2000 Buell S3 Thunderbolt

JasonH · 10-30-2012, 10:38 AM

2000 Buell S3 Thunderbolt. 17K miles. This is the FI model with 102hp stock. It also has the “race only” ecm, Sergeant seat, and a set of Buell soft panniers.

Garage kept. Good set of Shinko Raven 009’s on it. New crank seal, clutch cable. Rear shock was rebuilt by Racetech last year. The clock doesn’t work when the bike isn’t running and the trip odometer resets when the bike is shut off. I’m told that’s because I put a cheap battery in it. It starts great so I haven’t been motivated to replace the battery.

No wrecks, drops, lay downs… A few minor scratches from use, things in the garage bumping into it, etc. Very clean. I guess the PM wheels could use some polish and elbow grease to really pop. I regularly get mid 40’s mpg in town and can get 60+ mpg on the highway. 5.4 gal tank means great range.
I love the way this thing rides and sounds. It’s like a 2-wheel Hemi Cuda. I can only afford to have one bike at a time and I’m ready to try something new. I’m sure I’ll wish I had it back. Let’s say $2950 and go from there. Clear Texas title in my name and in my hands. I’m in McKinney Texas – just north of Dallas.

I’m looking for a comparable value BMW airhead if you have something. A trade would be great since it would save a lot of money at the tax office.

PassTheGravy · 10-30-2012, 08:14 PM

Did you buy this bike from Terry in Houston? This looks just like the bike I sold him a few years ago right down to the Sargent seat and PM wheels.

In any event, these are fun bikes. Tons of torque and telepathic handling. GLWS.

JasonH · 10-31-2012, 08:11 AM

That's the one! Want it back?

If I could afford to have a collection, I'd never sell it.

**leekellerking** · 11-01-2012, 08:04 AM

That's like the one in Midland that got away!

Maybe next year.

slowoldguy · 11-02-2012, 09:09 PM

Here we go again. I need a drool cup.

PassTheGravy · 11-03-2012, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonH

That's the one! Want it back?

If I could afford to have a collection, I'd never sell it.

Small world. That bike was big fun. Fantastic handling, and having that much torque in a light bike brought out the irresponsible kid in me.

Good luck with the sale. Someone will get a fun bike.

10-30-2012, 10:38 AM	#1
JasonH Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 171	2000 Buell S3 Thunderbolt 2000 Buell S3 Thunderbolt. 17K miles. This is the FI model with 102hp stock. It also has the “race only” ecm, Sergeant seat, and a set of Buell soft panniers. Garage kept. Good set of Shinko Raven 009’s on it. New crank seal, clutch cable. Rear shock was rebuilt by Racetech last year. The clock doesn’t work when the bike isn’t running and the trip odometer resets when the bike is shut off. I’m told that’s because I put a cheap battery in it. It starts great so I haven’t been motivated to replace the battery. No wrecks, drops, lay downs… A few minor scratches from use, things in the garage bumping into it, etc. Very clean. I guess the PM wheels could use some polish and elbow grease to really pop. I regularly get mid 40’s mpg in town and can get 60+ mpg on the highway. 5.4 gal tank means great range. I love the way this thing rides and sounds. It’s like a 2-wheel Hemi Cuda. I can only afford to have one bike at a time and I’m ready to try something new. I’m sure I’ll wish I had it back. Let’s say $2950 and go from there. Clear Texas title in my name and in my hands. I’m in McKinney Texas – just north of Dallas. I’m looking for a comparable value BMW airhead if you have something. A trade would be great since it would save a lot of money at the tax office. __________________ '78 BMW R80/7

10-30-2012, 08:14 PM	#2
PassTheGravy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lavon, Texas Posts: 567	Re: 2000 Buell S3 Thunderbolt Did you buy this bike from Terry in Houston? This looks just like the bike I sold him a few years ago right down to the Sargent seat and PM wheels. In any event, these are fun bikes. Tons of torque and telepathic handling. GLWS.

10-31-2012, 08:11 AM	#3
JasonH Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 171	Re: 2000 Buell S3 Thunderbolt That's the one! Want it back? If I could afford to have a collection, I'd never sell it. __________________ '78 BMW R80/7

11-01-2012, 08:04 AM	#4
leekellerking Biker Barrister Forum Supporter Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sugar Land, Texas Posts: 3,435	Re: 2000 Buell S3 Thunderbolt That's like the one in Midland that got away! Maybe next year. __________________ Champion Member, American Motorcyclist Association Member, National Rifle Association Member, State Bar of Texas ================================= 2001 Yamaha VStar 650 -- Vera (Sold to fix wife's jeep) 1982 Honda CB650SC Nighthawk -- Silvy (sold 2012) 1982 Honda CB650SC Nighthawk-- Bikey (Sold, 2011) 1970ish Kawasaki H1 500 (Long gone, but not forgotten)

11-02-2012, 09:09 PM	#5
slowoldguy Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: West of Waco. Posts: 1,018	Re: 2000 Buell S3 Thunderbolt Here we go again. I need a drool cup. __________________ It ain't the bike, son. It's the rider. "Roll The Bones 4" Rally, Hamilton, Texas What's coming next? Hmmmm. October 2013 http://www.rollthebonesrally.com/

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