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Up for grabs is my 05 XB12R. It’s been loads of fun but it’s time to part ways.:upset:

The bike is in clean shape and doesn’t really show its miles at all (which stand at about 22,500 currently-I...

I decided to pop in and read this thread. I chuckled to myself when I came to the quoted post thinking 'Man, that guy gets it'. I had to LOL when I realized it was me that said it. :D
My feelings...

I ran the Conti's and just ordered another rear for my bike. Overall they're 'meh'. They are plenty grippy, have decent feel and should work well for anything you should EVER be doing on the street;...

I'm looking into buying a set of wheel bearings for the XB and have hit a bit of a snag.
The commonly recommended size seems to be and SKF 6005-2RSH for the front and a 6006-2RSH for the rear.
I've...

I'll go ahead and second that. I bought a Race Sport kit 2-3 years ago as an experiment on my Hayabusa. They worked flawlessly the entire time they were on that bike. The ballasts were 100% reliable,...

That's the very best thing ANY rider can do; research, learn, and practice. Sounds like your bike is in good hands.
That really sucks with the crash though. :( It's a real sobering reminder of...

Instead of worrying about mods I'd strongly suggest really putting forth an effort into learning how to ride (not just survive but really be able to handle the bike) since you state this is your...

Yup I play, not to nearly the level that I'd like, but I play none the less.
Never been in a 'band' per-say but I play every Sun. for the worship team at our Church's 'Alternative' service; Think...

I watched them race at the MotoGP in Indy a few years back. They were VERY entertaining as they looked ot be a HANDFUL to ride that fast. The way they would squirm all over transitioning into turn...

Yeah, the XR was a very cool bike but in all honesty, what did it have that a Lightning didn't (other than an extra 150lbs of bulk)?
The Styling on the XR was very cool but it coming out about the...

+1 except I wasn't even a thought in the 60's ;)
I heard someone say it before and it just rang so true with me: "I always wanted a Sportster, but never a Harley."
I have a real soft spot for the...

Didn't look too hard, did you?
http://americansportbike.com/newdir/Item/17619

If the reflective coating is shot, which it most likely is, you really need to deal with that before wasting...

Was there ever an official recall? Either way,I wouldn't count on getting the lights replaced free of charge.
You can get a new one from Americansportbike if you got a spare $100 laying around.
If...

I was wrong about the Stealth, I'll admit that. I had the models confused.


Are you referring to the "Pilot" series of tires or the "Road" series of tires. BIG difference there. Man I hate...

quoting myself. :D
No hose on yours, sorry.

Fuel is gravity fed but the petcock itself has a vaccuum diaphram in it that only opens when vaccuum is present (bike running). This prevents the flooding that was oh-so-common on older bikes with...

Not real familiar with the Blast but I'm betting you have a vaccuum operated petcock (fuel valve). If the hose from the Carb to the petcock is broken down it can collapse which will cause the petcock...

What exactly are you looking for? I COMPLETELY get the ‘wanting a cheaper option’ thing; tires can be ridiculously expensive; especially if you ride a lot. However, you seem to be all over the...

Yeah, I'm a bit of a Michelin man myself (no I'm not fat and built like a stack of tires! :D Lol ). My favorite tires have all been Michelins. The "Road" series is just about as good as street tires...

So you put a 190/50 on and want to complain that it doesn't run in quick anymore? ;)
Seriously though, a 190/50 is a horrible size. I've never ridden one I liked. Try a 190/55 next time. Also, some...

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Seriously? These 2 things ALONE throw up a GIANT B.S. flag for me.

NOBODY sells stuff for 25% of market value, especially when it's SO easy to look up any more, and any story they give you...

I'll lay good money that you're not cornering as hard as you think you are. ;)

I've run Shinko's all the way to zero chicken strips on bikes FAR more powerful than an XB.
Those seeming to have...

Told ya so. :D Lol.
You might have inadvertently added a little 'body english' in that shift into 3rd which can cause a slight head shimmy. As long as it settles down and doesn't get worse you're on...

If I remember correctly, softer made it better. I know for sure having the comp., and especially the rebound, too hard makes the front end all kinds of unsettled.
I know I normally start at the...

Ummmm, wrong. Putting on a stabilizer would just be masking another problem.

Buells are REALLY sensitive to suspension adjustment. Assuming all else is good (tire balance, bearings etc.) getting...