Hello guys I need help plz

[ali_hekmatfar]

Hello

I just got to this forum. I am a beginner and I wanted to learn how to ride a bike so bad since I was a child. Now I am attending into Basic Rider classes and I want a Buell, I love them so much. I think Buells are the most beautiful bikes I ever seen. So, I started to search for Buells in Craigslist. I don't wanna spend that much for my first bike (3k max) and I want to find the best for that price. I found a xb9r 2003 with 17k on it for 2600 (final price) but since I live in West Lafayette, IN and the seller is in KY I have to spend another 200 bucks to go and get the bike. Its clean and the color is blue/silver (not my fav) but anyway that is the best for the price I could find. I know you guys are all professionals in Buells so I am asking for your help to guide me through this. Should I get it or it is better to wait a little bit? I need your advice.

Thanks in advance

Ali

 

[anrkizm95]

welcome to the forum. if the bike is in good shape thats a fair price

 

[thrstrmech]

welcome, [up] price, before you go...check the general motorcycle chat threads, buyers guide and for new Buellers, great info there, good luck and keep us posted

 

[Honch777]

I would strongly recommend something less powerful as a first bike.

Maybe a Suzuki GS500 or something... those are much more forgiving to beginner errors and easier to handle than an XB.

I know the appeal to get a hot rod bike is hard to resist as a first timer with the cool factor and all, but trust me on this, start off with something lower on the totem pole.

 

[RT Performance]

I would say if it rides its a steal.
I have a 05 xb9r for 3500 with 26,000 miles.
The xb9 would be a good beginner bike with short rpm band and lots of torque no need to rev when letting out the clutch

 

[MustangGuy]

Just a suggestion but have you thought about a Blast? They are Buells too and it might make a better entry level bike than a Firebolt. The prices are less and there seems to be more of them on Craigslist than any other Buells. There's a guy at my gym that has a white one in perfect condition. It looks great and sounds great. Whatever you decide to do, be cautious and do your homework (read the threads on this site). Don't rush into buying a particular bike because it seems like the deal of a lifetime.... It's probably not.

 

[sparky300]

[up] for thumpers. Dirt cheap and a blast to ride...wait...did I just say that?

 

[ztied]

Do what you are comfortable with.I disagree with people on getting a little 125 or 250 for starter street bike(unless your a child)go with a 500 or 600,and if you have good skills and fast learner go with the xb9.Just respect the bike.If your a quick learner the 250 will get old quick.but on the streets with something so slow IN MY OPINION,will get your hurt just as quick as something fast.Take your time,and do what feels right to you.everyone is different and has different skills.But people will argue to stay with a smaller bike.buy the xb9 if the deal is good,and get a cheap dirt bike(hear I will agree with a 125, 200,or 250)and learn in the yard,its more forgiving.Do what you are comfortable with.Good luck,and be safe,always be alert

 

[Gloomshadow]

the thing is, usually that same guy with 6 months under his belt who is saying "yeah this 250 is too slow for me" half the time has 3 inch chicken strips on his rear tire.. (skinny tire at that)

"respect the bike"... yeah I heard that one a lot over the decades. Most of the time that doesn't work out so well..

the time tested and true way of training up a new rider is a nice tame bike that he grows into over time unit he eventually maxes out what he can do on it. Then you give him something a little bit better and faster... that way when he goes down, hes going down at survivable speeds. Ive seen knuckle heads with only a few months under there belt hitting speeds up to 160mph without the slightest Idea of what that's gonna be like if he loses it... or hits something.

 

[heagachongoose]

Just respect the bike

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Know your boundaries and dont overstep them. Take things one at a time and dont get too confident in yourself. You should be fine with an xb. But. When you go down, and you will, would you rather replace parts on am endangered species 1000cc sportbike you just dropped damn near 3k on or a 250cc clunker that you can literally find parts for everywhere?

Dont know your motor-mobile history but as far as larger displacement bikes go the Buell is easily the most "user friendly"

As a fellow rider: dont just get a bike because it pretty. Get it because it fits your riding style and it inspires your riding and you are comfortable on it.

As a potential fellow bueller: just get the damn Buell.

 

[JohnHammer]

I agree with the "get something less" to start with angle. My first bike was a Ninja 500; honestly it was the PERFECT bike to learn on. Light, nimble, easy to balance & still plenty of power. Cheap too, I think I had all of $2k in it. I had it for 2 years, but after the first year or so I was getting ready for something bigger. I then got a 600 for a couple years before moving to my Buell. I have an XB12R now, but I can't imagine having gotten right on that thing without the knowledge I gained on my 500.

 

[djs2k2]

If the question is the bike simply a good deal than it sounds that way. If you want my opinion on if its to big for a starter I would say be careful people do stupid stuff on 250s and get hurt. I started with a 2001 kawasaki 750 that was my first time ever on a motorcycle, it got old and a got the firebolt 1203 a year later. Been in heaven every since.

 

[ali]

Hey another Ali on the forum! [up] lol