Need opinions please, not sure what to do.

[rigger4343]

Need opinions please, not sure what to do.

I have a near perfect 03 XB9R Firebolt with just a few of the normal little mods that almost everyone does to the bikes. Nothing special but she is clean, runs great, rides great, sounds great and looks good.
I like everything about the bike but the comfort level. I would really like a more relaxed riding position. I also have concerns for my girlfriends comfort levels because she loves to ride as well.

So here is the dilemma….. I have run into a guy that really wants me to sell him my bike. He really wants it but he is trying not to pay top dollar for it. I am thinking I want to get $3000 or better for it. 3K is really the bottom dollar that I would be willing to take for it I think and only because the bike is in almost showroom condition and needs absolutely nothing. If It was a little rough around the edges, I most certainly would be willing to come down on price if I really wanted to sell it.

I have no problem with selling and buying another bike. I love flipping bikes. But I really like my Buell and if I sell it for 3K, that is about all I have to replace the Buell with. In my area, trying to find a good $3000 dollar machine is very hard.

So….

Do I sell it and what kind of a selling price do you guys think I should stick with?
Do I keep her and ride her as she is?
Do I dump a little money into her and try to find risers and drop pegs?
Do I modify the hell out of it and turn it into something between a Firebolt and a Lightening?

As far as replacement bikes that I would consider, almost any type of an adventure bike would be cool, Monsters, VFR’s, Speed Tripples. Something still kind of sporty but still handles well. I have also thought about finding a Sportster and pumping up the motor a little and just tricking the bike out some looks wise.

Just looking for opinions on it guys. I figured the best people to ask are other Buell riders.

 

[Zeroflat24]

Like you said 3k isnt going to get you much. I opted for the S tail on my firebolt and it made a big a difference in comfort for myself and the ball and chain.

 

[Restlessrustler]

in this area (NJ) you could ask a bit more...depending on miles. I was looking around at options for another bike for that price range around here, and you cant get much.....maybe a 1990 sporty with high miles, or a ninja 650, maybe a versys.
Id say make it what you want or enjoy as is for a while..

 

[Theycallmecrash]

Put uly foot rests on it, or even the lightning comes stock with drop down, pull the seats have them re-upolstered with something more comfortable.

 

[Dogwood]

I installed the Superbike handlebar kit, 2" knight design drop pegs, and a Baldwin seat. Amazing comfort!

 

[rigger4343]

I have had three other guys ask me about my XB since yesterday. The last guy I talked to I told him $3500 and he said okay. He needed a day to see if he could get the cash up and I told him I still needed to think about it. I just spent some more time on my local area bike listings at even at $4000 dollar bikes, I only found two bikes that I would even consider.

So I think I am leaning towards keeping her and trying to make her more comfortable or going all out and modifying the hell out of it.

I think its time for a new thread.

 

[user_deleted]

it made a big a difference in comfort for myself and the ball and chain.

hey zero: that absolutely cracks me up.