New to the Buell

[kelsxb9r]

What up everyone, I just bought an 07XB9R. Didn't know much about Buell until about 5 days ago but I have to say that the literature on the bike and your forum intrigued me. My last bike was an Ultra Classic Electra Glide so right now my but is a little soar and my hands hurt but I'm diggin it. Looking forward to developing my sport bike skills. Accepting any and all advice and riding tips.

Holla[up]

 

[jackson08]

traded same bike for 12xbscg,now almost 1 year later can,t stop loving my buell. welcome and ride safe way more fun than just cruseing

 

[kelsxb9r]

I just traded Saturday. I really like it, I'm taking it easy til I get used to it. Been like 14 years since I been on a sport bike.

 

[mrdozer2you]

And arent you kicking yourself for that?


WELCOME!!!

 

[kelsxb9r]

Man, each time I ride it I'm diggin it more. I'm in Hawaii, its raining but I'm riding anyway. It feels as light as a bicycle but with power.

 

[slwglide]

I traded a 94 road king for a xb12r last spring. I'm 45 and pissed I waited so long. Its been cold and snow for the last month and a half. I have burned up my pc browsing sportbike sites. I am going to go insane if I can't ride for another month.

I'm sure you won't have any regrets. How do you like that front brake? The riding position seems to grow on you, I like the better control you get from the slight lean forward. The only problem I have is lifting the bike. I have seen nothing offered yet short of buying a lift table. Good luck with that firebolt.

 

[mrdozer2you]

The only problem I have is lifting the bike. I have seen nothing offered yet short of buying a lift table.

How high do ya wanna lift it?

 

[slwglide]

Just enough to get the bike straight up and about 4" off the ground.

 

[BuellPartsGuy]

Like this?

 

[kelsxb9r]

slwglide,

I'm 39 and starting to get comfortable in the riding position. Its AWSOME. Not interested in any other bike. After the Ultra the XB9R feels as nimble as a bicycle. I'm lovin it.

 

[slwglide]

Thats a nice system, low cost and effective. Thanks