Talk:Buell Motorcycle Company

More Info
This page could use some more info on the history of Buell, specifics on the various models, pictures, etc... it's basically a stub Suggestion: to include a reference to the fact that British bike manufacturer MAC uses Buell engines in its designs. See http://www.mac-motorcycles.com/motor.html

Ad Copy?
This entry reads very much like a Buell advertisement. I believe it should be rewritten from a more neutral perspective with regards to Buell's attributes and innovations. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 76.17.242.187 (talk) 23:24, 15 March 2007 (UTC).

I agree wholeheartedly with the preceding statement. This page is nothing more than an advertisement for Buell. --Sle (talk) 23:50, 20 December 2007 (UTC)


 * I have added two sources to this article along with a references section. The first paragraph reads a lot better now, too. Corey Salzano (talk) 15:21, 21 December 2007 (UTC)

Super pov
Wonder why no MotoGP bike adept the ultimate idea of Buell. I belive that Buell is the best race machine who never made it to the tracks. Ppl who confuse reality and psp-worlds. I still believe that the article should breath the philosophy of the motorcycle and the ambition of it. But as long Buell gets beaten by Honda and Yamaha superbikes or race bikes its only ambitions of a race machine. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 213.114.119.180 (talk) 03:38, 8 June 2008 (UTC)

Models?
Why are there no articles for each seperate model? - Adolphus79 02:22, 29 March 2007 (UTC)
 * Because nobody has started writing one.... feel free to make a start! Mathmo Talk 11:58, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

On the Blast description, only the first 3 sentences provide useful info, the rest is all POV. I disagree with every point. Over priced? That's very much a personal decision. Functionality of front brake and clutch, bike weight? Those also are a matter of preference. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Krjoseph (talk • contribs) 22:08, 10 April 2008 (UTC)

I agree with the above. The unsuitability for new riders is something that is entirely subjective. Many new riders end up with much more unsuitable machines in my experience... The tone and style of that particular segment is not in keeping with the rest of Wikipedia in my opinion too. MarJay (talk) 16:01, 17 April 2008 (UTC)

Hi. I'm new here, but would like to add a photo of a model that is not already represented by photo. I created an account, and uploaded the photo to the Commons (filename Buell_1125R.jpg, I believe), but I'm having trouble getting it into the article. Could someone either tell me how to do it (I probably won't edit enough articles to reach "autoconfirmed" status), or just upload the photo from the Commons for me? The photo was taken by me, shows my own bike, and is not subject to any copyright. Thanks! —Preceding unsigned comment added by MarcoDeSade (talk • contribs) 00:31, 28 December 2009 (UTC)

New sources, clean up now needed
I removed the inadequate sources tags and replaced them with a clean up tag. I've added three sources to this article today that have lots of facts that could be used to expand this article. Thanks for any help you may offer. Corey Salzano (talk) 14:34, 14 March 2008 (UTC)

Perimetral disc brake reducing unsprung weight?
How so? If anything, being much larger than a standard one, it INCREASES the wheel's weight. The perimetral disc only makes braking more efficient by putting the braking system in the outside of the wheel where less torsion is needed to counter the wheel's force. --uKER (talk) 05:36, 18 October 2009 (UTC)
 * Easy, the Buell systems uses a single disc with the corresponding weight reduction that brings through having one fewer than a traditional setup i.e. less hoses, bolts and brake fluid. I updated the article to make this more clear.--Biker Biker (talk) 06:49, 18 October 2009 (UTC)
 * What I heard at the time was that it was due to (a) the rim not needing to be as strong, since the forces go directly to the tire, and (b) no supporting hardware (the center part of the disc). Of course, it has other problems.. tedder (talk) 07:03, 18 October 2009 (UTC)
 * While true that the setup eliminates the need for additional brake fluid, bolts, etc., I think the main savings is in the elimination of the second disk and caliper themselves. Also, the disk does not mount directly to the tire of course; it bolts to several lugs manufactured just inside the rim. This eliminates the need for the heavier hub mount MarcoDeSade (talk) 00:38, 28 December 2009 (UTC)

Buell vs Buell
I made some edits today, and made me think of a Manual of Style type thing. I'm using "Buell" to refer to the company, and "Erik Buell" to refer to the person. It's against MOS to use "Erik", so "Erik Buell" seemed to make the most sense. Posting here because I hope that's a decent way to keep the article. tedder (talk) 05:37, 24 March 2010 (UTC)

Errors on this page.... as of 12 May 2011
This is wrong... Quote from article 12 May 2011, "The company first partnered with Harley-Davidson in 1993,..." In fact it was the "Buell Motor Company" that partnered with Harley Davidson in 1993 to CREATE the "Buell Motorcycle Company".

"Variations on the RR 1000 Battletwin include the RR 1200 Battletwin (1988–1990), the RS 1200 Westwind (1989), the RS 1200/5 Westwind (1990–1992) and the RSS 1200 Westwind (1991."

RS1200 Westwind was built in 1989 (production 7) and 1990 (production 95) not only 1989. RS1200/5 Started in 1991 (could not be 1990 as Harley had not made the 5 speed engine yet) and the last three were made in 1993.

"...and the RSS 1200 Westwind (1991)." The RSS model was not announced until September 1 1992.

These are serious mistakes. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Agusta74 (talk • contribs) 02:42, 12 May 2011 (UTC)

Information all from the book "25 years of Buell" 2008. Gavin Bedggood (owner of a 1990 RS1200 that the orginal article says does not exist!) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Agusta74 (talk • contribs) 02:53, 12 May 2011 (UTC)


 * It looks like you have interesting information to add and a reliable source to back you up. Now you need to combine these two elements if you want to make valid edits to the article.  Read Citing sources and reference the book appropriately.  Also, please try to keep the formatting of your edits consistent with the current formatting of the article.  Note that I am not an expert on this subject matter, so if the source you suggested provides information that is countered by other reliable sources, then your source will probably be deemed unreliable and your edits could be reverted.  Ebikeguy (talk) 13:52, 12 May 2011 (UTC)


 * There is absolutely no need to have two articles - just expand this one. The history of Buell back into the early eighties is briefly covered in this article, and with your help it could be greatly expanded - with proper reliable sources of course. --Biker Biker (talk) 20:33, 14 May 2011 (UTC)

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