Buell XB12 SCG in 2021 - Problem with 6'1 ?

[34nineteen]

you fall off the wagon, again? since you're so deeply offended, i'll remove it.

Barrett, were you the one at the podium or in the crowd? Couldnt tell.

[34nineteen]

I’m running a d&d so I will bottom out the suspension before I hit the pipe.

I was bottoming the rear of my race pipe near the clamps. I think it would hit on the jacking points, as it never really dented the bottom, but it was always a solid THUD, which made me cringe every time.

My next pipe on the Methbuell is going to be a Force.

[crundyy]

I took a look at the bike yesterday. The condition was indeed absolutely perfect without any scratches, bumps or anything similar..
He didn't drive more than 50-100km/year, which he could verify.
The seller has another 6-7 "old" and rare bikes in nearly perfect condition..

Cool guy.. anways..

The main problem..

I couldn't sit on the bike for longer than 30 seconds due an unfavorable knee angle far away from my tolerance..
Probably also boosted due my hip replacement.. from 10 years ago..
I also couldn't do a test drive, since the bike had no active insurance.

I'm not sure if it would be enough to modify one of the seats (He still has all of the OEM parts) and additionally install any after market footrests.

This bike is just porn by definition .. can't get it out of my thoughts.. despite the knee angle..

PS: The exhaust is far away from touching the ground.. atleast on half decent road conditions.

[AC_Schnitzel]

i think any aftermarket rearset options will actually make the knee angle worse/more aggressive... i have adjustable rizoma rearsets, and they're as forward as can be, and I think they're still a bit more aggressive than stock.

[34nineteen]

I took a look at the bike yesterday. The condition was indeed absolutely perfect without any scratches, bumps or anything similar..
He didn't drive more than 50-100km/year, which he could verify.
The seller has another 6-7 "old" and rare bikes in nearly perfect condition..

Cool guy.. anways..

The main problem..

I couldn't sit on the bike for longer than 30 seconds due an unfavorable knee angle far away from my tolerance..
Probably also boosted due my hip replacement.. from 10 years ago..
I also couldn't do a test drive, since the bike had no active insurance.

I'm not sure if it would be enough to modify one of the seats (He still has all of the OEM parts) and additionally install any after market footrests.

This bike is just porn by definition .. can't get it out of my thoughts.. despite the knee angle..

PS: The exhaust is far away from touching the ground.. atleast on half decent road conditions.

The most youre going to do to relieve the knee angle is getting a replacement set of 2" aftermarket pegs, such as Knight Design and a stock S or Highline seat. The pegs will be about 1" lower and the seat will be 1-2 taller (and a lot softer). But will that be enough?

Scg's always look great, but not the best ride.

[crundyy]

The most youre going to do to relieve the knee angle is getting a replacement set of 2" aftermarket pegs, such as Knight Design and a stock S or Highline seat. The pegs will be about 1" lower and the seat will be 1-2 taller (and a lot softer). But will that be enough?

Scg's always look great, but not the best ride.

Ill probably buy it. I just cant get it out of my head..

I'll try these knight design pegs and look for a higher seat.
The engine sounds smooth.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-yc...6hKT1WcQV/view

[34nineteen]

Ill probably buy it. I just cant get it out of my head..

I'll try these knight design pegs and look for a higher seat.
The engine sounds smooth.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-yc...6hKT1WcQV/view

I'm with you. Its definitely a dilemma.

If you buy it you may regret it, but if you dont buy it you will regret it.


(and.... pics or it didnt happen)

[Disturbed1]

It looks like that seat may be a little low for your height and is causing you to bend your knee up more making you uncomfortable.

Get the Standard XB Seat for that bike, you will not regret it. (6ft 4in tall, but flexible because I did my aerobics watching antenna tv in the 80's)

I use the SCG Low Seat around town (similar to the one on that bike) because it looks cooler, in my opinion.

Any rides over an hour I switch out to the XB Standard Seat.

It does not keep you locked into a single spot on the seat and allows you to slide forward / back to change up your riding positions and stretch your legs.
(Plus the extra seat height helps keep your nuts from roasting, as much, from the rear exhaust header temperature.)

Saves your legs from cramping up. I've ridden full tanks of fuel down to reserve before getting off the bike to stretch and refuel.

Then gas and go, over and over, for 12 hours of riding.

Below is a list of Buell XB seat options. (I think)

M0090.1AJ --- Tallest Seat with a leather like appearance. ( This is what I prefer. So I can move around on the bike more to change position. )
N0025.1AJYW --- Tallest Seat with a grippy texture. ( Does not let you slide around. )
M0090.1AC --- Middle Seat with a grippy texture.
M0076.1AD --- Low Seat with a leather like appearance.
M0076.3AE --- Low Seat with a grippy texture.