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     M1combat |
If you are affraid of SPEEDBUMPS (I assume you mean big ones???) the just goose it when the front wheel hits... Problem solved. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hogs |
:-) CJ_XB I`m glad you got one ..JUST watch them damn holes,etc.etc. AND yes your no mIDGET in my books.. nothing against midgets anyways I always thought midgets are COOL just making a point .! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hogs |
yes that will work M1 :-) BUT for those that arn`t as talent as you watch out..! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hogs |
Well.. its like that ARNOLD dude I`ll BE BACK...I got to go now my son needs the computer for grade 12 school work :-) LAter...PLease btw carry on without me.:-) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Henrik |
It's not as much the topic as the energy you put into it  ... all without validating your claims  . Without even clearly defining what it is you would like to discuss? You are looking to discuss this, right. Not just looking for confirmation of your own conviction? I'm sure you by now have noticed, that many here prefer a technical discussion backed by solid evidence , rather than "it's like this because I say so - and if you don't agree you're just plain nuts." Are you discussing XB handling in off-roadish conditions, where long suspension is a must to clear obstacles? In which case even the standard XB is lacking. Are you discussing actual handling - providing smooth roads. More like a track setting? In which case the CG lower center of gravity should allow it to be turned in quicker as well as be quicker to flip left/right through an S-turn. Are your concerns that, should you hit an obstacle rock/pothole, that the muffler will hit and send you flying? I'm guessing yes. If youi hit anything big/deep enough to be a concern, really, how much of a difference will that 1" make? And, won't the slightly stiffer suspension of the CG to an extent make up for that difference (it will)? Maybe take the time to consider and refine your point so we can have an apples-to-apples discussion. Henrik (one large coffee in the morning- no more, no less) (Message edited by Henrik on September 09, 2004) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Darthane |
I'd still like this repeated in sensible English. Or have you had too much coffee to speak coherently? Incidentally, I've had three cups, plus a can of Coke. Too much, in my book. You CANNOT be the 'same' riderS (plural). Same = one and only. 'Similar' would be a better moniker. OK, so now we have similar riders. Similar how? Size / weight? Riding ability? Both? Let's go with that. The two rider's are so SIMILAR in both physical characteristics AND riding ability that they may as well be the same. Now the only true difference we have is the bike, right? Well, yes and no. Ride height is one thing. Am I willing to trust the ground clearance figures on the Buell website? Yes. So, we have one bike that is 0.8" lower to the ground to begin with. The suspension is completely different. Do you know if it was set up properly for your friend's size and preferred riding style? If you truly were the 'same', and there is 2" of difference in the ground clearances on the two bikes, then your friend's preload settings are SCREWED UP. Or yours are. Perhaps their damping settings are wrong, allowing the bike to bottom too quickly, while yours are correct, letting the bike 'float' over the pothole. ...but you know, I still come back to this: Go around the damned things. A motorcycle tire needs a couple of inches. Do you mean to tell me that there wasn't 2" of even pavement ANYWHERE across that 9' wide lane? I find that rather difficult to believe. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| R1DynaSquid |
You have entertained us all though !! Not really, pretty poor trolling effort. I dont even understand what the point of his rant is? So the Low sits lower...well duh thats why its called a low. Next thing you know he will be complaing that monster trucks are too tall & dont fit under the drive thru roof at McDonalds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tucsonxb9s |
Hogs...not hitting home with anything. No LOW blow here. (ouch...bad pun) I, like most everyone else here, is wondering why you got so fired up about a topic that really doesn't apply to you. If you had a Low and it caused you to wreck because you couldn't avoid that 2" deep pothole, you'd have something to bitch about. Other than that you've just rambled on and attacked everyone else that has had an opinion that didn't agree with your insight. Sorry you got out on the wrong side of the bed today. Go for a ride, it may make you feel better. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Crip2nite |
"Low Rider" Take a little trip with meehee!!  (Message edited by crip2nite on September 09, 2004) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Buelluk |
As far as potholes are concerned ...abre los ojos..I have been in 2" deep potholes with my Low and i have had no problems, I have never hit one whilst leaned over ,but then I do ride with my eyes open. I am sure the potholes in NYC can't be any worse than those in Nova Scotia, eh | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Buelluk |
this sounds like a 420 rant doesn't it..but I think Hogs spelling and grammar is slightly better | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Daves |
No reference to getting high so it can't be 420.  420's version would be like this, So there i wuz, just after puffing some goooood Canandian buds, riding down the road at 145 mph and here comes this big ole pothole(no pun intended) right at me. Good thing i ride a XB9R cause a low would've hit the muffler, man. u like my versiion? Dave Just bustin on a ya a little 420 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bomber |
good canadian buds? wow, I HAVE been outa this action for a while! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cj_xb |
Wow, that's the most I've ever seen Henrik type !! CJ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Buckinfubba |
cj....he told you to look out for those damn holes....did you switch teams  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cj_xb |
Bubba, Huh ??? If you mean what I think, then no I haven't switched teams, still like "real" men, no metrosexuals or whatever else for me !! Just good ole all American redneck men !! CJ  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| P0p0k0pf |
Disregarding ground clearance, I cant see why a lower bike/cg would create a performance problem. What rolls in turns faster? A lower bike will, because there is less inertia to resist lateral rolling during turns. What accelerates faster? A lower bike will, because the force produced at the rear contact patch is more parallel to the direction of travel b/c of the lower CG. The bottom/rear of the bike cannot "pass" the CG if the CG is more "forward" than "above" the spot the forward force acts on. Am I wrong? BTW-- what is this fanatic hatred of lower bikes? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Buckinfubba |
I was just messin around darlin....had nuthin better to do at that moment and I have thrown any sexual bullcrap your way in a long time.... real men= 4 wheel drives ...right? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| R1DynaSquid |
cj....he told you to look out for those damn holes....did you switch teams Take my word for it..No she has not | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Buckinfubba |
do you have film of this to rpove it to me | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hogs |
HEy all I`m BAck...Hmmm Still I see you guys Don`t get it....PITY OH well each to their own.. Just watch them Holes on your CG12`s :-)) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rocketsprink |
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| Sshbsn |
Just read the whole thread (bored waiting for Ivan update) and I think I've got it!! Hogs can't touch the ground on a regular XB. He gets p1ssed off, feelings of inadequacy creep in, and he lashes out at "low" XBs and those who ride them. Hogs, it's okay to be short. Height challenged. Napoleon almost conquered the world and stood what? Five feet? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hogs |
Sshbsn HOW did you know MY secert is out :-((((( You are so SMART ! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Blake |
Chris, Your tone of discourse is not welcome here. Anyone who seeks to deride a Buell motorcycle model or those who prefer it, inseam challenged or no, is not welcome on this discussion board. Your choice. Thank you for understanding. A tabulation of the situation.
Given the alternatives of not being able to maintain verticality of my motorcycle when stopped (dropping it) versus sacrificing some (20% in this case) suspension travel, I'd opt for the lowered version every time. If you are really interested, Maybe you ought to take a low model for a ride, or simply set your sag at ~2.20 inches and take your own XB for a ride. Then you will have some data to report upon. Not sure it will be objective, but it will at least be data. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hogs |
Blake I really find that hard to believe that you even mention my tone Hmmm A little power tripping are we??? I`ll Say NOthing more on this topic IF you WISH :-(( since btw you do have the POWER here...! I have talked to racers as well and IF they agree on this matter with me btw thats where I got it from then I wd. think they wd. know perhaps abit more than YoU do anyways YOU win your the BOSS.. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hogs |
I have three BUEllS btw for your info...and had many HD`s and still do to this day.. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hogs |
anyhow I seen what the POWer did to 420 :-) so I`ll SHUT up.............! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BadS1 |
Good your starting to sound whiney!!! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hogs |
Blake I will remember these words though.. Anyone who seeks to deride a Buell motorcycle model or those who prefer it, inseam challenged or no, is not welcome on this discussion board. Your choice. JUst thought I could give my Opion as all others have done here..Hmmmokay lets move on |
