Too Tall?

[Mdsairborn]

So heres my problem. im 6'4 and I have no idea if I can fit on a firebolt. Another Question. An xb9r with under 4000 miles is going for $4500 is it worth it? What if I got it for like 4?

 

[driftingswiftly]

I think its worth it for 4K. To be honest it these bikes are worth a lot more then they are selling for right now. As far as height, I am not as tall as you, so i am just guessing, but i think you would be fine on one. hopefully some of the giants on here will chime in soon.

 

[fireinxb]

Im a little over 6' tall and I fit good on the Firebolt and Lightning. Although I actually preferr the bolt because I have long arms and the reach to the bars feels better.

 

[Hummer]

I'm 6'3" and no problems fitting on my 'bolt. Oddly enough, I do find that my hands cramp up after a while, no matter what my riding position is. I think it's a combination of angle to the bars and the thin stock grips. I ride daily and haven't done anything about it to this point, so it can't be that bad!

 

[freak2180]

6'2" here and I fit fine on my bolt.....I have recently installed 1" drop pegs and they make a world of diffrence. 2" drop pegs may help you out even more........

 

[NewBueller]

Ok, I am 6' 5" (guess one of the giants as it was put)and I have ridden the GF's XB9 a little, didn't seem much different than my CR. But I have the higher handle bars on my CR also.

 

[Jon0341]

I'm 6'2" have gotten on a xb9's and I felt comfortable on it while actually not feeling cramped at all. I actually got an xb12ss for more gas and a decent seat for the wife. If I were you and had the opportunity to get on it for a few I would seeing how you many think differently. Hummer that is the reason I went for the Lightning instead of the bolt my hand and arms would start to numb on long rides not to mention it was a sportbike which is not comfortable for any sort of distance.

 

[aptbldr]

Six feet and 32-in inseam, the fit of XB-R, fitted w/ 1-in lower foot-pegs) is ideal.
I'm guessing seat-to-pegs becomes uncomfortable before seat-to-bars for lanky fellers.
Buell's acc'y seat raises seat nearly an inch on XB-R.
Buyer's market right now, $4800 may not be a bargain, but but getting on an XB is.

 

[dallasb]

If your looking for an xbr here is one in south carolina that seems to be a really good buy.

 

[agfish18]

I am 6'5" and had a 9R... worked well for me.

 

[Riderdie]

What year is the xb9r, sound like a good price. Definitely If it's close by.

 

[reebis]

6'6" and I fit fine on my stt. I've never ridden a 9 though.

 

[driftingswiftly]

Why is everyone so tall?! Haha Glad Mdsairborn got some relevant replies.

 

[Miami78]

Depends a lot on your inseam...I'm 6'4" with a 38" inseam, the bolt was just a touch cramp for me, would probably be fine with some drop pegs or a taller seat. If you have a more normal inseam it might be fine as it is...best bet is to find one somewhere and sit on it.

 

[fwkapaun]

I'm 6'0 and my '07 XB fits me just fine. In answer to your other question, $4,500 seems like a reasonable price.

 

[GW 04 XB12R]

6'3", 32" inseam. XB12R was a little tight for my legs (my knees were just hitting where the tank widens). put the 1" drop lightning pegs, left the stock seat, and it's been great!

i'm not sure on the price. I got mine this february: 2004 XB12r 3400 miles $3600. granted mine was a super deal, idk. Up to you man. I won it on eBay for $3600, but my max bid was $4550... it's definitely worth the money. I love my bike.

Gary

 

[ajgerdes]

6'2" here, i would keep looking around for a better deal. I got my 04 xb12r last year for 3500. There are deals to be made out there if you look hard enough.

 

[Mdsairborn]

2007 Buell xb12r Firebolt - $4000 with 13,500 miles
2007 Buell XB9R Firebolt - $3500 with 12,500 miles

Out of these two which one would yall go for?
Im happy that all those tall riders are comfortable.
Im actually 6'5. I dont know why I put 6'4 but anyways I have really long arms so maybe ill be fine. Drop pegs sounds like a good idea if its that bad. I do have really bad knees from sports...

 

[NewBueller]

Just in case anyone was looking I saw this one on Craigslist;
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/mcy/2002857979.html

 

[07Bolt]

im 6'5" & 250lbs, the bike does look small when u look at it from a cameras pov, but it looks fast too

2007 xb9r stock