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kelsxb9r
01-29-2008, 06:39 AM
What up everyone, I just bought an 07XB9R. Didn't know much about Buell until about 5 days ago but I have to say that the literature on the bike and your forum intrigued me. My last bike was an Ultra Classic Electra Glide so right now my but is a little soar and my hands hurt but I'm diggin it. Looking forward to developing my sport bike skills. Accepting any and all advice and riding tips.

Holla:D[up]

jackson08
01-29-2008, 11:04 AM
traded same bike for 12xbscg,now almost 1 year later can,t stop loving my buell. welcome and ride safe way more fun than just cruseing

kelsxb9r
01-30-2008, 03:04 AM
I just traded Saturday. I really like it, I'm taking it easy til I get used to it. Been like 14 years since I been on a sport bike.

mrdozer2you
01-30-2008, 09:59 PM
And arent you kicking yourself for that?


WELCOME!!! :D

kelsxb9r
01-31-2008, 04:17 AM
Man, each time I ride it I'm diggin it more. I'm in Hawaii, its raining but I'm riding anyway. It feels as light as a bicycle but with power.

slwglide
01-31-2008, 11:04 PM
I traded a 94 road king for a xb12r last spring. I'm 45 and pissed I waited so long. Its been cold and snow for the last month and a half. I have burned up my pc browsing sportbike sites. I am going to go insane if I can't ride for another month.

I'm sure you won't have any regrets. How do you like that front brake? The riding position seems to grow on you, I like the better control you get from the slight lean forward. The only problem I have is lifting the bike. I have seen nothing offered yet short of buying a lift table. Good luck with that firebolt.

mrdozer2you
02-01-2008, 08:20 PM
The only problem I have is lifting the bike. I have seen nothing offered yet short of buying a lift table.

How high do ya wanna lift it?

slwglide
02-02-2008, 12:58 AM
Just enough to get the bike straight up and about 4" off the ground.

BuellPartsGuy
02-02-2008, 01:32 AM
http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/24_20070725200058_L.jpg


Like this?

kelsxb9r
02-02-2008, 03:48 AM
slwglide,

I'm 39 and starting to get comfortable in the riding position. Its AWSOME. Not interested in any other bike. After the Ultra the XB9R feels as nimble as a bicycle. I'm lovin it.

slwglide
02-02-2008, 04:10 PM
Thats a nice system, low cost and effective. Thanks