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Author Message   Werewulf Posted on Sunday, March 09, 2008 - 10:11 pm:        i just bought an 03 xb 9r with about 13k miles on it... does this model have any negative issues that i should address? its been riden pretty hard, from the looks of it...   Buelltroll Posted on Sunday, March 09, 2008 - 10:48 pm:        The belt drive and pulleys were updated in 04 and again in 06. You can keep your pulleys and just switch to the upgraded 04 belt or swap it all out for the 06+ stuff.   No_rice Posted on Sunday, March 09, 2008 - 11:03 pm:        make sure the wheel bearings are red and not black   Carbide Posted on Sunday, March 09, 2008 - 11:16 pm:        Go to the knowledge vault right now. There are a few minor issues with that model year, but nothing major. Gentleman John has a good write up on things to look for. Go here and check it out. http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/327 77/311829.html?1191960502 Also look into recalls for the VIN. I think some of the kickstands were faulty. Good luck, and enjoy the bike!   Buellinachinashop Posted on Sunday, March 09, 2008 - 11:53 pm:        be weary of the kickstand switch as well.   Werewulf Posted on Monday, March 10, 2008 - 09:34 am:        out of curiosity, what does a used xb frame sell for these days?   Werewulf Posted on Monday, March 10, 2008 - 09:37 am:        what is involved with converting a 9 to a 1200 motor? if it was simple, wouldnt it be a slick mod, due to the lower gearing? at least i was told it is geared different, correct me if im in error.. sort of like converting a 883 sportster to a 1200?   Xb9ser Posted on Monday, March 10, 2008 - 08:29 pm:        Ask EU4eah on He just put a 12 moter in his 03s, with 9 gearing said it is a beast.   Werewulf Posted on Monday, March 10, 2008 - 08:40 pm:        please, tell me more...   Werewulf Posted on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 - 05:55 pm:        i was thinking of a 1250 kit for the 9...but i cant do a 1250 kit with the 9 because the stroke is different, correct?

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