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Baja9928
Posted on Monday, April 04, 2005 - 03:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm sure this has been asked 1000 times, but I'm looking for a little advice between getting an XB9 or an XB12. My last street bike was a 98 White Lightning, which was an excellent bike. It had just about the speed and power that I am comfortable with. I don't race or anything, just like to go fast, carve corners and do a few wheelies here and there. So will I be happy with the 9 or am I going to wish I would have bought a 12, or is there really that much difference? I had pretty much decided I was going to get an 03 or 04 R but now that I've seen the CityX up close I can't decide. I haven't test rode an XB yet, I guess I should have done that before I posted here. Hopefully I won't get flamed, be gentle guys!!! And thanks in advance..

PS - Daves, did you used to work in Waterloo? I haven't been on this board for a couple of years but thought I recognized the username. Either way, I'm not that far from you and am interested in what you have in stock. Thanks!!!
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M1combat
Posted on Monday, April 04, 2005 - 04:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That's the Dave : ).

Maybe do a search : ). Your right, it's been asked 1K times and there are some very good answers to be found in a search.
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Jeremyh
Posted on Monday, April 04, 2005 - 06:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

GET THE 12 IF YOU DON'T MIND PAYING 4 TIMES THE INSURANCE OVER A 9
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Hulley
Posted on Monday, April 04, 2005 - 06:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I bought a CityX, I rode a 12 for the first time yesterday. I wish I bought the 12!!!!! Having said that, I'm still extreemly happy with my 9! I would'nt sell it to get a 12. I just like to wheelie! and a 12 is more wheelie friendly!!
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M1combat
Posted on Monday, April 04, 2005 - 06:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Jeremyh... Are you telling me that I can insure a nine for $14?
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Eexb
Posted on Monday, April 04, 2005 - 06:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

"GET THE 12 IF YOU DON'T MIND PAYING 4 TIMES THE INSURANCE OVER A 9"

Foremost (through HD Insurance Services) doesn't differentiate between a 9 or 12 - I checked w/ them before buying my 12 and the rate was the same for either XB12 model or an XB9SX.

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BadS1
Posted on Monday, April 04, 2005 - 06:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Same Dave but not in Waterloo anylonger.He should chime in soon.Damn I gotta do this once.LOL In Daves words can I interest you in a trip to Wisconsin.LOL "Did I do ok Dave"???LOL

(Message edited by bads1 on April 04, 2005)
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Jeremyh
Posted on Monday, April 04, 2005 - 06:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

what i am saying is that i asked about insurance from a bunch of insurance companies and almost all of them gave me quotes that were about $2200 on average for a 12r and on a 9r they avereaged about 450-500.
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Mellow_yellow
Posted on Monday, April 04, 2005 - 08:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hey Baja-The 9 revs quicker&higher,and one test I read says it changes directions easier just by being a little lighter.I'm also told the 12 wheelies easier,and of course ,is torqier(word?)From reading your post,I"m just like you.I love the twisties at a good clip on a sweet handling motorcycle.In all honesty,I'm not that good at wheelies right now,but my xb9s is more than fast enough for me.Now that I think about it,I'll bet the guys with 12s love them,too.You really can't lose here.
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Tank_bueller
Posted on Monday, April 04, 2005 - 10:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm with mellow.

I don't "usually" try for the wheelies, but I find myself "up on one" quite often.

Oh, no test ride yet.......take one and your'e done......just sign the paperwork
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Baja9928
Posted on Monday, April 04, 2005 - 10:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks for the responses guys, I guess it's going to come down to deciding what color I want and going from there. I've noticed there seems to be a lot of 2003 9's out there for sale, any reason for this? Is there anything besides the red wheel bearings and belt upgrade I should watch out for? Thanks again!
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Bake
Posted on Monday, April 04, 2005 - 11:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Can't explain the excess of 03 xbr9's but I sure like mine!

I went through the same dilemma and am happy with my choice.
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Dilysi73
Posted on Monday, April 04, 2005 - 11:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have a 04 XB9sl with D&D, K&N filter, race ecm, 12 airbox and it will come up on one wheel on command with just throttle.

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