2009 XB12Scg - My first Buell

[Eye Ball]

Hi all

I'm based in the North West of England and have just ordered a XB12Scg in black from the local dealer. I have never owned a Buell or even ridden one before but have admired them for some time. I am rather short at 5' 3" and so it had to be a Scg! However the dealer didn't have one available for me to test ride so I am hoping that my gut feeling and everything I've read about them is right! I currently have a Kawasaki ZZR600 (bought for low seat height of 770mm although it feels shorter than the Scg!). If anyone has owned a ZZR600 previously and wants to tell me how the Buell compares to it I would be very grateful.

Roll on March when I collect my new Buell!

 

[GatorBuell]

Welcome, and congratulations on the the new bike, I have never road a ZZR so I cant help you their but you will not be disappointed with the Buell. Have fun and stay safe.

 

[Eye Ball]

Thanks GatorBuell I certainly aim to do so!

I will hopefully add some more postings when I have collected it and got some miles under my belt.

 

[ophawk]

Welcome,
Have fun, you'll love the Buell.
and Congrats.[up]

 

[Stevenc150]

Congrats on your purchase and welcome to the "family". Welcome to one of the best forums out there and look forward to some pics of your new toy. Ride safe.

 

[str8jbt]

i dont know about the ZZR, but im 5'7" and on the scg i am on the balls of my feet...heels about 4 inches off the ground. from what i read on here i thought i would pretty much be flat footed...oh well!

 

[andrewandcarly]

eye ball, where abouts in the north west are you? Im in stalybridge.

i had a zzr about 15 odd years ago. Ive now got a lightning long. you will love it. this is the best bike i have ever had by far.
i cant really comment on the height as i am 6' tall.

it is so much fun you will be on it at every opportunity.

 

[lintoncr]

new to Buell myself with an 09 XB12Ss, the left side air scoop is for what? Seems to me that it simply directs air between the 2 cylinders for cooling? No intake air thru it?

 

[Stevenc150]

The air scoop is there, as you said, to direct air to the rear cylinder head to aid in cooling it. Some add right side air scoops, custom fabricated by a few sites & people, that even out the look of the bike and aid in cooling also.

 

[Eye Ball]

Hi Guys

Well the Buell XB12Scg is now well and truly 'run in' and has had its 1000 miles service. Like you all said - it's absolutely fantastic. I have been out on it at every opportunity and can't believe the way it goes, stops and handles!

I'm not the greatest of riders and the Buell really flatters me! I seem to go round corners far quicker and lower than I have on almost everything (not sure about my Honda RVF 400) I have previously owned. The 'chicken strips' on the tyres seem to be a lot thinner than on an awful lot of Japanese and Italian pure sports bikes that I have observed when parked up. I think that it proves that although the Buell may not be the quickest or most powerful bike on the road, what it does have is totally useable on a daily basis and not something that can only be fully unleashed on the track.

Anyway I just wanted to update you all on the incredible amount of fun I am having!

 

[Stevenc150]

[up] Awesome! Congrats on your new bike & Welcome to the Buell Family. Pics?

 

[DeviousXB]

eyeball I recently purchased a new scg 09 and it is my first buell also. I love mine and i agree with what you said in your thread. This bike is a definite head turner and not your run of the mill jap bike. I hope you have as much fun on it as i do mine.
Welcome and congrats!

Ain't the all black cool as hell ![up]