2006 Buell XB12 Ulysses- yay or nay?

[brimic]

It's been like 2 years since I've bought another project, err motorcycle, and this one just came on my radar as a lady down my street is selling hers.
She said she used it as her 'snow/rain' bike, which suits me fine... not a big fan of riding the Wide Glide in foul weather, also said she just bought a newer BMW to replace it with..
Anyone familiar with these? Problems or features?

[Jocassee]

Don't know much, but they have a cult following. Also appeared in a couple episodes of Burn Notice.

[MillCreek]

Since Buell is out of business, can you still get parts?

[bedlamite]

Since Buell is out of business, can you still get parts?

In theory you should be able to get parts through Harley dealers, but since Buell was treated like a red-headed step child by most of them there may still be problems.

[charby]

In theory you should be able to get parts through Harley dealers, but since Buell was treated like a red-headed step child by most of them there may still be problems.

Sportster drivetrain.

I'd say if cheap buy it. Scariest and most fun bike I ever rode was a 99 buell lightening. Torque like no other.

[brimic]

Sportster drivetrain.

I'd say if cheap buy it. Scariest and most fun bike I ever rode was a 99 buell lightening. Torque like no other.

That- it's almost identical to a late model 1200, just better heads, cams, flywheel/crank, intake, and exhaust than a stock 1200-most other parts are interchangeable.
A good condition lightning is also on my short list for next bike.

[RoadKingLarry]

Look at the aftermarket support. Probably better than HD's support when new.