| Author | Message | ||
     Dynamicpress |
The 2009 SS has the same suspension and rake angle as the TT. It does keep the same travel and height as the earlier models. I guess it was not my imagination. For some reason it's the bike I reached for. It Always seemed to handle a little better than the 2006 SS. I had to make a choice I decided to keep the TT. | ||
| Swordsman |
How does it keep the same travel if it's using the TT equipment? ~SM | ||
| Spacecapsule1 |
i just asked a similar question in the "TT shock length" thread..... how does the XT have more ground clearance than the TT, but less travel? (sorry for the hijack) (Message edited by spacecapsule1 on July 25, 2008) | ||
| Dynamicpress |
Well for the forks , the fork springs might be shorter. **** I should say Stiffer. I had a VTX that I added stiffer springs which were actually shorter , but it raised the fork tubes one inch. I am sure there is various ways to adjust the height. The rake is the same as the TT (Message edited by dynamicpress on July 25, 2008) | ||
| Metalstorm |
I've forgotten most of what I once knew but.. If I remember correctly, the TT has all the travel of the standard Uly in one direction but not the other. Just don't ask me if it's upwards or downwards because I don't remember. The other direction is shorter. The XT I believe moves the same in both directions so it may have more ground clearance (This I do not know for sure either as I havn't measured either) but the actual travel is less because the TT moves more in that one specific direction that I can't remember  I think it's up but don't quote me. | ||
| Teddagreek |
Does it have the TT Rake from the Tree... | ||
| Metalstorm |
According to the Buell site, fork angle and rake are the same as the 2007/2008 XB12STT. So.. It is safe to say it is an STT minus number plates and Uly beak sporting passenger pegs and an Ss seat. This was probably a good move by Buell. I would always choose the TT over the Ss because of the suspension and slightly more aggressive fork angle and rake. Then I would have to spend God knows what to convert it into what Buell is now offering as standard. | ||
| Bigredwood |
How does it keep the same travel if it's using the TT equipment? It doesn't. the '08 SS had a suspension travel of 120mm in the front and 126mm in the back. The '09 SS setup carries 143mm on the front and back. (same as the STT) I think it will be a step forward in giving the majority what they want. The aggressive 'Super Moto' (inspired) design was hard for several to stomach. (But I was instantly drawn to the number plates and high fender.)  I am pissed that back it '07 I couldn't get my STT in Hero Blue! The price of the rims is going to kill me. | ||
| Steve_mackay |
The TT just feels more nimble, easier to turn in, VS the SS. I think they did a good move with the SS. | ||
| Toona |
I'm in no way knocking the Ss/TT, (it was on my next to buy list until the XT came out) but I think renaming the TT to an Ss, was the quickest/easiest way for Buell to get around/away from their (HD?) initial marketing blunder-you only get once chance at a first impression. | ||
| Froggy |
Didn't stop me!   | ||
| Badlionsfan |
I am pissed that back it '07 I couldn't get my STT in Hero Blue! The price of the rims is going to kill me. Sell your stock rims, esp if they're black. |
