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1324
Posted on Monday, July 20, 2009 - 09:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Well, this probably doesn't really count as an introduction since I've owned an XB before, but I was away from the family for a short period of time after I totaled my XB9S at Summit Point last year and ended up riding a VFR800. Luckily, the VFR is behind me...

At any rate, I found a clean 2005 XB12S which later turned out to be an XB12SCG when I showed up to buy it. Short story is I found the bike on craigslist with 8700 miles on it for $3900. I drove up with cash sight unseen to buy only to see that it's the CG model. Not what I was looking for (was looking for a Firebolt, but would have gladly ridden a standard Lightning)...but I'll have to deal with it.

So, it looks like I either have to swap suspensions or consider trading bikes with someone who wants it. Not sure which, but I definitely need a taller bike (ground clearance AND seat height).

Anyway, the old:


And the new:
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Rpm4x4
Posted on Monday, July 20, 2009 - 10:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Welcome home
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Metalstorm
Posted on Monday, July 20, 2009 - 10:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Well... with a different seat the ergos are exactly the same as a regular S.

As for ground clearance.. yeah, you'd need suspension and the two other bits.

I'd get a standard seat and try that first.

Oh and welcome back : )
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Johnnymceldoo
Posted on Monday, July 20, 2009 - 10:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

My 05 was an SCG but I found another badwebber close enough with a city X who wanted my suspension. It was a pretty easy swap. Took about 3 hours I think.

Iam 5'9" but wanted the longer suspension travel. It does seem more comfortable even though Iam on the balls of my feet.
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1324
Posted on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 06:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yeah, the seat will be an easy fix, but I want/need more suspension travel. Based on my recent zip tie trial, I use up more travel that I'd like during normal riding. May as well find the proper forks and then re-spring them and all during the winter.

Good to be back on a Buell, though!
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Oddalloy
Posted on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 07:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

How much do you miss your XB9S? Enough to consider a swap for a never-down, clean title, '03 XB9S with similar miles, race kit (Air filter, ECM, and Pipe), Crossroads 0 degree bars, spare (new) belt, stock bars, stock pipe, stock ECM, factory service manual, and factory parts manual?
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Zatco81
Posted on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 08:05 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I've got a 9R with 10k mi. Looking for a Lightning.
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1324
Posted on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 10:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Thanks guys, but no thanks on swapping for a 9. Been there, done that. I like my new found torque. I just need more ground clearance...
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Xb12mel
Posted on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 10:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Don't forget the forks on the Scg are only 41mm vs. the 43mm on the standard Lightning. Also the rake if different.

Good luck on finding a trade. Suspension travel is the one thing I long for on my Scg. But it's a trade-off I had to make to put my feet flat on the ground.
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Dbird29
Posted on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 10:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I bet you will find someone that will swap their regular suspension.
I helped Jackelfox from Badweb do this exact swap and it was a piece of cake.
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1324
Posted on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 11:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yeah, I'm aware of the diameter change. I'll try looking around here for some short riders, lol.
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Not_purple_s2
Posted on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 12:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Too bad you're way the hell in NY or i would take you up on a swap.
I will probably hand my XB9S down to my gf when she's ready to move up from the Blast, but she'll want a low/cg version.
It would be the perfect excuse to get an 1125CR for me.

I don't think you'll have to look long to find someone willing to trade.
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1324
Posted on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 01:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Actually, I've since moved to PA...I'll need to update that. AL isn't that far away...

I'll have to make a post looking for a swap donor.}
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Jraice
Posted on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 01:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

That suspension on the SCG looks PAINFUL!

I just had my suspension profesionally dialed and put a tie wrap on there to see how low it gets from riding.

Panic stopped the other day to keep from hitting a downed rider, rear tire came up (stopped FAST) and the suspension only came down to maybe an inch or an inch and a half lower then yours is, and your not even sitting on it! Let alone, panic stopping.

Talk about short travel!
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Jakecheez
Posted on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 03:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

That scg just looks mean so low like that-
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1324
Posted on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 06:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yeah, the suspension travel is minimal at best. Good for general purpose ride and shorter riders...but not for me. It does look cool, though.
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