Author Topic: EBR shut down......... (Read 24474 times)

jas67 · « **Reply #30 on:** April 16, 2015, 07:00:37 PM »

Quote from: fotoguzzi on April 16, 2015, 06:54:57 PM

you need at least one Buell in that collection or maybe a Yamaha..

I was seriously considering Kev M's Buell S3T. I've already had a Yamaha (RD350). I also seriously looked at the FZ07 and FZ09, but, liked the Ducati M796 a lot more.

Kev m · « **Reply #31 on:** April 16, 2015, 07:06:48 PM »

Quote from: jas67 on April 16, 2015, 07:00:37 PM

I was seriously considering Kev M's Buell S3T. I've already had a Yamaha (RD350). I also seriously looked at the FZ07 and FZ09, but, liked the Ducati M796 a lot more.

You should have snatched that... It was super clean.

I know, bad timing and all... But still.

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #32 on:** April 16, 2015, 07:10:08 PM »

May I suggest a 2009 or 10 XB12X or XT.. Love mine equally to any Guzzi I've owned.. priced like used Guzzi's lower than the value you get. ugly in a serious kind of way.

Guzzidad · « **Reply #33 on:** April 16, 2015, 08:21:03 PM »

I also have an 09 Uly and can attest that Fotoguzzi's comments are true and accurate. Before I bought the Uly I had been lusting for a Griso. But when Harley pulled the plug on Buell they discounted the bikes so deep I couldn't resist. I've never ridden a Griso but I'm guessing the ride is pretty similar to the Uly. Mine's at 42K now and I see no reason it won't go to 100. Still have a Guzzi, and a Triumph Tiger, that get at least as much exercise as the Buell.

Kentktk · « **Reply #34 on:** April 16, 2015, 08:57:34 PM »

Quote from: jas67 on April 16, 2015, 11:01:31 AM

If I'm not mistaken, Ducati is the only major mfg. selling in the US that doesn't offer traditional cruiser

They have one, the Diavel. The EBR looked cheaply put together up close. Plastic wasn`t even painted, just color impregnated like a plastic toy.

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #35 on:** April 16, 2015, 09:14:44 PM »

Quote from: Guzzidad on April 16, 2015, 08:21:03 PM

I also have an 09 Uly and can attest that Fotoguzzi's comments are true and accurate. Before I bought the Uly I had been lusting for a Griso. But when Harley pulled the plug on Buell they discounted the bikes so deep I couldn't resist. I've never ridden a Griso but I'm guessing the ride is pretty similar to the Uly. Mine's at 42K now and I see no reason it won't go to 100. Still have a Guzzi, and a Triumph Tiger, that get at least as much exercise as the Buell.

cept I'm pretty sure it has more and better suspension than a Griso. and the wheel base will tell the real story.

jas67 · « **Reply #36 on:** April 16, 2015, 10:06:23 PM »

Quote from: Kentktk on April 16, 2015, 08:57:34 PM

They have one, the Diavel. The EBR looked cheaply put together up close. Plastic wasn`t even painted, just color impregnated like a plastic toy.

The plastic on my Ducati Monster 796 is that way too :-(

Kev m · « **Reply #37 on:** April 16, 2015, 10:19:07 PM »

The Diavel isn't even close to being a "traditional cruiser".

A V-rod is closer, and that's not saying much...

leafman60 · « **Reply #38 on:** April 17, 2015, 06:11:45 AM »

Buell's bikes just don't sell.

Very narrowly focused.

I hate it and wish they could have survived.

Anybody got a new Motus yet?

NorthRider · « **Reply #39 on:** April 17, 2015, 07:42:15 AM »

Quote from: Guzzidad on April 16, 2015, 08:21:03 PM

I also have an 09 Uly and can attest that Fotoguzzi's comments are true and accurate. Before I bought the Uly I had been lusting for a Griso. But when Harley pulled the plug on Buell they discounted the bikes so deep I couldn't resist. I've never ridden a Griso but I'm guessing the ride is pretty similar to the Uly. Mine's at 42K now and I see no reason it won't go to 100. Still have a Guzzi, and a Triumph Tiger, that get at least as much exercise as the Buell.

Pretty much sums up my Buell experience also. Bought my 09 Uly XT when the news of HD pulling the plug on then hit the web. It is another on of my rare (only 1911 XT's built. ) but not collectable bikes in the garage. Lol
Oh well, I love the ride...tons of torque and a blast to ride! I'll keep it till I can't fix it any more and then hang it on the wall.

Arizona Wayne · « **Reply #40 on:** April 17, 2015, 12:00:06 PM »

Now this is getting interesting. Larry Pegram says Team Hero EBR WSB will keep on racing the rest of the season because they are getting their $ from Hero, not Erik. ??? www.motorcycledaily .com

Just read another interview in MCN and at this time Pegram really doesn't know what the future holds after these weekend races @ Assen.

youcanrunnaked · « **Reply #41 on:** April 17, 2015, 03:23:58 PM »

^^^ Well, that explains why EBR's web site is shut down, but Hero Racing's web site and Facebook page are still up.

It doesn't explain anything else, though, including why Hero would keep pouring money into an orphaned racing program. This was supposed to be a developmental year for the race team. What, exactly, are they now "developing?"

Arizona Wayne · « **Reply #42 on:** April 17, 2015, 03:41:28 PM »

Quote from: youcanrunnaked on April 17, 2015, 03:23:58 PM

^^^ Well, that explains why EBR's web site is shut down, but Hero Racing's web site and Facebook page are still up.

It doesn't explain anything else, though, including why Hero would keep pouring money into an orphaned racing program. This was supposed to be a developmental year for the race team. What, exactly, are they now "developing?"

I noticed the WSB EBR bike has dual front disc brakes instead of the solo setup.

steven c · « **Reply #43 on:** April 17, 2015, 07:39:04 PM »

On EBR Facebook…
Thank you for the supportive posts, texts, and e-mails since the announcement that EBR has ceased operations. This is a difficult time, and your comments mean a great deal to me personally and also to the EBR team that has done such amazing work over the past few, intense years.
No doubt, it was an incredible ride, feeling like the longest qualifying lap ever. And, then, just when we knew we were about to set an all-time record, we tossed it in the last corner…
Keeping with racing analogies, now we need to get back on the track and look ahead remembering all the things we were doing right around so many turns.
Unfortunately, in the end, we tried to do too much with too little funding, but it doesn't diminish the accomplishments. We introduced the world class American super bikes of 1190RS, 1190RX and 1190SX, while at the same time doing revolutionary work for Hero on the HX250R, Leap, SimplEcity, iON, RnT and many others, plus concepts never publicly seen. It was great EBR innovation and design, and introduced new technology to Hero and its suppliers to provide a real kick start for them. But in the end all of this simply overwhelmed us, and for that we are sorry and saddened.
I want you to know that looking ahead my focus is 100% on helping the receiver best maximize the value from EBR to benefit all, and I will make every possible effort to get the new organization to where it can support the dealers and customers first, and then help find investment to get back to full throttle.
Thank you for your support, it means a great deal. Please stay tuned - I cannot predict the future, but always believe the best is yet to come.
Erik

prof_stack · « **Reply #44 on:** April 18, 2015, 12:37:55 AM »

In a different time I owned and rode the first Buell Blast sold in Seattle before testing riding and buying a new '03 XB9S "Lightning" in December of 2002. The Buells put FUN back into motorcycling for me. I met Erik Buell and enjoyed listening to his passion about motorcycles. I got ticked off when he "cubed" the Blasts in an effort to distance himself from such a non-sportbike, which I happened to love. I also got ticked off when HD killed Buell and set Erik free.

I wish him well in the future.

Crusty · « **Reply #45 on:** April 29, 2015, 09:46:07 PM »

The plot thickens:

http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/hero-motocorp-ltd-trouble-in-india/

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #46 on:** April 29, 2015, 10:21:40 PM »

Quote from: Crusty on April 29, 2015, 09:46:07 PM

The plot thickens:

http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/hero-motocorp-ltd-trouble-in-india/

wow, that's interesting, thanks for posting!

rocker59 · « **Reply #47 on:** April 29, 2015, 10:22:25 PM »

Turin · « **Reply #48 on:** April 30, 2015, 12:20:23 AM »

That's really crappy. >:(

Crusty · « **Reply #49 on:** April 30, 2015, 05:15:27 AM »

If it's true that Hero treats their business partners like this, then I wonder how good they'll be at honoring any warranty claims?

GearheadGrrrl · « **Reply #50 on:** April 30, 2015, 07:42:33 AM »

EBR's other financial nemesis?: http://gearheadgrrrl.com/2015/04/27/was-ebr-eb-5d/

roadscum · « **Reply #51 on:** April 30, 2015, 09:26:13 AM »

He was unable to make it alone, he was unable to make it with H-D, and now a failure with Hero.
His enthusiasm for racing seems not to translate into business ability.

Perhaps he'll have a reunion tour with the Thunderbirds and cut a new album..... :o

Paul

LowRyter · « **Reply #52 on:** April 30, 2015, 09:31:12 AM »

Quote from: Crusty on April 29, 2015, 09:46:07 PM

The plot thickens:

http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/hero-motocorp-ltd-trouble-in-india/

typical hardball big business practice. dangle the carrot, take it away, take what's left for pennies.

reminds of that movie, Horrible Bosses Two. And Sears Roebuck, Wall Mart, etc.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #53 on:** April 30, 2015, 09:41:16 AM »

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typical hardball big business practice.

Yep, nothing new there. They don't teach ethics in Business 101 any more. Ed the Rocket Scientist survived (barely) a similar takeover deal by another company using the same techniques..

LowRyter · « **Reply #54 on:** April 30, 2015, 09:54:36 AM »

Quote from: GearheadGrrrl on April 30, 2015, 07:42:33 AM

EBR's other financial nemesis?: http://gearheadgrrrl.com/2015/04/27/was-ebr-eb-5d/

very interesting. This mentions EB-5 program. A foreigner "invests" $1M in the USA and gets a Green Cards for the family. This could be an invitation for corruption. ???

steven c · « **Reply #55 on:** April 30, 2015, 09:57:10 AM »

You can't blame him for Harley, they didn't know how to sell a bike that wasn't focused on image.

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Author Topic: EBR shut down......... (Read 24474 times)

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