Is A Buell Lightning xb12s the the for a beginner

[mecca2358]

Is A Buell Lightning xb12s the the for a beginner and is the maintenance high on a buell?

 

[wolfo68]

If you take care of it, I'd say no the maintenance isn't high. and if you've never been on a bike I'd say definitely take it nice and slow. these bikes have a lot of power.

About the worst thing you can do is expect to be an expert right off the bat. Give yourself time to work up to all the power.

 

[redbolt04]

My first bike was a firebolt xb12r. Just take it nice and easy for a while. Just because you have tons of power doesn't mean you need to be using all of it, or are ready for it right away.

 

[mecca2358]

Thanks, Harley is promoting a ride course. I am going do that and I might be ready that is my plan.

 

[wolfo68]

Their course usually trains you on a blast (msf). the stock blast to a stock 12 is a different world.

 

[christianmb]

I'm with Redbolt above. My first was an XB12STT, and as everyone on here has said, take it easy at first, or you will be in for some unwelcome surprises.

 

[mecca2358]

thanks everyone. I just have to get the money and I will buy it

 

[mecca2358]

how do you post in the forum. I havent been on here for a while

 

[freak2180]

Just like you just did........

 

[browland]

My first was my xb12s.... Unless you count those two other times with those other bikes, but they were just fling

 

[harrisiv]

From riding numerous Japanese sport bikes and cruisers I'd say that my XB12S is one of the easiest bikes to ride in terms of balance and riding position/comfort. boots with non-slip soles (along with helmet, pants, and gloves) are extremely important for learning a new bike. Plus, I would stay away from the twisted until you have some real experience.

Most riding courses allow you to use your own bike which I would recommend unless you are worried about dropping it. I took a course after 20 years of riding and still learned alot!