jandj_davis
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2003 XB9R Firebolt
Battle Blue
22K+ miles (I still ride it)
Race Kit
Looking to trade for a Lightning (XB9S, XB9SX, XB12S, XB12STT, or XB12SS). There is nothing wrong with the bike, it just doesn't fit me for commuting. This past winter I replaced the shift shaft, put in a new Pro-series air filter, re-zeroed the static timing, re-routed the crankcase breathers, and reset the TPS. The front brake pads are only a year old, the spark plugs are only a year old, the rear tire is 6 months old, the air filter has about 45 miles on it, and the belt has about the same.
I purchased the bike in summer 2007 from another forum member. In full disclosure, I did lay it down that summer in a slow corner, but have ridden 12K miles with no issues. It does have a few "minor" cosmetic blemishes, like a small dent in the header elbow (from the previous owner), and one of the headlight bezels is broken (my stupidity). I clean it about once a year, so it isn't perfect, but it runs great. The front tire probably only has on season left on it. It could probably use a fork service, but I don't ride it hard enough to know.
I am looking for a lightning in the "same" condition or better. I ride my bike way more than I look at it, and make darn sure it runs as good or better than it looks. I'll get some pics up sometime soon-ish.
Battle Blue
22K+ miles (I still ride it)
Race Kit
Looking to trade for a Lightning (XB9S, XB9SX, XB12S, XB12STT, or XB12SS). There is nothing wrong with the bike, it just doesn't fit me for commuting. This past winter I replaced the shift shaft, put in a new Pro-series air filter, re-zeroed the static timing, re-routed the crankcase breathers, and reset the TPS. The front brake pads are only a year old, the spark plugs are only a year old, the rear tire is 6 months old, the air filter has about 45 miles on it, and the belt has about the same.
I purchased the bike in summer 2007 from another forum member. In full disclosure, I did lay it down that summer in a slow corner, but have ridden 12K miles with no issues. It does have a few "minor" cosmetic blemishes, like a small dent in the header elbow (from the previous owner), and one of the headlight bezels is broken (my stupidity). I clean it about once a year, so it isn't perfect, but it runs great. The front tire probably only has on season left on it. It could probably use a fork service, but I don't ride it hard enough to know.
I am looking for a lightning in the "same" condition or better. I ride my bike way more than I look at it, and make darn sure it runs as good or better than it looks. I'll get some pics up sometime soon-ish.
