Whats going on everybody. Just bought xb12r in sunfire yellow and I LOVE IT. Im still braking it in and haven't gotten it above 5k but its still a blast. Im seventeen and this is my first bike but Id rather not hear the "your an idiot for buying this bike" comments. Any tips, pointers would be greatly appreciated. The only things I do not like thus far is the heat that builds on my right leg and its seems like there is a vague/undulating feeling when taking tight turns but thats probably rider induced. Like I said, pointers would be great.
New owner of a 2010 xb12r
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firebolt020283
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for the heat on your leg this will be a good fix for you.
http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-prodshow/17362.html
as for as that feeling you are having do you have the suspension set up to your weight?
and lastly welcome to buellxb.
http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-prodshow/17362.html
as for as that feeling you are having do you have the suspension set up to your weight?
and lastly welcome to buellxb.
Welcome and Congratulations on your new bike!
Suspension setup is super critical on these bikes..I purchased the service manual set it up to my weight and adjusted from there.
If you have some extra money to throw around a right side air scoop would also help with the heat... not too cheap but look awesome!
Have fun and be safe! [up]
Suspension setup is super critical on these bikes..I purchased the service manual set it up to my weight and adjusted from there.
If you have some extra money to throw around a right side air scoop would also help with the heat... not too cheap but look awesome!
Have fun and be safe! [up]
Miami78
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Definitely set it up according to your weight, the procedure is in the owner's manual.
From what I've read, these bikes run hotter when new. I got my bike in July and the heat was really bad! As it breaks in it should cool down a little, but there are options for heat shields and right side scoops that can keep things a little cooler.
From what I've read, these bikes run hotter when new. I got my bike in July and the heat was really bad! As it breaks in it should cool down a little, but there are options for heat shields and right side scoops that can keep things a little cooler.
Go to buellsterparts.com to get a right side scoop that's the cheapest place you will be able to find one, and welcome to the family and I bought my 08 xb12r when I was 18 so I'm right there with ya... It wasn't my first bike but I have never regreted it
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I'd just suggest a rider safety course and then an intermediate or advanced course later. Be safe and sensible and ride within your limits. I've been for 14 years now and I have a few friends that are so much better than me and if I were to try to keep up on the twisty stuff I might be over the cliff.
Oh and I think the owners manual is worthless for setup, I had it set for my weight and the bike handled like ****. I have it set way stiffer now as if I was 200 plus pounds (I'm a hair over 170) it rides tons better but still could use some tweaking.
Oh and I think the owners manual is worthless for setup, I had it set for my weight and the bike handled like ****. I have it set way stiffer now as if I was 200 plus pounds (I'm a hair over 170) it rides tons better but still could use some tweaking.
I did take the msf course and I plan on taking an advanced course in a month or so. The dealer set my suspension for a 160 lbs rider which is the lowest it can go but I am only 130. Protein shakes in my future for sure
As for the side scoop the 2010 model comes pre equipped from the factory so I wont have to worry about that. Its good to hear that they seem to run hotter during break in though but I will look into some heat shield stuff none the less. Thanks for all the replies guys I really appreciate it. I am slowing starting to figure out the cornering too. I was only leaning not pressing but I remember the msf course now. Press right go right press left go left. It seems to be helping
As for the side scoop the 2010 model comes pre equipped from the factory so I wont have to worry about that. Its good to hear that they seem to run hotter during break in though but I will look into some heat shield stuff none the less. Thanks for all the replies guys I really appreciate it. I am slowing starting to figure out the cornering too. I was only leaning not pressing but I remember the msf course now. Press right go right press left go left. It seems to be helpingSweet score for a first bike-[up]
I wonder if the 2010 models are more rare -they didn't have a full production run ,right?
I've got my 12 R set up stiffer than the manual also, even for these bumpy west county roads.The bike handles even better now.But if you feel comfortable ,that's what's important.Also check tire pressure if it's feeling funny. [up]
I wonder if the 2010 models are more rare -they didn't have a full production run ,right?
I've got my 12 R set up stiffer than the manual also, even for these bumpy west county roads.The bike handles even better now.But if you feel comfortable ,that's what's important.Also check tire pressure if it's feeling funny. [up]
I highly suggest you don't forget to factor in your gear when you set up your suspension ie: helmet 3-5lbs jacket 4-5lbs boots 6-8lbs gloves 1-2lbs your clothes can weigh 3-5lbs themselves as well. So get geared up like you would when you ride then weigh yourself then set your suspension up for that weight. I weigh 165ish but when geared up to ride I weigh 180ish so.... just a tip that most ppl don't take into account and grats on the bike. As Far as what your 1st bike is just keep in mind ANY bike can get you killed if you ride like an idiot even a 250 Ninja, to take an adage from guns "It's not bikes that kill riders, it's riders that kill riders."
Does the right side airscoop on your 2010 look pretty symetrical with the left? I just put the Uly version on the right and it's not very aesthetically pleasing but functional.
If it was pretty close to the left visually, that may be a part i'd like to order!
If it was pretty close to the left visually, that may be a part i'd like to order!
not for nothing, and you probably already know this, but this is a great site ... i never have to start a new thread - everything seems to be addressed here somewhere ... 0 riding experience and had no choice but to buy an 09 xb12r as a 1st bike ... i'm twice as old, and weigh twice as much as 'smalls', but am in the same boat, and am looking forward to the beginner's msf course in about a week ... anyway, what a great resource ... keep the tips coming ... & is americansportbike the only decent place to get buell parts? i ordered mirror block-off plates & i think the 1" lower footpegs from them so far ... also, this is the only site that isn't filtered where i can look at naked ladies at work ...
Smalls,
You will crash and likely will do so within this year. BE SURE TO WEAR ALL YOUR GEAR ALL THE TIME. If it's too hot for the gear, its too hot to ride.
I like to think that Buell riders are safer and more mature than the typical sport riders and would love to keep it that way.
You will crash and likely will do so within this year. BE SURE TO WEAR ALL YOUR GEAR ALL THE TIME. If it's too hot for the gear, its too hot to ride.
I like to think that Buell riders are safer and more mature than the typical sport riders and would love to keep it that way.
...or you may not crash within the year, but you will crash. I ride everyday in in San Francisco. There are hazzards galore, reading books about safe riding will clue you in but a lot of the hazzards you discover on your own. For me its a blind intersection at Nob Hill...or the tourists that come to town on the weekends and drive the wrong way on one way streets. $hit will happen. I've seen every kind of bizzaro traffic hazzard in San Francisco and conquered them all...and then last fall I went down on a mountain road twisty (gravel on the road). Definately wear your gear all the time. I did and I didn't get hurt...except my thumb (which actually still hurts!). haha Be safe. But even being safe won't keep you from going down. Thus, wear your helmet and gear. Other than all that morbid stuff, enjoy. Because 99% of the time its pure fun.
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I crashed within 6 months, it's not yourself you have to worry about, it's everyone else. Especially old people! Good luck with the bike man, hope everything goes well, enjoy it! Also, try to take a riding course, and to get over the hesitation of leaning into the corners, find a closed course with corners preferably a track and take it slow and start speeding up slowly. A few hours of that and you will loosen up and be more comfortable in the corners.
Welcome, I hope you'll take ur time learning the bike, and always wear gear. We did just lose a younger forumer in a riding accident, not his fault. So remember be safe, learn to ride the right way, and ride within your limits. Congrats on the new bike as well!
Get yourself some heat wrap, its easy and simple. Really cut does the heat from the header. You can find it fairly cheap like 15bucks for 50feet. U actually need about 30feet to do a nice super tight wrap job. There is a few DIY threads on here. Doesn't your bike have the right side scoop already since its a 2010?
Get yourself some heat wrap, its easy and simple. Really cut does the heat from the header. You can find it fairly cheap like 15bucks for 50feet. U actually need about 30feet to do a nice super tight wrap job. There is a few DIY threads on here. Doesn't your bike have the right side scoop already since its a 2010?
