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Moondust
Posted on Monday, January 15, 2007 - 09:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hi,

Im jsut about to pick up a BRAND SPANKING NEW xb9sx 07model in a few weeks.
Call it pre wedding nerves or whatever but im wondering if any other XB9SX'ers have had any probs with a new model - anything to look out for ?
This maybe a strange 'Q' to some but the way I see it New doesn't always mean better or more reliable. The demo bike I tried was great & felt rock solid & I can't help thinking - the dealer would look after that model more as it needs to be on form. I wonder if I have to re adjust anything to suit my riding or even weight for that matter - any tips would be much appreciated

(Message edited by moondust on January 15, 2007)
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Bake
Posted on Monday, January 15, 2007 - 09:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Your dealer should help you set up the bikes suspension for you, if not there are lots of tips on this board to help, enjoy I know I do mine.
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Xbullet
Posted on Monday, January 15, 2007 - 09:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

i have an 06 cityX. i love it.

just take it off the lot, break it in gentle, then once you finish yer break in, ride it like you stole it.

i had a kickstand break, but that's what happens when you have bikini clad models posing and climbing all over it as it rests on that cheap little jiffy stand.

it's tough being a buell rider..... nah. no it's not.
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Cixyx_pilot
Posted on Monday, January 15, 2007 - 10:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have an 06 City X I bought new.I have a little over 7000kms on it so far without a single problem. It's alot of fun to ride, I'm sure you will love your new Buell!
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Thespive
Posted on Tuesday, January 16, 2007 - 01:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have an '06 with 4,000 miles, no problems.

--Sean
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Corporatemonkey
Posted on Tuesday, January 16, 2007 - 06:37 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Another 06 here... No problems.

New doesn't always mean better or more reliable. The demo bike I tried was great & felt rock solid & I can't help thinking - the dealer would look after that model more as it needs to be on form

I would actually say the demo bikes get trashed a lot more than any showroom bike. The demo bike do not get a proper break in. Most people take them out and flog them. I know I certainly did...

My dealer rolled out a cityx from the showroom floor and turned me loose for a few hours. The bike only had 30miles on. Pulling out of the dealer I hit redline.

When I got back, i promptly told them I would take one, a different one...
Luckily they had another one there with 3 miles on it.
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Starter
Posted on Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 07:05 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Too bad they redlined it at the factory first.
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