Potential 1190 SX buyer - few questions

[qurtrn10]

Hey all,

I totaled my Buell xb, so I'm looking at either another xb lightning, or possibly a EBR 1190SX. It's a little more expensive, but it's newer, more powerful, and with more features, so I have a few basic questions that basically revolve around there being no corporate structure:

How do 1190 owners handle warranty concerns?
If there are EBR specific replacement parts needed (cosmetic, mechanical), what is the procedure?

and maybe the most important question:
the seat height of the SX is about two inches higher than my previous xb9sl. Is there any way to get that a little lower (either through the suspension or the seat itself)?

Thanks,
William

[Theycallmecrash]

Seat appears to thin to modify/lower, rear subframe cant lower, and I have not seen any after market lowering options.
There is no warranty, parts or service. Either do it yourself or pay up.
A lot of 1125 part interchange over, the 1190 parts some are still available through parts unlimited, body parts mostly for tye RX can be gotten from hot bodies, and I heard the company that made the EBR stuff will make parts in bulk upon request. Most of the 1190 specific stuff required to be ridable is in the engine.

[qurtrn10]

I'm picking up my check from Progressive for my totaled Buell tomorrow. If I have time, there's a 1190SX at a dealer about an hour away - I'm going to try to check it out before another appointment I have at 1pm.

Hopefully the bike will fit me decently.

Thanks,
William

[Enemy Zero]

I'm a short guy at 5'7" with a short inseam and honestly I felt like the 1190SX was more comfortable and fit me better than my XB9SX and the 1125CR. The seat isn't bad at all either. I'd go check it out. You may be surprised at how good it feels.

[Mope]

If you can get a good deal on the 1190, it's an amazing machine. I wrenched enough on the 1125 to feel comfortable doing (most of) my own work since I bought after the shut down.
I think the seat is more comfortable on the 1190 than the 1125, but from an old guy/broken body perspective I kind of wish I'd gone SX instead of RX - but that's what was local and cheap :)

Parts replacement is a concern, but I figure if it goes down, it's a total loss and there's a check coming......

[buell248]

The EBRs in my area are selling for $9500 for demos and $10500 for new, the dealer said they would stand behind the bikes they sell, but the problem is parts...but
there are enough owners on this site and I'm sure they can and will help with any issues, post pics when you pick it up.:up:

[qurtrn10]

I'm at the dealership now. It's a 2014 (#145 if I remember correctly) Laguna Blue (they haven't mentioned it being a limited color - but being EBR, I guess they're all technically limited colors now). 14 miles on the odometer. I sat on it and it fits really well - it doesn't feel as wide as my Buell, so I think that's why the extra 2" isn't a big deal.

I got them down from $10,500 to $9,000. I have about a third of it I can put down, so they're looking at my financing options now. If it goes through, my tax return should come close to paying it off next month.

Keeping my fingers crossed.

[noone1569]

Do it, you will not regret it.

9500 miles on my rx now.

[d_adams]

If that falls through, I have a red 2014 RX I'd part with. $8500, it's got 4400 miles on it, new tires, new sprag clutch, fresh valve adjustment and the bodywork is like new. It will also have one of my short race pipes on it and the matched pre-programmed ecm already installed. I need to put the bodywork back on it since I just did all the maintenance work to it a couple of weeks ago.

[Theycallmecrash]

Fyi the Laguna Blue there were 50 total.

[djs2k2]

Dealership here in Tucson has 3 it's called iron horse or something a bmw dealer. One is the dealerships and has race pipe race ecm etc....

[qurtrn10]

Fyi the Laguna Blue there were 50 total.

Thanks crash - I've been trying to find out how many there were. Where did you find the info? Was that a one year color? If it was made in 2014 and 2015, is that 50 figure for just 2014 or for both years combined?

Oh, and btw - I bought it. :)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/WilliamWalker/EBR/IMAG44701_zpshmpymc4e.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/WilliamWalker/media/EBR/IMAG44701_zpshmpymc4e.jpg.html)
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[Fatty SS]

That color looks incredible! Nice buy!!!

[d_adams]

There were no 2015's (RX or SX) produced for sale. The number for the laguna blue ones came direct from Erik. I tried getting the plastics, it was a very limited run and they were not available as replacements when I asked.

[submax]

Beautiful bike! Congrats!! :up:

[qurtrn10]

Thanks Dean! That's awesome!

I'll be talking to you soon about getting rid of that unsightly exhaust in the near future. :-)

[Chicknstripn]

You lucky SOB! I wish my tax return could go towards a bike! Family vacations always come first!
Very beautiful bike!

[buell248]

Nice!!!!!!

[wickedchop]

Beautiful machine, congratulations. I wish you the best of luck with her, enjoy.......

[Flatout]

That thing looks amazing, ride safe!

[Cooter]

What a great bike and a great deal!! My local Florida dealer has a white SX and wouldn't BUDGE off the $14,500 "sale price" from 2014!!
Enjoy the new ride!

[qurtrn10]

Thanks Cooter. There are cheaper ones all over. It wouldn't be very much trouble to buy one cheaper and have it shipped, or rent a car drive out, and ride it back.

[Flatout]

There are a few EBRs within 75mi of me for around $10k brand new. Though I'm not really in the market I can't stop looking at new/used bikes.

[qurtrn10]

There are a few EBRs within 75mi of me for around $10k brand new. Though I'm not really in the market I can't stop looking at new/used bikes.

I thought the EBR would just be an upgraded Buell xb, but it's not. It is a completely different machine all together. Riding home from bike night, I was amazed at how smooth the power comes on and how effortless the shifter and brake controls are - and I'm still in the break in stage so I'm not getting on it much at all.

[d_adams]

I thought it was pretty good in the first 300 miles, then was able to bump up to 7500 rpm. Really started making power up near that point. After the 1st oil change at 600 miles it was game on. After the front end came up on that first ride after the oil change (in 3rd gear mind you) I knew it was pretty fast. Fast forward a year later, finally got a way to add fuel via a PC-V. 15+ more hp. Late last summer I finally got my hands on a programmable ecm and was able to get it tuned for the exhaust. Night and day difference from stock. It's at 179 hp at the wheel now without the ram air in effect. Best guess is it's at 185+ at the wheel when running down the road.

[qurtrn10]

That's awesome Dean. I just hit 85 miles on mine. I ordered the EBR tips and ecm from you, CRG arrow mirrors, and a license plate kit to get rid of the big license plate bracket. Soon I'll have it looking and sounding as good as it feels riding. :-)