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    Potential 1190 Buyer Question

    Hi

    I am thinking of picking up a used 14 1190RX and am doing some homework before I decide to buy or not.


    I'm pretty sure I can find a Buell Mechanic that can service it and I know the Company closed again.
    My questions center around spare parts and availability.



    Questions:

    • Were parts hard to get ahold of when EBR was open and in business?
    • Do you think parts / fairings will be non existent in a few years?
    • What is your opinions or advise on someone thinking of buying an EBR at this point in time?



    I just don't want this thing turning into a big beautiful paper-weight in a year or two.

    Please let me know what you guys think.


    Thank you for your help.

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    EBR is still open and in business; they are just not currently building new motorcycles. You can still get parts through the few remaining dealers. You can find a list of dealers at EBR.com. Also, Liquid Asset Partners (LAP, the current owners of EBR) lists a lot of “excess” EBR parts on eBay.

    I don’t think parts will be a problem for 10 years or more. After that, I think where there’s a will, there’s a way.

    I bought one one a year ago, and I haven’t regretted that decision yet. You won’t get nearly as much bike for the money anywhere.

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    parts, http://www.erikbuellracing.net/wp-co...Sep%202017.pdf

    https://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?item...rmance&_sop=10

    Great bike you will love it !!!!!!!!! Did I mention you will love it ?

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    No, not at all
    Absolutely not
    Do it. Do it. Do It.




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    Quote Originally Posted by Hughlysses View Post
    EBR is still open and in business; they are just not currently building new motorcycles. You can still get parts through the few remaining dealers. You can find a list of dealers at EBR.com. Also, Liquid Asset Partners (LAP, the current owners of EBR) lists a lot of “excess” EBR parts on eBay.

    I don’t think parts will be a problem for 10 years or more. After that, I think where there’s a will, there’s a way.

    I bought one one a year ago, and I haven’t regretted that decision yet. You won’t get nearly as much bike for the money anywhere.




    Thank you all, for the Info.


    There are only 2 bikes that have blown my skirt up for the last few years .
    This one and an RC8R.

    It's hard for me to choose one.


    Question:
    What kind of money does an EBR demand for maintenance and the scheduled frequency of maintenance?

    In your opinion, is the money & frequency more like an old Ducati or regular Japanese bike?


    Sorry for all the questions, I just don't like surprises when I buy stuff.


    Thank you
    Last edited by floatn; 08-03-2018 at 04:29 PM.

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    Much better than ANY Duc. about the same as a race bike from the big 3.
    Not much to maintain, fluids, chain sprockets. First valve adjust at 6K. Needs an engine rotate to do that. Are you a mechanic? If you (really) are then no worries. If you are NOT, find a good V-twin shop and ask them, the adjust itself is not EBR specific. See if they are capable to R&R the valve covers.

    They have proven to be very reliable, especially for a "True race engine": Erik Buell.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cooter View Post
    Much better than ANY Duc. about the same as a race bike from the big 3.
    Not much to maintain, fluids, chain sprockets. First valve adjust at 6K. Needs an engine rotate to do that. Are you a mechanic? If you (really) are then no worries. If you are NOT, find a good V-twin shop and ask them, the adjust itself is not EBR specific. See if they are capable to R&R the valve covers.

    They have proven to be very reliable, especially for a "True race engine": Erik Buell.



    No, I'm not a Mechanic.
    But Crap!!......I wish I could go back in time and become one.
    Would have saved myself $$ thousands $$ over the years!!

    Do you happen to have a loose "Ball Park" of what a 6k mile valve adjustment would cost? (for a mechanic to do)



    Thank you

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    Quote Originally Posted by floatn View Post
    No, I'm not a Mechanic.
    But Crap!!......I wish I could go back in time and become one.
    Would have saved myself $$ thousands $$ over the years!!

    Do you happen to have a loose "Ball Park" of what a 6k mile valve adjustment would cost? (for a mechanic to do)



    Thank you
    Ball park $500.

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    Thank you.

    I appreciate the help.

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