XB12Ss physical requirements

[motoretro]

I'm looking at the XB12Ss and have some questions regarding the ride & control layout of the motorcycle. While I'm currently riding a Super Motarded Suzuki DR I do have 2 herniated disc in the Thoraxic region to deal with. Is the XB a viable option in the ride quality department? Oddly enough,I've found the leaning over posture actually eleviates back issues somewhat with the dics in this area. How stiff is the suspension and is it either adjustable or fixable with something which works better? Second I've a bum right knee which does not have the ability to bend into the angle required to use footpeg in it's stock location. Is there a way to move the peg & brake lever forward 1". No, I didn't do this stuff to my body on a bike, Backpacking & a Treadmill, those low impact sports got me.
Any suggestions or thoughts appreciated,
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[markwoodlief]

Considered a Ulysses? I have a bad back due to Motocross, I found the leaning over to hurt, but the Uly I can travel on for hours with no issues at all..

Just a thought..

 

[xbhooligan434]

the suspension is adjustable to a degree
not the greatest but it works,some companys offer aftermarket springs,shocks,and fluid to all help
also i dunno about moving footpegs forward but try searching for topics on rearsets hope this helps if not BPG or LeFox will be around to help soon

 

[motoretro]

Yes, the Ulysses would no doubt go further at dealing with the restrictions I have although at this point I'm having a problem with the "Look" of the beast. The XBlong just appeals to me more. The rightside peg is the only one that needs to be moved and only around a inch. I guess I need to do more research on suspension modification on the XBlong and keep an open mind on the Ulysses. Thanks for the input guys.
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[LeFox]

The rightside peg is the only one that needs to be moved and only around a inch.

best would be to adjust both, cause otherwise you'll feel uncomfortable & insecure in corners.

there should be rearset available to do this, or a customjob should be managable within a certain budget

also, depending on your height, you're pretty upright on a 's' or 'ss' model. i've done rides of about 11hours straight without problems. otherwise raisers or another handlebar could also be an option for you.

although despite of this, i would recommend that you testride the ss & uly...you'll be surprized of the comfort & fun the uly has.
another option is the new 'xt' with is more a less a mix of the 'tt' & the 'x'

 

[mrdozer2you]

From my understanding the Uly and the Ss use the same frame. To ride more upright like the Uly, just switch out the handlebars...and you can still look cool on the S[cool] ( like LeFox said [up])

 

[motoretro]

Thanks for all the comments, I'm going to the dealer tomorrow to take a closer look a the pegs & controls to determine what modifications need to be made. Actually riding upright "is" the problem, It places my spine at a line parallel to the rear suspension travel which sends every bump straight up my spine. I've found that bikes which require me to lean over to reach bars position my spine as to act as a flexible hinge, giving my back some give when hitting those worse than normal bumps. This posture also allows my inner thighs to asorb some of the bump rather than just my tailbone. Remember my disc problem lies in the thoraxic region, not the typical troublesome lumbar area. The seat also plays a big part in this senario acting as one segment of the suspension system. I'm just trying to continue riding.....
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[mrdozer2you]

Hmmm...maybe a Firebolt then...with some Highway pegs