New XB12R

[Crewdog]

I am new to both Buell and this site so I decided to ask a few stupid questions to the experts. I just bought an 09 XB12R and sometimes it feels like it is loading up like a 2 stroke after slow stop and go riding through town. When I engage the clutch at a lower rpm it falls on its face until I bring the rpms up. Also need to get rid of the stock exhaust can as it is too quiet. Any help or suggestions would be great. Thanks. Crewdog

 

[keisersozae]

it should run a little better down low after break in. remember i said a little..lol. you got to get used to it but believe me you will grow to love it.

also check on the breather re-route, helps in the lower rpm's

 

[jsg]

Yep it's no where a jap I4 smooth but it's addicting

As for exhaust well there is many choices, I just got a Drummer from KDFab I can't tell you if I like it or not as it's not installed yet but everybody with one keep saying they love it. There is also the special ops which like the drummer is a stock pipe that as been modified. There is the voodoo pipe too which is another guy that is doing it from his home I think. In the bigger companie there is the Jardine=loud, the D&D=very loud and many other European brand or more available on there side of the pound.

You can check the American Sprot Bike web page for there exhaust shootout.

 

[GoFaster]

I4 smooth? The I4s are what are like two strokes.

Crewdog, your bike shouldn't be loading up. It should pull hard right off idle. Something is wrong.

 

[Crewdog]

Thanks for the input folks, I really appreciate it. I will break her in then do a few mods and see what happens. Hopefully there is nothing wrong but will do a few checks to see. Only had the bike for a week and still getting used to it. So far I love it. It pulls like a tractor! Again, Thanks. Crewdog

 

[dave_xb12r]

I think GoFaster said it just by posting his name on here. You just need to go faster!

 

[Taylon]

My Firebolt did the same thing until it was broke in. Now it runs perfectly fine and I haven't changed a thing.(except the oil of course)

 

[Stevenc150]

Welcome to the Forum Crewdog. I'll save you a search: Breather Hose Re-route w/ Pics

Keep the RPM's up, that's where the "meat" is anyway. A new opened-up pipe will also do wonders. - Huge Exhaust Thread