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    i have an xb9sx and thinking about getting an 1125cr should i up grade

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    Keep the XB, buy the 1125.

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    Yeah i love my xb9sx too much to part. Plus the new bikes will be more 1125 than XB.

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    Keep the XB, buy the 1125.
    Good point...probably wont get that much for it anyways so its not gonna make the dent from the 1125 much deeper.

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    cant dont have an place to keep looking to sell my xb

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    I had an 09 XB that I sold for a Cr and I haven't looked back. I loved my XB, but the Cr is awesome. If you're considering a Cr, start doing research on stator and voltage regulator issues because they are prone to have those crap out. I bought my Cr for $6k with 2300 miles on it and the 2nd day I had it, my VR went out. I upgraded to a Mosfet regulator because I see no reason to go to HD just to have the same one put back on, free or not. Several 1125 riders are also sending there stators into Classic Rewind to get it rewound with a higher heat resistant epoxy that's supposed to last. I'm hoping that mine will last me the rest of the riding season so I can take it off this winter and have it rewound. Some 1125's have a clutch weeping problem as well, so look into that. I haven't, yet.

    XB to Cr PROS:
    Very fun bike
    Crazy torque
    Looks mean
    Lots of parts on Ebay (probably for all bikes as well)
    Only made for 1 year, so they should be worth something someday IMHO
    More upfront/aggressive riding stance (I like the Clubman bars)

    XB to Cr CONS:
    Tend to require more maintenance
    Crappy stator and VR
    Likes to be ran hard, after all, she was made for racing
    Without EBR ECM, low RPM riding is difficult
    Gets warm (so did my XB, but I notice it more on my Cr)

    There's probably more for each. I've only had my Cr for 9 days now, but I love it. She just requires a little extra attention stock, but I'm positive that with the upgraded VR, EBR ECM, k&n filter, wrapped headers, and stator rewind, she'll be good for life! So be like Nike and JUST DO IT!

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    What is this mosfet regulator you mention? Where did you get it?

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    Only made for 1 year, so they should be worth something someday IMHO
    Actually, '09, & '10.... not that it matters really.

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    Here's ya the Mosfet link.

    http://roadstercycle.com/Shindengen%...rade%20kit.htm

    It's been used on a lot of bikes with great success and there are a few of us on here that have used it on our 1125's, RT Performance and I included. He got me into it. Works very well and the owner Jack is a stand up guy and will help you anyway he can.

    Right you are bfletcher. I forgot about the 10 models because they're even more rare thanthe 09's. So both years will be worth something someday I believe. Like the HD Indian. If you're looking for something to invest in besides paper (cash and bonds) and don't want to get into precious metals (gold, silver, etc), classic cars and motorcycles are excellent investments because there values are only going up. Just thought I'd throw that in there!



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