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Rugger15
Posted on Friday, August 18, 2006 - 10:39 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I've been browsing this site for about a month now learning everything I can from you guys. Thank you very much!!

I just rode my new 06 XB12Scg home last night...what a ride!! It's my first Buell (and real bike for that matter). Any advice for a new XB owner and a relatively new rider??
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Firebolteric_ma
Posted on Friday, August 18, 2006 - 10:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Take it slow!
Learn the bike first!
Become one with the bike!
Now go hit the twisties and have fun!


CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW TOY AND WELCOME TO THE MADNESS!
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Kccyclone
Posted on Friday, August 18, 2006 - 10:47 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...and a MSF course can be worth it's weight in gold....
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12r
Posted on Friday, August 18, 2006 - 10:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Welcome aboard, Rugger !

The Service Manual is great for understanding how your bike works and keeping it sharp.

Be careful during the 'post honeymoon' period. Most accidents happen when you're comfortable with your bike and gaining in confidence.

Stay frosty and enjoy your Buell
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Damnut
Posted on Friday, August 18, 2006 - 12:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

rev engine to ~4-5K, put bike into first gear and pop the clutch. Watch what happens!!!!!





























Welcome and congrats on the new bike
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Jaimec
Posted on Friday, August 18, 2006 - 03:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

In addition to Damnut's comments, I'd like to add: Please have a couple of friends nearby to spot you. First aid training would be nice, too...
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Deuceman
Posted on Friday, August 18, 2006 - 04:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If you follow Damnuts' suggestion, I would put the bike in first gear then rev the engine to 4K.
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Cereal
Posted on Friday, August 18, 2006 - 05:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

GET FRAME PUCKS!!!!
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Diablobrian
Posted on Friday, August 18, 2006 - 05:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Wear your gear, no matter how hot it is.

Ride your own speed don't let anyone push you into riding faster or harder than you feel comfortable with.

Even veteran riders can benefit from a riding school like MSF or rider's edge courses.

Once again, wear all your gear no matter how hot it is, and accidents are MORE likely on short rides so don't use that as an excuse!
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Mags
Posted on Friday, August 18, 2006 - 05:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hello All,
I recently got my first real bike much like Rugger15. She is a XB12S Lightning and she is beautiful. I have taken the rider course and it was nice, but it doesn't prep you for your own bike (at least not the course I took). I am use to riding in the desert scene, but it is so different than the street scene. I went to go ride her for the first time yesterday and she did not want to start. Guess that is Gods way of telling me "not yet." Not to mention the fact that I felt nervous like I was in high school going on a first date. Pretty silly right. Two things I wanted to ask 1) frame sliders or not? maybe another option 2) are there any riding groups in or near Lake Elsinore CA that would be willing to hang with a squid like myself? Please help. MAGS
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Espcustoms
Posted on Friday, August 18, 2006 - 06:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

hey Mags,

I'm not in Elsinore, but just on the other side of Ortega. I ride out that direction pretty often so maybe we can hook up for a ride. I'm always looking for someone to ride with!

email me at erik@espcustoms.com and we'll set something up.
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Thespive
Posted on Friday, August 18, 2006 - 09:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I am in HB and hit up Ortega occasionally, too.

--Sean
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Espcustoms
Posted on Saturday, August 19, 2006 - 12:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

We should definitely get a group together for a ride.
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Rubdoggy
Posted on Saturday, August 19, 2006 - 01:38 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Espcustoms:

R U a fiddle builder? I got a cheapo LTD viper bass, I can't justify the real deal with the little bit o playin I do these dayz. I do love ESP though. My old guitarist from an old band plays them, do you know Mikey from Soulfy/Snot?

Ruben
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Edonis
Posted on Monday, August 21, 2006 - 01:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Tune your suspension to your weight and riding style.
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