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Coastie
Posted on Sunday, July 16, 2006 - 03:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

My last topic was archived
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/32777/212820.html?1153077991

I test rode an XB9S last week. I liked the handling and the overall look of the bike.
My concerns were a lack of power and the slow rev feel.

It was recommended I look at an XB12S instead.

I have been doing some reading on the XB12S, and from what I can gather there may be 2 main differences between the 9 and 12.

Unfortunately my local dealer does not have a XB12S to test ride.

Can those who have ridden both please answer the following.

Does the 12 vibrate more at idle/low RPM more then the 9

Does the 12 rev slower then the 9


As I noted in my above impression, I thought the 9 spooled up rather slowly, if it is even worse on the 12, that could be a problem.

The vibration on the 9 was manageable, but I would not want to accept much more then that.

(Message edited by coastie on July 16, 2006)
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Nasty73z
Posted on Sunday, July 16, 2006 - 03:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

It definately revs slower, but it makes more power. Couldn't tell ya about the vibrations though.
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Brucen
Posted on Sunday, July 16, 2006 - 04:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I took test rides on both before buying my XB12Ss. The 12 does vibrate more than the 9. I also was a little concerned about this, but the engine mounts do a good job of isolating the vibration. I quickly got used to the vibration that came through the mounts. There is some vibration while moving, but I don't find it objectionable.

Bruce
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Metalstorm
Posted on Sunday, July 16, 2006 - 04:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

With the race kit it spools up pretty fast. When mine was stock I never touched the rev limiter & now with the kit I can't seem to stay away from it.

A 12 does vibrate more than a 9 at idle definitely more at low rpm. At 2500-3000 rpm it smooths out nicely but below that it "feels" a little rough. If you're poking along in 1st gear at sub 20mph speeds it can be ever so slightly herky jerky. Use of the clutch can eliminate that.

A 9 is (I can only go by the 9's that I've ridden) is much smoother at low rpm.

My choice was an easy one. I don't ride in traffic much. Maybe 10-15 minutes a day at best. I live in a very rural area with nothing but twisty back roads for miles & miles so a 12 was the obvious choice.

If I had to commute in heavy traffic every day of my life I would have chosen a 9SX or a 9R. Smooth in traffic & plenty fun enough in the twisties. They just require a little more shifting is all.

If I was to get a 9 today I would invest in the filter, race ecm & a Micron system. Then it would be a 9 with almost the same power as a stock 12.
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