If you've read the techs, you know what we did to this puppy, so I'll go beyond the build to a few conceptions about Buell. First, there is no fairing to speak of, but I actually found the bike extremely comfortable to ride. The little chin fairing keeps the big blast off your chest and I didn't need anymore. I may regret those words as I hit the Colorado monsoons, but so far, so good. Some guys complained about the sitting position, but I found it comfortable once I knew how to sit. Like any bike, you need to find the groove. The brothers talked about leaning on the bars and too much weight on the wrists. I found that if I leaned over the bars I put excessive weight on my grip, but if I sat on my ass, it was no different than other bikes, although under hard braking situations you are thrust forward.

Some felt the ride on a Buell would be rough, yet most were unaware that the bike is basically a rubbermounted Sportster, and incredibly smooth, especially at 80-100 mph.

Others thought I might look ridiculous, and I told them I look ridiculous all the time anyway. What difference would this year make? Others don't like mid controls. If you're not used to them, you may find that you need to adjust, but once you get the hang of them, you'll find less pressure on your back.

Alright enough perceptions and conceptions, let's get ready to ride. The Buell has 400 miles on it since we made the cosmetic changes and cured some rocker box leaks.

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