What are the differences between XB12s and XB12Ss long?

[SonderMann]

Very good job nativeXb12Rbuell
Rep point for that detailed specs!

[HawaiiXB]

hey- will those side number plates on the TT fit other bikes, too? I think they look cool.

[mángi]

ok, really old thread but would be nice to get info if someone has, how much actually differs saddle on xb12s vs xb12ss long ? is it really that much bigger that you can ride confy with an adult passenger ? not to tour around the world, but from time to time my lady wants to ride with on mabey a over day trips !
have tried to find data on actual saddle size but not able to yet..

[mángi]

i've owned 4 of the Ss/lightning "long" models and they are nice, comfortable, roomy enjoyable rides. the basic ergonomics are the same as any lightning from the same year BUT they're stretched out, if that makes sense....and a bit roomier in both the distance to bars and foot-pegs. the entire bike not quite as cramped and compact as a standard lighting or cityX.
link below tells you everything you need to know.

https://www.buellxb.com/forum/showth...nd-XB12Ss-long

great ! thanks for the info and link Few days ago I drove far just to try out a xb12ss long. Discovered a nice big saddle and all. But a whole different problem for me was the ergonomics or geometry of the bike. I felt like sitting very much forward oriented position with low flat handlabars, lower than I expected, and felt like I was positioned above the front wheel in some weird way ! Hope u know what I'm trying to say but other than that , I liked the crazy bikes looks anyway. So now I'm wandering if risers and pullback of the handlebars will alter the riding posture feeling ? Can anyone pitch in who knows or done this with his/her Xb12s or ss ? thanx very m.