Sold my 2003 XB9SL a few years ago because I wanted a cruiser. Turns out I missed my buell too much. So as of last night I am the proud owner of a 2008 XB12SCG and I think I will have to keep it forever. I will post a pic as soon as I finish removing the previous owners sticker collection from it.
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here is some links to help you get back into it!
150-Helpful-Links-for-Buellers....and-Growing.
Buell-Clothing--Parts-List---Foreign--Domestic
pegasusraceteam.com racewear
EBR racing team Donate Page support crew
Erik Buell Racing .com
Erik Buell & EBR gear & merchandise
Erik Buell Racing team & Geoff May..BuellXB thread
...make sure you fill out profile
PERSONAL-PROFILES
and dont forget to put yourself on the Buell Map
New-Google-Map-for-Buellers
upthemaiden
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I started out with the same exact 03 yellow xb9sl, although it's currently been upped to normal height. I'm thinking about trading it in for an xb12. How do you like the new bike compared to the old one? I've heard plenty of people say there's not that much different, and other people say the 12 is a lot stronger. You think it's worth the hassle of selling a bike and tossing in some extra cash for the 12??
it does have a noticeable amount more power, but I think the 9 has better gearing (more hooligan). If I was into stunts and such it seemed easier on the 9. For me I like that the 12 takes less effort and as such seems smoother. The transmission in the new one compared to the old is sooooo much better and smoother. I am happy with the change but unless you can go newer with less miles I wouldn't say it was a big enough difference to change.
upthemaiden
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It's a little easier to do wheelies now that I've got the normal suspension, but I remember it being a hassle with the SL suspension. As far as stunts, I would hope wheelies would be a little easier just from twisting the throttle instead of having to goose it(or using the clutch, which I don't do). Your 12 would be hard to compare too though because it also has the low suspension.
I cant compare normal suspension, both of mine have been low. I've only put +- 50 miles on the new one but it just doesn't feel as light on the front wheel as my 9. I used to get the front wheel like an inch off the ground at just full throttle.
as far as mods I took all the stickers/ reflectors off and drilled the exhaust for more noise. I will do a fender eliminator and an exhaust but prob not till winter cause I want to ride it.
as far as mods I took all the stickers/ reflectors off and drilled the exhaust for more noise. I will do a fender eliminator and an exhaust but prob not till winter cause I want to ride it.
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