I went and did it - Page 11

Amber Lamps · 10-28-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tommymac

My bad, how could I forget that

Tom

Yea now that's where v-twins rule imho!!! Triples and v4s are close.

jalaan1 · 10-31-2009, 10:20 PM

ok Tommy,
i checked out New Roc HD this morning, and they had a couple XB12Rs on the floor.

-first off they're stuck on asking just under 7k for them.
-the ergos felt good for my size. seat is def. higher than my bike, but i could still flat foot it.
-the bike looks even better in person, to me anyway
-very nice & knowledgable salesmen (for once none of the typical HD dealer BS i've experienced from other HD dealers)
he offered me a test ride but i declined being that i didn't have any of my gear with me and i don't feel comfortable riding a different bike especially since it just rained by the time i got there.
he did pull the bike out for me to start it and let me rev, feel and listen to the engine.

i must say i've heard and read about all the vibration of the bike nonsense....
but DAMN, this thing was shaking all to hell.
i'm gonna go back next weekend, depending on the weather, for a test ride.
after that we'll see if i actually pull the trigger.

FT BSTRD · 10-31-2009, 11:07 PM

They shake like a jackhammer at idle.

The engine smoothes out at 2500-3000RPMs+.

Above 3,000, the heavy flywheel makes it one of the smoothest engines. They are actually smoother with 5000+ miles on the clock than new and remain smoothe.

I just don't sit around at idle any more than I have to.

Mr Lefty · 10-31-2009, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FT BSTRD

They shake like a jackhammer at idle.

The engine smoothes out at 2500-3000RPMs+.

Above 3,000, the heavy flywheel makes it one of the smoothest engines. They are actually smoother with 5000+ miles on the clock than new and remain smoothe.

I just don't sit around at idle any more than I have to.

you still got the uly? thought you sold it!?

FT BSTRD · 11-01-2009, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by eBBs15

you still got the uly? thought you sold it!?

Nope. Did sell it. I now get to ride Buells 30 minutes at a time.

On test rides.

While supplies last.

jalaan1 · 11-01-2009, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FT BSTRD

They shake like a jackhammer at idle.

The engine smoothes out at 2500-3000RPMs+.

Above 3,000, the heavy flywheel makes it one of the smoothest engines. They are actually smoother with 5000+ miles on the clock than new and remain smoothe.

I just don't sit around at idle any more than I have to.

pretty much, exactly what the sales guy said.

marko138 · 11-01-2009, 11:11 AM

J go back and ride it man. They are fun bikes. Any questions just shoot me a PM.

jalaan1 · 11-01-2009, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marko138

J go back and ride it man. They are fun bikes. Any questions just shoot me a PM.

thanks, will do.

i'm actually planning on a test ride this coming weekend.
so we'll see.

Gas Man · 11-01-2009, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Those bitches will be delivering my bike to me... Gas' guy is willing to ship through the Harley network if I'm not mistaken and the dealer back home is checking into it right now. I may be looking at about $6500 otd-shipped! We'll see...

Did that ever work out? Did you mention my name?

Sorry I'm trying to catch up...

Amber Lamps · 11-02-2009, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

Did that ever work out? Did you mention my name?

Sorry I'm trying to catch up...

Right now I'm talking to a guy from back home that I know personally. I'm just about done with the whole idea... it was an impulse purchase anyway.

10-31-2009, 10:20 PM	#102
jalaan1 orangina Zed Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LI, NY Moto: '12 Z1000 Posts: 700	ok Tommy, i checked out New Roc HD this morning, and they had a couple XB12Rs on the floor. -first off they're stuck on asking just under 7k for them. -the ergos felt good for my size. seat is def. higher than my bike, but i could still flat foot it. -the bike looks even better in person, to me anyway -very nice & knowledgable salesmen (for once none of the typical HD dealer BS i've experienced from other HD dealers) he offered me a test ride but i declined being that i didn't have any of my gear with me and i don't feel comfortable riding a different bike especially since it just rained by the time i got there. he did pull the bike out for me to start it and let me rev, feel and listen to the engine. i must say i've heard and read about all the vibration of the bike nonsense.... but DAMN, this thing was shaking all to hell. i'm gonna go back next weekend, depending on the weather, for a test ride. after that we'll see if i actually pull the trigger. __________________

10-31-2009, 11:07 PM	#103
FT BSTRD Tractor Driver Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Franklin, TN Moto: Buell XB12X Ulysses Posts: 1,007	They shake like a jackhammer at idle. The engine smoothes out at 2500-3000RPMs+. Above 3,000, the heavy flywheel makes it one of the smoothest engines. They are actually smoother with 5000+ miles on the clock than new and remain smoothe. I just don't sit around at idle any more than I have to. __________________ "I do get tired of reading,'my buddy is a racer and says the Buell will never work' I always want to say 'Who the FCK is your buddy and is he faster than Shawn Higbee?" --Erik Buell*

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11-01-2009, 11:11 AM	#107
marko138 DefenderOfTheBuelliverse Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Parts Unknown Moto: Buell XB12R Posts: 18,585	J go back and ride it man. They are fun bikes. Any questions just shoot me a PM.