| Author | Message | ||
     Jswill |
Thought I should introduce myself now that I joined the sickness. I learned to ride at a HD Riders Edge class in St. Petersburg last June and bought a Blast to learn on, which I rode for about 4000 miles. My intention was to move up to a Softtail Deuce by the end of the summer. In the mean time I came across this board and have read it regularly. I also realized by riding the Blast that what addicted me to riding was different from what I expected - speed through the turns, flicking the bike back and forth; and a cruiser might not be what I want after all. I demoed a couple of Harleys and was a little disappointed. Then about a month ago I demoed a CityX, and knew within a half mile of the ride that this was my bike. I bought it immediately upon returning to the dealer. This bike has become so addicting that I ride between 100 and 200 miles a day, except for when I’m out of town. Then, I simply go nuts. I love this bike. | ||
| M1combat |
I don't blame you  . Welcome to the board. | ||
| Daves |
Welcome! Dave | ||
| Gschuette |
I better get on the ball. If I continue at the rate I am going 100 people on the board will have a CityX before I do. Enjoy your bike and know that I am very jealous of you. | ||
| Firebolt020283 |
wow these things are going to out number the rest of the xb's soon. congrats on the bike and welcome to the sickness | ||
| Henrik |
Welcome Jeff. You made all the right decisions from the get-go. Enjoy. Henrik | ||
| Odie |
Welcome Jeff.....have fun....and start saving your $$$$....Odie | ||
| Edean |
Welcome! Glad you join us. | ||
| Whodom |
Hey Jeff- glad to hear your experience confirms exactly what I was told by several experienced motorcyclists before I bought my first bike: nobody really knows what kind of bike they want/need until they've been riding for a while. A lot of people drop $8k-10k on their first bike only to find it's not what they thought it would be. Sounds like you did exactly the right thing. Congrats on the CityX. | ||
| Along4theride |
I also realized by riding the Blast that what addicted me to riding was different from what I expected - speed through the turns, flicking the bike back and forth; and a cruiser might not be what I want after all. I totally know what you mean. I did the exact same thing. I grew up tagging after my brother's and their friends on dirt bikes. Finally I got to a point in my life where getting a streetbike was feasible and I got a blast to 'get comfortable'. I had every intention of buying a 'Cruiser' but once Glitch and Shred started taking me to the twisties it was all over. I was hooked and I couldn't get enough. I didn't have a problem with the corners on the blast, my problem was keeping up with the 'big boyz' in the straight-a-ways. I bought an XB9R about 2 months ago. I still have the Blast. It's a fun bike, and once I do some mod's to it I'll enjoy it even more. | ||
| Aldaytona |
Welcome, you'll not regret that decision. | ||
| Ingemar |
Welcome to the madhouse! Is it me or do we have new guys dropping on a daily rate lately? | ||
| M1combat |
It's not just you... Wasn't it Court who said something about a certain "critical mass" a few months ago? Too bad we can't invest in Buell alone... | ||
| Odie |
That's true. I would sell all of my shares of H-D and turn it over into Buell stocks.....Odie | ||
| Ethanr |
Welcome to the madhouse! You may yet find room for a cruiser in your garage. Many of us are fortunate enough to have more than one bike, often different makes and styles. Click through the profiles and you'll see quite a few sportbike + cruiser owners. I love my XB, and since buying it a few months ago I've ridden of my miles on it, but there are days when nothing satisfies like a relaxed ride through the Superstition Mountains listening to the rumble of my truck-piped Valk (see profile). | ||
| Court |
Jeff: I love you. Court | ||
| Davefl |
Jeff, You are more than welcome to ride with the Lakeland BRAG group if you like. We meet up at least every first Saturday of the month. It is a good ride on some of the best roads in central Florida. link to our web site. http://web.tampabay.rr.com/brag/ | ||
| Jswill |
Davefl, Thanks, I will definitely do that. I was just about to post asking if anyone knew of an active BRAG chapter in the Tampa area. I'm always looking for new roads. | ||
| Jswill |
Ethan, You're right. The original idea was for my wife to ride also, but after trying it she learned it's just not for her. She wants us to get a cruiser to tour Florida. For some reason she doesn't like riding 2up on the Buell. Thinking about a Heritage Softtail. | ||
| Lpowel02 |
Jeff...welcome! | ||
| Ptrumble1 |
Glad you are hooked. I am a corner-worker for AMA Pro Marshals and spend 10 days working the races in Daytona every spring. I learned to appreciate the Buells in the Thunderbike Class and bought a XB12R from "AlDaytona" at Daytona Beach Harley a month ago. Had the race kit put on it today and life is good. Compared to my Gixxer 1000R I would describe the Buell as loads of fun and low end torque as well as the famous potato potato sound. The Gixxer is still a keeper but requires all your attention and a large helping of respect. |
