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Bads1
Posted on Friday, July 14, 2006 - 02:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thats Picture is Bennelli's tent at Road America. I took the pic.
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Bads1
Posted on Friday, July 14, 2006 - 02:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Why are the cherry bomb wheels $35.00 more???I'd like to hear the reason for that.
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Staindus
Posted on Friday, July 14, 2006 - 02:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Are there any Mechanical Differences with the 2007 models

(Message edited by staindus on July 14, 2006)
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Misato
Posted on Friday, July 14, 2006 - 02:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I do like the cherry bomb.
'08-'09? imagine how much $$ was spent to make the XB, then imagine how many they have to sell to break even and then make profit. They can't do that every couple of years (except I think they HAD to make a change from the X1 or they'd be gone). Hopefully, like the X1 to the XB, the XB to the XB^2 will also be an exponential leap!

140rwhp -yeah, I know.....

but come on, $1500 in add ons to get to 80rwhp from a 9?? I dont care what all the other 'happy' dyno say. I've done 4 different dyno jets from tacoma to canadia and they all said the same thing. So a stock 9 puts out about 70.. hmm, what was my point again? back to the hot chicks on buells thread...
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Wademan
Posted on Friday, July 14, 2006 - 02:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Wow i didnt think a color change could be so sweet. The XB9R looks AMAZING in that scheme. The yellow XB12R looks weak though.
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Ride365
Posted on Friday, July 14, 2006 - 02:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Is the swingarm different?
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Cubby
Posted on Friday, July 14, 2006 - 02:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

VERY, VERY, VERY Disapointed. Basically they've introduced a new "accessory" catalog for those who want to change bodywork for new colors. NO reason to run out and trade/buy a new one. The sportbike market doesn't let manufacturers take "breathers".
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Staindus
Posted on Friday, July 14, 2006 - 02:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Swingarm looks the same as the 06
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Coastie
Posted on Friday, July 14, 2006 - 02:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The sportbike market doesn't let manufacturers take "breathers".

agreed. I was hoping for a bump in HP, or a loss of weight.

Nada, just color fluff
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Buckstar
Posted on Friday, July 14, 2006 - 02:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The swingarm does look different. Kinda cool.
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Jandj_davis
Posted on Friday, July 14, 2006 - 02:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

All these new color options really make me wish Buell had a custom order program. Pick a frame, body style, body color, wheel color, and accessories. I think the best color combination was the 9 engine in the 12 frame with the '06 blue R bodywork. I am a little bummed that they didn't keep that color. But, I must say, the 9R has never looked better.
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Earwig
Posted on Friday, July 14, 2006 - 02:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

No mechanical differences... from their site:

New on Buell XB Models for 2007

Pirelli Tires: All 2007 Buell XB models will roll on high-performance Pirelli tires. The Buell XB12X Ulysses and Lightning CityX XB9SX are equipped with aggressive Pirelli Scorpion Sync tires, while all other XB models are on the Pirelli Diablo T tires. Specific information on Pirelli tires can be found at www.pirellidiablo.com.

New Colors: A new color, Cherry Bomb Translucid Red, will be offered for the Lightning XB12S and Lightning XB12Scg models. An exclusive feature to Buell, the Translucid airbox cover and flyscreen are made of a translucent plastic that gives the bike color but also allows some mechanical elements to be visible through the material. The Firebolt XB12R will be offered in Midnight Black with new Translucent Cherry Bomb Red wheels and windscreen, and for the first time in Sunfire Yellow with Designer Black wheels. Dats it!

(Message edited by earwig on July 14, 2006)
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Garp
Posted on Friday, July 14, 2006 - 02:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The sportbike market doesn't let manufacturers take "breathers".

Maybe it's just me, but I really don't think Buell is out to compete with the R1, and GSXR's. The bike isn't exactly leading edge technology that needs to be updated every 2 years.

Besides, there are plenty of Japanese bikes that have been around far longer without updates. C
an you say Hayabusa? That is a bike that has had Bold New Graphics, and not much else, since 1999.
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Skyguy
Posted on Friday, July 14, 2006 - 03:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The Buell is not like other sport bikes. So they can go as fast or as slow as they like with the updates. Reality is that until the Buell has 150rwhp it will not share the demographic with the rest of the sport bikes.

I don't think we will see 150rwhp for quite a long time......................
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Buellshyter
Posted on Friday, July 14, 2006 - 03:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'll take a positive stance and say Buell's off year is because they are busy making next year a blockbuster....lol.
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José_quiñones
Posted on Friday, July 14, 2006 - 03:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Meanwhile, the mother ship's 2007s can be seen HERE if you can understand French

Twin Cam 96, F.I. Sporty's, and a special Night Rod:



I think they're up on the HD website but I can't get on it for some reason. must be really busy.

The Buells? Other than the RR, which was an early release 2007 model, just some subtle tweaks. I'm dissapointed they still didn't update the Blast significantly.

(Message edited by José_quiñones on July 14, 2006)
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Bads1
Posted on Friday, July 14, 2006 - 03:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Buellshyter,you may be correct. Thats why I said earlier that I hope they will have big changes for next year cause I'll be in market for a new scoot...... Cause next year marks 25 years for Buell. If they don't you'll definately want to be in Wisconsin for Homecoming '07.
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Ride365
Posted on Friday, July 14, 2006 - 03:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Guess ya just gotta appreciate what you get sometimes and not gripe about what ya didnt! The colors are perty eh! I'm likin the all black the more I look at it...
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Bodyshot1
Posted on Friday, July 14, 2006 - 03:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

the Night Rod Special looks Bad Azz!!

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Midknyte
Posted on Friday, July 14, 2006 - 03:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That VROD is finally really coming into being.
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Mikemax
Posted on Friday, July 14, 2006 - 03:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Wow, I would have bet anything that the frame pucks would have at least been standard on all S type models this year. That's cosmetic and functional.
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Misato
Posted on Friday, July 14, 2006 - 03:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The Buell is not like other sport bikes. So they can go as fast or as slow as they like with the updates. Reality is that until the Buell has 150rwhp it will not share the demographic with the rest of the sport bikes.

yeah, what I said http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/show.cgi?tpc=32777&post=697236#POS T697236
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Diablobrian
Posted on Friday, July 14, 2006 - 04:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I like the new colors, and I'm glad they brought in some accessories for the longs!

Pirelli Diablo factory tires is also GREAT news. It means they'll be available more
places if you're out on the road.

I'm expecting the 08 models (25th anniversary) to blow our socks off!

You heard it here first.: )
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Midknyte
Posted on Friday, July 14, 2006 - 04:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I would have bet anything that the frame pucks would have at least been standard

Me too, but there it is...

Do sliders come standard on any sportbikes? Never payed attention...
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M1combat
Posted on Friday, July 14, 2006 - 04:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

"I'm expecting the 08 models (25th anniversary) to blow our socks off!

You heard it here first. "


Sorry Brian... I heard it elsewhere first ;).

(Message edited by M1Combat on July 14, 2006)
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Roadrailer
Posted on Friday, July 14, 2006 - 04:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Do sliders come standard on any sportbikes? Never payed attention...

Not a quite sport bike, but the Honda ST1100 and 1300 both have tip over wings.
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Isham
Posted on Friday, July 14, 2006 - 04:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

When are they going to redo the blast? I think that would fill a niche. There are very few good looking super light-weight bikes. I love the colors but I wished they would have made some kind of styling change Like a right side scoop.
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Bigbuell
Posted on Friday, July 14, 2006 - 04:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Now I can get saddle bags for my long now! YA WHOOO!
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Adamcooney
Posted on Friday, July 14, 2006 - 04:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The lower chin fairing looks different on them now. Am I correct or just thinking it? lol. I need to see a side by side comparison picture from the left side. Anybody on that? From an 06SS to an 07SS.
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Hattori_hanzo
Posted on Friday, July 14, 2006 - 05:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Motorcycleusa.com has some scoop (and had some fun researching):

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=3500&Page=1




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