| Author | Message | ||
     Cwxb12r |
Just need some opinions.. I purchase a new 2007 XB12r yesterday and I'm not sure that I like. I'll step back a few years. I owned a 2000 X1 and loved it. I couldn't get enough of it. I ended up trading the X1 in for a Fat Boy because all my friends and family own cruisers. I was sick of feeling like an outsider on long trips. Well, 6 years later I got sick of the cruiser sold the Fat Boy. I then started looking at sporty bikes like the R1, gixxr 1000 and so on. I decided to get a XB12r after a lot of searching, reading etc. (I did test drive a XB12r and liked it) 150 mile into the bike and I'm not sure that I'm having fun on it. I put 150 miles on it the first day, but it seemed like I was forcing myself to get used to it and like it. It's not doing anything for me... What to do? Sell it? Trade it? I know the decision is mine, but opinions are welcome. | ||
| Buellinachinashop |
The Lightnings put your posture a lot more upright. You may want to see if you can test ride one of those. Your dealer may do a decent trade | ||
| Ducxl |
So what's your problem with it? If you had an X1 surely the XB is a step forward. Is the posture too radical for you? If so,why were you considering an R1/GSXR(great bikes to be sure)? Not the power delivery you wanted? Help us out here.You haven't given enough information to get assistance. | ||
| Lost_in_ohio |
Sounds like buyers remorse. So is anyone in the family admiring it or are you feeling like an outsider again? Relax and sleep on. Ride it tomorrow morning and see what ya think. | ||
| Toona |
Make sure the suspension is set up for you and your riding style. That can make a world of difference between riding "on a Buell" and feeling "one with" a Buell. | ||
| Destroy |
Yikes, drop $10,000 and a few hours later not happy about it? If your gut or heart isn't screaming for joy about that new purchase, something is very wrong with that purchase. | ||
| Cgocifer |
Put a nice pipe on it! Once it doesn't sound like a lawn mower anymore, you'll love the character and feel the difference. Just relax a little, you probably just have some buyer's remorse. Going back to a sport bike is a big change. Again, a lightning may be a better choice because it seems like a nice compromise between a cruiser position and sport position. I test rode an R a couple of weeks ago and didn't like it nearly as much as my Lightning. The stock exhaust sounded terrible for one, the riding position was more aggressive than my R6's too. I know, I place a lot of emphasis on the sound, but you'd be amazed just how different it makes the bike seem. (Message edited by cgocifer on June 09, 2007) | ||
| Unibear12r |
I know what you mean. My transition to the XB12R was very hard for a while and oddly first impression was great. A couple of weeks after I bought it I was ready to walk from it. But then I figured out what those frame cut outs for the knees were for. And then I started getting used to the bike. Get used to using your hips and knees to throw the bike in the twisties and a whole different world opens up. Now I wouldn't trade it for any other bike.... Not even an XB12S! | ||
| Mr_gto |
Make sure the suspension is tuned for your weight and riding style. The xb's are very sensitive to setup! Get that dialed in and its a whole different machine! | ||
| Paul_in_japan |
here here on suspension and tyres (yours are probabaly new though). I spent about a month learning what effect all the dials on the suspension do, you'd be amazed how different the bike can feel with just 1/8 of a turn on any of the damping/compression settings. The main point i found was making sure the rear shock preload was hard enough. Good suspension set up plus my new Pilot Power2CT transformed the bike (XB12R) now i just cant get enough of it. It just chomps up the road in big bites and in the corners it just effortlessly leans over so far, and feels so stable, #$%&^! now I wanna go ride it but its 1:00am | ||
| Tigerbythetail |
hi..............I have a feeling that I understand where you are coming from. I am sorry that I can only recommend things that cost money, but how about trying this: 1. Bin the tires and buy a set of Michelin Pilot Power the normal one not the one with the softer flank that dies to early. (for 70 kg, 2.3 bar front and 2.3 bar rear tire pressure.......works for me well in the country side) 2. slide the fork out and install a superbike handlebar 3. Do not sit on the new Gixer or Blade.......you will regret this otherwise! tiger | ||
| Buelltroll |
Paul I just ordered a set of the 2ct. How you like em? Have you had regular pilot powers? How do they compare to those? | ||
| Fookinbueller |
I freakin LOVE my 2004 xb12s!!! Did I mention that I LOVE my XB12s???!!!  | ||
| Donutninja |
I also purchased a 2007 XB12R, and it was very demanding and uncomfortable to ride until I got the suspension dialed in, like others have said. All I did was follow the settings in the owner's manual, and ABRACADABRA! It was pure joy to ride. I get more looks and comments on this bike than on any of the 15 other sport bikes I've owned. Stick with it!! | ||
| Paul_in_japan |
Buelltroll, The Pilot Power 2CT are awesome by my book though i cant compare to the normal Pilot Powers as i havent tried them. (I just came off an old set of Dunlop208's). They get super soft and grip extremely well the problem is that they appear to be wearing down rather quickly.The sides always seem to have that rough fury look to them. I measured the groove depth before i started (5mm) Im already down to 4mm after 1000km at this rate they will need replacing in a month ( I just cant stop riding the dam bike). I was hoping 'dual compound' meant harder center compound for longer life but they appear to be be softer side compound for super grip. At $400 a set its gonna cost me $5 a day just for tyres at this rate. (Message edited by paul_in_japan on June 12, 2007) |
