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Tall rider looking to buy an XB12SS

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Speedo007

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Hi guys,

I've owned a few bikes with character (MT-01, Monster 1100 evo), but I've always been looking at those XB12s (I think it's got the vibes of the MT-01 but with 170lbs lighter)...
Now I've found a clean 2010 XB12SS with 9000km on it. The problem is the bike is about 10h away...and I can't find ANY for sale closer.

I'm 6'1" with a 34.5" inseam, and have read mixed reviews about tall riders on the SS. Would any tall rider be kind enough to post a picture of himself on the bike while ridding?

Thanks guys!
 
No pics, but a riding buddy of mine who's 6'4" dwarfs my Ss when he sits on it, but once he's moving, he says there's adequate room for him. I'm 5'11"& I feel like I still have some extra room on it; I even mounted higher R foot pegs because I had the room to do so.

BTW, how'd you like that MT01?
 
speedo: if it helps with your decision i'm an even 6ft. tall and 195 lbs. with 33 inch inseam and have owned every model of XB there is. i'm on my 3rd Ss long and find them quite comfortable with minimal wind protection. cityX hand guards and bikemaster heated grips help immensely. IMO the Ulysses is the most comfortable and the cityX and cg models the least.
 
I'm 6'3" and 34" inseam and I find a XBS a little small.
I've ridden my XBSs 1200 miles in 4 days and it was super comfortable, except for the wind blast:) Stock bars and Uly pegs.
 
Yeah I fit perfectly on the Ulysses (felt very spacious), but being superficial, the bike also has to be sexy to my eyes :)
 
Get a uly, you can convert it to Tall Ss fairly easy if that's what you wanted. I've done over 1000 miles in a day before. Several 400+ days
 
Sorry Speedo, my arms not long enough to take a selfie while riding:D

And I sold it to pay property taxes[sad]
I'd like to get a CR in a few months and put a Lightning rear on it[up]
 
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Just for comparison.

Im 6'1-2 34" inseam 190lbs

Here is my R with the low/cg suspension.

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Thanks that helps, looks like at 35" inseam with knee protection the frame will be getting in the way. :(

And I've seen Ulysse conversions, but still doesnt look as sexy. And don't want to put much money in mods to try and convert a Ulysse into a not quite XB12SS..., If the SS doesnt fit, I'll just stop looking, I already have an 1100 evo to spend on (and too much on maintenance). Just that I miss the big american v-twin feeling my MT-01 provided, and I think the Buells are far superior in the handling department (even if the MT was great for it's weight).
 
6'5" here with a 38" inseam...my '09 Ss isn't horrible with the stock saddle, but it's perfect with both the solo and touring saddles.

edit - bike is still locked up in storage for the winter, so no pics. :/
 
Im 6'-3" with a 34" inseam, roughly 190lbs and i find my SS pretty comfy, but with the standard seat and a pillion on the back it could do with an inch or so more leg room to the frame guards. I have just purchased a solo seat so I am looking forward to try that out this season.
Miami could you give me the part number for the SS touring saddle?
 
Ss, STT & Ulysses use the same chassis, uly has bit lower Rearsets than the rest,
A 2010 Ss is fairly rare so I'd grab it if you can, can always get the money back in resale if it's not for you...
 
I don't have a "low" of "ss" or whatever but on my xb9r I pretty much HAD to add the lightning/ulysses pegs(they provide a 1" drop or maybe 2" can't remember vs the firebolt pegs) for me to be comfortable. I'm 6'4" and ~225lb 38" inseam. I'm extremely comfortable on my bike, but the pegs made all the difference. With the stock pegs it was really bad on my knees. Hope this helps at all.

I'm told I'm a giant on my buell but I don't care I'm comfy and I love it.

Not a good pic but was taken saturday night:

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I'm 6'4" 241lbs. I have a city and with 1" drop pegs, and a tail lift I'm comfortable on the bike. The SS' I've rode felt great in stock form as well. People say the bike looks very small. Aside from you looking like you are a giant it will be very comfortable. If you end up feeling a little cramped it's amazing what 1" drop pegs will do. The only thing I have going for me is I'm at 9% body fat at that weight so I don't look like a big marshmallow on the bike. I have a heavy friend who is tall, and not In shape and the bike looks silly under him because of his body type. He looks like he's riding a mini bike. Tall in shape looks fine. Tall and chubby makes it look like a bear driving a clown car.

Everything aside just buy it. You won't be disappointed. Great platform to modify. Sort of old school tech in terms of mechanicals which makes it really nice to work on. Overall they are a must own at some point. Make yourself fit and enjoy the ride.
 
Thanks guys, I think I'll have to pull the trigger and drop the pegs. Hoping I'll still get enough ground clearance to have fun :)

btw, how can we subscribe to a thread?
Thanks again!
 
It's amazing how much of a difference the 1" drop pegs make. I removed the feelers so I can still lean over all the way. Although it's not a good feeling when the pegs or your toes touch pavement, have had that happen a few times. [smirk]
 
Yeah 1" inch is a lot...I tried lowering the pegs on my Monster by about 0.75" and they would touch the pavement just riding on the access ramp to the highway...took them off.
 
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