| Author | Message | ||
     Xring |
Saturday I finally had a chance to put a few miles on my XB9S. It was the most pleasant motorcycle ride I can remember. I only had time for about 60 miles or so, didn't go over 65 mph, and spent about 20 or so miles on single lane, crumbling asphalt backroads (30-40 mph). I especially noticed the lack of drivetrain slack; the torque of the V-twin and corresponding lack of shifting; and the great exhaust note when rolling on the throttle from low revs. The handling is almost like a dirt bike on the rough backroads. The suspension is excellent. I've ridden it enough to start trusting the traction in the corners. Though at this point I can't IMAGINE ever touching hardware to the pavement on a public road. I was truly sorry when it was time to head for home. I kept thinking I wish I'd had one of these when I was younger, instead of the Japanese inline 4's. Thanks to Erik and the Buell team that is responsible for these bikes. Great job! Bill | ||
| Lovematt |
Welcome to the beginning of a long trip...it never ends and is never the same...enjoy it for as long as you can! | ||
| Daves |
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| Brucelee |
It is a unique and wonderful Bike and it only gets better with age and mods. Welcome! | ||
| Trolldaddi |
Welcome | ||
| Shear |
I've got over 10,000 miles on my XB9R and brucelee is right, it only gets better with time. | ||
| Charlieboy6649 |
Still grinning ear to ear after 12,000 mi. | ||
| Ortegakid |
Rode easter sunday with my old friend mcgiver and his new 12r bolt,the most fun had in a long time, this bike,(my 9r bolt), just gets better with age and experience, can't imagine having as much grins as we do every sunday!AND congrats Brian, on finally having a sport bike, now you'll finally need my knee sliders!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | ||
| Surveyor |
Take it to the track..........better than s*x!! |
