XB9S w/a 6'2" rider...any thoughts?

[kbizzini]

Im a relatively big dude. Im 6'2" 200lbs. I have the opportunity to get a really good deal on a 2005 XB9S with 6,800 miles, bone stock for $3k. What do you guys think? I really want to do it but dont want to be unhappy if it doesnt fit me... any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!

 

[RT Performance]

6'3" 170#. Road 15k on mine last year

 

[Miami78]

What's your inseam?

 

[WALLSXB]

I'm 6'1 260 and wear 36/34 pants and have to ride the long models. I found the S models to be real tight in the genital area and my leg position to be unconforatable, that was in the showroom not riding.

 

[lintoncr]

6'3" 180 here, I ride an 09 XB12Ss and love it!

 

[Macbuell]

6'3" 205 here, love my 2004 xb12s.

 

[BuddhaBuell]

6'2" @ 205
34" inseam
XB9SX
(click on my name to see a pic of me on it for reference)

and in my humble opinion...
go for it![up]

 

[kbizzini]

Thanks guys. This helps. I wear 34x34 pants. Buddha, the pics gave me a good idea. I realize a lot of it is the bike seems smaller since it is a naked bike. If it had full fairings im sure it would look different but Im okay with it. This is going to be my first Buell so Im excited as all hell. Thanks guys

 

[Miami78]

Yeah, sounds like you should be fine. I have a 38" inseam but am on a Ss, so have a little extra room.[up]

 

[batman6669]

you could get the 2" drop pegs on ebay that would help a little.

 

[Riderdie]

The select seat also sits an inch higher than stock.

I'm 6'1 put 10k on a 9s with a select seat before I bought my ss.