Comments on: Erik Buell Leaves Harley-Davidson for New Venture http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/erik-buell-leaves-harley-davidson-for-erik-buell-racing/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:21:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Donhttp://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/erik-buell-leaves-harley-davidson-for-erik-buell-racing/#comment-27817 Don Thu, 09 Dec 2010 22:56:45 +0000 http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=6599#comment-27817 I like Harley and i like Buell . What is Harley Davidson doing ?.... They say there broke !...., so they cancel Buell . Then they come out with Five new bikes ..... What is wrong with this picture ?..... I met a Buell owner thats more confused then Hank Hill at an Elton John concert and i do not blame him. Talk about stabbing a customer in the back . He said the Harley dealer said they have the XR1200 now : / . He said what dose that have to do with my Buell xb12ss , i feel for the guy . I hear a lot of rich guys are jumping ship and buying other brands. I hope the stock holders storm the board room with pitch forks and torches . Whats next ?..... when i walk in a (HD) dealer ship will they try to sell me the Harley Davidson BBQ grill ; / . Who would buy a motorcycle with no rear seat ?... Who are some of these bikes being made for ?..... Confused ,dazed , but i still can see straight . I like Harley and i like Buell . What is Harley Davidson doing ?…. They say there broke !…., so they cancel Buell . Then they come out with Five new bikes ….. What is wrong with this picture ?….. I met a Buell owner thats more confused then Hank Hill at an Elton John concert and i do not blame him. Talk about stabbing a customer in the back . He said the Harley dealer said they have the XR1200 now : / . He said what dose that have to do with my Buell xb12ss , i feel for the guy . I hear a lot of rich guys are jumping ship and buying other brands. I hope the stock holders storm the board room with pitch forks and torches . Whats next ?….. when i walk in a (HD) dealer ship will they try to sell me the Harley Davidson BBQ grill ; / . Who would buy a motorcycle with no rear seat ?… Who are some of these bikes being made for ?….. Confused ,dazed , but i still can see straight .

]]> By: Bugsplatthttp://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/erik-buell-leaves-harley-davidson-for-erik-buell-racing/#comment-25055 Bugsplatt Sat, 04 Dec 2010 19:02:50 +0000 http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=6599#comment-25055 Buell was Harley's ticket to selling a motorcycle to someone less than 50 years old. They thoroughly bungled the whole thing by offering too many models and options for a fledgling motorcycle. They way over invested and expected far too much way too soon. Now they have nothing to offer other than 800 pound Hogs and a Sportster just for laughs. Look for Harley to be asking the Govt. for a handout to keep afloat in the future because their customer base has shrunk to nothing. Buell was Harley’s ticket to selling a motorcycle to someone less than 50 years old. They thoroughly bungled the whole thing by offering too many models and options for a fledgling motorcycle. They way over invested and expected far too much way too soon. Now they have nothing to offer other than 800 pound Hogs and a Sportster just for laughs. Look for Harley to be asking the Govt. for a handout to keep afloat in the future because their customer base has shrunk to nothing.

]]> By: josh haushttp://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/erik-buell-leaves-harley-davidson-for-erik-buell-racing/#comment-5144 josh haus Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:49:42 +0000 http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=6599#comment-5144 Gotta say im glad to see it going in a racing direction and not closing the doors for good, that would be a sad day. im betting once this takes off we will see and brand new model of buell hit the streets again brought on by popular demand Gotta say im glad to see it going in a racing direction and not closing the doors for good, that would be a sad day. im betting once this takes off we will see and brand new model of buell hit the streets again brought on by popular demand

]]> By: Winky Brazzilhttp://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/erik-buell-leaves-harley-davidson-for-erik-buell-racing/#comment-3091 Winky Brazzil Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:28:36 +0000 http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=6599#comment-3091 Was greatly saddened to learn that HD was dropping Buell. Have been racing my 1997 S-3 Thunderbolt for the last 9 years (AHDRA & local vinues) looks like I'll be retiring it after the 2010 season since it is a collectors item now. It has won me a few purses so it's earned the right to be put on the back burner. Don't know what I'll be racing next year money's tight and no one seems to want to step up ... but things may change for the better. Good luck to Eric and thanks for helping me go fast by designing great bikes. Was greatly saddened to learn that HD was dropping Buell. Have been racing my 1997 S-3 Thunderbolt for the last 9 years (AHDRA & local vinues) looks like I’ll be retiring it after the 2010 season since it is a collectors item now. It has won me a few purses so it’s earned the right to be put on the back burner. Don’t know what I’ll be racing next year money’s tight and no one seems to want to step up … but things may change for the better. Good luck to Eric and thanks for helping me go fast by designing great bikes.

]]> By: Charles Haussmanhttp://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/erik-buell-leaves-harley-davidson-for-erik-buell-racing/#comment-2607 Charles Haussman Sun, 03 Jan 2010 05:55:52 +0000 http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=6599#comment-2607 As a Harley owner I have come to the conclusion that the future of the Company must be based on more innovation. Eric Buell was the key factor. Harley sales will continue to slide unless they (Harley-Davidson) comes to the realization that selling expensive images with outdated engineering to a bunch of sheep (HOG) is not a long term strategy. Eric Buell was the future of Harley-Davidson. Wake up Harley, the world has changed big time!!!! I am disappointed with the leadership of Harley-Davidson. I know that I am not alone. As a Harley owner I have come to the conclusion that the future of the Company must be based on more innovation. Eric Buell was the key factor. Harley sales will continue to slide unless they (Harley-Davidson) comes to the realization that selling expensive images with outdated engineering to a bunch of sheep (HOG) is not a long term strategy. Eric Buell was the future of Harley-Davidson. Wake up Harley, the world has changed big time!!!! I am disappointed with the leadership of Harley-Davidson. I know that I am not alone.

]]> By: Gongshow Riderzhttp://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/erik-buell-leaves-harley-davidson-for-erik-buell-racing/#comment-2553 Gongshow Riderz Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:51:43 +0000 http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=6599#comment-2553 I have owned Buells since 1999, and have championed the brand thru my tenure working for a Harley Davidson dealer before starting my own venture. I have an 1125R in front of me and love it! One of the most playful bikes you will ever ride. Congratulations to Erik and we look forward to what is coming!Jason Cooley Gongshow Riderz I have owned Buells since 1999, and have championed the brand thru my tenure working for a Harley Davidson dealer before starting my own venture. I have an 1125R in front of me and love it! One of the most playful bikes you will ever ride. Congratulations to Erik and we look forward to what is coming!

Jason Cooley
Gongshow Riderz

]]> By: Ari de Beerhttp://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/erik-buell-leaves-harley-davidson-for-erik-buell-racing/#comment-2540 Ari de Beer Fri, 25 Dec 2009 20:35:54 +0000 http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=6599#comment-2540 Been riding Harleys since 1968, they are without doubt the best motorcycles on this planet. The very best Harleys have had Buell written on them; it is very depressing (to me at least) that Buell has been ditched, because the future needs this marriage between Harley and Buell. I don't care much for racing, but the way that Erik grabs new technology and makes it his own is an exceptional gift, one that can only enrich the parent-company. I am a 500%-loyal Harley man after 5 decades of riding only Harleys...except for the '98 S1 and '02 X1 that I believe to be absolutely amazing bikes in the 'real world'...safe, reliable, sexy, non-clone styling...I hope that Buell may get another life building H-D powered bikes. But then, that is only me... Been riding Harleys since 1968, they are without doubt the best motorcycles on this planet.
The very best Harleys have had Buell written on them; it is very depressing (to me at least) that Buell has been ditched, because the future needs this marriage between Harley and Buell.
I don’t care much for racing, but the way that Erik grabs new technology and makes it his own is an exceptional gift, one that can only enrich the parent-company.
I am a 500%-loyal Harley man after 5 decades of riding only Harleys…except for the ’98 S1 and ’02 X1 that I believe to be absolutely amazing bikes in the ‘real world’…safe, reliable, sexy, non-clone styling…I hope that Buell may get another life building H-D powered bikes. But then, that is only me…

]]> By: D.Willanhttp://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/erik-buell-leaves-harley-davidson-for-erik-buell-racing/#comment-2201 D.Willan Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:43:24 +0000 http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=6599#comment-2201 I'm glad Harleyis droping Buell. I hope Harley dose the right thing and sells eric his company back. If they do id gladly buy one, right now I would never buy one. In my mind Harley gives buell a bad name. I’m glad Harleyis droping Buell. I hope Harley dose the right thing and sells eric his company back. If they do id gladly buy one, right now I would never buy one. In my mind Harley gives buell a bad name.

]]> By: timhttp://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/erik-buell-leaves-harley-davidson-for-erik-buell-racing/#comment-1960 tim Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:08:56 +0000 http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=6599#comment-1960 I was wondering to myself if Erik and the racing department might be a basis for a tilt at a Moto2 ride in the future? I dunno, it seems like it could be a good fit, and with two rounds of the MotoGP series in the US presently there is good exposure there.... pure speculation of course. I was wondering to myself if Erik and the racing department might be a basis for a tilt at a Moto2 ride in the future? I dunno, it seems like it could be a good fit, and with two rounds of the MotoGP series in the US presently there is good exposure there…. pure speculation of course.

]]> By: Marko Kuipershttp://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/erik-buell-leaves-harley-davidson-for-erik-buell-racing/#comment-1957 Marko Kuipers Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:45:47 +0000 http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=6599#comment-1957 Good luck to you, Erik and your great new initiative! That the 2010 results for Buell racers may be spectacular! Good luck to you, Erik and your great new initiative! That the 2010 results for Buell racers may be spectacular!

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