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Xl_cheese
Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - 11:24 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The new all black bikes seem kinda boring to me. I much prefer the different shades of gray accenting the lines of the bike. Gives it a much more industrial look. Of course this is just my opinion...



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Nobuell
Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - 11:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I think the all black engines look nice but I do prefer the previous with the various shades.
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2008xb12scg
Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - 11:34 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I think it would be nice if the 2 or 3 shades of black or grey would match. Why can't the frame, seat rails, and swing arm match?
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Not_purple_s2
Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - 11:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I like the all black ones.
But I also like my silver and black 03
There are a lot more 12's out there, and now the 9 has a black frame too, so the silver frame is kinda different.
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Gowindward
Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - 12:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I don't care for the new look. The old look of different colors gave the motor depth and detail. The new is like...oh ya...there is a black engine there...ho humm.
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Midknyte
Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - 12:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Black rails & forks don't do much for me either...
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Gentleman_jon
Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - 12:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Variety is the spice of life.

To coin a phrase.

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Wavex
Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - 01:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The only reason why I got a new 09 and not a used older model was precisely because I wanted the "all black" model... looks much sexier imho.

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Bikertrash05
Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - 01:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

They forgot to black the gas cap, brake lines, brake line clamps, foot pegs, rear brake lever, shift lever, shift linkage, shift pivot, idler pulley fork, rear spring, and the hardware. I have a few things left to do.
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Zatco81
Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - 01:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

That's what they make powdercoat for.
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Froggy
Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - 01:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Most of that is black on my 09 1125CR.
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Jraice
Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - 01:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

+1 on digging the black.
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Bikertrash05
Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - 02:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I should have said "I have a few things left to do from that list" with the evil grin. I've painted my spring, got a CR gas cap, ordered a front brake line (w/black banjos and bolts), I just have to find a good local powder coater for the remaining stuff.


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Wavex
Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - 09:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Nice...

I've been working on blacking out things too (idler pulley fork & hardware + Jardine clamp)... still need to PC the peg assemblies though...

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Lemonchili_x1
Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - 11:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I liked the black motor/frame/forks as soon I saw the pics, especially with blue wheels and bodywork.
I saw an *all* black XB12SS at the dealer last weekend, and it looks better than I thought it would, very "Lord Vader, your bike is ready". I liked it a lot : D.

I was glad to see the gold wheels disappear... 'til I saw a new black Yam R1 with gold wheels, which looked kinda cool...

(Message edited by lemonchili_x1 on August 19, 2009)
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Bombardier
Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - 11:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I see visibility is not a concern then?
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Pmpski_1
Posted on Thursday, August 20, 2009 - 12:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yeah, I'm thinking about adding some white powdercoated bling.
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California69gs
Posted on Thursday, August 20, 2009 - 10:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I love the all black.......but agree I wish the blacks matched better.
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Saratoga
Posted on Thursday, August 20, 2009 - 10:07 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I like the black... hell, even my gear's black.

Black/silver would be a good combo however.
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Redbuelljunkie
Posted on Thursday, August 20, 2009 - 11:08 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The all-black is great, but I agree that the engine kinda disappears in there. I'm happy with my '08 black/silver mix because it really shows the v-twin architecture.



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Wardamneagle
Posted on Thursday, August 20, 2009 - 12:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I love the new all black. I really hate the color on my crankcase. I like the new ones' uniformity. Not so much of a hodge podge of random colors.
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Swordsman
Posted on Thursday, August 20, 2009 - 12:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The magnesium-colored bits are the only ones that have annoyed me. They don't like right with anything, because their gold-ish, and in random places.

~SM
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Xoptimizedrsx
Posted on Thursday, August 20, 2009 - 01:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

redbuell is that Jennings?

if so you going the weekend of the 6th next month?

we will be there. if all goes well and the racing dept gets my repair parts we will have two bikes again. a stock and the xb9 superbike.

mike
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Zatco81
Posted on Thursday, August 20, 2009 - 01:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

+1 on the mag parts. The goldish (dare I say) brown parts look out of place. Personally I like the all black. Stealthy. There will be much black powdercoat when I redo my bike.
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Redbuelljunkie
Posted on Friday, August 21, 2009 - 01:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

redbuell is that Jennings?

Yes sir it is, and I'm hoping to come see you and Laird again if possible. I'll have the XB at Jennings 17 October for the BMWNEF track day, and I have one gift certificate left (I love my wife!) that I'll probably use in Nov or Dec- I'm gettin too old for 90F+ days on the track. Hopefully I'll see you 6 Sept...
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Lonexb
Posted on Friday, August 21, 2009 - 08:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

This is just eric and the elves tempting me. Just trying to get me to by a new buell.
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Delta_one
Posted on Friday, August 21, 2009 - 11:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I'm partial to my silver frame and engine... but then I would be : )
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Starter
Posted on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 05:24 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Is it me or has hte fit and finish onthe neweer models dropped since my 2004 was made.
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Wavex
Posted on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 01:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

"fit and finish dropped"? huh?
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Miko_k
Posted on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 01:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The all black to me looks plasticky and cheap, like the recently crushed single headlight-equipped Buells. A third color makes all the difference ; )
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