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Goozyman
Posted on Sunday, May 07, 2006 - 01:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Well, I finally got rid of my 03 Honda VFR.
Traded in on a long-lusted after bike. Buell lightning. I got the XB12SS, 2006, blue/gold rims.
I LOVE IT. it reminds me of my old V-Max except it handle4s like its on rails.
Thanks to all the XB'ers that posted vids on this BBS.
it was the convincing factor. esp mountain dudes vids.
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Diablobrian
Posted on Sunday, May 07, 2006 - 01:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Congratulations, and welcome to the family!
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Goozyman
Posted on Sunday, May 07, 2006 - 02:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
thank you, the only complaint i have about the bike is the mirrors are completely useless but i care not cause the last thing im thinkin about is lookin behind me
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Cochise
Posted on Sunday, May 07, 2006 - 04:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Congrats, Goozy. If you ever want to get the Sunset Plastics, let me know, I'll trade you my Sunset for the Blue. But I'm keeping the wheels.
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Brineusaf
Posted on Sunday, May 07, 2006 - 05:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I got the Ss black/amber wheels.
Welcome aboard.
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Shea
Posted on Sunday, May 07, 2006 - 08:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I agree, it's a real !$&#* to see out of those mirrors. Sometimes, if I really want to see what's behind me, I will pull in the clutch and the mirrors clear up when the engine gets to idle speed.
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Col_klink
Posted on Sunday, May 07, 2006 - 08:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Hi Goozyman,

I got my Orange XB12Ss in March. I love it. I'm thinking of painting the airbox cover, front fender and chin spoiler in gloss black, with the Buell logo in orange to match the wheels.

I hate "lollypop" mirrors and immediately fitted a CRG bar end. Works great.

Welcome!

Nick
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Bindy
Posted on Sunday, May 07, 2006 - 10:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Hiya Goozyman,

Welcome to the fold, ENJOY!
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Midmofirebolt
Posted on Monday, May 08, 2006 - 01:11 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Congrats on the bike, I got the blue too, loving every minute of it.

Definitely get the bar end mirrors, they work much better, plus getting rid of the micky mouse ears makes the bike look so much better.
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Indy_bueller
Posted on Monday, May 08, 2006 - 01:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Here are some really good suspension settings for you to try.



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Brineusaf
Posted on Monday, May 08, 2006 - 02:03 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Goozy,
In the owners manual (not talking service manual) it has recommended suspension settings per weight, as Indy gave above, plus it has recommendation for suspension problems and techniques; as well as the how to on setting the suspension. Best of luck!

And count me out as owning a SS...
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Goozyman
Posted on Monday, May 08, 2006 - 05:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
thanks for the suspension info , I still have it as stock,
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Diablobrian
Posted on Monday, May 08, 2006 - 10:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
make sure to dial the suspension in to your weight. It does not come pre-adjusted.
Many people have remarked on how much better the bike feels after doing so.
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