| Author | Message | ||
     Gonen60 |
Ok, here's whats been rattling around in my head for a while. First, I love my XB/9...no complaints. It just boils down to not being able to ride the bike like it needs to be rode, on the public streets. I got one ticket, 88 in a 55 two in a half years ago, and since then, it's boring. the bike wants to be wound up, and rode hard, and it can't be done with out breaking the law. I am going to strip it down, use the motor, transmission, front end, wheels, handle bar controls, and build a rigid/bobber. I am going to sell the frame, swing arm, xb/r fairing, air box, fender, clip ons, etc... does anyone know what the frame and swing arm are worth? never been wrecked, in A1 perfect condition. any help would be great. I have loved my Buell every step of the way, but i just need a change. | ||
| Jimduncan69 |
i don't know how much they are worth. but i am interested in the swing arm. maybe the frame too if the price is right. | ||
| Lucas70374 |
1100 retail for frame and 325 retail for swingarm. Remember this is brand new with purchasers vin number on the frame. With this frame, I think It would have to be re-registered. Not sure thought. Unless for a race bike. | ||
| Xb9 |
Why not just ride it on the track? Can't get a ticket there! That would be more fun than a bobber  | ||
| Rubberdown |
What Xb9 said. You won't regret it. | ||
| Gonen60 |
i live to far from the track for it be worth it. I gave that lots of thought, but i can maybe get there once a year. | ||
| Buellgrrrl |
Move to the western half of the country, western being that part pretty much west of MN, IA, MO, AR, and LA. Plenty of wide open spaces out there with few cops where you can ride all day at 80 or better. If you can't move, sell your Buell to someone who can enjoy it- how much would you want for it? Then take the proceeds and but a bike you can have legal fun with on them twisty appilacian roads- like a dual sport or under 500 cc, sportbike... | ||
| Diablobrian |
How far is VIR from Virginia Beach?....207 mi North carolina speedway................297 mi both are closer than any of the tracks we run in the asra circuit to our home in Missouri. Out west of here people have to travel a lot farther than that. Honestly I'd sell the Buell and buy a purpose built chopper if it came to that. Maybe a triumph. Never was good at following the crowd. Bottom line do what's right for you. | ||
| Thansesxb9rs |
I would say put the frame up for $500 and swingarm oh $100 that is if there is no damage. The problem with the swingarm is you see quit a few come through ebay with very minimal damage that go for $30. I think he asked for suggestions on prices not whether he should do it or not. Check out mcworx.com they have a streetfighter stance that is awesome. Also, they have a choice between softtail or rigid. Give the guy a break and do not highjack his thread, these seem to be the only threads Buellgrrl post on. (Message edited by thansesxb9rs on January 22, 2006) | ||
| Buellgrrrl |
Thansesxb9rs, if you read more of BadWeb you'd see I post on lots of stuff besides you're beloved "choppers". And if you can't stand the negative response here to bastardizing Buells, maybe you should move to the "Easy Rider" wannabe boards where your opinions might be better received. | ||
| Jimduncan69 |
will the 9 swing arm fit on the 12? they look the same. but that doesn't mean much. | ||
| Gonen60 |
Buellgrrl...not sure where your attitude comes from. Your "easy rider" comment is plain dumb. MY XB/9 is not some rare or exotic machine that needs saving. I just happen to love ALL types of motorcycles, including rigid/old school bikes. I actually have had my XB longer then I usually keep a bike. I have been riding since I was 5, and in over 30 years have had countless cycles. Bastardizing buells happens every single day in some sort of degree. Swapping tail pieces, adding fairings, chopping cheese graters, etc. It's all part of the game. sure I could sell my bike, but why should I. It's paid for. It's a great motor, great transmission, great front end, great wheels, etc. For what i want to do, it's perfect. If I could sell my frame (to a bueller that needs it) AMEN. | ||
| Mike_bolts |
To each his own... let's respect that. Afterall thats why we chose Buells in the first place instead of a Hog or a Gixxer. We all have our opinions and that's fine, but we also share a common bond for the love of motorcycles. A Buell is a mass produced vehicle, especially today's XB's. If the bike where a limited edition, one of two, or once owned by John Lennon only then should be become preservationists. Otherwise do your own thing and have fun. Gonen60, we have only one requirement... post pictures when your done. Good luck. | ||
| Buellgrrrl |
First off Gonen60, take responsibility for your own behavior- the Buell didn't make you ride 88 in a 55 zone, you did. Your Buell will cruise just fine at legal and extralegal speeds, so if you don't want tickets loosen your pull on the throttle. Secondly, you seem to be complaining of sensory deprivation resulting in boredom at legal speeds. You propose to solve your need to for stimulation (wind, adrenalin, etc.) by bastardizing your Buell into a bike so uncomfortable that you'll get stimulation, mostl;y pain, while stuck in traffic. Gonen60, if you feel a need for pain I'd recomend a good dominatrix- they're a lot cheaper and you won't have to terrorize an innocent Buell. If on the other hand you still want to be a motorcyclist (a lot of "bikers" seem to get motorcycling and masochism confused), you need to at least find some better roads with real turns. Now I've ridden a bit in the Commonwealth of Virginia a bit before and enjoyed some really twisty gnarly narrow lanes where you'll be lucky to hit 55 between the corners. These lanes also seem nicely devoid of cops, so enjoy to your heart's content! Sure beats sweating in traffic trying to impress the big twin biker wannabes with your Sportster powered wannabe... | ||
| Olinxb12r |
Wow Buellgrrl, your opinions are very interesting and I'm glad that you are willing to share them with the guy that is just asking for some feedback. You seem to be forgeting a couple of things though. First opinions are like a**holes, everyone has one and they all stink, even yours. So let the guy do what he wants to his bike that he paid for because it is none of your business. Second is the fact that Buell started out by bastardizing harleys, so why are you getting so offended that someone is changing a Buell. You sound just like a nose in the air Harley D-Bag from when Buell was first coming out. Oh my god, you're going to take a beautiful American made Harley Davidson and turn it in to a sportbike? That is the worst idea ever! How is that different from someone taking a Buell and turning it in to a chopper. So, please leave people to do what they want to do to the motorcycles that they have spent their hard earned money on and preach about saving whales or something else that actually needs your help. (Message edited by Olinxb12r on January 22, 2006) | ||
| Court |
>>>>I'd recomend a good dominatrix Can you repost that. . . my ISP cut off the name and number.  | ||
| Skull |
Still patiently waiting for the day when Buellgrrl puts up a post that does not contain the word "wannabe". I think I will stop holding my breath on that one, plus I think she just does it to TRY and pi$$ you guys off. Gonen60 - I think it is a great idea. You go ahead and build the bike you want, have fun doing it, and then have fun riding it. Some people will never get it so don't concern yourself with them, just do what you have to do! If you need any advice, help, I just finished building a Redneck Mutant so if I can do anything for you, let me know. | ||
| Olinxb12r |
Some say bastardizing and some say bad as* mutant. If you can't respect that people like different things for their motorcycles maybe you are the poser not everyone else. Before  After  | ||
| Josh_ |
>So let the guy do what he wants to his bike that he paid for because it is none of your business. ...well since he asked for opinions regarding parting his bike out I really don't see where her comments were out of line. >Second is the fact that Buell started out by bastardizing harleys, Who told you that? Erik started out making his own frames and using a modified British motor. His first street bikes were made using his left over race frames with off-the-shelf Harley motors. I'm wondering why gonen60 thinks he's going to be happy with a rigid when he thinks an XB has to be ridden at 88+ to be fun. An XB9 has a so-so motor, phenomenal handing and great brakes. If you think it's too much for the street, how the hell can keeping the motor and eliminating the handling and brakes be an improvement? I'm thinking you would be much better off trading the XB for a Blast. Good handling, good brakes, but you really need to work to break the law on one. Josh 91 RS1200 00 Blast 05 FJR1300 | ||
| Skull |
Well said Olinxb12r, I like the way you think! Better off trading the XB for a Blast? I would rather Buellgrrrl call me a "poser" or "wannabe" than ride a blast. | ||
| Rmp |
"So let the guy do what he wants to his bike that he paid for because it is none of your business. ...well since he asked for opinions regarding parting his bike out I really don't see where her comments were out of line. " Unless I'm reading the wrong thread, he asked for appropriate selling prices not permission. To each his/her own. I can't think of a better, more reliable power train that I would want in my mutant. Olinxb12r, that's a sweet lookin' ride. Before and after. Different in every sense is what it's all about anyway. RP  | ||
| Crusty |
When the Blast first came out, I took one out for a demo ride during Bike Week at Daytona. In the group I was riding with, there was a squid who was popping wheelies and was generally hammering an S3. When we got into the curvy section of the route, I was passing him without even trying hard through the turns. The Blast corners quite nicely. It could use a little more kick from the motor, but it's a pretty neat motorcycle. And it's a lot of fun to ride. It just doesn't look as "cool" as a bike with no suspension or cornering clearance. | ||
| Jerzydevil |
Skull, please dont start bashing the Blast. Its a good little bike. If u have to hi-jack a thread and start bashing it, take it to the Thumper Forum and bash it where most Blast riders hang. And by the way, I'd say that even if I didn't ride one. Gonen- cool idea, go for it Olin awesome bike b4 and after, i'd like ta build one of those sometime. | ||
| Skull |
Jerzydevil, don't get your panties in a wad. I'm not bashing the Blast. It might be a good bike for SOME, but it is not for everybody and definitely not a good replacement for an XB or even a Mutant. Gonen60 was asking for prices, not for some bad advice like trading your XB for a Blast. With that said, nobody here is "hi-jacking a thread as you say. Just telling Gonen60 to build what he wants no matter what other people think. | ||
| Crusty |
You do realize that most people who ride Buells place handling and cornering a lot higher on the scale of desirable traits than rigid frames and low seat height, don't you? To expect a positive response on this site to someone butchering his XB to build a Cookie Cutter is on a par with expecting the tooth fairy to leave a quarter under your pillow. | ||
| Josh_ |
>the bike wants to be wound up, I'm thinking he means the motor wants to be wound up, which is why keeping the motor probably won't help him get rid of the feeling that the bike wants to be wound up. He needs a bike with less power (or RPMs) if he doesn't want the feeling the bike "wants" to be wound up to - not a bike that doesn't handle, brake or ride as well and has the exact same engine. Not sure why a Blast wouldn't be a good trade for an XB9 that "wants to be wound up" Peg the Blast all you want - you really have to work at it to break the law. When the LEOs are out in force I park the FJR (145HP) and take the Blast (30HP). All day fun with no tickets. And with a thread title like "Thinking about parting out...Help" and comments like "any help would be great" I would assume he's open for commets. After all, anyone can check eBay and the local dealer for part $$. | ||
| Skull |
Some people just don't need a positive response from others to have fun in life with "whatever" bike they decide to ride. I for one don't care what people think, I will ride what I want, when I want and have fun doing it. I would not expect anything less from anybody else. Otherwise - why do you ride? | ||
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| Yeags30 |
i'm all for building a new bike out of recycled parts...Just check your states laws on obtaining a title for it....i know a mso comes with the new frame but it can get complicated using vin stamped parts on different bikes.......There are a lot of really hot bikes being built on sportster/buell drivetrains.....Its your bike...if you wanna take a torch to the thing then go for it AND MAKE SURE TO POST THE PICS!! If i had the money i would be building a bike right now. Mcworx and redneck engineering have some great stuff....who is this buellgrrrlll person???? Sounds an awful lot like a girl that used a similar username last yr | ||
| Thansesxb9rs |
Lately it seems like there are a few people on this board that only like Buell's. What they do not realize is that most people on this board can appreciate every type of motorcycle, they do not all have to corner great to be enjoyable. A custom chopper is just as much fun to ride as a Buell, yes it is a different kind of fun, but it still is fun. JUST SO EVERYONE REMEMBERS WHAT THIS THREAD WAS ABOUT WHEN THEY THINK SOMEONE IS HIGHJACKING!! He was asking a selling price for parts he would not be using, I have read his first post over and over and not once do I read "what is everyones opinion on me taking my XB and making a chopper out of it". Buellgrrll, take your advice and goto the motorcycle racist board and take your negative comments with you, have you not noticed that you do not have very many supporters here lately. You registered with this board in December of 2001, you only have 89 posts, 30 to 40 of them lately have been bashing people. What do you contribute to this board besides the negative comments as of late like wannabee's, easy rider's, bar hopping drunks, and what do you know about being a true motorcyclist. If you where one you could enjoy and see all the positive and creative aspects of every motorcycle. |
