In uk.rec.motorcycles, Pip Luscher belched forth and ejected the
following:
> Whilst looking round for a new weekend toy, I discovered that the
> local Hardley emporium has a couple of low-mileage S/H Buells that I
> could actually afford. They *seem* to be close to what I want:
> unfaired, good-handling and well-braked, different, and they do sound
> nice, cos I rode one once. But...
>
> Would one keep up with a sport 600, riders being equal?
>
> Ive read bad things about their reliability, so how unreliable are
> they really, especially as Id want to do the odd track day, and how
> is the spares supply? People either seem to love them or curse them.
>
> Or should I be very suspicious of the remarkably low mileages for the
> prices and not even consider them?
Bloke at works got one that he rides in every day.
I was talking to him about it and he reckons (Firebolt) its as reliable
as anything else hes had and took him across Europe and back last year.
Anyway, if you want it, get a warranty and buy it.
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