended maintenance that you believe the XB's need. I purchased my 03 XB9 Lightning new in 2005. It doesn't leak anything. The belt drive system was unique to 03 and had a relatively short replacement interval, but the idler pulley keeps the belt tensioned. I upgraded my drive to the later system so that it could run the later belts and so that I could fit the carbon fiber guards and covers. The underslung muffler, fuel in the frame and oil in the swingarm makes the bike very compact. I also appreciate that there are no spacers used on the axles to lose or mix up. For those who found it too compact, there were some Ss's, TT's and the Ulysses.
Dude have some pride.... Give that bike a wash and polish show that buell the love it deserves
I'm looking for a Cyclone ....ever want to sell it ? Maybe you know someone who has one ? Thanks
I am keeping mine. I see them on craigslist in Los Angeles regularly, and they are still in the $3000-$4000 range.
I’ve got a cyclone I’ll be selling.
Really ....details . year , miles , stock or modified
A buell is the only Harley Davidson I would ever buy.
That’s your loss
ya know what this is? This here is a motorcycle video..... Yep, it is!
+ACoustaDC Yes, sir. I think I have already made a video about this motorcycle once or twice, but you asked for a motorcycle video, and this one was closest to the front of the garage, so that’s what you get.
Had an Old X1 Lightning, it was Stolen.. So when your ready to Sell Her, I'll be there.
Ride Smart Ride Often... Be Careful of one another and smile... Its Free
I think the S1 Lightning looks better, because the rear of the M2 is a bit too long in my opinion
You’re right, but the S1 lightning seat will put your butt to sleep in 10 minutes. The M2 is much more comfortable to ride.
@@hoohoohoblin yeah I know hahaha, my dad had a '96 S1 Lightning, he owned it from 96 to around 2010. I was born in 2003 and I loved that bike since then, even tho it scared me lol. Now we just traded our hot rod Beetle for a custom M2!
Engine is not rubber mounted.
Just don't get yourself killed man.
+1marcelfilms I won’t. Thanks.
I just bought one today for 1500
That’s a bargain. These are great motorcycles.
I snagged one for $1200 last October. 18K miles. The guy I got it from had traded for it, and really had no idea what it was. I have several V-twins, but this is the torquey-est.
" Boom Boom Boom " haha
Thanks.
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Harley did Erik Buell dirty
Yes.
Buell motorcycle= barrel under 👁️ ll=keystone Pipeline mo torque why silly !!!
how about giving that thing a bath !!!!!!!! its filthy!!! LOL..
That bike is filthy. Shame on you sir.
Ride ‘em, don’t wash ‘em!!!
Ha ha! Thanks.
But it's so ugly...
Ha ha! Yeah, but it is a lot of fun to ride.
When vehicles get really ugly they become beautiful later on .