Buell XB12R Firebolt

Gromit · Post by **Gromit** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 9:19 pm

Nice to hear you enjoyed the Buell, Mark - and doubly glad to see the bike you rode wasn't wearing the shocking OEM Dunlop tyres (I fitted Diablo's to my old XB9).

Pleased to hear 'your' bike had a good gearbox - this is a sign that it's been set-up/serviced properly (ie the primary chain's been adjusted correctly).

Looks good in the black/red etc.

GeordieBoy · Post by **GeordieBoy** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 8:09 pm

Thanks Grom. Planning a test ride on an RSV next (bit more power, bit more wind protection, bit more scope for carrying luggage), but not sure anything could live up to the Buell to be honest - it really was a phenomenal bike!

PBBoxer · Post by **PBBoxer** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 10:38 pm

ktm superdukes are bloody manic too

Stevie · Post by **Stevie** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 9:00 am

PBBoxer wrote:ktm superdukes are bloody manic too

I looked at those. My neighbour has one. I just couldn't get over how ugly they are. Also, even though "practicality" isn't high up my list of priorities, the lack of tank range would do my head in.

stoney · Post by **stoney** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 9:17 am

Stevie wrote:
PBBoxer wrote: just couldn't get over how ugly they are.

They're gorgeous!

Gromit · Post by **Gromit** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 9:37 am

stoney wrote:
They're gorgeous!

What he said.

The Super Duke's probably the daftest bike I've ever ridden. Mad it is. Still wouldn't own one though, and the one I test-rode kept stalling in traffic and made some very scary rattling/knocking noises.

Out of all those mentioned I'd still have the Buell - sure it's not the quickest in a straight line but it's such a fun little package. And they sound awesome too.

Stevie · Post by **Stevie** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 10:02 am

Gromit wrote:
stoney wrote:
They're gorgeous!
What he said.

The Super Duke's probably the daftest bike I've ever ridden. Mad it is. Still wouldn't own one though, and the one I test-rode kept stalling in traffic and made some very scary rattling/knocking noises.

Out of all those mentioned I'd still have the Buell - sure it's not the quickest in a straight line but it's such a fun little package. And they sound awesome too.

Yeah, it's a matter of taste. I don't like the way they look, but I don't expect everyone to agree.

sandbar · Post by **sandbar** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 1:46 pm

Gromit wrote: And they sound awesome too.

Definitely NOT what he said

sandbar