2001 Buell reviews

I have a 2001 S3 and I love it. The hate part comes in a couple of places, one is the fact that since it is fuel injected it is harder to find a different intake. The other is the fact that I had an Oil leak that no one could find, so my bike was spending more time in the shop than with me, but that has been fixed, and since then I haven't had a problem Show less

Had problems with the front isolater and the ignition module. Also on my way to Sturgis the bike took a crap on me and I would never buy a Blast again even if someone paid me. Show less

I received my motorcycle training on a Buell Blast and discovered it very easy to ride. Never have ever driven a motorcycle before, this bike survived my beginner goof-ups like falling off and dropping the bike a few times. I don't have a bike right now, but it seems that there's a 90% chance my FIRST bike will be the Blast. PS: I don't care if everyone calls it a "chick bike". How many bikes do you know that you can drop, pick-up, drop again, and pick it up again, and still start without too much damage to the bike? Try to do that on a shiny-chromy Harley. Show less

YES SPEED IS GOOD,CHASING SPEED IS VERY BAD.BUELL IS SOUND AND ESSENCE AND FEEL AND COMFORT AND TORQUE AND TREMENDOUS BRAKES,WITH A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF SPEED.THERES THE PULLING OF THIS BIKE UNLIKE ANY OTHER.YOU SIT ON A MOTOR.ITS A HARLEY TO A LARGE EXTENT ,AND I'M NO HARLEY EXPERT YET,HENCE THE BUELL.FOR ME THERE IS NO OTHER BIKE THAT I'D WANT.I don't WANT AN R 6.VERY VERY SPECIAL.MOTORCYCLISTS MOTORCYCLE,FEEL. Show less

I think this is a great bike for someone who just got their license. It's a way to work your way up to a bigger bike if so desired. I don't know why people are knocking it. Show less

In Milwaukee, the only real options for returning riders are Buell and Harley. Not wanting to second mortgage the farm to buy a BIG Harley, I chose the Blast!. The bike is exceptionally stable, nimble, and has adequate power coupled with excellent brakes. With a windshield and saddlebags from Buell, the Blast! has become my everyday commuter. It's sometimes a bit light on the freeway, but handling and stability are so good that it's not scary. A great bike while I save up for that BIG Harley! Show less

This is my first and only motorcycle that i purchased in August of 2001.The bike sat in my garage until May 2002. I had a good time just starting it up and rolling it around my driveway. I recommend anyone and everyone to take an MSF course without it i dont think i would have been confident enough to ride this bike. I am having a great time with it, not having anything to compare it to, seems like it will be a bike you wont outgrow, lots of torque and handles great even for a new rider like myself. Show less

I love by Buell Blast. It's a great bike for a beginner or for a woman. Light, easy to maneuver. 5 Stars! Show less

I have ridden for 20 years and when my wife decided she wanted a bike of her own there was only one choice. The Blast is powerful enough, fun to ride, and cheap to maintain. The bike tends to get more looks than my new BMW...go figure. I enjoy riding the Blast as well. Show less

After much research I purchased a 2001 Buell Blast! last year. It seemed to be the perfect beginner bike. It was good at first. It was unique and got plenty of looks. After owning it for 3 months it developed serious starting problems. The bike went into the shop where it stayed for 2 months. The dealer blamed the factory, the factory the dealer. It still was not fixed, so I traded it in for a 2001 Sportster(thank goodness for the trade in plan). The Sporty is on it's second oil leak, parked in my garage awaiting service. Despite what you may hear The Motor Company has not come as far as it should have as far as quality. Show less