I started out on a Buell Blast and one of the things that annoyed me on the highway is the buffeting. The flyscreen on it does very little for wind control. It is a lot of fun around town and on back roads, but at highway speeds it is a bit rough.
When I went looking for a second bike one of...
Harley does have the Street 500 now. I cant find consistent power numbers for it and Harley does not like to advertise their numbers. I wonder why????? ;) I took my MSF class through a local HD dealer and we used the Street 500. Its not a horrible bike based on the limited experience in...
I have opened the throttle a few times just to get a feel for things. Still taking the power jump easy. Most of the time I only use a small amount of throttle around town with no issue. The Blast is almost always wide open when getting up to speed quick.
A buddy came over today to hang out...
In the Buells defense it is half a Harley engine. It makes 34hp/30tq per the manufacture claims, but peak HP is at rev limit of 6500 RPM. Its slow, but has decent torque for what it is. It is actually a bit of fun as long as speeds are below 60.
Hello. I recently purchased a 2009 FZ6 and went searching for a forum to find useful information on. This seems like a good place.
I have only been riding since this past fall. I picked up a 2007 Buell Blast in the fall and have been riding it. Its great around town, but is not fun at...
Hello. My name is Clyde. I live in SE Michigan and recently purchased a 2009 FZ6. I have wanted one for years, but didnt get around to getting my endorsement until this past fall. I have been riding a 2007 Blast since getting my endorsement. Its a fun city bike, but that is about it.