• Required reading for all forum users!!!

    Welcome!
    Register to access the full functionality of the GSResources forum. Until you register and activate your account you will not have full forum access, nor will you be able to post or reply to messages.

    A note to new registrants...
    All new forum registrations must be activated via email before you have full access to the forum.

    A Special Note about Email accounts!
    DO NOT SIGN UP USING hotmail, outlook, gmx, sbcglobal, att, bellsouth or email.com. They delete our forum signup emails.

    A note to old forum members...
    I receive numerous requests from people who can no longer log in because their accounts were deleted. As mentioned in the forum FAQ, user accounts are deleted if you haven't logged in for the past 6 months. If you can't log in, then create a new forum account. If you don't get an error message, then check your email account for an activation message. If you get a message stating that the email address is already in use, then your account still exists so follow the instructions in the forum FAQ for resetting your password.

    Have you forgotten your password or have a new email address? Then read the forum FAQ for details on how to reset it.

    Any email requests for "can't log in anymore" problems or "lost my password" problems will be deleted. Read the forum FAQ and follow the instructions there - that's what we have one for...

  • Returning Visitors

    If you are a returning visitor who never received your confirmation email, then odds are your email provider is blockinig emails from our server. The only thing that can be done to get around this is you will have to try creating another forum account using an email address from another domain.

    If you are a returning visitor to the forum and can't log in using your old forum name and password but used to be able to then chances are your account is deleted. Purges of the databases are done regularly. You will have to create a new forum account and you should be all set.

  • In order to help others find info on a particular bike, be sure to put the year, make or model of bike that you are asking a question about, in the Topic Title. This will allow people to pass by posts they have no interest in.

2000 Buell Cyclone?

  • Thread starter Thread starter jprice90
  • Start date Start date
J

jprice90

Guest
Pretty cool, light powerful bikes.
Theres ones priced at $2000, but will need a front tire, either the carb rebuilt/and or rocker box gaskets done. I seen in one of the pictures theres a stain on the engine, just about under the carb and it has a bit of a "cough" the seller said. Belt prob needs to be done also. Has 9700 miles on it. Body parts in good shape.

Just want to see if anyone on here is familiar with these bikes and knows a good price to offer, this seems like a pretty decent price
 
A tire change, belt change and carb gasket are like basic mantainence (word I can't ever spell) IMO.

I made the same mistake last year and turned down a bike because of a carb leaking gas...Now I've cleaned the carb twice, getting ready to replace the o-rings and gaskets etc. again, and maybe soak the bowls again/longer.

That's IF that's the only issues. BUT if there's more , whatever you'll learn as far as the motor is usefull for working on sportsters so , useful to learn IMO...

Forgot which year went from tube frame to box frame, but when I was looking at those that was my favorite (back then), the tube frame and hot-rodded sportster motor.

Then it *might* be good idea to have full-coverage insurance (around 10X more $) since theft for the motor could be a concern (?)

"Powerful" Is "relative" term I mean it's a 1200(?) cc motor with around 100 HP IIRC ...In racing terms that's wimpy...

Back when I was interested in those (and BEFORE they got cancelled by HD), I always thought it would be awesome to become a racer for Buell , The lower H.P. motor would be like an advantage to Glory in a win was my thought.

Just my .02 and others will like the other frame AND other Polaris (IIRC) motor, BUT me, IF I had the money I'd offer 1800 (and pay the 2000 If "no") ...

Hadn't looked at one of those for a while. there's a ton of possibilities for customizing (well just individualizing really) one...Awesome MC IMO.:cool:
 
The tube frames had a few issues, but I think they got them sorted out in the late 90's. Those bikes are an absolute hoot to ride. Wheelie MONSTERS, awesome handling, good fuel economy, wicked sound.
 
I just wanted to see if that was a good price.
I did see these have issues with the hoses from the tank? air bubbles or something kinda causing a "cough".

He says it could need a valve adjustment, but there are no adjustments, correcT?
 
Correct. Hydraulic lifters.

$2K is a solid price. Check the frame for cracks near the head tube-just in case it was one of those ...
 
I checked it out on CL. Looks pretty cool. I know nothing of the value, but keep in mind that its 16 years old. im occasionally shocked when I do the math at how quickly these thing age...:confused:
 
The beauty of a Buell is the absolute availability of all engine and ancillary parts-and those motors are freaking dirt simple. Honestly, one of the most fun bikes I have ever ridden was a Buell White Lightning.
 
Just didnt make a decision on it, drop the 2k and have to put in quite a bit because i bought a lemon

Now the frame. Am i basically looking where the engine mounts to frame?

Oh and im keeping the 850.
 
Looks like the Cyclone didn't suffer the frame issues. The tube frame Buells are fun, but expect to chase down odd issues here and there as the price of ownership. They are easy to work on.
 
:encouragement:
and do you know the procedure for doing the final belt?
Haven't gone to look at it better, I've been busy getting more educated on the issues and all about these.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top