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Punkid8888
Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 06:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hey I just found this site and wanted to get some input on the new Buell Lightings

I currently own an 87 Yamaha Fazer 700 if you have not heard of it dont worry most people havn't is best described as a little Vmax but a 4 cyclinder

Anyways I am trading up and I fell in love with the Buell Lighting, and I took a test ride and Loved it even more, so currently I am waiting till the end of aug, to hopefully pick up an 06 left over while the 07s show up and take the floor.

My only problem is I cannot decide on the 984 or 1203, I have read everything and know the specs in and out about the bike, but I test drove a XB12SS, it was the longer one. and I was wondering if anyone could tell me if the power difference is that much more then the 984cc, and the wheel base makes much of a difference

I really like the 984cc city its got a taller seat hieght and looks cool with the translucent panels. But the 10hp and 12ft more of the 1203 does sound appealing, but I have never had a need for the biggest badest bike.


So if someone could give me some input on the two bike from a riding stand point not specs, I have read them all, at least I think.


Ohh one more fun fact, my friend is buying the Ulysses and I wanted to know if we race at the drag strip will I beat him with the 984cc lighting, I am 175lbs and he is 225lbs just wondering

Ok thanks
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Tramp
Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 06:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

when i ride two bikes standing i try to keep one foot centered on each saddle....
but that's just me.
been a long time since i pulled that gag
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Hammer71
Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 06:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

It's all about what you prefer. Me personally, I wouldn't trade my nine for anything
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Madduck
Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 06:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

CityX is really for short trips and tearing around town. Altho a huge number of people ride them for hundreds of miles and are quite pleased. Capable of higher rpm and "spins" up faster more a sense of hp and performance. The 12 bikes are more about "torque" pulling up to speed and wheelying with throttle but shifting at lower rpm. Either is quite a hoot and addictive. Ride em both and see which you prefer. I have a 12X which I am re-gearing to get the best of both, hopefully.

They seem remarkably similar but the rides are quite different. Big people will appreciate the 12X and 12Ss for comfort/ergonomics. Take care and I don't think you can go wrong with either one.
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Tramp
Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 06:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

enough about hammer's....
ahem
..."hammer"
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Doon
Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 07:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

tramp I think you owe me a new keyboard. I just spit my water out all over mine... : ) Hammer's hammer.. Precious.
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Tripp
Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 08:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

patrick, after reading your profile it looks like you've already decided, go with it! my brother has a 9r and it feels as fast as mine whenever i've ridden it and i have a lot more mods than he.
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Oldog
Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 11:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Pat as a 1203 owner the "smaller" mill to me is a little smoother, the bigger engine pulls harder lower and shakes more too

either way you cant go wrong.
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Jandj_davis
Posted on Saturday, July 29, 2006 - 09:33 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Oooh, the 87 Fazer is one of those Cult-following bikes. I used to ride with a guy who rode a V-Max, and his son rode a Fazer. You should definitely keep the Yamaha, unless it will help you pay for your XB. I am coming from an I-4 as well, and it is a lot easier to get used to the 9 than the 12 with the extra revs of the 9. It is also cheaper on the insurance side of things.
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Diablobrian
Posted on Saturday, July 29, 2006 - 03:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Welcome to Badweb!


Try to ride both, you may have to travel a little to do so, but that will let you know which one "speaks to you"
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